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Starla's co-owner and chef Jordan Koplowitz joins two UW alumni as semifinalists for a James Beard Award.
Business alum Jordan Koplowitz, ’12, knows a thing or two about how to handle dough. At Starla’s, his natural wine bar and pizza restaurant in his hometown of Bellingham, he’s drawing attention as a James Beard Foundation Best Chef: Northwest & Pacific semifinalist.
In 2024, Koplowitz opened the spot with partner Christy Wyble, ’17, in the historic Herald Building. The pair first drew national attention a few years ago with their Capitol Hill pizzeria, Blotto.
He joins fellow Huskies Melissa Miranda, ’08, of Musang on Beacon Hill, and Aaron Verzosa, ’09, of Archipelago in Hillman City, as James Beard semifinalists. The finalists will be announced on March 31.
Starla’s, which has boomed in popularity, makes their sourdough crust by hand using organic and local ingredients.