GALA 2025
BITES CHEFS
Beyond our distinguished Dinner Chefs, discover our Gala Bites Chefs—crafting delectable small plates that set the stage for an unforgettable evening.
Dahlia Hanson
Neighborhood: Buckman
1015 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97214 (Lil America Food Cart Pod)
My food is comfort food and chaos! I take all the stuff we crave and I remake them fully plant-based. We do big, bold, gluttonous flavors that remind you food should be fun! My goal is to get the ‘I don’t usually eat vegan’ people to lean in, because our food hits that cravings button. It’s playful and over the top, just like food you’d find at a fair!
Louis Lin
Neighborhood:
Hollywood
3832 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97232
We cook food from the lens of First-Generation Americans, those who have grown up with one foot in one culture and one in another. It's rooted in technique and ingredient driven, but ultimately it's just comforting and nostalgic, and it showcases who I am as a Chef & the periods and places that have influenced me in my life. It's not one cuisine and it's not really fusion, but it's 100% me.
Manuel (Manny) Lopez
Neighborhood: Roseway
3244 NE 82nd Ave, Portland, OR 97220
Ki'ikibáa severs authentic Yucatec Mayan cuisine spotlighting foods not found in typical Mexican establishments. We specialize in cooking comfort food for everyone to find and enjoy and create a nice space for family’s to visit and enjoy themselves.
Tracee & Brandon Hirahara
Neighborhood: Alberta Arts / Concordia
2026 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211
Our core focus is centered around a diverse range of dishes, notably the cherished “Plate lunch” concept renowned in Hawaii – all executed with a meticulous emphasis on quality; a focus honed through decades of training in the culinary industry.
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