April showers bring, um, more May showers. But also some flowers, a little sun, and lots more vegetables. Oh, and May also brings Mother’s Day. If you haven’t made plans yet, we have some ideas below. And if you haven’t found a gift yet, may we suggest the recent James Beard Award-winning cookbook, Six Seasons: A…
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Ava Gene’s Hosts Japan Dinner with Lauded Cookbook Author Nancy Singleton Hachisu
Chef/Owner Joshua McFadden and Hachisu will cook together for a special dinner that celebrates spring produce and melds Japanese and Italian flavors PORTLAND, Ore. (April 11, 2018) –Two authors known for their approach to farm-focused cooking, one from Portland and one from Japan, will collaborate on dinner for one night at Ava Gene’s on April…
Ava Gene’s Celebrates 5th Anniversary by Starting “Little Italy” Dinner Series
On the first Sunday of each month, beginning on Nov. 5th, Ava Gene’s will become your favorite old-school Italian-American joint Portland, Ore. (Oct. 31 , 2017) — This November, Ava Gene’s celebrates its fifth anniversary, and to mark the occasion, Chef/Co-Owner Joshua McFadden and his culinary team are turning the restaurant into their dream “red…
Ava Gene’s Hosts “Back Pocket Pasta” Dinner on March 29th
AVA GENE’S HOSTS AUTHOR COLU HENRY FOR “BACK POCKET PASTA” DINNER ON MARCH 29TH Portland, Ore. (March 7, 2017) — On Wednesday, March 29th, Executive Chef Joshua McFadden of Ava Gene’s and his culinary team will host author Colu Henry to celebrate the release of her debut cookbook, Back Pocket Pasta: Inspired Dinners to…
Tusk and Ava Gene’s Raise Funds for Nonprofits with “Generous Pour” Cocktails
Tusk and Ava Gene’s Raise Funds for Non-Profits with “Generous Pour” Cocktails Each Month Beginning this month, Submarine Hospitality’s restaurants, Tusk and Ava Gene’s, will each feature one special cocktail dubbed the “Generous Pour.” For each Generous Pour cocktail served, $1 will go to a specific non-profit for the month. February starts off with The…
Next Week at Ava Gene’s Sara Kramer Joins Joshua McFadden in the Kitchen for Maine-Inspired Dinner Featured in Bon Appétit
MAINE, THE WAY LIFE SHOULD BE: A DINNER WITH JOSHUA MCFADDEN AND SARA KRAMER ON JULY 28 On Thursday, July 28th, chefs Joshua McFadden of Ava Gene’s and Sara Kramer of Madcapra will team up in the kitchen at Ava Gene’s to cook dishes inspired by coastal Maine and a trip the two took to Lake…