Executive Chef, TV personality, health enthusiast - Gregory Gourdet is a man of many facets. Born and raised in Queens, New York, Gourdet started his culinary career with Jean-Georges Vongerichten in New York City, working in the famous chef’s kitchen full-time up to a Sous Chef at Jean-Georges. Gourdet found his way out the west coast as Chef de Cuisine at Restaurant 66 where his affinity for Asian cuisines flourished. Gourdet is now Executive Chef of Departure in Portland Oregon, where he offers guests a variety of Asian-inspired options in gluten-free, vegan and paleo menus in addition to the nightly dinner menu.