Stumptown and Submarine Hospitality are cooking up another coffee-centric brunch collaboration — this time at Ava Gene’s, where Joshua McFadden’s new daytime menu has been drawing diners each weekend. Ava Gene’s bartenders have created three special coffee cocktails for the occasion, and baristas will be pulling fresh espresso drinks all day long. In addition to…
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Party Cuts in Fora
What better way to launch Fora, our new event space behind Ava Gene’s, than with a series of pizza parties? Join us for Party Cut, a family style pop-up brought to you by the Ava Gene’s team starting Sunday, September 15th and running every Wednesday-Sunday night for a limited time. Communal seating and pizza party vibes for families, pizza aficionados,…
Ava Gene’s Launches Brunch Over Labor Day Weekend
PORTLAND, Ore. (August 20, 2019) – Chef Joshua McFadden’s take on daytime dining is finally here, with Ava Gene’s beginning weekend brunch service on Saturday, August 31st, and continuing every Saturday and Sunday thereafter, from 9am-2pm (with a bonus brunch on Labor Day, September 2nd). The restaurant will take reservations for brunch service, while always…
Brunch Forever!
It’s really happening! Ava Gene’s is offering weekend brunch starting on Labor Day weekend (yes, that includes Labor Day). We’ll have some favorites from special brunches in the past and some new surprises. Brunch will be served every weekend from 9am-2pm… forever! You can read more about it in the lovely piece by Karen Brooks in thePortland Monthly. There…
Ava Gene’s Reopens
Dinner reservations open after a two-month closure to expand the kitchen, update the interior and build out an event space PORTLAND, Ore. (June 6, 2019) – Ava Gene’s reopens the reservation books today after a two-month hiatus to double the size of its kitchen, while the staff kept busy at their downtown Portland pop-up, Ava…
Rooftop Lunches, Cold Brew Brunches
Summer is usually a time for vacations, but we’re just working harder. Reopening one of our flagship restaurants. Starting work on a new spot. Launching a new lunch service. Putting together some special events. It’s a busy summer. Hope you can find time to take it easy. We’re going to keep working with local farms…
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…