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4/7 Tavernetta Takeover with MAKfam

April 07, 2026

For one night only, Tavernetta welcomes MAKfam for a collaborative dinner rooted in family, culture, and personal storytelling—brought to you by Blackbird — the app that rewards you for dining at the restaurants you love. 

Founded by married partners Doris Yuen and Chef Kenneth Wan, MAKfam evolved from a NYC/JC  pop-up to a Denver food hall stall and now a full-service restaurant in Baker, reimagining Chinese American family recipes through a modern lens. The cooking draws equally from immigrant restaurant roots and Chef Wan’s classical training and experience at kitchens like Momofuku Ssäm Bar, RedFarm, and Xi’an Famous Foods, with family still central to the creative process. 

The result is soulful, contemporary food that has earned Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition and James Beard Foundation accolades—coming together with Tavernetta’s Italian point of view for a one-night meeting of craft, memory, and community. Check in + pay with Blackbird at every event to unlock an exclusive perk.

Menu

Gochujang Cioppino with Chinese Fried Bread

bay scallops, fishballs, mussels, fennel, pickled mustard greens, anise, shiitake mushroom


Milk Bun Bruschetta

marinated tomatoes, black garlic hoisin


XO Shrimp Scampi

egg noodle, housemade XO sauce, white wine, fresh lemon and parsley.


Chinese Roast Duck Risotto

parmesan, enoki mushroom, roast duck stock


Black Sesame Egg tart with Yuzu Granita


Menu | $125 per person (beverages, tax and gratuity additional) 

*Due to the nature of this event, we politely decline all dietary modifications.

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