addo:incubator Ballard
Seattle, WA · $$
addo is an incubator for up-and-coming chefs, cooks, and anyone that is interested in bringing their food to the spotlight. Lead by chef Eric Rivera, addo's pop-ups have been mentioned in Eater, Seattle Met, The Stranger, Seattle Magazine, Seattle Times, and the New York Times. Take a look at our various experiences ranging from dinners, events, cooking classes, and more!
Reservations
Now booking through Tuesday, December 31, 2019.
addo chef counter with Eric
Join chef Eric for a 7 course or 12 course dinner that is different every week and happens on Friday's and certain Thursday's. There are only six seats available per seating. You will select how...+ More
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1-9
- $65 per person
addo dining room with chef Eric on Friday's
Join chef Eric for a 3 course, or 7 course dinner that is different every week and happens on Friday's. You will select how many courses as a supplement upon purchase. If you are in a group then...+ More
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1-10
- $25 per person
Lechoncito Dinner - Puerto Rican Food
Join us for chef Eric's take on Puerto Rican food. This is a blending of the food he grew up on and the food he has cooked in restaurants throughout his career. Traditional? Not so much. This...+ More
- Reservation for parties of 1-20
- $1 deposit per person
Lechoncito Lunch - Puerto Rican Food
Join us for chef Eric's take on Puerto Rican food. This is a blending of the food he grew up on and the food he has cooked in restaurants throughout his career. Traditional? Not so much. This...+ More
- Reservation for parties of 1-10
- $1 deposit per person
addo chef's choice brunch tasting menu
Join us on Saturday and Sunday for our 3 course basic brunch that includes the following per person: drip coffee, 2 seasonal toasts, baked egg dish, and assorted pastries from our up-and-coming...+ More
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1-20
- $25 per person
DiVe - Oyster Hour
Join us for an hour of some of the best oysters offered in the PNW! Beverages will be available for purchase separately, the day of the event. Ticket price includes one dozen oysters with...+ More
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1-10
- $30 per person
DiVe - Taylor Shellfish Oyster Pop-up
Join us for a Taylor Shellfish Farms takeover offering the best oysters in the PNW! Beverages will be available for purchase separately, the day of the event. Ticket price includes one dozen...+ More
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1-4
- $40 per person
Smørrebrød Saturday Brunch
Enjoy this Nordic style toast brunch featuring the rye bread of local Ballard establishment, Tall Grass Bakery.
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1-20
- $35 per person
Themed Sunday Brunch - Puerto Rican Brunch- March
Do you love Lechoncito and Bad Bunny? Then this is the brunch for you! Join us for this Puerto Rican brunch tasting menu with some Bad Bunny beats!
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1-20
- $40 per person
Focus Menu: Curry 3/21, 6/6, 9/12, 12/22
This event will feature a 5 courses of different types of curry. Wine, beer, and cider will be sold separately the day of the event.
Dates: 3/21, 6/6, 9/12, 2/22- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1-20
- $65 per person
You Can't Eat Mt. Rainier - 3/28, 6/27, 9/19, 12/5
Join us for a time traveling trip as we journey to 1950's Seattle via the book, "You Can't Eat Mt. Rainier". This 7 course meal will take you to favorite restaurants at the time! Join chef Eric...+ More
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1-4
- $75 per person
"Get RICH, or die tryin" - The Richard Returns!
Yes, you are reading this right...the return of the Richard burger only for a couple of hours to help close out Rich Steven's art show "Requiem for Burgerland" at the Food Art Collection.
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1-10
- $10 per person
Tapas 4/6, 6/13, 8/1, 10/3
Enjoy 12 small plates of Spanish cuisine, prepared by Chef Eric Rivera.
Dates: 2/10, 4/6, 6/13, 8/1, 10/3- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1-20
- $45 per person
addo:collaboration - Indigenous America
Join Chef Eric Rivera and Chef Hillel Eco-Hawk for a 7 course collaboration and educational dinner showcasing indigenous ingredients of Puerto Rico, Nebraska, and Oklahoma.
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1-20
- $100 per person
Themed Sunday Brunch - Games of Thrones - April
"You know nothing...."
