Saraveza's Meat Raffle; Genoa Keeping A La Carte Menu

NORTH PORTLAND— North Killingsworth's beer bar Saraveza — they of the monthly Free Bacon Nights — will throw its sixth-annual "Meat Raffle" tomorrow, January 31. Lucky meat-lovers can enter a raffle for Saraveza swag and cuts of meat by Chop, Nueske's, and the bar's own smoker, with all proceeds to benefit My Voice Music, a non-profit that works with marginalized youth. Breakside Brewery provides the beer, best paired (in the spirit of the evening) with brats or a charcuterie board. More information here. [EaterWire]

SOUTHEAST— After tasting out an a la carte menu for the month of January, the onetime tasting-menu-only restaurant Genoa will shift its menu to offer a la carte options permanently. What remains: Genoa's five-course prix fixe menu will still be available, and chef Jake Martin will change the menu each month. [EaterWire]

NE ALBERTA— Chicago-style pizza restaurant Via Chicago celebrates its first anniversary on NE Alberta with a party all day Saturday, February 1. Owners Kevin Reynolds and Tonya Mayhew will dole out food and drink specials, an expect live performances by Bob Shoemaker and Lindsie Feathers. More information here. [EaterWire]

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