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Argentinian BBQ & Wild Foraged Feast on the Willamette
Join Justin, Jodi, and Mariano
September 12, 2026 from 5-7pm for an unforgettable evening celebrating fire, field, and forest.
This special gathering brings together Mariano’s Argentinian roots and grilling traditions with Justin’s passion and expertise as a seasoned hunter and forager.
Hosted at Jodi and Mariano’s beautiful home along the Willamette River, the evening will feature a traditional Argentinian-style BBQ with perfectly grilled beef alongside an array of wild foraged and wild game appetizers. Justin will share selections he has personally harvested and gathered.
Come enjoy an extraordinary meal September 12, 2026 from 5-7pm, great conversation, and a stunning riverside setting with fellow members of the community. It’s sure to be a delicious and memorable night.
Details:
Limited to 30 guests; $150 per ticket
Hosted at a private home along the Willamette River
Guests of all ages welcome; each attendee (including children) must reserve a ticket
Sample Menu
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Cured elk loin 2 ways - wild ginger, western red cedar & fireweed - OR - douglas fir, juniper berry & green peppercorn (sub - roasted carrot with the same spice rubs)
Seared Pronghorn - huckleberry, porcini powder, sauerkraut & crispy potato
Mule deer - homemade Worcestershire, carrots, calabrian chili & radish
Dungeness crab on 1000 layer potato bite with wild mushroom salt, tarragon & nasturtium petal
Salmon - ground cherry, roasted chili & nettle oil
Cabezon - citrus, fig & huckleberry
Corn cake - garlic confit, heirloom tomato & basil salt
Grilled fig - mascarpone, honey & melon
Tiramisu 2 ways - douglas fir - OR - candy cap mushroom (will have a GF version of each)
Huckleberry sorbet
Drinks - purple cone syrup, bourbon & citrus - OR - NA version