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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 on Friday's
Join chef Eric for a 7 course or 12 course dinner that is different every week and happens on Friday's. There are only six seats available per seating. You will select how many courses as a...+ More
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1-6
- $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
addo basic brunch - Saturday's and Sunday's
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
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
Themed Sunday Brunch - Vegas - January
Enjoy a wide range of dishes prepared by Chef Eric, in the buffet style of Sin City. What happens here, stays here.
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1-4
- $50 per person
Themed Sunday Brunch - Smørrebrød - February
Enjoy this Nordic style toast brunch featuring the rye bread of local Ballard establishment, Tall Grass Bakery.
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1-20
- $40 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 - 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Beefsteak Night 2/21, 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 1-30
- $75 per person
DiVe - Oyster Hour (11/15, 11/29, 12/13, 12/27)
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 1-30
- $30 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
Hot Pot - 2/20, 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: 2/20, 4/24, 6/12...+ More- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1-20
- $55 per person
Focus Menu: Curry 3/21, 6/6, 9/12, 2/22
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
I LOVE SEAFOOD! 12/29, 3/31, 6/2, 9/5, 11/24
Join us for a 7 course family style dinner featuring your favorite, seafood.
Dates: 12/29, 3/31, 6/2, 9/5, 11/24- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1-20
- $95 per person
Focus Menu: Gluten Free 1/31, 3/26, 5/30, 7/25
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: 1/31, 3/26, 5/30, 7/25, 9/26, 11/21- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1-30
- $65 per person
Fajita Night 3/7
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
addo:incubator BRUNCH!
Come brunch with us! Every weekend from 8am - 4pm we'll be serving your brunch favorites, bottomless mimosas, seasonal specials, and more.
Parties of 6 or more are kindly asked to e-mail us...+ More- Reservation for parties of 1-4
+ Join waitlistCajun Night 1/13, 3/8, 5/2, 7/18, 10/10, 12/1
A night featuring five courses of everything Cajun!
Dates: 1/13, 3/8, 5/2, 7/18, 10/10, 12/1- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1-20
- $40 per person
Cajun Night - Mardi Gras Edition 3/5
A night featuring five courses of everything Cajun!
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1-30
- $40 per person
Pick A Card, Any Card 1/17
Pick a card, any card, whatever will it be? You will pick 5 cards for the evening and this will be your very own tasting menu, different from each diner in the room. So pick a card and join chef...+ More
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1-20
- $85 per person
Game Dinner 1/20
Join us for a 7 course dinner, featuring wild game prepared by Chef Eric Rivera.
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1-20
- $95 per person
Tapas 2/10
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
iNSaNiS - Valentine's Day Edition 2/14
INSANIS (crazy in Latin) is a 20 course tasting menu with no concept cooked by Eric Rivera. You will be sent a questionnaire and your answers will help build the menu each week. There are only 8...+ More
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1-8
- $240 per person
Puerto Rican Christmas 12/14
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 1-4
- $75 per person
Focus Menu: Luxury Dinner
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
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
FOCUS MENU: Vegetarian 2/28
Join us for a 7 course tasting menu featuring vegetables galore!
- 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
Derby Brunch
Come hang out and watch the race with your favorite friends and guests on Derby Day! Enjoy traditional brunch bites by Chef Eric Rivera, some fun games, and of course a best hat competition! Bring...+ More
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1-30
- $65 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
FOCUS MENU: Cheese
Join us for an all you can cheese night!
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1-40
- $40 per person
FOCUS MENU: Kingdoms (Game of Thrones Addition)
"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
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
addo:incubator - Pot Pie Factory - Pie Night!
Do you love pot pies? If so, join Chef Logan Niles for a night of flaky crusts and delicious, scratch fillings that take the chill out of cold nights and fill your belly with savory goodness....+ More
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1-10
- $1 per person
Upcoming Events
DiVe - XBOX One: Madden 2019 Head to Head 1/17
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- Thursday, Jan 17, 2019, 8:30 PM – 11:00 PM
- $5 per ticket
addo: Sleepover 1/19
Bring your cutest PJs and sleeping bags, and join us for a dining slumber party!
Includes dinner, late night snacks, and breakfast in the morning! Feeling lucky? Make it a Vegas Buffet brunch in...+ More- Saturday, Jan 19, 2019, starting at 9:00 PM
- $75 per ticket
+ Join waitlistCooking Class: Fermentation (Advanced Class)
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, Jan 23, 2019, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- $65 per ticket
DiVe - All Fried Everything! 1/23
Come join us for some fried fun the Eric Rivera way! $5 deposit goes towards your final bill.
