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9A THE DAILY ASTORIAN • THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2017 Chef: Main is proudest of the people she mentored, inspired Continued from Page 1A When Nanci and Jimella weren’t busy at the restaurant, they were often leading cooking classes, mak- ing guest chef appearances or meet- ing with TV, radio or print media to promote the area and their approach to regional cuisine. “People were excited about what was happening here,” Main said. come in all dressed up for their anni- versary, and feel comfortable,” Main said. “They can come in and have fish and chips or a N.Y. steak and they’re treated just the same.” They formed Northwest Women’s Chefs as a way to remain engaged with top chefs in Portland and Seat- tle. The interactions “kept us stimu- lated and creative,” Main said. Local suppliers Remote challenges Success didn’t come overnight, nor did it come easy. Isolation from ingredients and unfamiliarity with food presented early challenges. “When we first opened (The Shel- burne Restaurant in 1981), there were no coastal deliveries here. Back then, we did a New York steak with peppercorn sauce and we traveled 30 miles to get green peppercorns. A lot of things you can get now, we were on the forefront. The peninsula didn’t have this kind of gourmet food. Peo- ple had never heard of pesto when we started.” When Nanci and Jimella opened The Sheburne in 1981, there was also some resistance to what was regarded as “gourmet food.” Even though familiar fare such as fish and chips, captain’s plates and chowder were on the menu, there were whis- pers about the wisdom of offering more novel dishes in a working-class community. “When we took over The Ark, there was a rumor that there was dress code and we were turning peo- ple away,” Main said. “It was a challenge to overcome the stigma for the kind of food we did — people were afraid to try it at first,” she said. The experience further forged their resolve to make top-quality cui- sine available to everyone, regardless of what they were wearing or what they chose to order. “My philosophy (of dining) is people can come in in Levis, they can come in from clamming, or they can Through the years, Main and Lucas — who died in Novem- ber 2013 — celebrated the seasons and embraced local products and producers. “All of our products came right to us,” she said. “We had relationships with the fishermen and local produc- ers because we had lived here sepa- rately years before.” “When we got The Ark, I would be in the dining room at night look- ing out on the bay and I would see the lights of the gillnet boats, and I would tell our customers that what they’re catching will be on plates tomorrow,” Main said. “Then next day, fishermen would be backing up to the load- ing dock with sturgeon and salmon. Then we would run across the street to Jolly Roger and come back with gallons of shucked oysters.” Many of the relationships with local farmers, fishermen and produc- ers have spanned decades. “Ernie Soule, who I still buy lit- tleneck clams from, would deliver clams from Willapa Bay,” she said. “That was back then and still today — I just got 30 pounds from him yesterday.” Main also has fond memories of when the first spring salmon would arrive at The Ark. “Gary Wilson brought the first salmon through the back door and it was as shiny as a dime,” Main said. “It so firm, so sweet and so beautiful. We walked through the dining room and brought the fish to each table and showed them the first spring salmon. Where else would that happen?” The Great Depression In terms of sustainability and uti- lizing eco-friendly practices, Nanci and Jimella were ahead of their time. A lot of the herbs and vege- tables once served at The Ark were grown in a garden nourished by soil amended with compost from restau- rant waste, a novel concept of sus- tainability before the movement had truly taken root. “What we did just came natu- ral,” Main said. “A part of our cook’s job description was turning the compost.” ‘I’m proud that until the end, my crew still maintains the same attention to detail and pride in their work.’ Nanci Main Ocean Park chef In 2003, they were the recipients of the sustainability award from the state of Washington for being pio- neers in recycling and sustainabil- ity. They were also recycling at every opportunity, largely a result of both being born to parents that endured The Great Depression. “You don’t waste anything,” Main said. “We used everything.” Culinary art Nanci and Jimella’s culinary cre- ativity was cultivated by years of research as curious customers. “This is what chefs do when they go out to eat,” Main said. “Once the food comes, first, you look at it, then you smell it. Then you try to figure out what’s in it. It’s just fun to do. We did that for years before we had our own place and we educated our palate.” The practice led to creativity in the kitchen and an exploration of complementary flavors. “When we would create some- thing new on the menu, we would access our memory of the flavors that went together,” Main said. “We would talk about what colors were on the plate and shapes of flavors.” In time, Nanci and Jimella culti- vated their own culinary language. “That’s three sharp flavors and we need something round. For instance, if you have too many sharp, acidic flavors, you need something round and soft to cushion and complement it,” Main said. “I miss that so much, the way we used to talk about food and create. That was the art and cre- ative talent that we both had.” Unforgettable experiences Unforgettable experiences had a way of happening around the holi- days. Main once served sandwiches under candlelight to a packed restau- rant after a storm knocked out the power on New Year’s Eve. “Some- times it’s just about the experience,” she said. Another time they nearly had to cancel a Thanksgiving dinner after accidentally setting off the fire-sup- pression system. “The fans were running, then all the sudden they stopped and I heard this ‘click,”’ Main said. “We both knew immediately that we had 30 seconds before everything would be covered in white foam.” The “click” was the fire-suppression system get- ting ready to engage, and starting gun for what would be a race to empty the kitchen before the food was covered in flamer retardant. “I’ll never forget the silence after the click, and knowing we only had seconds to save those damn tur- keys!,” Main said. The food — and Thanksgiving — were saved in the nick of time. Closing the cafe The café building remains for sale, and the final official day for business and staff at the café iscom- ing, but it won’t be the last public appearance for Main. “On occasion I will still do pop- ups, which I will announce on the café Facebook page.” One event is already planned for June in honor of her father, a World War II veteran. “The last two weeks of June, I’m doing a complimentary lunch for vet- erans.” The buffet lunch is open to all war veterans. Main held the lunch once before and 35 veterans ranging from World War II to the Iraq War attended, she said. A little advice For would-be restaurant own- ers looking to start a business, Main emphasized community connect- edness while being mindful of cus- tomer desires. “The backbone of your business is your locals — value and nurture them,” she said. “Don’t try to go too far with your food. Test it out, see what people want. If you’re going to try something new, make sure people understand and want it.” Main also said to research and form alliances with other area restau- rants and owners. Proudest accomplishment Main has prepared meals for pres- idents, been featured in numerous TV, radio and personal appearances, won awards and written cookbooks, but her proudest moments are the people she mentored and inspired, and the legacy she and Lucas leave behind. “I’m proud of the things we emphasize — value in food and com- munity,” she said. “I’m proud that until the end, my crew still maintains the same atten- tion to detail and pride in their work.” Equal pay: Sen. Knopp called bipartisan bill a ‘historic agreement’ Continued from Page 1A The safeguard applies to women and all other protected classes, including minorities, older people and people with dis- abilities. 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Please come in person to The Daily Astorian office at 949 Exchange St, Astoria OR 97103 to pick up more information. If You Live In Seaside or Cannon Beach DIAL 325-3211 candidates for wage or salary history. Taylor and Sen. Tim Knopp, R-Bend, championed the House bill in the Senate and convened business and advocacy groups to make several changes in the legislation. The amendment provides a phased-in effective date and removes punitive damages when employers can show they have conducted a pay equity analysis in the past three years and made progress toward equal pay. Another concession allows unequal pay when the inequity results from an employer paying a worker more to match another employer’s offer, said Sen. Betsy Johnson, D-Scappoose. Knopp called the bipartisan bill a “historic agreement” and a step toward closing the wage gap, which so far has remained elusive since women joined the workforce. 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