Curation Chef + Artist Series

Sunday May 28, 2017

by Kris Wallsmith

These special meals are a separately ticketed experience that pairs some of the best chefs in Portland with festival artists, vinyl DJs, and mixologists. Each Curation chef is hand picked from Portland’s world-renowned culinary scene, and they’re paired with festival artists in usual combinations. The idea is that each will discover something new about the other, and that they’ll find something unexpected in common.

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Each Curation event at Pickathon lasts two hours, starting with appetizers and drinks from the featured bartender and vinyl mixology from one of our specialist Pickathon DJs. Curation attendees then enjoy an intimate and special performance by the guest artist who has been paired with the Curation chef. Following the performance, the chef presents an expanded multi-course meal conceived of and designed for the Curation event. The table is set under the forested greenery of Pendarvis Farm, and the band plays to an audience of select guests eager to discover something new. Curation looks to the crossroads of creativity, as chef and artist draw inspiration from each other, and push each other to new heights.

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