A Taste of Tel Aviv: A Pop-Up Dinner Party Experience

Schedule

Sat Apr 19 2025 at 05:00 pm to 10:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

The Side Bar | Portland, OR

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A delicious 9 exquisite small plates tapas-style Israeli dinner, all handcrafted by chef Itzik Steinberg paired with cocktails and DJ music
About this Event

Join us for a one-of-a-kind dinner party that brings the vibrant, unique flavors of Tel Aviv to Portland. Enjoy a culinary journey crafted by an acclaimed Israeli chef, complemented by carefully curated cocktails and music.

How It Works
  • Family-Friendly Dinner: Children under 10 eat free when sharing with adults. You can also purchase additional portions separately.
  • Pop-Up Experience: We're transforming a cozy local coffee shop into a vibrant Tel Aviv-inspired restaurant for one night only—complete with welcoming vibes, shared plates, and a fresh, creative menu.
  • Shared Platters: Meals are served on large platters, each designed for 2 adults. (Check out our sample menu below.)
  • Choose Your Seating Time: Select the seating slot that best fits your evening. We offer multiple start times to suit your preferred dining style.
  • Fixed Tasting Menu: You'll experience everything the chef has created—every guest gets to taste all 9 dishes!
  • It's a little party too: The evening includes a special live DJ set and a skilled mixologist serving exclusive cocktails. After dinner, stay and enjoy the music—there’s a dance party waiting!
  • Walk-ins are welcome for drinks, but food availability is only guaranteed with advance ticket purchase.
  • Outdoor seating available, weather permitting.

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The Food

Enjoy a delicious tasting menu featuring a tapas-style platter of 9 exquisite small plates and a decadent dessert, all handcrafted by chef Itzik Steinberg using fresh, local ingredients. The menu draws inspiration from Tel Aviv’s top restaurants and showcases creative twists on beloved Israeli street food classics. Each dish is a modern, sophisticated take rooted in the richness and simplicity of modern Israeli cuisine, highlighting the vibrant flavors that make Tel Aviv a global food destination.



The Chef

Itzik brings with him international experience from some of Israel’s most renowned kitchens, including the Machneyuda Group, led by Chef Assaf Granit, the visionary behind Michelin-starred Shabour in Paris. His cooking tells a story—one that connects local ingredients with global flavors, tradition with innovation.


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The Drinks

Cocktail pairings crafted exclusively for this event by a seasoned mixologist. Drinks thoughtfully designed to complement the flavors of the dishes as well as Beers, Wines, coffee and tea



The Music

Setting the vibe for the night is DJ Barak Kemeny also known as fCD, known for Deep-Cut Disco, Mizrahi Electronica, and Global Groove, fCD made a name in Brooklyn’s underground scene and has shared the stage with Modern English, Fujiya & Miyagi, and members of The Rapture. Recently featured in Willamette Week, VICE, and The New Yorker, fCD’s sound moves bodies and minds—and will make this dinner as much about feeling as it is about flavor.


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Pricing Philosophy


  • Your ticket includes all food, with gratuity already covered
  • Drinks available separately for purchase.
  • Children under 10 can eat free; guests ages 10 and older require a ticket.



One Last Thing


This is our soft launch—an early look at a concept we’re still refining. Prices reflect that spirit of experimentation, and we’re grateful for your support as we shape what this becomes.



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Where is it happening?

The Side Bar, 4714 Southwest Scholls Ferry Road, Portland, United States

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Tickets

USD 39.19

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