Portland’s Big‑Name Chef Parties

A few weeks ago, a chef from New‑York’s top restaurant Atomix announced a joint dinner in Portland. The buzz around that event is huge, but it’s just one of many star‑chef gatherings in the city.

Cafe Rowan: A Brunch Hub for New‑York Chefs

• Location: 4437 S. E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd.
• Since November: Brunch‑spot invites top chefs from New York, Chicago, and Denver.
• Tickets:
• $125 each (standard)
• $145 for the chef’s counter seat
• Event name: “A Culinary Harmony.”

Upcoming Triple‑Chef Dinner

• Dates: April 10–11
• Chefs:
• Fidel Caballero – Corima (NY)
• Galen Kennemer – One White Street (NY)
• Spencer Ivankoe – Cafe Rowan
• Highlights: Corima is a modern Mexican restaurant with one Michelin star; the New York Times praised it just last week.

“I Heart Portland” Series

• Chef: Gabriel Pascuzzi – Bistecca
• Goal: Prove Portland remains a top national food destination.
• Guests so far:
• Brother Luck (Colorado Springs)
• Brittany Cochran (Stagioni)
• Former Top Chef contestant Joe Sasto
• Tickets: $155 per person

Ritz‑Carlton’s Bellpine Special

• Chef de Cuisine: Jocelyn Chacón
• Guests: Food Network star Amanda Freitag & chef‑farmer Stacey Givens
• Event: One‑night, five‑course dinner honoring Oregon’s spring harvest.
• Date: April 2
• Tickets: $395 each

Oven & Shaker Pizza Series

• Location: 1134 N. W. Everett St.
• Series start: This month
• Featured chefs:
• March – Rick Gencarelli (Bluto’s)
• April – Ryan Roadhouse (Nodoguro)
• Continues through August with other chefs.