Matthew Kammerer

Chef, The Harbor House Inn; Elk, CA

Matthew Kammerer is chef at The Harbor House Inn, a historic property on the Mendocino Coast built in 1916. Reopened in 2018, Matthew oversaw its transformation to a dining destination as the region’s first and only Michelin-starred restaurant. The daily changing menu is defined by the bounty from its farm, along with seafood and vegetables sourced from the coastline and inland forests, and animals raised by Mendocino County farmers. Everything is cooked simply using fire, steam, and smoke. Matthew’s endeavors have resulted in accolades including a 2019 Food & Wine Best New Chef nod and multiple James Beard Award nominations. In October 2020, Matthew received a Green Star award from the Michelin Guide to become “the first class of restaurateurs in America recognized for their dedication to sustainable gastronomy.” (Elk, CA) @matthew.kamm