Doug Adams
Works at: Imperial
Home state: Oregon
Growing up in Tyler, Texas, Adams spent time in Missoula, Montana, and eventually moved to Portland in 2008 to work at Lucier restaurant on Portland’s South Waterfront. Adams went on to work for James Beard Award winner and 2014 Food & Wine Best New Chef Gregory Denton at Metrovino. In 2011, Adams began working under chef Vitaly Paley’s mentorship at Paley’s Place.
When Paley opened Imperial and Portland Penny Diner in 2012, he promoted Adams to sous chef at both restaurants. Adams later became chef de cuisine in 2014 and was named executive chef in 2015. Adams earned fans across America as a finalist on season 12 of Top Chef.
