Castagna (restaurant) explained

Castagna
Current-Owner:Monique Siu
Chef:Justin Woodward
Pastry-Chef:Geovanna Salas[1]
City:Portland
State:Oregon
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Country:United States
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Castagna was a restaurant in Portland, Oregon's Hosford-Abernethy neighborhood, in the United States.[2]

History

The restaurant was owned by Monique Siu.[3] [4] Justin Woodward served as executive chef, as of 2019.[5] He has received five James Beard Foundation Award nominations.[6] 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.[7]

In February 2020, the restaurant implemented a single 10-course menu.[8] 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.[9] 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."[10]

Reception

In 2000, Castagna was named Restaurant of the Year.[11] Michelle Lopez included Castagna in Eater Portland 2018 list of "Portland Special Occasion Destinations for Any Budget".[12]

Notes and References

  1. News: Russell . Michael . If the Michelin guide came to Portland, Castagna would have a star. Maybe two . 9 May 2021 . Oregonian . August 2, 2019.
  2. Web site: Russell. Michael. 2017-09-07. Portland is lucky to have a restaurant like Castagna (review). live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180508015304/http://www.oregonlive.com/portland-best-restaurants/2017/09/castagna_review_portlands_best.html. 2018-05-08. 2021-01-04. The Oregonian. en.
  3. Web site: Brooks. Karen. Karen Brooks (food critic). 2018-04-10. After 17 Years, Portland Icon Café Castagna Will Close Mid-May. 2021-01-04. Portland Monthly. en-US. 2020-10-25. https://web.archive.org/web/20201025000931/https://www.pdxmonthly.com/eat-and-drink/2018/04/after-17-years-portland-icon-cafe-castagna-will-close-mid-may. live.
  4. Web site: Jackson-Glidden. Brooke. 2018-06-01. Castagna's Casual Neo-Bistro Will Open June 11. 2021-01-04. Eater Portland. en.
  5. Web site: Frane. Alex. 2019-04-12. Castagna is Launching a Whole New Tasting Menu Experience. 2021-01-04. Eater Portland. en. 2019-04-14. https://web.archive.org/web/20190414123408/https://pdx.eater.com/2019/4/12/18307905/castagna-tasting-menu-imperfect-produce-beer-city-number-one. live.
  6. Web site: Jackson-Glidden. Brooke. 2019-03-27. Here Are the Portland Nominees for the 2019 James Beard Awards. 2021-01-04. Eater Portland. en. 2020-06-03. https://web.archive.org/web/20200603140920/https://pdx.eater.com/2019/3/27/18283910/2019-portland-james-beard-nominees. live.
  7. News: Brooks . Karen . Rasmussen . Randy . Castagna chef to head Portland's first salumeria . 9 May 2021 . Oregonian . July 7, 2009.
  8. Web site: Jackson-Glidden. Brooke. 2020-02-21. Castagna Is Completely Revamping Its Menu, Ditching Its Classic 'Potato Skin' Dessert. 2021-01-04. Eater Portland. en. 2020-06-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20200606052654/https://pdx.eater.com/2020/2/21/21147295/castagna-menu-dutch-bros-macklemore-tippy-canoe-fire-suspicious. live.
  9. Web site: Jackson-Glidden. Brooke. 2020-08-03. Filipino Hotspot Magna Starts Serving A La Carte Takeout Dinners This Week. 2021-01-04. Eater Portland. en. 2020-10-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20201006063445/https://pdx.eater.com/2020/8/3/21352771/magna-eem-takeout-a-la-carte-castagna-quarantine-meals-red-fox-shots. live.
  10. Web site: Portland's Acclaimed Modernist Restaurant Castagna Will Not Reopen . 2023-05-05 . Portland Monthly . en-US.
  11. News: Mesh . Aaron . Restaurant Guide 2013: A Look Inside Castagna . 9 May 2021 . Willamette Week . October 15, 2013.
  12. Web site: Lopez. Michelle. 2018-08-29. Portland Special Occasion Destinations for Any Budget. 2021-01-04. Eater Portland. en. 2020-12-31. https://web.archive.org/web/20201231222838/https://pdx.eater.com/maps/special-occasion-restaurants-portland. live.

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