We hope you can join us for this very special evening. Chef Machado and chef de cuisine Matthew Bemis have created a romantic lineup of dishes for a memorable night out. We’re looking forward to seeing you!
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Nel Centro Valentine’s Day Specials for February 14, 2012
Happy Valentine's Day
Celery Root Bisque with Dungeness Crab
and Bull’s Blood Micro Greens
Ahi Tuna Tartar with Meyer Lemon, Fried Capers and Mint
Warm Burrata with Broccoli Rabe and Walnut Pesto
Fresh Egg Tagliatelle with Shrimp, Toasted Garlic,
Calabrian Chiles, Lemon Zest and Bread Crumbs
Grilled Wild Sturgeon with Truffled Parsnip Puree and an
Apple, Arugula and Pomegranate Seed Salad
Braised Pork Osso Buco with Saffron, Black
Trumpet Mushroom Risotto
Flourless Chocolate Torte with Poached Pears
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Sounds like a perfect Sunday morning. This Sunday the 15th, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., we are hosting a jazz brunch. Our music is led by guitarist Mike Pardew, with bassist Dave Captein and drummer, Randy Rollofson. Our Sunday jazz brunch is cool and fun, relaxing and delicious. And you deserve it too! Reserve a table online.
Below we’ve listed the dates, times and players for our jazz music program for the months of January, February and March. In February, we’re partnering with the PDX Jazz Festival, so there’s lots of great music coming up. And of course, brunch too! As always, you can reserve a table online. All music dates are led by guitarist Mike Pardew.
Jazz Brunch dates and PDX Jazz Festival Partner dates are:
Jazz Brunch :: Sunday January 15th 10:30 to 1pm & Sunday February 19th 10:30 to 1pm.
PDX Jazz :: 2/17 Damian Erskine & Carlton Jackson PDX Jazz Festival
PDX Jazz :: 2/18 Joe Manis, Dave Captein, & Randy Rollofson PDX Jazz Festival
PDX Jazz :: 2/19 (Jazz Brunch) Dave Captein & Randy Rollofson PDX Jazz Festival (10:30 am start)
PDX Jazz :: 2/24 Dave Captein & Randy Rollofson PDX Jazz Festival
PDX Jazz :: 2/25 Scott Hall, Dave Captein, & Carlton Jackson PDX Jazz Festival
January through March Music Schedule at Nel Centro
Music starts at 9:30 pm unless otherwise noted. We’re at 1408 SW 6th Ave. Portland, adjacent to the Hotel Modera. Call us at 503-484-1099 if you have questions.
Featuring Jazz Guitarist Mike Pardew with the following guest artists:
1/13 Sam Howard
1/14 Tim Gilson
1/15 Jazz Brunch with Dave Captein and Randy Rollofson (10:30 am Start)
1/20 Scott Steed
1/21 Scott Steed
1/27 Dan Balmer and Dave Captein
1/28 Dave Captein and Randy Rollofson
2/3 Dave Captein
2/3 Tim Gilson
2/10 Sam Howard
2/11 Jeff Leonard
2/17 Damian Erskine & Carlton Jackson PDX Jazz Festival
2/18 Joe Manis, Dave Captein, & Randy Rollofson PDX Jazz Festival
2/19 (Jazz Brunch) Dave Captein & Randy Rollofson PDX Jazz Festival (10:30 am start)
2/24 Dave Captein & Randy Rollofson PDX Jazz Festival
2/25 Scott Hall, Dave Captein, & Carlton Jackson PDX Jazz Festival
3/2 Jeff Leonard
3/3 Dave Captein & Randy Rollofson
3/9 Jeff Leonard
3/10 Tim Gilson
3/16 Dave Captein
3/17 Dave Captein & Todd Strait
3/18 (Guitar Summit with Dan Balmer, John Stowell, Me, & Dave Captein (4pm start)
3/23 Sam Howard
3/24 Tim Gilson
3/30 Damian Erskine & Randy Rollofson
3/31 Damian Erskine & Carlton Jackson
Season’s Greetings! This holiday season, we’d love to see you join us for brunch. On both Christmas and New Years day, Nel Centro will be open for our fabulous brunch. We are serving brunch from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Here is just a taste of our legendary brunch menu. Review the entire brunch menu. And make a reservation>>
Eggs Any Style with Choice of Applewood Bacon or House Made Italian Sausage11
Poached Eggs on Griddled Polenta with Cured Pork Loin & Sage Hollandaise13
Petit New York Steak with Eggs Any Style14
Florentine Omelet with Spinach, Mushrooms & Fontina12
Brioche Breakfast Sandwich with Scrambled Eggs, Pork Loin, Fontina & Herb Aioli10
Corned Beef Hash with Poached Eggs13
Individual Quiche Lorraine with Mesclun Salad12
Brioche French Toast with Mixed Berries & Crème Fraîche10
Steel Cut Oatmeal with Muscovado Sugar, Toasted Hazelnuts & Dried Cherries8
House Made Granola with Nancy’s Yogurt & Seasonal Fresh Fruit8
Riviera Breakfast of House Baked Pastry, Fresh Squeezed Juice & Coffee9
Posted below, our hours for this Holiday Season. We hope to see you soon!
