Vya
Day 1: 5-Course Dreaming of Barcelona Tasting Series
Opened just this past February, this exceptional Spanish eatery in the Hosford- Abernethy neighborhood landed immediately on Eater’s List of “Best New Restaurants” as well as Infatuation’s “Hit List.” Chef Connor Gallaher joined the opening team at Quaintrelle in 2015 and then moved on to Bar Casa Vale, where he expanded his culinary perspective through live-fire cooking and sustainable seafood sourced from the Oregon coast. It was also his first introduction to Spanish cuisine. He then spent five years at Urdaneta, a Basque pintxo restaurant in Northeast Portland. So, he knows his Spanish food, which is evident in the dazzling array of tapas on Vya’s menu, from oxtail empanadas to jamon croquettes and patatas bravas. But Vya’s true heart is really in its paella: a dish said to have been created "para ella" (for her), cooked slowly, meant to be shared, and always centered around gathering. “A portal to Barcelona,” is how Eater describes Vya, and how good is that? We are very much looking forward to a special evening here and hope you’ll be able to join us.
About the Host:
Connor Gallaher
Executive Chef
Born in Atlanta and raised in Santa Fe, Chef Connor Gallaher moved to Portland in 2011. After beginning his culinary career at Paymaster Lounge in Northwest Portland, he honed his craft at Quaintrelle, Bar Casa Vale, and Urdaneta. He now serves as Executive Chef at Vya.
The Lineup
All courses will be individually plated. This menu will be Shellfish, Peanut & Soy Free. For a list of restrictions/allergies Chef is accommodating, click here.
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Albacore Crudo
oregon albacore, habanada aguachile, asian pear, fennel, crispy rice
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Oxtail Empanada
red wine braised oxtail, mojo verde
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Spigarello Salad
radicchio, pickled apple, valdeon cheese, hazelnut brittle, celery, px sherry
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Iberico Pork Hanger Steak
romesco, charred cabbage, leek marmalade
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Olive Oil Cake
moroccan olive oil, fromage blanc, pistachio-rosemary crumble
Vya
959 SE Division St #100
Portland, OR 97214
More Event Info
Dietary Restrictions Accommodation Policy:
Due to the large-format nature of this event, all accommodation requests must be Added To Your Profile, or Emailed To Us no later than 72 hours before the event. Requests submitted after this date will not be accommodated. Additionally, Vya will only be accommodating certain dietary restrictions/food allergies, and they are unable to make menu adjustments based on distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles.
See below for guidance on whether or not they will be accommodating your restriction. Or, if your restriction is not represented below, Contact Us prior to booking tickets for guidance.
- Vegetarians: There is Beef in Course 2, Tuna (raw) in Course 1 and Pork in Course 4. Substitutions will be provided.
- Pescatarians: There is Beef in Course 2 and Pork in Course 4. Substitutions will be provided.
- Gluten: There is Gluten in Course 2, Course 5. Substitutions will be provided.
- Dairy:
- Butter: Butter is in Course 5. Substitutions will be provided
- Milk/Cream: Milk/Cream is in Course 5. Substitutions will be provided.
- Cheese: Cow's Milk and Goat's Milk Cheese is in Course 3 and Cow's Milk Cheese is in Course 5. Substitutions will be provided.
- Shellfish: This menu is shellfish-free.
- Fish: There is Tuna (raw) in Course 1. Substitutions will be provided.
- Eggs: There are Eggs in Course 2, Course 5. Substitutions will be provided.
- Peanuts: This menu is peanut-free.
- Tree Nuts: There is Hazelnut in Course 3, Almond in Course 4 and Pistachio in Course 5. Substitutions will be provided.
- Alliums: There is Garlic (cooked) and Onion (cooked) in Course 2, Garlic (raw) and Shallot (raw) in Course 1, Garlic (cooked), Garlic (raw) and Shallot (raw) in Course 3 and Garlic (cooked), Garlic (raw) and Leek in Course 4. Substitutions will not be provided.
- Mushrooms: There is King oyster in Course 2. Substitutions will not be provided.
- Soy: This menu is soy-free.
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