....until you experience our Game of Thrones brunch just in time for the series finale air date! Join us for this brunch tasting menu featuring some of the foods you would...+ More- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1-20
- $40 per person
addo:collaboration - Chef Emme & Chef Eric
Join Chef Eric and Chef Emme (Alcove Dining Room) for a 7 course collaboration dinner showcasing their backgrounds, Puerto Rico and Brazil.
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1-20
- $50 per person
I LOVE SEAFOOD! 3/31, 6/2, 9/5
Join us for a 7 course family style dinner featuring your favorite, seafood.
Dates: 3/31, 6/2, 9/5, 11/24- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1-20
- $95 per person
FOCUS MENU: Kingdoms - Game of Thrones Edition
"You know nothing...."
....until you experience our Game of Thrones tasting menu just in time for the series finale air date! Join us for this tasting menu featuring some of the foods you would...+ More- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1-20
- $125 per person
FOCUS MENU: Vegan 4/14
Join us for a 7 course tasting menu featuring vegetables galore!
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1-20
- $65 per person
I LOVE SEAFOOD! - Easter Dinner
Join us for a 7 course family style dinner featuring your favorite, seafood.
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1-20
- $95 per person
Beefsteak Night 4/18, 8/22, 10/24, 12/7
Join us for a throwback concept that was popular in the early 1900's. The concept of beefsteak originated in NY as a blue collar dinner meant to have people in large groups eat with reckless...+ More
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1-20
- $75 per person
I LOVE SEAFOOD! - Easter Brunch
Join us for a 5 course family style brunch featuring your favorite, seafood!
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1-20
- $65 per person
Hot Pot - 4/24, 6/12, 8/7, 10/9, 12/26
Adventure from hot pot to hot pot, featuring styles from all over the world, in this family style interactive dinner! Wine and beer sold separately the day of the event.
Dates: 4/24, 6/12, 8/7...+ More- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1-20
- $55 per person
Mother's Day : A Brunch Tasting Menu
Bring mom in for a beautiful brunch tasting menu with this 5 course tasting menu. An alcohol beverage pairing is optional.
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1-20
- $40 per person
FOCUS MENU: Star Wars
Join us on National Star Wars Day for 12 course tasting menu by Chef Eric inspired by the movie series!
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1-20
- $125 per person
Cajun Night 5/22, 7/18, 10/10, 12/1
A night featuring five courses of everything Cajun!
Dates: 5/22, 7/18, 10/10, 12/1- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1-20
- $40 per person
Themed Sunday Brunch - Portuguese - May
Join us for this brunch with Chef Eric's take on some classic Portuguese dishes.
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1-20
- $40 per person
Focus Menu: Gluten Free 5/30, 7/25, 9/26, 11/21
This event will feature a 7 course gluten-free menu. Wine and cider will be sold separately the day of the event.
Book a date: 5/30, 7/25, 9/26, 11/21- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1-20
- $65 per person
Themed Sunday Brunch - Tacos - June
Let's taco about it!
Join us for this 5 course taco experience with lots of sauces, meats, and more.- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1-20
- $40 per person
FOCUS MENU: Keto 6/6
Join us as Chef Eric takes you on an all Keto diet 7 course tasting menu.
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1-20
- $65 per person
FOCUS MENU: Monopoly 6/9
A 7 course tasting menu by Chef Eric inspired by the classic board game!
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1-20
- $65 per person
Father's Day : Steak Night!
Join us for a Father's Day steak feast as we cook a bunch of different steaks using different techniques with a few sides and a lot of relaxing. This will be a 5 course meal. Optional beverages...+ More
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1-20
- $85 per person
Towers of Treats
Make a reservation for as many guests as you like to enjoy one or many of the themed towers we will be offering in an evening.
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1-30
- $1 per person
Themed Sunday Brunch - BBQ - July
Nothing like summer without a BBQ with friends and drinks! Come join us for some BBQ classics in the style of brunch!
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1-20
- $40 per person
Themed Sunday Brunch - Hangover - August
Join us for our fast food revival of all the breakfast favorites!
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1-20
- $40 per person
Fajita Night 7/19
Join us for a Fajita dinner cooked by Chef Eric Rivera. Choices include beef, chicken, or vegetable. Beer and wine will be sold separately at the event.
