Castagna (restaurant)
History
The restaurant was owned by Monique Siu. Justin Woodward served as executive chef, as of 2019. He has received five James Beard Foundation Award nominations. Wine director Brent Braun was named one of Food & Wine Magazine's Sommeliers of the Year in 2017.
Prior to opening Olympia Provisions in 2009, owners Nate Tilden and Elias Cairo worked together at Castagna, where Cairo served as head chef.
In February 2020, the restaurant implemented a single 10-course menu. Castagna closed temporarily in March 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic. In August, the restaurant began serving take-out dinners for two on Fridays and Saturdays, and the wine bar OK Omens started patio service. In 2023, Siu confirmed plans to close permanently. She told Portland Monthly, "Many people thought it was already gone, But in my mind, it wasn't. People keep asking if we're coming back. I never addressed it in a public way. Now, it's time to let go."
Reception
In 2000, Castagna was named Restaurant of the Year. Michelle Lopez included Castagna in Eater Portland's 2018 list of "Portland Special Occasion Destinations for Any Budget".
References
- ^ Russell, Michael (August 2, 2019). "If the Michelin guide came to Portland, Castagna would have a star. Maybe two". Oregonian. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
- ^ Russell, Michael (2017-09-07). "Portland is lucky to have a restaurant like Castagna (review)". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2018-05-08. Retrieved 2021-01-04.
- ^ Brooks, Karen (2018-04-10). "After 17 Years, Portland Icon Café Castagna Will Close Mid-May". Portland Monthly. Archived from the original on 2020-10-25. Retrieved 2021-01-04.
- ^ Jackson-Glidden, Brooke (2018-06-01). "Castagna's Casual Neo-Bistro Will Open June 11". Eater Portland. Retrieved 2021-01-04.
- ^ Frane, Alex (2019-04-12). "Castagna is Launching a Whole New Tasting Menu Experience". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2019-04-14. Retrieved 2021-01-04.
- ^ Jackson-Glidden, Brooke (2019-03-27). "Here Are the Portland Nominees for the 2019 James Beard Awards". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2020-06-03. Retrieved 2021-01-04.
- ^ Brooks, Karen; Rasmussen, Randy (July 7, 2009). "Castagna chef to head Portland's first salumeria". Oregonian. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
- ^ Jackson-Glidden, Brooke (2020-02-21). "Castagna Is Completely Revamping Its Menu, Ditching Its Classic 'Potato Skin' Dessert". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2020-06-06. Retrieved 2021-01-04.
- ^ Jackson-Glidden, Brooke (2020-08-03). "Filipino Hotspot Magna Starts Serving A La Carte Takeout Dinners This Week". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2020-10-06. Retrieved 2021-01-04.
- ^ "Portland's Acclaimed Modernist Restaurant Castagna Will Not Reopen". Portland Monthly. Retrieved 2023-05-05.
- ^ Mesh, Aaron (October 15, 2013). "Restaurant Guide 2013: A Look Inside Castagna". Willamette Week. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
- ^ Lopez, Michelle (2018-08-29). "Portland Special Occasion Destinations for Any Budget". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2020-12-31. Retrieved 2021-01-04.
