Private Parties


Fall Winemaker Dinner

Nel Centro will participate in The Classic Wines Auction Winemaker Dinner to be held the first week of November. This special evening at Nel Centro will host approximately 20 guests and will offer diners a rare opportunity to mix and mingle with top winemakers and our chefs. Proceeds benefit local, non-profit, family and children charities. See below for additional information.

More on The Winemaker Dinner

Over the three evenings, 20 winemakers from Oregon and Washington will pair with Portland area restaurants to create unique menus. Plan to join us for an intimate evening of fabulous food and wine! The series benefits five local non-profit children and family charities: Metropolitan Family Service, New Avenues for Youth, Friends of the Children – PortlandTrillium Family Services and YWCA Clark County.

All dinners begin at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $150 per person and can be purchased online here:  (http://www.classicwinesauction.com) or by phone (503-972-0194).

New this year – enter to win eight (8) $100 gift certificates to our participating restaurants. Raffle tickets are $50 each, limit 5. Only 100 tickets will be sold. Winner will be notified November 5, 2010. Buy raffle tickets here. (http://www.classicwinesauction.com/winemaker_dinners/winemaker.html )


Paitin Winery Dinner (photos)

It was a magical night at Nel Centro with honored guest Giovanni Pasquero Elia of the Paitin Winery joining 29 guests in Nel Centro’s gorgeous dining room, Genova. Chef David Machado prepared an authentic Piedmontese menu which was a perfect companion to the lush and delicious wines of Paitin. Below are some photographs from a very special night. A big thank you to those who joined us! An especially big thanks to impresario and wine consultant David Holstrom of Guy du Vin who hosted the night’s festivities.

Genova dining room just before guests arrive

Genova dining room just before guests arrive

paitin winery wner/Winemaker Giovanni Pasquero Elia shares his passion

Paitin Winery owner/winemaker Giovanni Pasquero Elia shares his passion

A beautiful Salt Cod Ragu under way for Polenta with Salt Cod

A beautiful Salt Cod Ragu under way for Polenta with Salt Cod

Giovanni and chef Machado chat about Alba and Nieve in Piedmont

Giovanni and chef Machado chat about Alba and Nieve in Piedmont

Chef Machado with sous chef Matthew prepping the short ribs.

Chef Machado with sous chef Matthew Bemis prepping short ribs.


Recession Proof Mixology – Wed., March 17th

Nel Centro hosts House Spirits Distillery and their talented mixologists for “Recession Proof Mixology”.  From 5:30pm – 8:00pm on Wednesday March 17th, Brad & Matt from House Spirits will be mixing five exciting cocktails featuring their locally made spirits with an Italian twist. Each drink is only $5. more

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