Bill Ranniger
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…