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Restaurant Closed but still monitored because we miss it so much.

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This took me entirely way too long to put together and I still didn't get everyone...
Bro this year was packed with a lot of challenges like injuries, post-concussion syndrome, my beloved restaurant job closing, my aunt dying, a dance career change, a mysterious illness that lingered for a month, personal strife and relationship changes and challenges...
But I also find myself in the biggest and most loving community I have ever had in my life. ❤️❤️❤️ I produced my own show, which was a major bucket list item, I started weightlifting more consistently (despite the on and off sickness and injuries), I deepened friendships and discovered new ones, and I began a new professional chapter.
I also killed a lot of plants.
I love Portland and I love you all so much. Thank you for making my life so full.
#happynewyear #dancer #burlesque #friends #wholesome

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It is yet another Matthew Henson Vlog…

Watch me take one last emotional trip to one of my favorite restaurants in all of Portland, @carinalounge. Find out what I ordered as my last appetizer and dinner, as well as my parting thoughts supporting local restaurants and local businesses. 💙🙏🏻

@carinalounge, thank you so very much for having me these past eight years during my time living in Portland. It might be the end of an era, but the memories and the moments will last forever. Wishing everyone all the best in the next chapter of their adventures. ❤️❤️❤️

Stay tuned for more #MatthewHensonVlogs. Don’t forget to hit the Subscribe Button, tap the 🔔 to turn on your notifications, and hit the Hype Button on this #MatthewHensonVlog and more upcoming, exciting videos!

#CarinaLounge #ThankYouCarinaLounge #SupportLocalRestaurants #SupportLocalBusiness #PortlandOregon #PDX #PacificNorthwest #PNW #MatthewHensonVlogs #MatthewHensonVlog

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A sad but delicious final meal at @carinalounge 😢 going to miss this one lots!
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#pdxeats #portlandfood #upperleftcoast #portlandfoodies #pdxeater #pnwfood #portlandia #foodporn #foodie

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You will be missed by many.

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Where do I begin…🥲 🚨SAPPY POST (you’ve been warned)⚠️
I owe so much to this place. It has been my “third job” for the last 5 years, allowing me to work as a dancer and artist and pursue my passion projects while still making a decent living. I started in 2020, having lost my previous restaurant job as well as my dance career (temporarily), and well, there’s a lot to be said about a service industry job if you want to stick around for more than a year or two without pulling your hair out. 😂
Carina has seen me through several life changes, relationships, and versions of myself. I can’t overstate how much of a community it has been, both on the employee side and customer side. It’s going to be a huge loss, not only for me but for so many regulars.
To Michael, Peter, and Alex - Thank you for giving me a job and always being genuinely interested and so supportive of my career as a performer. It means the world to me.
This place has meant so much to me.
CARINA FOREVAAA (*goat cheese ravioli emoji*)

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✨ A message from Dana Lynn Louis, our Founding Director!

📣 TOMORROW, we come together with @soundstruck.nw and @oregonsymphony for Midsummer Night’s Dream Machine! Details below 👇

🌀 United by a shared dedication to creativity and community, we come together to celebrate the transformative power of art and the lived experiences of GMS artists. The centerpiece is a live runway of original wearable art, thoughtfully paired with live music and/or poetry.

❤️ Generously supported by Portland Parks Foundation @pdxparksfoundation, Nectar Cannabis, @sorelfootwear, @zidellfp, @labonita.pdx, @traderjoes, @glutenfreegem, @scottiespizzaparlor, @hhboiledbagels, and @carinalounge

📆 Thursday, August 14, 5-8pm
💃 Runway presentation begins at 6:30pm
📍 PSU South Park Blocks, between SW Mill & SW Market
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#GatherMakeShelter #SoundsTruckNW #OregonSymphony #ClassicalMusic #PortlandParks #MidsummerNightsDreamMachine #PDXEvents #PortlandArt #FreePDX #SouthParkBlocks #PDXArtScene #ArtHeals #PortlandThingsToDo #LiveMusic #PDXSummer #CommunityEvent

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✨ THIS WEEK! Save the date for Thursday, August 14th, at the PSU South Park Blocks. *Performance begins at 6:30pm!*
More details below! 👇

Gather:Make:Shelter + @soundstruck.nw + @oregonsymphony proudly co-present: 𝑀𝒾𝒹𝓈𝓊𝓂𝓂𝑒𝓇 𝒩𝒾𝑔𝒽𝓉’𝓈 𝒟𝓇𝑒𝒶𝓂 𝑀𝒶𝒸𝒽𝒾𝓃𝑒 ✨

United by a shared dedication to creativity and community, we come together to celebrate the transformative power of art and the lived experiences of GMS artists.

This harmonious FREE event blends art, music, and poetry, honoring their voices, journeys, and creative vision. The centerpiece is a live runway of original wearable art, thoughtfully paired with live music and/or poetry.

Generously supported by @pdxparksfoundation, Nectar Cannabis, @sorelfootwear, @zidellfp, @labonita.pdx, @traderjoes, @glutenfreegem, @scottiespizzaparlor, @hhboiledbagels, and @carinalounge

📆 Thursday, August 14, 5-8pm
🧺 Set up your picnic blankets and/or chairs anytime after 5pm
💃 Performance begins at 6:30pm
📍 PSU South Park Blocks, between SW Mill & SW Market

We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 💫
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#GatherMakeShelter #SoundsTruckNW #OregonSymphony #ClassicalMusic #PortlandParks #MidsummerNightsDreamMachine #PDXEvents #PortlandArt #FreePDX #SouthParkBlocks #PDXArtScene #ArtHeals #PortlandThingsToDo #LiveMusic #PDXSummer #CommunityEvent

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Carina Lounge.
Portland, Oregon.
#CarinaLounge.
#CesariniSforza.

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🍝 Weekends are for pasta and pizza… and new discoveries.
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My dates! #coolkid @carinalounge

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📍Carina Lounge - Portland, Oregon

Visited an absolute gem for girls night in Portland, Oregon when visiting @kate.lambert509 - Carina Lounge is a go-to spot for Mediterranean inspired small plates, friendly vibes, and stellar cocktail selection. Think cozy leather bar stools, warm reclaimed wood, and a welcoming living‑room feel — the perfect spot to enjoy with friends and family.

We immediately dove into their delicious lineup, featuring:

- Sautéed Mussels swimming in a tomato‑thyme chili cream, served with ciabatta for dipping — savory perfection

- Mushroom & Thyme Pizza: earthy, aromatic, and beautifully balanced with a light layer of cheese. A must for any mushroom lover

- Sopressata Salami & Calabrian Chili Peppers Pizza: spicy, savory, and just the right kick to keep you coming back bite after bite

- Penne Burrata: creamy, dreamy, and comforting. Al dente penne, fresh burrata, and a tomato-basil sauce that tastes like summer in a bowl

Next time you’re in Northwest Portland, swing by @carinalounge — you’ll leave full, happy, and planning your next visit.

#portlandeats #carinalounge #smallplates

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