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1-20
- $35 per person
Themed Sunday Brunch - Betty Crocker - September
Join us as Chef Eric takes his spin on on some classic Betty Crocker recipes!
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1-20
- $40 per person
Themed Sunday Brunch - Trick or Treat - October
Join us as Chef Eric presents Halloween inspired brunch tasting menu!
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1-20
- $40 per person
Themed Sunday Brunch - Cornucopia - November
Join us as Chef Eric creates a brunch tasting menu with the bounty of America's native seasonal riches in this brunch tasting menu.
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1-20
- $40 per person
addo Friendsgiving 11/24
Join us for a relaxed Thanksgiving with addo and chef Eric. There will be lots of family style dishes being passed around. Wine and beer will be sold at the event.
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1-30
- $35 per person
Themed Sunday Brunch - Nightmare Before Christmas
Join us as Chef Eric creates a whimsical brunch menu inspired by the holiday classic!
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1-20
- $50 per person
Focus Menu: Luxury Dinner 12/7
Caviar, truffles, wagyu, foie, oh my! This 7 course experience will have you feeling like royalty when you are done!
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1-10
- $450 per person
Puerto Rican Christmas 12/15
Join us for chef Eric's take on Puerto Rican food. This is a blending of the food he grew up on and the food he has cooked in restaurants throughout his career. Traditional? Not so much. This...+ More
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1-30
- $75 per person
Winter Wonderland 12/21
Join us for a 9 course tasting menu, prepared by Chef Eric, highlighting the seasonal flavors of Winter.
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1-20
- $75 per person
DiVe - Taco Night 11/29
Join us for a night all about tacos! $5 deposit goes toward your final bill, food and beverages will be sold in the space.
- Reservation for parties of 1-20
- $5 deposit per person
FOCUS MENU: Cheese
Join us for an all you can cheese night!
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1-40
- $40 per person
Sunday Plates - Hawaiian Food - 3/24
Drop in from 4pm-6pm on Sunday to get the following:
LauLau Pork
Watermelon Poke
Pineapple and Seaweed Salad
Huli Huli Chicken
Spam Fried Rice
All items will be packed into a takeout box and you...+ More- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1-40
- $15 per person
Upcoming Events
Lechoncito: WHOLE SUCKLING PIG DINNER!
A Puerto Rican food night based around a whole suckling pig and it's different preparations.
- Sunday, Mar 24, 2019, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- $40 per ticket
Cooking Class: Fish Butchery with Chef
Join chef Eric for a class that will run through the basics of fish butchery. This two hour class will show you techniques on how to break down whole fish and portion properly.
- Wednesday, Mar 27, 2019, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- $65 per ticket
Japanese Teriyaki vs. Seattle Teriyaki 3/27
Enjoy a night of different versions of Japanese teriyaki and Seattle style teriyaki and includes rice and salad!
- Wednesday, Mar 27, 2019, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- $25 per ticket
DiVe - Sloppy Joe's 3/31
If you are trying to be clean when eating this amazing sandwich, you're doing it wrong!
Come hangout with us and enjoy this mouth watering treat. Wine, beer, and cider sold day of the event.- Sunday, Mar 31, 2019, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- $15 per ticket
Cooking Class: Vegetable Cookery with Chef Eric
Join Chef Eric for a vegetable cooking class that can teach you how to dial in vegetable cooking.
- Wednesday, Apr 3, 2019, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- $65 per ticket
Lechoncito Salsa Night! 4/3
Join us for Lechoncito Salsa night. Food, wine, and beer will be sold ala carte. Seating will be limited as we will be moving them away to create a dance floor. Evening includes Puerto Rican food...+ More
- Wednesday, Apr 3, 2019, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
- $40 per ticket
Cooking Class: Knife Skills with Chef Eric 4/10
Learn all things stabby with this knife class taught by Chef Eric. Sharpening, types of knives, and lots of cutting will be had in this two hour class.
- Wednesday, Apr 10, 2019, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- $65 per ticket
FOCUS MENU: Szechuan Food 4/10
Enjoy some treats with some heat as we explore in a five course family style meal, the Szechuan cuisine of China.
