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.