Log Haven's "Dog Days of Summer" gives people a chance to dine with their dog. Guests with well-behaved dogs are seated in Log Haven's outdoor amphitheater from 5:30-7 p.m., where they can order from the seasonal menu. Complimentary Dog's Meow natural dog biscuits and water dishes are provided for the dogs.
Savor the Summit takes place in Park City June 19. Highlight is the Grande Table, with dining tables seating more than 1,200 set out on Main Street. Dinner reservations can be made with individual participating restaurants (www.savorthesummit.com or 435-565-3812).
Harmons Grocery Stores are selling bratwursts Fridays and Saturdays through June 19 to raise funds for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Utah Chapter. Customers can buy brats or hot dogs, with chips and bottled water, for $3, from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. The community can contribute at the stores' cash registers.
Wing Nutz Restaurants are sponsoring a "My Dad Is Nutz" competition for Father's Day. Two dads will receive the title of Certified Wing Nutz Father of the Year and win a year's supply of chicken wings and Pepsi products. People can enter a 100-word hand-written essays, on contest forms available at www.bakedwingsarebetter.com or store locations in Draper, Ogden, Orem, South Jordan and St. George. Deadline is June 14.
The 2010 Downtown Farmers Market at Pioneer Park opens June 12, at 300 South and 300 West. The market features fresh produce from more than 80 Utah farmers and a variety of locally produced breads, pastries, cheeses, meats, jams, honey, beverages, house and garden plants, and handmade arts and crafts. The market will take place Saturday mornings, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., and Tuesday evenings August-October (www.slcfarmersmarket.org).
"Around the World in Seven Days" is a fundraiser hosted by local restaurants June 14-20. During the week prior to World Refugee Day on June 20, the restaurants will offer a nightly special created by the restaurant's chef and a refugee community leader. When the dish is ordered, the restaurant will donate a portion of the proceeds to the Utah Refugee Coalition and its joint Salt Lake County Pathways to Self Sufficiency program. The following restaurants are participating:
Café Trio: Burma
Café Madrid: Bhutan
Liberty Heights Fresh: Iran
Log Haven: Somalia
Lugano: Iraq
Metropolitan: Northern Sudan
Oasis Cafe: Bhutan
Sage's Café: Ethiopia
Squatters: TBA
Tony Caputo's Market and Deli: Eastern European
Wabi Sabi Japanese Fusion & Sushi: Burma (801-468-2953).
"An Evening With Anthony Bourdain" takes place at Abravanel Hall, June 19, 8 p.m. The chef, cookbook author and star of the Travel Channel's "No Reservations," will share stories from his travels, life, books and hit show, which contains mature content. Tickets are $32.50-$48.50 at ArtTix, 801-355-2787.
Shawn Talbott, a Draper nutritional biochemist, recently represented Utah and the American Culinary Federation at the White House, as part for Michelle Obama's "Chefs Move to Schools" kickoff event. He joined more than 500 other chefs and nutrition professionals from across the country involved in battling childhood obesity.
Roosters in Ogden is celebrating its 15-year anniversary June 15, 6 p.m.-dark. The parking lot on Historic 25th Street will be transformed into a party area with live music. Owner/chef Pete Buttschardt will serve a whole pig roasted in a vintage pig wagon and brewpub beverages. Admission is free, with separate charges for the food and drink (www.roostersbrewingco.com).
Lugano celebrates 10 years in business with its Ten Year/Ten Course/Two Continent Anniversary Dinner on June 9, 6:30 p.m. Special guests are Countess Noemi Cinzano and celebrity winemaker Hans Vinding-Diers. Cost is $79 per person for the 10-course chef's tasting menu; $59 optional wine pairing (801-412-9994).
Whole Foods Market now has as scoring system for rating the nutrient density in foods, called the Aggregate Nutrient Density Index (ANDI) scale. The scores are displayed in each store department.
In addition, The Whole Foods Marketat 645 E. 400 South will host a Healthy Eating Fair the third Saturday of each month, with sample recipes for foods with high ANDI scores. On June 19, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., the store will offer tours and cooking demonstrations for those with diabetes and blood sugar issues.
The Whole Foods Market at 6930 S. Highland Drive will host an ANDI Healthy Eating Tour on June 14 and June 30, 10 a.m. (801-733-9455).
Marie Callender's is offering an "Any Whole Pie Sale to Go for $6.99," through June 30. The chain is also launching "Marie's NEW Burger Combo," which includes a specialty burger, fries and slice of pie for $8.99 (www.mariecallenders.com).
Alta Lodge is offering a wine pairing weekend June 12-13. The event includes a six-course dinner served with nine wines, a guided hike Saturday afternoon, and Sunday brunch. The package is $154 per person, double occupancy; plus $36 per person for the optional wine pairings (www.altalodge.com).
Tony Caputo's Market & Deli, 314 West 300 South, hosts its Locavore Market on Saturdays. Local farmers and food artisans will have booths in the store from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (www.caputosdeli.com)
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