Background
Liken was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and she currently lives in Vail, Colorado.
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Education
She attended the Culinary Institute of America where she graduated first in her class.
Career
She has appeared as a contestant on the television shows Top Chef, and Iron Chef America. Liken was an intern at the Inn at Little Washington in Washington, Virginia. Her husband is general manager and wine director at her restaurant.
She has appeared on television on the Bravo Network"s Top Chef Doctorate.C, on the Food Network"s Iron Chef America, and on the Columbia Broadcasting System Morning Show
Kelly is one of the founders of the Sowing Seeds Program (Participant of the Vail Valley Youth Foundation).
Sowing Seeds focuses on the scientific aspect of teaching children about how foods grow, as well as the accompanying nutritional message of eating healthy. This program involves a greenhouse project at Brush Creek Elementary School where students plant and care for their own gardens.
Kelly and her namesake restaurant are supporters of the Vail Jazz Foundation. Hosting events throughout the year in conjunction with the foundation.
Achievements
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Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. 2005-2012 American Automobile Association 4-Diamond Award, Restaurant Kelly Liken. 2006-2012 James Beard Award Semi-Finalist. Best Chef Southwest. 2009, 2010, 2011 Winner Wine Spectator Taste of Vail Bar Chef Mix-Office. 2007, 2008 Taste of Vail Lamb Cook-Office Winner. 2010, 2011.
Awards
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Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. 2005-2012 AAA 4-Diamond Award, Restaurant Kelly Liken. 2006-2012 James Beard Award Semi-Finalist; Best Chef Southwest. 2009, 2010, 2011 Winner Wine Spectator Taste of Vail Bar Chef Mix-Off. 2007, 2008 Taste of Vail Lamb Cook-Off Winner. 2010, 2011Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. 2005-2012 AAA 4-Diamond Award, Restaurant Kelly Liken. 2006-2012 James Beard Award Semi-Finalist; Best Chef Southwest. 2009, 2010, 2011 Winner Wine Spectator Taste of Vail Bar Chef Mix-Off. 2007, 2008 Taste of Vail Lamb Cook-Off Winner. 2010, 2011