Our grand takeout experiment continues. We couldn’t do this without your support, so most importantly: THANK YOU! Because of your support of “tip it forward”, we’ve not only been able to feed you; we’ve also made more than 2,000 meals for frontline medical workers, children, and families in need. Huge thanks also goes to Frontline Foods Portland…
Submarine Hospitality
Ava Gene’s and Tusk Begin All Day Curbside Takeout Menu, Plus Pantry Provisions, Meal Kits, and More
PORTLAND, Ore. (March. 17, 2020) – Following the temporary closure of Ava Gene’s and Tusk’s dining rooms last night, their kitchens will continue to prepare healthful and comforting meals for Portlanders to enjoy at home. Chefs Joshua McFadden and Sam Smith have put together a menu of family meals, a la carte dishes, pizzas, soups…
Submarine Hospitality March Newsletter
After springing forward and losing some sleep, we’re looking forward to a new season, new restaurant, and new dishes at Lovely Rita. SEE YOU AT LOVELY RITA Lovely Rita is participating in Portland Dining Month throughout March with a three–course dinner for only $33. So if you’ve been wanting to try Chef Cameron Addy’s short rib pappardelle, now’s the time. And their lunch…
Attainable Resolutions Include Tacos
If your New Year’s resolution involves more evenings out, eating tacos, drinking natural wine from around the globe, or learning about the differences between tequila and mezcal, then this newsletter is for you. If you committed to running every morning and you’ve already failed, then this newsletter is for you too. If you’ve managed to follow through…
Sommelier Caryn Benke Promoted to Beverage Director of Submarine Hospitality
SOMMELIER CARYN BENKE PROMOTED TO BEVERAGE DIRECTOR OF SUBMARINE HOSPITALITY PORTLAND, Ore. (Dec. 13, 2019) – Caryn Benke, who began her role with Submarine Hospitality as Wine Director of the award-winning wine program at Ava Gene’s, has been promoted to Beverage Director for all restaurants. She now oversees the wine lists and bar programs of…
Holiday Recipe Edition
When we cook for friends and family around the holidays, we love to make it easy on ourselves. But we also love to make it look and taste like we’ve spent the whole day in our kitchens. So, as a little gift to all of you, here are some of our favorite recipes when we’re cooking…
FORA good time
We couldn’t be more pleased to introduce our new event space, Fora. We designed it to live up to its Latin name: “plural of forum: a place where ideas (and food and drink) can be exchanged.” Located around the corner from Ava Gene’s, Fora’s bright event space and meeting room draw on our expanded kitchen. From…
August Newsletter 2019
From a new kombucha flavor to grocery store recommendations, we are filling the summer with seasonal flavors. This time of year, it’s easy to indulge while eating delicious, local food. Is it possible to eat too many tomatoes or watermelons? Nevermind. We don’t want to know. DOCTOR’S ORDERS We’re big fans of Brew Dr. Kombucha. So when…