Portland jazz guitarist Dan Balmer
We’re thrilled to announce that the Mike Pardew Trio has a special guest on stage tonight and tomorrow night – Portland’s own Dan Balmer. Dan is one of best jazz guitarists around, and when he isn’t touring the world with Diane Schuur, he dazzles Portland jazz lovers in different spots around town. It all starts tonight at 10pm. No cover.
Welcome Dan!
WEDNESDAY JULY 15 SUMMER MENU CHANGES FROM CHEF PAUL HYMAN
BUCATINI WITH LAMB MEATBALLS AND AGED RICOTTA
AL CEPPO WITH OLIVES , CAPERS AND TOMATOES
ROASTED HALIBUT WITH RATATOUILLE AND TAPENADE
GRILLED WILD SALMON WITH FRENCH LENTILS AND POMMERY MUSTARD SAUCE
SAVORY CHARD TART WITH PINE NUTS AND GOLDEN RAISINS
SEAFOOD FRITO MISTO WITH GRICHE SAUCE
SHAVED LOCAL ZUCCHINI SALAD WITH PECORINO ROMANO, ALMONDS AND MINT
This is a quick shout out to The Foodie in Me a blog that penned an awfully nice review of Nel Centro. Thank you Laressa, and we hope you come back soon.
“For my main, I decided to try the evening’s special, Braised Lamb Ragu with Rosemary Gnocchi and Shaved Parmesan. Absolutely delicious! The rosemary in the gnocchi was not overpowering but added a nice complexity to the dish. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the sauce was nicely finished with a small bit of butter which gave it richness. The extra bonus was that the portion was very European — enough to let you appreciate the dish but not enough that you were too full and you were left wanting a bit more. I wish more American restaurants followed this philosophy. To me, its not the quantity but the quality of the food that defines how good the restaurant is and I will pay for quality.”
Jazz guitarist Mike Pardew
Greetings. We’re introducing Friday and Saturday night jazz at Nel Centro with The Mike Pardew Trio. Jazz guitarist Mike Pardew will feature acclaimed guest artists in a new weekly series at Nel Centro. MIke’s club dates at Nel Centro will highlight two elements that forged his connection to Portland: its rich jazz culture, and its natural spontaneity. STARTS: July 10th at 10pm. CONTINUES: Every Friday and Saturday night, 10 PM – midnight. NO COVER
David Machado, chef/owner of Nel Centro
I’d like to personally introduce you to Nel Centro, my newest restaurant in downtown Portland. We’re featuring the cuisine of the Riviera — the classic dishes from the cities of Nice and Genoa. I’m happy to say that Nel Centro is proving to be a great and fun place to eat.
We have a beautiful outdoor patio so you can take full advantage of these amazing summer nights. We’ve created two beautiful private dining rooms for that special occasion. Beginning July 10, we’ll feature live jazz from 10 pm to midnight Friday and Saturday nights with the Mike Pardew trio.
Please visit our newly launched website at www.nelcentro.com. Check out our menu, book a reservation, visit the blog or just say hello. Our number is 503.484.1099. Hope to see you soon!
Have a safe and happy holiday!
David
