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SweetWaters on the River restaurant offers Pacific Northwest cuisine focused on North American game, Pacific sea foods and locally gathered produce. Michael Thieme Executive Chef Chef Thieme received his culinary training at Le Cordon Rouge in Sausalito California, graduating in 1985. He then furthered his education while traveling to Southeast Asia, Nepal, the Mediterranean and Britain, gleaning many culinary techniques, spice compositions and flavors. Chef Thieme contributed to the popularity of several hotels and French restaurants in the bay area, including Christopher, La Terrace, Alexander's and Rive Gauche. Chef Thieme then moved to the Pacific Northwest where he incorporated his passion for exotic and eclectic foods creating a fresh new dining experience for patrons in the region. He joined the SweetWaters on the River staff in 1988. |
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Maria Rauda Banquet Chef Meet Maria Rauda, Valley River Inn's Banquet Chef. Chef Rauda was born and raised in La Marana Cabana, El Salvador. Her mother and grandmother taught Chef Rauda the techniques and flavors or El Salvadorian food. She emigrated to the United States and began her professional culinary career in Los Angeles working for a local catering company. While in Los Angeles, Chef Rauda was also introduced to the culinary flavors of Mexico. She has taken the lessons she learned from her family and applied them to the fresh, Northwest ingredients she works with in Oregon. Chef Rauda began her career with Valley River Inn in 1996 and has held the positions of Front Line Cook, Front Line Supervisor, Banquet Supervisor and Banquet Chef. Chef Rauda had this to say about her experiences at Valley River Inn, "I love my job because there is never an end to what you can learn. There is always a new challenge every day and all the people I work with bring something new to the job from their individual cultures." Outside of work Chef Rauda enjoys fishing, sports and especially spending time with her children. Book your next meeting or event with Valley River Inn and experience the culinary creations of Chef Rauda. |
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