Estes
Day 2: 5-Course Whimsical Italian Tasting Series
This esteemed Italian eatery, which has been in operation since 2019 and was named to Oregonian’s List of “40 Most Notable New Restaurants” at launch, opened at Broder North this past January—and promptly landed on Resy’s “Hit List.” Chef/Owner Patrick McKee learned the ins and outs of Italian cooking from his Nonna and his mother. When his grandparents moved to Brookings, Oregon, in 1977, Chef McKee and his sister would visit them in the summers and have an even more intensive course in Italian cookery. He earned his culinary stripes working for 11 years at Paley’s Place, then the short-lived Perlot, and then formed a productive collaboration with Jane Smith of the wine bar Dame. Now, at Estes, he delights diners with dishes like polenta and soft egg with Marsala mushrooms and shaved truffle, butternut squash & ricotta ravioli with brown butter and sage-hazelnut pesto, squid ink bucatini with marinated prawns, and a supernal version of the beloved cacio e pepe. We’re very much looking forward to our time here, to sampling Chef McKee’s dishes, and to hearing all about his food ideas. Join us!
About the Host:
Patrick McKee
Chef/Owner
Chef Patrick McKee fell in love with fine dining when working at various stations at the now-defunct Zefiro. After honing his craft at Paley’s Place, Perlot, and Dame, he launched Estes.
The Lineup
All courses will be individually plated. This menu will be Mushroom and Shellfish Free. For the list of restrictions Chef is accommodating, scroll to the bottom of this page.
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Farm Salad
mixed greens, basil vinaigrette, radish, buratta, pistachio
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Albacore Tuna Crudo
green garlic vinaigrette, fennel, citrus, smoked trout roe
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Lasagna
pork ragù, ricotta, mozzarella, red sauce
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Tuscan-Style Pork Coppa
creamy polenta, braised kale, salsa verde
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Campari Olive Oil Cake
citrus, powdered sugar
Estes
3765 N Mississippi Ave
Portland, OR 97227
Event FAQs
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- Does this restaurant allow BYOB?
- No. This restaurant is a non-BYO establishment. Outside alcohol will not be permitted at this event.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to support@tastingcollective.com.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- Due to the large-format nature of our events, restaurants are not able to accommodate all dietary restrictions/food allergies or make any menu adjustments based on food preferences (e.g distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles). This restaurant will be offering substitutions exclusively for the following restrictions/allergies: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Alliums, Dairy, Gluten, Fish, Nut. If you have any of these restrictions/allergies, please make sure to note this in your profile (in the “Event Preferences” section) either before or right after purchasing your tickets so Chef can prepare accordingly.
- Will this event be handicap acccessible?
- According to the restaurant, this event is handicap accessible. If applicable however, please email support@tastingcollective.com with your needs to ensure proper accommodations.
