Cauliflower, Reconsidered
By Executive Chef Joseph Satterwhite, El Gaucho Seattle Chef Satterwhite’s marinated cauliflower is not a side note. It is the centerpiece: coated in turmeric, smoked paprika, granulated onion and garlic, [...]
Oysters on the Half Shell
By Executive Chef Joseph Kiser-Lowrance, AQUA by El Gaucho There's something elemental about a raw oyster. No heat, no transformation, just the sea on a shell. At AQUA by El [...]
Tuna Tartare: A Pacific Northwest Masterpiece
By Executive Chef Gabriel Rodriguez, El Gaucho Portland At El Gaucho Portland, our tuna tartare showcases pristine ingredients and precise technique. We work with Pacific Seafood to source impeccably fresh, [...]
Dry-Aged WA Heritage Pork Chop with Fuji & Granny Smith Apples
By Jesus DeBoites, Executive Chef at El Gaucho Tacoma As the leaves turn and the air grows crisp, there's nothing quite like a dish that captures the essence of fall. [...]
Seasonal Celebration: Gluten-Free Peach Cobbler
Culinary Highlights & Features – August 2025 Executive Chef Douglas Jones | Aerlume, Seattle Aerlume’s menu is rooted in the flavors of the Pacific Northwest, shaped by the seasons [...]
A Taste of Summer: Heirloom Tomato & Burrata Toast with Basil Pesto
Culinary Highlights & Features - July 2025 By Chef Stephen Toschlog | Walla Walla Steak Co. When it comes to showcasing the best of summer, Chef Stephen Toschlog of Walla [...]
A Celebration of Copper River King Salmon
Culinary Highlights & Features - June 2025 From Chef Jeremy of El Gaucho Bellevue Each spring, a culinary tradition returns with the first commercial catch from Alaska: Copper River Salmon. [...]
Rack of Spring Lamb with Warm Spring Salad
Culinary Highlights & Features - May 2025 From Chef Beau Carr of El Gaucho Vancouver Serves 2 There’s nothing quite like the fresh flavors of spring, and this elegant dish [...]
Welcoming Spring with Fresh Halibut & Local Seasonal Ingredients
Culinary Highlights & Features - April 2025 Ian West, Executive Chef and General Manager | WW Steak Co Serves 2 As the seasons change and the days get longer, we [...]