- Wednesday, Apr 10, 2019, starting at 6:30 PM
- $40 per ticket
DiVe - XBOX One: Madden 2019 Head to Head 4/10
Join us for DiVe Activity Nights, featuring head to head tournaments of your favorite video games! With food, beer, and wine specials available for purchase as part of DiVe Happy Hour.
$5 Deposit...+ More- Wednesday, Apr 10, 2019, 8:30 PM – 11:00 PM
- $5 per ticket
Cooking Class: Meat Cookery
Join us for a class exploring cooking proteins. We will be looking at different techniques and methods so you can learn to cook things like beef and pork and other proteins at home or wherever you...+ More
- Wednesday, Apr 17, 2019, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- $65 per ticket
DiVe - Fast Food - 4/20 EDITION!
Enjoy 7 courses of some Fast Food classics, done the Eric Rivera way!
- Saturday, Apr 20, 2019, 9:30 PM – 10:00 PM
- $65 per ticket
"All You Can Eat" Wings - 4/28
"Wings, get your wings!"
- Sunday, Apr 28, 2019, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- $30 per ticket
Cooking Class: Grilling Season Tune-up 5/1
Join Chef Eric for a fish cooking class that will show you the basics of grilling and get tuned up for grilling season.
- Wednesday, May 1, 2019, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- $65 per ticket
Breakfast for Dinner 5/1
Enjoy a 5 course menu featuring a variety of breakfast favorites, cooked by Chef Eric Rivera, for dinner! Beverages will be sold separately at the event.
- Wednesday, May 1, 2019, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
- $35 per ticket
Derby Day Brunch - 5/4
Come hang out with your favorite friends and guests on Derby Day! Enjoy lots of passed bites by Chef Eric Rivera and some fun games. Bring your hats and we'll bring the fun! We will have our patio...+ More
- Saturday, May 4, 2019, 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
- $45 per ticket
Lechoncito: Seafood Edition 5/5
A night of Puerto Rican food based around seafood.
- Sunday, May 5, 2019, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
- $55 per ticket
DiVe - Fish and Chips
Join us for an evening of traditional fish and chips! Each order includes Rock Cod fish that is beer-battered, using Rainier, and served with triple fried fries and coleslaw.
- Wednesday, May 8, 2019, starting at 8:00 PM
- $15 per ticket
Cooking Class: Cooking For One 5/8
Join chef Eric for a cooking class built for cooking for one.
- Wednesday, May 8, 2019, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- $65 per ticket
Cooking Class: Fish Cookery 5/15
Join Chef Eric for a fish cooking class that will show you how to finesse cooking fish at-home or in a professional kitchen.
- Wednesday, May 15, 2019, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- $65 per ticket
DiVe - Banana Split 5/22
A classic treat done the addo way!
- Wednesday, May 22, 2019, 7:30 PM – 8:00 PM
- $15 per ticket
Cooking Class: Fermentation 101 (Beginner) 5/22
Learn the basics of fermentation for fruits, vegetables, meats, and cultures in this two hour hands-on class.
All classes are $65 per person and include lots of interaction, engagement, and...+ More- Wednesday, May 22, 2019, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- $65 per ticket
Salmon Says!
We've gone fishing into salmon season!
A super rare 5 course tasting menu which showcases all the best wild caught PNW salmon. This is a one time event, that we will not be able to do again until...+ More- Sunday, May 26, 2019, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
- $95 per ticket
FOCUS MENU: Seattle 2050
Ever wonder what we all we be eating 30 years from now? Us too. So we will explore where cuisine may go in this city, in this futuristic 7 course tasting menu.
- Wednesday, May 29, 2019, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
- $65 per ticket
DiVe - Karaoke Night
Join us for a fun evening of snacks and some lyrical fun! Deposit goes towards your final bill.
- Wednesday, Jun 5, 2019, 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM
- $5 per ticket
Cooking Class: Knife Skills with Chef Eric 6/5
Learn all things stabby with this knife class taught by Chef Eric. Sharpening, types of knives, and lots of cutting will be had in this two hour class.
- Wednesday, Jun 5, 2019, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- $65 per ticket
Reggaeton Night! 6/5
Join us for Lechoncito Reggaeton night. All food is included in the cost, beer and wine will be sold separately. Seating will be limited as we will be moving them away to create a dance floor.
