"Chef Gabriel Pascuzzi, a hometown hero and Top Chef alum, is set to launch the exciting "I ♥ Portland" Dinner Series, a monthly chef collaboration that will run from March through December 2026. This series aims to bring nationally recognized culinary talent to Portland, celebrating the city's culinary revival while spotlighting its creativity and hospitality."
"Hosted at Chef Pascuzzi's beloved restaurants, Bistecca and Hey Luigi, each dinner will feature a collaborative, multi-course menu that showcases both Pascuzzi's Portland perspective and the unique culinary voices of the visiting chefs. This initiative not only reaffirms Portland's place as a leading national dining destination but also reflects Pascuzzi's commitment to the city that shaped his career."
"Sunday, March 15: Chef Brother Luck - Known for his restaurant Four by Brother Luck in Colorado Springs, Luck is a James Beard "Best Chef" Semi-finalist and has appeared on Food Network's Chopped and Top Chef. His dinner will include highlights like buffalo tartare and grilled juniper smoked salmon. Sunday, April 12: Chef Brittany Cochran - Executive Chef at Stagioni with a Michelin background, Cochran trained under Chef Marc Forgione and has cooked at two-Michelin-starred restaurant Marea. She is also a contestant in the upcoming season 23 of Top Chef. Sunday, May 24: Chef Joe Sasto - A Top Chef alum and Food Network personality, Sasto has worked in Michelin-starred restaurants and is the author of Breaking the Rules: A Fresh Take on Italian Classics."
Chef Gabriel Pascuzzi launches the "I ♥ Portland" Dinner Series, a monthly chef collaboration running March through December 2026 that brings nationally recognized culinary talent to Portland. Events take place at Pascuzzi's restaurants Bistecca and Hey Luigi and feature collaborative multi-course menus blending Pascuzzi's Portland perspective with visiting chefs' voices. Spring 2026 guests include Brother Luck (March 15) with buffalo tartare and grilled juniper smoked salmon; Brittany Cochran (April 12) with Michelin training and Top Chef season 23 participation; and Joe Sasto (May 24), a Top Chef alum and author. VIP Meet & Greet tickets offer pre-dinner interaction.
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