You’re going to love the BBQ Bliss

Downtown Beaverton is home to a veritable wonderland of dining choices with cuisines from all over the world, ranging from the light bite to the full-course feast. It’s time to loosen your waistband and join the community for Downtown Beaverton Restaurant Week! This year’s celebration features a barbecue theme and will conclude with the BBQ Block Party, including live music, a barbecue sauce competition, prizes and mouth-watering food and drink for the whole family.

It’s the eighth anniversary of Restaurant Week, and Downtown Beaverton’s food scene has grown exponentially since its inception, evolving into a fun, eclectic dining destination for all ages. In 2023, more than 40 restaurants participated, and a similar turnout is expected this year. Restaurant Week begins on Saturday, Sept. 21, and culminates in the BBQ Block Party on the evening of Saturday, Sept. 28.

For this special barbecue bonanza, each participating restaurant will design a themed dish available for the week to showcase their cuisine paired with the rich, smoky flavors of great barbecue. Prepare your taste buds for some unique and exciting fusions, like Mo Cha Tea House, which specializes in milk tea and has created hot chipotle barbecue chicken wings for the occasion. Top Burmese plans to serve Burmese barbecue chicken, and Carina’s Bakery, a local vegan bake shop, designed a fantastic Svensk Grill Börd customers are sure to enjoy.

This week-long culinary celebration also includes an interactive bingo game, with cards available for pick-up at participating restaurants so diners can get stamps for each location they visit. Each completed row, column, or diagonal qualifies for a chance to win a $25 gift card to downtown businesses. On Saturday, Sept. 28, join friends and family from 5 to 7 p.m. for the BBQ Block Party, featuring a live bluegrass band, tasty food and drink options, the final bingo drawing and a barbecue sauce competition for participating restaurants. The Beaverton Downtown Association is asking for a $5 donation to attend the party; funds will go to support local initiatives.

The dining options in Downtown Beaverton represent a diverse group of restaurant owners with a rich cultural heritage they’re proud to share with the community. This week is the perfect opportunity to discover all the culinary gems the area has to offer. “We’re excited to showcase all the great food options downtown,” says BDA Chair Kirsten Agard. “There’s so many choices and different cuisines; we feel we’re ready to compete with Portland on many levels.” Everything is within walking distance, so it’s entirely possible to build a meal from different restaurants, including dessert!

For more information, please visit the BDA website at downtownbeaverton.org.