Bill Ranniger

Bill Ranniger holding glass of wine at Duke's

June 13 2023

In Loving Memory of Bill Ranniger

Bill Ranniger started as a sous chef in our Bellevue location in 1995, worked as a server and a General Manager before he turned his passion for providing the ultimate guest experience to the kitchen again, and by 2004 Bill was running the show as Duke’s Executive Chef. Bill dreamed up many incredibly tasty delights…
Cows in pasture at the Royal Ranch in Columbia Basin, Washington

October 13 2021

A Match Made in (grass-fed) Heaven

A beef disaster becomes a delicious quest Here at Duke’s Seafood, you know we only serve the best: from our sustainable seafood, to blending our own spices, to buying local and organic produce whenever possible. Due to changes in our supply chain, our imported grass-fed beef was becoming harder and harder to get into our…
Two Tom Turkeys

November 19 2019

Chef Bill Ranniger’s Turkey Talk

You get a lot of advice and direction about prepping and enjoying turkey during this time of year, but our Executive Chef “Wild” Bill has the best advice. Take it away, Bill. By Bill Ranniger Go to Duke’s for several days before Thanksgiving, eat good food and mentally prepare to be away from Duke’s until…
Wild Bill and Duke Preparing Plate

November 21 2018

Talking Turkey with Executive Chef “Wild” Bill Ranniger

Forget fancy, let go of perfect for the holidays. Our executive chef “Wild” Bill has the best advice. Take it away, Bill! By Bill Ranniger First things first: my advice to having a great holiday turkey dinner is to go to Duke’s for several days before Thanksgiving or Christmas, eat good food and mentally prepare…
Duke Eating Oyster

April 11 2018

Now That’s an Oyster!

By Duke Moscrip Just kidding . . . this five-year-old oyster is bigger than anyone would ever want to slurp, even me. But they are perfect for show. Last week, “Wild” Bill Ranniger, our executive chef, and chefs from our seven restaurants joined me for an oyster-seeking adventure in Raymond, Washington. Pacific Seafood, the only…
Crab

May 12 2017

The Story Behind Duke’s Crab Un-Crab Cakes

It’s no secret that I love salmon. I mean, I really love it. It’s one of my favorite things to eat in the world! Breakfast, lunch or dinner, I will always love Wild Alaskan Salmon. But if I had to pick a second favorite, I’d go with Dungeness crab. This is a love I share…
Duke's New Cookbook

May 24 2016

About “As Wild As It Gets . . . Duke’s Secret Sustainable Seafood Recipes”

The “must have” seafood cookbook for your culinary collection. As Wild As It Gets . . . Duke’s Secret Sustainable Seafood Recipes Duke’s Secret Sustainable Seafood Recipes . . . Including Intimate Tales of the Legend Himself Buy Duke’s NEW Cookbook, As Wild As It Gets, NOW! Searching for the world’s finest seafood and ingredients…