Oh if the walls at Saucebox could talk...

Special occasions at Saucebox, like Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, have always been full of decadence, drama, and celebration. It's a place where you break from the routine. Saucebox has been Portland headquarters for these spirited celebrations since we opened in 1995, and this year will be no different.

CHRISTMAS EVE:
Our fantastic new executive Chef Gregory Gourdet from New York is evolving the menu at Saucebox. He will maintain your favorites. Classics like the Tapioca Dumplings, Korean Ribs and the Javanese Salmon will remain, but Gregory is introducing delicious new dishes with a bright flavor profile. You will love his Lacquered Pork Belly with coconut milk, black pepper-cherry preserves, ginger and cilantro, and the Roasted Chicken with crispy skin, ginger, garlic, scallion, shiitake and hoisin jus. A new favorite is the Grilled Prawns with marinated papaya, charred long beans, avocado and chilies. We are accepting reservations now.

NEW YEAR'S EVE:
Letting go of 2008 and welcoming the new year with all its promise and hope will be cause for big celebration, delicious food and many, many cocktails. Saucebox is the place to be. Gregory will be presenting festive, occasion-specific deliciousness on our ala carte menu for seatings throughout the night in the dining room, cafe and mezzanine.

After 10:00 pm on New Year's Eve special deejays - to be announced at a later date - will start spinning, and then, as ever, hell breaks loose at midnight.

Make reservations now for either or both of these great nights in the heart of downtown at your Saucebox!