Portland Mourns Acclaimed Chef Naomi Pomeroy, 49

TL;DR
Renowned Portland chef Naomi Pomeroy, 49, tragically drowned in a floating accident on the Willamette River. Known for her influential restaurant Beast and winning a James Beard Award, Pomeroy's death has deeply impacted the Portland food scene and beyond.
- Portland Food Scene Devastated by Death of Chef Naomi Pomeroy Willamette Week
- Acclaimed Portland Chef Naomi Pomeroy Has Died Portland Monthly
- Award-winning Portland chef Naomi Pomeroy dies in drowning on Willamette River KGW.com
- Acclaimed Portland chef Naomi Pomeroy drowns in tubing accident, body unrecovered KATU
- Beloved Portland Chef Naomi Pomeroy Has Died at Age 49 Eater Portland
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