Ava Gene’s

3377 SE Division Street

Portland, OR

Tel. (971) 229-0571 

Food:

Pane with fresh sheep cheese, tomatoes, basil

Gnocco Fritto with prosciutto, Parmigiano, saba

Tomato Salad with peaches, basil, cashews, Calabrian chiles

Beet Salad with ricotta, pistachio salsa, wild rice

Pole Bean Salad with peppers, almonds, ricotta salata

 “Tuscan Cavalry” Salad with raw cavolo nero, sarvecchio, filone

Corn Agnolotti with jalapeño, burro fuso

Albacore with tomatoes, corn, artichokes, basil

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On a recent trip to Oregon my meal at Ava Gene’s stood out as a true highlight. Executive chef Joshua McFadden’s resume is long and star-studded, but he is perhaps best known for his stint as Chef de Cuisine of Brooklyn’s legendary Franny’s. There, as at Ava Gene’s, the vibe is casual but meticulous, while the food is an exciting take on familiar classics.