Christmas Eve, Saturday, December 24th. Open until 9pm in the dining room
and 11pm in the bar.
Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25th. Open for Brunch from 8 to 2pm.
Closed for Dinner.
New Year’s Eve. Saturday, December 31st. Open until 10:30 in the dining room
and 12:30 in the bar.
New Year’s Day, Sunday, January 1st . Open for Brunch from 8 until 2pm.
Closed for Dinner.
NEW YEAR’S EVE SPECIALS
SOUP: Ligurian Seafood Soup $9
APP: Seared Day Boat Scallops with Parsnip Puree, Crispy Prosciutto, and Chive Oil $14
PASTA: Fresh Egg Pappardelle with Barolo Braised Oxtail Ragu $19
FISH: Grilled Sturgeon with Spiced Butternut Squash Puree, Rapini, and Meyer Lemon, Almond and Olive Relish $26
ENTRÉE: Rotisserie Beef Rib Roast with Seared Brussels Sprouts, Chanterelles, and Horseradish Crème Fraiche $28
DESSERT: Chocolate Hazelnut “Baked Oregon” $9
New Years Eve Music Lineup
Jazz Quartet — Featuring Guitarist Mike Pardew 9:30 – 12:30
Joe Freuen – Trombone
Patrick Harry – Bass
Randy Rollofson – Drums
Guitarist Mike Pardew leads the Nel Centro jazz program
Jazz Guitarist Mike Pardew and special guests are booked at Nel Centro for the month of November and December. Here’s the lineup of players and the schedule:
November 4 Mike Pardew with bassist Dennis Caiazza
November 5 Mike Pardew with bassist Scott Steed & drummer Randy Rollofson
November 11 with bassist Dennis Caiazza
November 12 with bassist Jeff Leonard
November 18 with bassist Dave Captein & drummer Todd Strait
November 19 with bassist Scott Steed
November 25 & 26 with bassist Dave Captein & drummer Randy Rollofson
December Dates
December 2 with bassist Scott Steed
December 3 with bassist Scott Steed and keyboardist Clay Giberson***
December 9 with guitarist John Stowell and bassist Dave Captein
December 10 with bassist Dennis Caiaza
December 16 with bassist Jeff Leonard
December 17 with bassist Scott Steed and drummer Randy Rollofson
December 18 Jazz Brunch at 10:30 – 1 pm
with bassist Dave Captein and drummer Randy Rollofson
December 23 with bassist Damian Erskine and drummer Carlton Jackson
December 24 – no music scheduled
December 30 with bassist Dave Captein
December 31 New Years Eve with trombonist Joe Freuen, bassist Jeff Leonard and drummer Randy Rollofson.
Sicilian Dinner celebrates the wines of Tasca d’Almerita
Nel Centro invites you to join us in welcoming Lilly Lo Cascio of Tasca d’Almerita winery in Vallelunga Pratameno, Sicily. This special event includes reception, dinner, wines and dessert. Chef/owner David Machado will cook a traditional five course meal inspired by the cuisine of Sicily. The menu and selected wines are listed below.
The cost is $85.00 and includes gratuity. The dinner will be held on Thursday, October, 6, 2011 at 6:30 pm.
The photo below was taken by Chef Machado when he visited and cooked at Tasca d’Almerita last March, accompanied by Nel Centro barman Giovanni Artale and general manager Daren Hamilton.
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Tasca d’Almerita
Dinner Menu
Reception
Veal Meatballs in Lemon Bay Leaf Sauce
Arancini
Tuna Carpaccio
Sweet and Sour Pumpkin Crostini
Eggplant and Mint Fritters
Regaleali Rosato 2010
First Course
“Involtini di Spada” Stuffed Swordfish with Salmoriglio Sauce
Regaleali Bianco 2009
Pasta
Rigatoni with Pork Ragu
Lamuri 2008
Entrée
Spit Roasted Leg of Lamb
Roasted Rosemary Potatoes and Olives with Black Kale
Rosso del Conte 2005
Dessert
Crostata di Ricotta
Mike Pardew leads the jazz program at Nel Centro
September, 2011 Music Schedule at Nel Centro
All shows start at 9:30. No cover, all ages.
Friday 9/9
Scott Hall – Saxophone
Jeff Leonard- Bass
Randy Rollofson - Drums
Saturday 9/10
Scott Hall – Saxophone
Dave Captein-Bass
Randy Rollofson - Drums
Friday 9/16
Scott Hall – Saxophone
Dave Captein-Bass
Randy Rollofson-Drums
Saturday 9/17
Scott Hall – Saxophone
Dave Captein -Bass
Randy Rollofson -Drums
Friday 9/23
Mike Pardew- Guitar
Scott Steed –Bass
Saturday 9/24
Mike Pardew- Guitar
Scott Steed -Bass
Sunday Brunch 9/25 (10:30 AM)
Mike Pardew – Guitar
Dave Captein -Bass
Todd Strait - Drums
Friday 9/30
Mike Pardew – Guitar
Jeff Leonard – Bass
1408 SW 6th Avenue, Portland 503-484-1099 nelcentro.com
