Tamara Murphy is an American chef who owns Seattle’s famous Terra Plata restaurant. She became famous after winning the Best Chef Award Of James Bread Foundation. Unfortunately, she suffered a heart stroke on August 10, 2024. She was rushed to the hospital and placed on life support until her organs could be donated. On August 11, 2024, The Seattle Times confirmed her death, and the news was posted on Terra Plata’s Facebook page.
Did You Know?
Tamara worked at several other restaurants like Elliott Bay Cafe, Brasa, Cafe Campagne, and more.
She was recognized as the best chef in the Pacific Northwest and Hawaii in 1995.
In 1994, Food & Wine crowned her the Best New Chef.