- Wednesday, Jun 5, 2019, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
- $40 per ticket
DiVe - Okonomiyaki 6/5
Do you like pancakes? Do you love savory food? Than this is the pop up for you! Enjoy this traditional Japanese style savory pancake the Eric Rivera way!
- Sunday, Jun 9, 2019, starting at 8:00 PM
- $25 per ticket
Cooking Class: Fermentation (Advanced Class) 6/12
Learn the basics of fermentation for fruits, vegetables, meats, and cultures in this two hour hands-on class.
All classes are $65 per person and include lots of interaction, engagement, and...+ More- Wednesday, Jun 12, 2019, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- $65 per ticket
Cooking Class: Fish Butchery with Chef Eric 6/19
Come to this class and learn from Chef Eric how to break down fish.
- Wednesday, Jun 19, 2019, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- $65 per ticket
Cooking Class: Puerto Rican Food with Chef Eric
Learn the basics of flavors and preparations for Puerto Rican food taught by Chef Eric.
- Wednesday, Jun 26, 2019, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- $65 per ticket
DiVe - Burrito Night
Can you fry a burrito? You sure can! And then cover it in cheese and sauce of course!
Come hangout with us and enjoy this mouth watering treat. Wine, beer, and cider sold day of the event.- Sunday, Jul 7, 2019, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- $15 per ticket
DiVe - Fish and Chips
Join us for an evening of traditional fish and chips! Each order includes Rock Cod fish that is beer-battered, using Rainier, and served with triple fried fries and coleslaw.
- Thursday, Jul 11, 2019, starting at 6:30 PM
- $15 per ticket
Japanese Teriyaki vs. Seattle Teriyaki 7/31
Enjoy a night of different versions of Japanese teriyaki and Seattle style teriyaki and includes rice and salad!
- Wednesday, Jul 31, 2019, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- $25 per ticket
Cooking Class: BBQ 101 8/7
Learn about the basics of BBQ in this two hour class.
- Wednesday, Aug 7, 2019, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- $65 per ticket
Cooking Class: Knife Skills with Chef Eric 8/28
Learn all things stabby with this knife class taught by Chef Eric. Sharpening, types of knives, and lots of cutting will be had in this two hour class.
- Wednesday, Aug 28, 2019, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- $65 per ticket
Cooking Class: Braising with Chef Eric 9/4
Learn how to braise meats and vegetables in this class taught by chef Eric.
- Wednesday, Sep 4, 2019, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- $65 per ticket
Cooking Class: Smoking 101 9/4
Learn the basics of smoking meats, vegetables, and seafood.
- Wednesday, Sep 4, 2019, starting at 5:30 PM
- $65 per ticket
DiVe - Fish and Chips
Join us for an evening of traditional fish and chips! Each order includes Rock Cod fish that is beer-battered, using Rainier, and served with triple fried fries and coleslaw.
- Thursday, Sep 12, 2019, starting at 8:00 PM
- $15 per ticket
Cooking Class: Braising with Chef Eric
Learn how to braise meats and vegetables in this class taught by chef Eric.
- Wednesday, Oct 2, 2019, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- $65 per ticket
Winner Winner, Dungeness Crab Dinner
Join chef Eric for a special crab dinner. You will have two crabs to yourself prepared 7 different ways. Now we're crabbin'.
- Sunday, Oct 6, 2019, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
- $125 per ticket
DiVe - Fish and Chips
Join us for an evening of traditional fish and chips! Each order includes Rock Cod fish that is beer-battered, using Rainier, and served with triple fried fries and coleslaw.
- Wednesday, Nov 6, 2019, starting at 8:00 PM
- $15 per ticket
Cooking Class: Thanksgiving Tune-up 11/6
Join Chef Eric for tune-up for all things Thanksgiving.
- Wednesday, Nov 6, 2019, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- $65 per ticket
Japanese Teriyaki vs. Seattle Teriyaki 11/17
Enjoy a night of different versions of Japanese teriyaki and Seattle style teriyaki and includes rice and salad!
- Sunday, Nov 17, 2019, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
- $25 per ticket
The Best of Offal Night
Enjoy a rare evening of 6 different courses of some of the best offal renditions by Chef Eric.
- Sunday, Dec 29, 2019, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
- $65 per ticket
