It all started with a Porchetta sandwich at the Lardo food cart on SE Belmont. That was my introduction to Chef Rick Gencarelli, and I’ve been a fan ever since. Fast forward a couple of years and Gencarelli now boasts two brick & mortar Lardo locations and is adding a third restaurant to the fold this week – Grassa.
However, this is not Lardo #3. This is a whole new beast.
Instead of Gencarelli’s signature sandwiches, Grassa will be serving a selection of fresh, handmade pastas. True to Lardo’s style, Grassa will offer a laid-back environment with thoughtful, simple, and delicious food.
Grassa is slated to open on June 11th, and I honestly cannot wait. I got a sneak peek at the menu (see below!) and I plan on ordering one of everything.
So, why am I telling you all of this?
Because I have a pair of seats to giveaway to a Grassa preview dinner!
Grassa is hosting two consecutive preview dinners, on June 6th and 7th, with seatings each night between 6 and 9pm. Dinner will be provided gratis, with drinks available for purchase. If you’d like a chance to win 2 spots at a Grassa preview dinner all you need to do is leave a comment on this post, letting me know you’d like to attend. All entries must be placed by 7pm PST on Monday, June 3rd. A winner will be selected at random and announced by 9am on Tuesday, June 4th. (Note: Please refrain from entering the contest if you do not live in the Portland area or if you are unable to attend one of the dinners. Only those able to attend a dinner will be eligible to win. )
Thanks, and best of luck to you all!
UPDATE: We’ve got a winner! Jenny Ampersand, you won 2 seats to the Grassa preview dinner of your choice! Congrats!
I want to win
I’d love to be entered in the running to attend the Grassa preview dinner
well, pasta is one of the major food groups for my 1/2 italian 1/2 greek heritage, so of course the idea of eating fresh pasta (is that strozzapreti i see on the menu? drool) is pretty much my idea of a perfect night.
excited to see chef rick’s newest spot either way! (and i get a major kick out of the lardo/grassa play on words)
How cool! Trying new places recommended by awesome foodistas! I’ll cross my fingers that we win, but even if we don’t Chris & I need to branch out!!
Congrats, Jenny! You won! I just sent you an email to confirm the date & time you’d like to attend the preview dinner. :)
Jenny! I just read that you and Chris won. How awesome is that??! Can’t wait to hear about how delicious it was… :)
Three cheers for noodles!! Pick me, pick me!
I want!! Sounds amazing.
Sounds like a great way to start my birthday weren
Another Chef Rick fan here!
Can’t wait for the opening!
Mmmm! I would love to attend! :)
oooo… Fancy. I submit my name into the hat!
I’d love to go!
Oh my, this sounds amazing! I hope I get to go!
I like food and also your blog. Therefore I hope to win ;)
Can’t wait to try this place! Pick me!
Oh, yes, please! xx
PASTA!!! I’ve been avoiding it since my wedding is two months away, but it’s time to indulge and I can’t think of a better chef to fix this cravin’. Thanks for holding the contest!!
Yes please! I’d love to go!! :)
We would LOVE to go to this dinner! I love Lardo and Chef Gencarelli’s food!
I would love love love to get to go to this dinner! I’ve been eyeing the tickets, but they just aren’t really in my budget right now. But as a fellow Portland food blogger, it’s be so exciting to get to go!
Fun and fancy! Pick us :)
so in love with Lardo, and very excited about Grassa!
Yes, please!!!! :)
This is awesome :) , It would be cool to win two tickets , my husband and I would love to try it out
Yummm! I cannot wait to try this place, and a hosted preview dinner with the chef sounds A-Mazing! Thanks for the contest opportunity!
Win, I want to.
I’d love to win!
Fabulous giveaway!! I’d love the opportunity to attend!:D
This place sounds awesome!