- Wednesday, Jan 23, 2019, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- $5 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, Jan 24, 2019, starting at 6:30 PM
- $15 per ticket
Lechoncito Salsa Night! 1/25
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. The $5 deposit will go towards your...+ More
- Friday, Jan 25, 2019, 10:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- $5 per ticket
Breakfast for Dinner 1/27
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.
- Sunday, Jan 27, 2019, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
- $35 per ticket
Lechoncito: Seafood Edition
A night of Puerto Rican food based around seafood.
- Sunday, Jan 27, 2019, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
- $55 per ticket
Cooking Class: Knife Skills with Chef Eric 1/30
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, Jan 30, 2019, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- $65 per ticket
+ Join waitlistDiVe - Bingo Night! 1/30
Join us for bingo night for your chance to win food and upcoming dinner prizes. Food and beverages will be available for sale in the space, $5 deposit goes toward your final bill.
- Wednesday, Jan 30, 2019, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- $5 per ticket
DiVe - Nintendo Switch: Mario Kart 8 Head to Head
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- Thursday, Jan 31, 2019, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- $5 per ticket
Super Lechoncito Bowl 2/3
Come join your favorite crew and watch the game with us on the big projector and enjoy the best bites of Chef Eric's Puerto Rican food! Food included for the price and drinks will be sold...+ More
- Sunday, Feb 3, 2019, 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- $50 per ticket
Super Lechoncito Bowl To-Go Packs
Get ready for the big game with pork, rice, beans, avocado salad, plantains, and yucca. Feeds around 6 people.
- Sunday, Feb 3, 2019, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- $125 per ticket
Lechoncito: Fried Food Edition
Enjoy the best of Puerto RIcan food, the fried way!
- Sunday, Feb 3, 2019, starting at 6:00 PM
- $25 per ticket
DiVe - Mystery Movie Night 2/6
Join us for a mystery movie paired with lots of food a la carte options and beverages available at the space! Your $5 deposit will be put towards your final bill.
- Wednesday, Feb 6, 2019, 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM
- $5 per ticket
Focus Menu: Crab Boil 12/27
Enjoy the bounty of the sea with some of the PNW's best seafood.
- Sunday, Feb 10, 2019, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- $75 per ticket
Cooking Class: Fish Butchery with Chef Eric
Come to this class and learn from Chef Eric how to break down fish.
- Wednesday, Feb 13, 2019, 5:30 PM – 7:30 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, Feb 13, 2019, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- $5 per ticket
Japanese Teriyaki vs. Seattle Teriyaki
Enjoy a night of different versions of Japanese teriyaki and Seattle style teriyaki and includes rice and salad!
- Sunday, Feb 17, 2019, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- $25 per ticket
Cooking Class: Braising with Chef Eric
Learn how to braise meats and vegetables in this class taught by chef Eric.
- Wednesday, Feb 20, 2019, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- $65 per ticket
DiVe - Fast Food
Enjoy 7 courses of some Fast Food classics, done the Eric Rivera way!
- Thursday, Feb 21, 2019, 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
- $65 per ticket
Cooking Class: Stocks and Sauces with Chef Eric
Learn about the basics of stocks and sauce building with this two hour class.
- Wednesday, Feb 27, 2019, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- $65 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.
- Wednesday, Feb 27, 2019, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
- $65 per ticket
DiVe - Ice Cream Social 2/28
Each guests gets 2 scoops of ice cream and access build your own sundae topping bar.
- Thursday, Feb 28, 2019, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
- $15 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, Mar 6, 2019, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- $65 per ticket
+ Join waitlistSend Noodz
We'll show you ours, if....
Just kidding! A night of noodles in this 5 course family style menu.- Thursday, Mar 7, 2019, starting at 8:00 PM
- $40 per ticket
Focus Menu: Crab Boil
Enjoy the bounty of the sea with some of the PNW's best seafood.
- Thursday, Mar 14, 2019, starting at 7:00 PM
- $75 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.
- Friday, Mar 15, 2019, starting at 6:30 PM
- $15 per ticket
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
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
FOCUS MENU: Szechuan Food
Enjoy some treats with some heat as we explore in a five course family style meal, the Szechuan cuisine of China.
- Sunday, Apr 7, 2019, 6:30 PM – 8:00 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
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
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
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
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
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
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: 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
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
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
