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Father’s Day 2019 is coming in hot (much like the weather we’ve been having this week ☀️) and for those of us who haven’t found a gift worthy of Dad, the pressure’s on. We have four days until his day, so it’s time to get your pops that grade A gift.
While we’re on the subject, there’s no better place to get amazing gifts than at Bethany Village. We have incredible stores that have all the best things for Dad. We spent an afternoon at Tesori Gifts shopping for our Dads and saw some amazing gift ideas. Here’s what we found:
Torched Beer Bottle soy wax candles are handcrafted from amber beer bottles and are inspired by the flavor notes of craft beers and cider. This is a fantastic gift for any beer lover and Dad is sure to love it. The bottles are cut at a 20 degree angle, giving the candles an interesting holder that adds a bit of a unique flair to your home decor.
Dad’s about to hit the father-load! Jack Black creates luxury skin care and shaving items designed specifically for men’s faces. Skin care is absolutely self care, so get dad to pamper his face a bit and get him some luxury face care. Tesori Gifts even has gift kits available!
For the dad that loves humorous knick knacks, we’ve got you covered! Socks, coffee mugs, gag gifts, beer cozies and more! There’s something for everyone’s dad for Father’s Day gifts at Tesori Gifts. Check it out!
Father’s Day is June 16th, 2019. Once you get Dad that coveted gift to celebrate his dadness, be sure to grab a bite to eat with the man of the hour at one of the amazing restaurants in Bethany Village.
Char and Tim are the owners of Tesori Gifts at Bethany Village- be sure to say hello when you visit! They have been in Oregon and apart of the Bethany Village community for 3.5 years.
Tesori Gifts was started when a friend of theirs convinced them to have a gift store since there wasn’t one in the village when Hallmark left. Not just another gift store, they wanted to be unique and different and sell the things you can’t easily find. That’s when they came up with the name Tesori (which means treasures in Italian).
If you are looking for the perfect gift for someone that can be hard to shop for, no worries Tesori Gifts will have the most unique gift for everyone.
Father’s Day is right around the corner (It’s June 16th this year) and Dad deserves a meal to celebrate! We’re here to help you explore Bethany Village and celebrate your dad in the best (and tastiest) way possible. Here’s our favorites for a Father’s Day meal at any time of day:
These restaurants in Bethany Village are perfect to grab an early bite to eat before you adventure through the rest of Father’s Day!
Biscuits Cafe is a great way to ring in Father’s Day with the best breakfast in town. Their servings are heaping and the diner-style comfort food is a great way to start the day. If you have other plans with Dad and want to grab an early bite, this is the place to go! They have something for everyone (blueberry pancakes, hint hint), so the kids will be able to find something that they will devour right along with Pop.
Bethany Public House is a chill, family-friendly neighborhood spot that features an American gastropub menu. They serve Sunday breakfast, in case you want to catch some early eats with Dad. They have a fantastic craft brew selection with 24 taps, a generous selection of wine, and a wide array of seasonal and craft cocktails.
For midday eats, Bethany Village answers the call! Here’s a few of our favorites that we think are great for a Father’s Day Lunch:
Koi Fusion is a homegrown restaurant that is the brainchild of Bo Kwon. Combining traditional Korean flavors with unlikely partners came to Bo as second nature. As the first-born child of Korean immigrants, Kwon grew up concocting tasty Korean-infused after school snacks. These days are less grilled cheese kimchi sandwiches and more Korean-infused Mexican street food. This is a great place to take Dad for a refreshingly different kind of lunch.
It’s all about the smoke! Smok’n Grill only uses charcoal and wood in their smoking process and the result is incredible Southern BBQ. The Pacific Northwest is a food mecca in a lot of ways, but we are woefully deprived of authentic BBQ- not anymore! Smok’n Grill uses a light rub so they don’t take away from the wonderful flavor that the wood infuses into the meat. Not only that, but their sides are second to none. If you’re not firing up the grill this Father’s Day, this is a great way to celebrate Dad and grab some BBQ.
To wine and dine your dad, dinner is always classy at Bethany Village! We are in love with the dinners at these fine establishments:
Offering old world charm fused with Pacific Northwest inspired cuisine, Brooklyn Trattoria is an upscale, comfortable neighborhood restaurant that is passionate about Italian cuisine. A focus on high-quality local ingredients and thoughtful pairings brings together a thoughtful dinner that Dad won’t soon forget.
Self-described as a casual, European-style bistro, Bethany’s Table is an elegant place to take the family to celebrate Dad for Father’s Day Dinner. With an incredible wine list and carefully curated ingredients, you can treat Dad to a classy dinner in Bethany Village. We highly suggest you try their patio seating!
Summer is nearly here and that means that there’s a huge push to get a little leaner, live a little cleaner and grab some rays while we can in the Pacific Northwest.
Bethany Village is right across the street from the West Side’s premiere athletic club, Bethany Athletic Club and together, we’ve pulled together some of the best workouts that take 15 minutes or less because we know you’re busy being outside!
These exercises will target all those areas that are a core focus during the summer season: from legs to rear and from core to abs.
Kettlebell Figure 8
Squat down, sticking your booty back and pick up an 8kg kettlebell in your right hand. Pass it behind your right leg and reach your left hand behind to
catch it. Then bring it around the outside of your left leg and pull the weight up in front of your chest.Hold for a count of 3 and then repeat the movement to the right while keeping your back straight and core tight. Aim for two sets of eight reps.
Step Up With Leg Lift
Place your right foot on a step and your hands on your hips and then push up so that your right leg is straight and you’re standing on the step. Squeeze your cheeks to raise your left leg as far behind you as you can without arching your back. Lower it and step down. Repeat on the left leg and alternate until you’ve done thirty
reps total.
Take a pushup position with hands on dumbbells (use the weight you’re comfortable with) and your feet slightly more than hip-width apart. Brace your abs, pull dumbbell to the side of your rib cage. Pause for a count of three, lower weight, and repeat with the other arm.
Lie face down on the floor, propping yourself up on your forearms and toes. Make sure that your body forms a straight line. Then contract your abs and glutes as tightly as you can and hold for sixty seconds. Don’t forget to breathe!
Most importantly: get out there, stay active and enjoy the season. Don’t forget the sunscreen and don’t forget to hydrate during your summer workouts! If you want more workout tips, check out our crew at Bethany Athletic Club. With group fitness classes, athletic training, and personal training, our team will help you up your training regime and hit your fitness goals!