Pix Dim Sum Yum Yum Extravaganza, Pix SE, 3402 SE Division, Mon & Tues, 7 pm, $15, advance tickets available, call 232-4407 for more info
Everybody knows that Pix Patisserie whips up some of the best desserts in town, but sometimes the pressure to choose just the right delectable from their mouth-watering pastries can be overwhelming—even intimidating. If this dessert-related anxiety sounds familiar, listen up: Pix Dim Sum Yum Yum is your chance to sample an array of the best desserts in town, minus the pressure to pick “the right one.” Pix on Division is hosting this dim sum-style event, where $15 gets you any six desserts or chocolates from the rolling dessert cart, plus a Belgian beer or dessert wine. Don’t miss this chance to familiarize yourself with chef Cheryl Wakerhauser’s elegant, inventive treats. AH
The Bite of Oregon, Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Fri-Sat 11 am-11 pm, Sun 11 am-10 pm, $7, free for kids 12 & under
The Bite promises fun and gluttony for all ages, with food, wine, and beer from dozens of local vendors, plus music, a comedy stage, and even an Iron Chef competition pitting local chefs against each other. The SYSCO Oregon Chef Stage promises to be like the Food Network come to life, while the many restaurant booths offer the chance to taste the rainbow of Northwest cuisine. AH