Berries, herbs, and flowers! Greetings! School is out and the long, sunny days of summer are here! For those of us who work with food, summer brings excitement that goes beyond the burst of vitamin D that we’ve all been waiting for. Watching the luscious produce of the Pacific Northwest roll out in a tapestry of…
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Where to Find us in the World This Summer! + Introducing New Sous Chef Greg Zanotti
Greetings! Summer is quickly approaching and we are filling up our schedule with activities and appearances in Portland and beyond. Just last week our pastry chef Geovanna Salas bid us a temporary farewell for a guest appearance at the James Beard House in New York. We were happy to hear that she wowed them with her lemon curd and sansho…
Join us for Oregon Wine Month!
May is Oregon Wine Month! Greetings! If you have not joined us yet this month, it’s time to book your reservation! May is Oregon Wine Month, and we have some exciting treats to offer you in both the café and the restaurant. Our sommelier, Brent Braun has a special love for small, natural wineries and there are a…
Announcing April’s Crab Feed Dinner!
Join us for a Crab Feed Dinner on April 25th! Greetings! On April 25th we’ll be hosting a Crab Feed Dinner in the Café. There will be bountiful Dungeness crab for cracking plus plenty of aioli to dip and crusty bread to munch on. The meal will also feature a rich cauliflower soup brightened by dill oil, plus…
Castagna Sommelier Brent Braun named one of the best sommeliers of 2017 by Food & Wine Magazine!
It comes as no surprise to us at Castagna that our sommelier Brent has been recognized by Food and Wine Magazine. He is a creative force and has elevated the dining experience to new heights. His pairings are an exploration of rare, old, and under-acknowledged wine; as well as sake, beer, cider, vermouth, and other unconventional treats. His appreciation for…
James Beard nominations for Monique Siu & Chef Justin Woodward!
We are so honored to be doubly recognized by the James Beard Foundation this year. First, owner Monique Siu has been nominated for Outstanding Restaurateur. It is a wonderful compliment to her and the many talented and dedicated people that have worked together over the years to make Castagna what it is. She has honed the service…
MatchMaker Supper at Castagna pre- NCECA
Who: MatchMaker Suppers presents a dinner with Chefs Justin Woodward and Ryan Roadhouse. We offer a 15 course tasting menu on the utilitarian ceramics of Lilith Rockett, Lindsay Oesterritter, and Careen Stoll created specifically for this event in celebration of The National Council on Education in the Ceramic Arts conference hosted by Portland in 2017….
Lobster with its consommé + our next themed dinner in the cafe!
Lobster is always a treat! It has a unique flavor that is both light and robust. Chef Justin Woodward talks a little about the process of creating our lobster dish: “First, we grill lobster tails gently. Then we make an umami rich broth with matsutake mushrooms, seaweed, and lobster shells. We steep this broth with…
Updates for Wednesday’s Cassoulet dinner!
Join us at Castagna Wednesday at 6:30 for our kick-off dinner! This week’s cassoulet dinner is shaping up to be quite a fun event! Here are a few updates to entice you: Tickets for the three-course meal are a mere $40! Call ahead to reserve your spot for the communal dinner on Wednesday the 25th….
Award-Winning Castagna Restaurant Welcomes Halley Connelly as Bar Manager
Award-Winning Castagna Restaurant Welcomes Halley Connelly as Bar Manager Local bar talent Halley Connelly brings a fresh menu of precise, creative cocktails to Portland’s celebrated Castagna and Café Castagna. PORTLAND, Ore. (October 26, 2016) – With new Bar Manager Halley Connelly helming its beverage program, Portland’s Castagna restaurant has unveiled a new cocktail menu tailored…