Michelin-starred and nationally celebrated chefs join Chef Spencer Ivankoe for exclusive two-night collaborations, bringing flavors from coast to coast to Portland.
October 6, 2025 (Portland, OR) — On the heels of its exciting collaborative local chef dinner series that brought together some of the city’s most exciting culinary talent, Café Rowan is unveiling a high-caliber visiting chef dinner series set to kick off November 7th. In celebration of Café Rowan’s 5 year anniversary, the new series, Café Rowan Presents: A Culinary Harmony, will bring Michelin-starred and nationally celebrated chefs to Portland for exclusive two-night residencies at Café Rowan.
Each guest chef will collaborate with Chef Ivankoe to create one-of-a-kind menus that highlight their cuisine and expertise while harmonizing with Café Rowan’s own distinctive, culinary perspective.
- November 7-8: Francie, Chef Chris Cipollone (NYC, Michelin Star)
- November 21-22: Clover Hill, Chef Sam Rogers (NYC, Michelin Star)
- December 6-7: Localis, Chef Chris Barnum-Dann (Sacramento, Michelin Star)
- December 19-20: Chef Matt Lightner, Portland (Michelin Star, formerly with Atera NYC + ōkta)
- January 18-19: Silver’s Omakase, Chef Lennon Silvers Lee (Santa Barbara, Michelin Star)
- January 30-31: Heritage, Chef Philip Pretty (Long Beach, Michelin Star / Green Star) and Bar Le Côte, Chef Brad Alan Mathews (Los Olivos)
- February 6-7: Cariño, Chef Norman Fenton (Chicago, Michelin Star, New York Times 50 Best in America 2025)
- February 28-March 1: Sepia / Proxi, Chef Andrew Zimmerman (Chicago, Michelin Star, 14x Michelin Star Winner, 5x James Beard Finalist, Bib Gourmand)
- March 6-7: Rooster & Owl / Ellie Bird, Chef Yuan Tang (Washington DC, Michelin Star, James Beard Semi Finalist)
- March 13-14: Atelier, Chef Bradyn Kawcak (Chicago, Michelin Star, James Beard Semi-Finalist for Best New Restaurant)
- March 27-28: The Restaurant at Zero George, Chef Vinson Petrillo (Charleston, 2015 San Pellegrino Young Chef)
- April 10-11: Corima / Vato, Chef Fidel Caballero (NYC, Michelin Star, #36 50 Best North America 2025) and One White Street, Chef Galen Kennemer (NYC, Michelin Star / Green Star)
- April 17-18: Margot, Chef Justin Fulton (Denver, Michelin Star)
- May 1-2: Beckon, Chef Duncan Holmes + Director of Experience Allison Holmes (Denver, Michelin Star, Michelin Service Award 2024)
- May 8-9: Ernest, Chef Brandon Rice (San Francisco, 2016 San Francisco Rising Star)
The dinners are priced by seating options (gratuity included) – $125/person for dining room seats, $145/person for chef counter seats, and $115/person if purchasing a seat at all dinners in the series. Guests will have the option to add on wine pairings for $65 and non-alcoholic pairings for $35. Wine and N/A pairings will be chosen by Café Rowan’s consulting beverage director and sommelier Ron Acierto.
“A Culinary Harmony is about more than just food—it’s about connection,” says Chef Spencer Ivankoe. “We’re uniting voices from kitchens across the country at one table in Portland, offering our guests the chance to experience flavors, techniques, and perspectives that might otherwise be out of reach.”
The series kicks off in November and will continue into 2026, cementing Café Rowan as a hub for national-level culinary collaboration right in the heart of Portland. Reservations are now open, under the experiences tab, on OpenTable. To reserve a seat at all dinners, please call or email Café Rowan directly at (503) 841-5072 or info@caferowan.com. All dinners will take place at Café Rowan, 4437 SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd, Portland, OR.
About Café Rowan
Founded by Chef/Owner Spencer Ivankoe, whose culinary career spans kitchens in New York and New Jersey, Café Rowan brings seasonally inspired menus to Portland’s Woodstock neighborhood. Opened in 2020, the café partners with local farms, purveyors, roasters, and wineries to create fresh, thoughtful dishes in a welcoming, design-forward space. Café Rowan is located at 4437 SE Cesar E. Chavez Blvd. Portland, OR 97202. For more information, visit caferowan.com or contact them at (503) 841-5072 or info@caferowan.com. Follow @caferowan on Instagram
