PORTLAND, Ore. — Each week, KGW provides a list of four events you may want to attend in the Portland area over the weekend and a list of four restaurants you may want to try. Here are our picks for this weekend.
Bridge to Brews
This will be the last year Bridge to Brews goes over the Fremont Bridge. The event features an 8K and 10K run/walk. There are also youth 8K, 10K races. The races begin and end at Waterfront Park. A post-race party with beer, cider, wine and spirits tasting will also be at the park. Registration costs begin at $79. Registration includes a T-shirt, cup and 10 tasting tickets.
- What: 2019 Bridge to Brews
- When: Sunday, April 14, at 7:30 a.m.
- Where: Waterfront Park
House & Outdoor Living Show
You can see the latest home innovations and designs at the House & Outdoor Living Show at the Oregon Convention Center. Vendors will be on hand to help with any home projects you may have in mind. Tickets are $5 for adults. Children 17 and under get in free.
- What: House & Outdoor Living Show
- When: Friday, April 12, noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 13, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, April 14, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Where: Oregon Convention Center
Yoga & Wellness Festival
The Crystal Ballroom is hosting its first ever Yoga and Wellness Festival. There will be a 30-minute HIIT (high intensity interval training) yoga that will amp up your heart rate. That will be followed by 60 minutes of DJ-powered yoga flow. The two-hour session will end with end with a 30-minute crystal sound bath meditation. Following the session is a two-hour period to connect with others, eat and drink. Tickets begin at $35.
- What: Yoga & Wellness Festival
- When: Sunday, April 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Where: Crystal Ballroom
Vancouver Brewfest
The spring edition of Vancouver Brewfest be at Esther Short Park this weekend. More than 100 beers, ciders and meads will be available to sample. There will also be food and music. Ticket packages begin at $25. Designated driver tickets are $10.
- What: Vancouver Brewfest
- When: Friday, April 12, 4 p.m to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, April 13, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Where: Esther Short Park
HunnyMilk
HunnyMilk serves sweet and savory comfort food for brunch. HunnyMilk has a bar-like layout and a strict way of ordering: one drink, one sweet dish and a savory dish for a fixed price of $22. Sides and alcohol are extra. There’s also a kids menu for $8. Visit HunnyMilk at 1981 W Burnside St.
Tin Shed Garden Cafe
Tin Shed Garden Cafe offers tasty comfort food for everyone, including your furry friend. Located at 1438 NE Alberta Street, Tin Shed Garden Cafe prides itself on only using the freshest ingredients in their dishes. When they’re done, they compost 100% of your leftovers.
Ya Hala
Ya Hala began as a deli counter in 1999. It has since expanded twice to accommodate its growing clientele. Ya Hala offers Lebanese dishes not typically found in Lebanese restaurants, but from a Lebanese family home, classic street fare and specially based delicacies. They also offer a unique selection of Lebanese sodas, lemonade with orange blossom water, and yogurt drinks along with wine and beer. Visit them at 8005 SE Stark St.
LeChon
LeChon offers a 28-day dry-aged ribeye, grilled octopus with chorizo, housemade piquillo pepper and braised brisket empanadas. Chef Jaco Smith pushed the boundaries of Latin cooking by incorporating wood-fired flavors. Visit them on 113 SW Naito Pkwy.