Restaurants
Championing sustainability and innovation, our scalable food & beverage brands elevate both dine-in and delivery experiences for the discerning customer while maintaining a casual and welcoming environment.
Brands.
![The empty dining room at Ava Gene's restaurant.](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/vq8b1go8/production/215c3aae1557623552931503b27ebff01a5fcade-1080x1350.jpg?rect=0,290,1080,771&w=730&h=521&auto=format)
Ava Gene’s
A warm and modern interpretation of a neighborhood restaurant, Ava Gene's elevated design and service marries local, produce-driven fare with traditional Italian trattorias. Intimately lit and with a sophisticated touch, the restaurant is a lively, convivial space where Chef Joshua McFadden coaxes humble ingredients to reach exuberant new heights.
![The hand of a chef garnishing a plate of salmon nigiri with blood orange.](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/vq8b1go8/production/8a9805ffe8fc55ef449623755c65c925db1039bc-4898x3266.jpg?rect=161,0,4576,3266&w=730&h=521&auto=format)
Bamboo Sushi
In 2008, Bamboo Sushi became the world’s first certified sustainable sushi restaurant. Today, as A Restaurant of Purpose, they proudly contribute 1% of the restaurants’ annual sales to environmental nonprofits who are leading the way in preserving and restoring critical fisheries, watersheds, and ecosystems. They’re pushing the conversation forward on sustainable sourcing while simultaneously serving forward-thinking, delicious fare.
![A top-down view of a latte with latte-art in a black cup, on a black saucer, next to a matcha latte and a pile of magazines, all on a marble table top](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/vq8b1go8/production/ccaf95ad563a952880cc871f50c11e372f071690-794x529.jpg?rect=34,0,741,529&w=730&h=521&auto=format)
Mr. West
Striking the perfect balance between relaxed and refined, Mr. West is Seattle's beloved all day cafe. Established in 2015, the cafe serves a well-rounded menu of intentionally-sourced coffee drinks, elevated classics, and inventive dishes. Stop in - all day - for a caffeine pick me up or a playful cocktail.
![A delicious-looking pizza with ricotta and basil, nestled inside of a red pizza box](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/vq8b1go8/production/ad153c89073fbf182a101890e28bc07c45e062d7-828x828.jpg?rect=0,119,828,591&w=730&h=521&auto=format)
Sizzle Pie
Portland's answer for handcrafted pies and gourmet salads. A local hotspot for vegans, who love the housemade dairy-free ranch and wide array of vegan-friendly pizzas, as well as the most resolute of meatlovers.
![People seated at the bar of Tusk restaurant.](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/vq8b1go8/production/48358ffedf4f994d6d4e6a590ac5369627b165db-1722x1224.png?rect=4,0,1715,1224&w=730&h=521&auto=format)
Tusk
Modern, bright, and mischievous, Tusk is a restaurant serving Middle Eastern fare that’s grounded in Oregon farm vegetables and freethinking in form. It’s experience over fuss, flavor over flair. Breezy in design, the space allows for long dinners outside or a front seat at the bar, overseen by Keith Richards floating in a pool.
Image Gallery
![Vintage photobooth sits in front of a green limewashed wall at Cicoria restaurant in Portland.](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/vq8b1go8/production/1c6398ba5b02519d9cb482622b5369bc16cc19d3-1500x1875.jpg?auto=format)
![A group of friends sharing a table of beautiful vegetable dishes.](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/vq8b1go8/production/76fd26f24e34788ccaa2e856a6b437fa75f4f3cf-4096x2731.jpg?auto=format)
![A chef at Bamboo Sushi plates scallions on top of of a seared fish dish with delicate chopsticks.](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/vq8b1go8/production/af0befe769f4478debe1ad686fa501b28816ce00-3200x2400.jpg?auto=format)
Press & Accolades.
Bamboo Sushi Opens First Beaverton Location
Bamboo Sushi, [is] the world’s first certified sustainable sushi restaurant ... the 2,400 square foot restaurant seats up to 61 guests indoors and an additional 36 guests on the large, covered patio which will be open for outdoor dining year-round.
Joshua McFadden Knows His Grains
When we first learned that chef, restaurateur, and author Joshua McFadden was working on a cookbook all about grains, we knew we had to get our hands on a copy.
Learn MoreThe Art of the Salad with Chef Joshua McFadden
When you think of Italian food, chances are hearty classics like meatballs, osso buco and pastas with a slow-cooked ragus first jump to mind. So you might be surprised that those aren’t necessarily the most crave-worthy dishes on Chef Joshua McFadden’s Roman-inspired menu at Ava Gene’s, his much-touted restaurant in Portland, Oregon: the veggies are.
Learn More![Bamboo sushi feels bright and light before the dinner rush comes in to enjoy sustainable sushi.](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/vq8b1go8/production/35b52f86ffacdcf8feccf4189c33882d9c36efcb-1125x711.jpg?auto=format)
![A table full of Ava Gene's food.](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/vq8b1go8/production/f1c81e686a0cb7ff602023b6636b4270d535c195-1440x1440.jpg?auto=format)
![The art of the salad with Josh Mcfadden](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/vq8b1go8/production/db5fdc4e180531c1f42e7aa5e8d5392552b97f77-1547x1108.webp?auto=format)
Bamboo Sushi Opens First Beaverton Location
Bamboo Sushi, [is] the world’s first certified sustainable sushi restaurant ... the 2,400 square foot restaurant seats up to 61 guests indoors and an additional 36 guests on the large, covered patio which will be open for outdoor dining year-round.
![Bamboo sushi feels bright and light before the dinner rush comes in to enjoy sustainable sushi.](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/vq8b1go8/production/35b52f86ffacdcf8feccf4189c33882d9c36efcb-1125x711.jpg?auto=format)
Joshua McFadden Knows His Grains
When we first learned that chef, restaurateur, and author Joshua McFadden was working on a cookbook all about grains, we knew we had to get our hands on a copy.
Learn More![A table full of Ava Gene's food.](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/vq8b1go8/production/f1c81e686a0cb7ff602023b6636b4270d535c195-1440x1440.jpg?auto=format)
The Art of the Salad with Chef Joshua McFadden
When you think of Italian food, chances are hearty classics like meatballs, osso buco and pastas with a slow-cooked ragus first jump to mind. So you might be surprised that those aren’t necessarily the most crave-worthy dishes on Chef Joshua McFadden’s Roman-inspired menu at Ava Gene’s, his much-touted restaurant in Portland, Oregon: the veggies are.
Learn More![The art of the salad with Josh Mcfadden](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/vq8b1go8/production/db5fdc4e180531c1f42e7aa5e8d5392552b97f77-1547x1108.webp?auto=format)