2 restaurants serving Escabeche
Portland, OR
“Magna Kusina, Chef Carlo Lamagna's flagship restaurant in Portland, Oregon, opened in 2019 after years of successful pop-up dinners under the name Twisted Filipino. Named 2021 Restaurant of the Year by The Oregonian, this modern Filipino restaurant at 2525 SE Clinton represents Lamagna's promise to his late father to proudly share Filipino culture with the world. The restaurant operates with a service-included model featuring a 20% service charge to provide livable wages to all staff.”
Denver, CO
“Magna Kainan opened in November 2024 in Denver's RiNo district as the highly anticipated sister restaurant to Portland's acclaimed Magna Kusina, both created by James Beard finalist and Food & Wine Best New Chef Carlo Lamagna. Located at 1350 40th Street in the Novel RiNo building, this refined, wood-fired Filipino restaurant represents a decade-long dream for Lamagna, who partnered with Denver's Culinary Creative Group to bring his modern Filipino vision to Colorado. The restaurant's name combines "Magna" (Lamagna's nickname) with "Kainan" (Tagalog for eatery), offering contemporary takes on Filipino classics through Lamagna's lens of French technique and Filipino soul. Born in the Philippines and raised between Detroit and Manila, Lamagna honors his late father's wish to share Filipino culture with the world through food that's both visually stunning and deeply rooted in tradition. The chic 3,000-square-foot space features communal seating, warm lighting, and Filipino flag proudly displayed, creating an atmosphere that emphasizes the communal aspects of Filipino dining. Magna Kainan offers specialty experiences including in-house Lechon Pig Roast celebrations for groups, complete with champagne toasts and full feast spreads.”
