Tartuca
Day 2: 5-Course Ode To Tuscany Tasting Series
Opened in May of 2022, this Italian eatery on North Mississippi was named to Oregonian’s List of “25 Best New Restaurants” and Eater’s 2023 List of “Best Italian in PDX.” Executive Chef Jamie Wilcox grew up in Salem with a passion for plants, gardening, cooking, eating, and foraging. Her drive and passion brought her to cook in restaurants throughout the Willamette Valley, where she landed her first sous chef position at The Joel Palmer House when she was just 19. She then came to Portland, where she worked her way up from line cook to sous chef at Park Kitchen and then served as chef de cuisine at the much-lauded Quaintrelle. There are many splendors to be found on Chef Wilcox’s menu at Tartuca. Consider the burrata with hakurei turnips, squash, hazelnut, and miso, the frisee salad with charred green tomato dressing, grana, and soft-boiled egg, spaghetti with green peppercorn, chili, garlic, preserved lemon, and breadcrumbs, and gnocchi with chanterelles, brown butter, spruce, and hazelnut. “Sensational,” says Willamette Week, so naturally we are pumped to visit!
About the Host:
Jamie Wilcox
Executive Chef
Born in the Pacific Northwest, Chef Jamie Wilcox grew up with Italian grandparents. She previously cooked in the kitchens of Park Kitchen and Quaintrelle before being invited to join the team at Tartuca.
The Lineup
All courses will be individually plated. There will be no substitutions for garlic or allium restrictions.
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Kanpachi Crudo
fermented numex suave pepper, pickled ground cherry, carrot
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Beets Many Ways
pistachio butter, sumac shrub, arbequina olive oil, stracciatella
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A Celebration of Alliums
charred brassica, black garlic soubise, scallion salsa verde, crispy leek
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Gemelli Lungo
braised lamb shoulder ragù, calabrian chili, fermented heirloom tomato, green garlic ricotta, orange agrumato
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Mom's Pumpkin Bread
kabocha squash, chocolate chips, eggnog mascarpone, candied pepita
Tartuca
3951 N Mississippi Ave
Portland, OR 97227
Event FAQs
- Do I have to bring printed tickets to the event?
- No tickets are needed.
- What does the ticket price cover?
- The ticket price covers the full cost of the meal.
- 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.
- Can I bring guests who are not members to this event?
- Yep! Members are able to purchase up to 3 guest tickets to this event (based on availability). However, guest tickets are $20 more than member tickets ($85 + tax/tip), and guests will not be allowed entry to the event unless they're accompanied by a member.
- What must I bring to the event?
- Please make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- At this event we will be able to accommodate all dietary restrictions and food allergies except for those with garlic or allium allergies. Just make sure to update your dietary restrictions within your Account Info before or after you purchase tickets, or email us at support@tastingcollective.com after you purchase tickets to let us know what your allergies/restrictions are so we can give the chef a heads up.
- 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.
- What parking information has the restaurant provided for this event?
- According to the restaurant, parking is limited in the area of this event. Rideshare and public transportation is recommended.
