Chef Javier Canteras is the owner and executive chef of Urdaneta, Portland’s acclaimed Basque-inspired restaurant. Born in Bermeo, Spain, he grew up learning traditional Basque recipes from his father and grandfather. At Urdaneta, he blends heritage flavors with modern techniques, offering a fresh take on Basque cuisine through a Pacific Northwest lens. His culinary talent has earned national recognition, including wins on Chopped and Beat Bobby Flay and features in Forbes, Food & Wine, and Eater. Catch Chef Javier at STEELPORT on July 26 for a live Chef Demo, where he’ll be deboning and butterflying a whole branzino—sharing expert knife skills and his belief in the power of food to bring people together. RSVP: This demo is free and open to the public, but we encourage you to RSVP to win a $100 gift card to Urdaneta.
