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Your vote helps feed the hungry in Utah
The Utah Food Bank could win $60,000 in Walmart's "Fight Hunger. Spark Change" campaign. But it needs your online vote. Fans can cast a ballot once a day until Sunday, Oct. 5, at walmart.com/fightinghunger. For the contest, Walmart has joined with six of the nation's largest food companies to distribute some $3.3 million grants to help fight hunger in their local communities.
Pledge $5 a week to help a small farmer
Spending just $5 a week at a small farm doesn't seem like much to most consumers, but it would make a big difference for small farmers, says Clinton Felsted, the owner of La Nay Ferme farm in Provo. That's why Felsted has started a small campaign on his website, lanayferme.com, asking all Americans to spend $5 a week buying food directly from a small farm in their community. The amount "would not put a dent in most American food budgets," he said. "But the $5 increase to small farms from community families would ensure that existing local farmers sell their supply of food." To learn more about taking the pledge, visit the La Nay Ferme blog at lanayferme.com.
South African wine tasting at Bleu Bistro
Learn about wines from South Africa during Bleu Bistro's first wine tasting and food pairing dinner. The Bistro is a new restaurant in Salt Lake City operated by the owners of the former Sun and Moon Cafe in Emigration Canyon. The special includes four South African wines paired with four small plates of house-smoked specialties including braised beef short rib wontons, chicken tartlet, blackened shrimp and pulled pork. There will be live music by Lisa Hillary. Regular menu also available.
When • Saturday, Sept. 27, 7 p.m.
Where • Bleu Bistro, 1615 S. Foothill Drive, in Lamplighter Square; 801-583-8331
Cost • $15 for food; $15 for optional wine pairings
Pop-up series serving Filipino cuisine
The SALO Project, a 50-state traveling pop-up restaurant that serves regional Filipino cuisine, comes to Utah this weekend. The five-course family style dinner will be made with local and seasonal ingredients. It will be served on banana leaves and eaten kamayan, or without utensils.
When • Sunday, 7 p.m.
Where • Location revealed after paid reservation
Cost • $50 per person; use the slc_foodie code for a 20 percent discount
Details • facebook.com/SALOseries or eatfeastly.com/salo/
Indian Food Festival at Saffron Valley
Saffron Valley East India Cafe will bring in guest chef Kamalakannan, a master in Indian cuisine, for its fourth annual South Indian Food Festival. He will guide the Saffron Valley kitchen staff in creating an à la carte menu that will include a variety of traditional and new dishes.
When • Oct. 1-15, Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. (closed 3-5 p.m.); Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. (closed 4-5 p.m.)
Where • Saffron Valley's East India Café, 26 N. E St., Salt Lake City; 801-509-1205; http://www.saffronvalley.com
Prices • $6 and up
Pay less during Park City Dine About
Get 12 days of dining deals during the second annual Dine About, sponsored by the Park City Area Restaurant Association. During the promotion, which runs Oct. 1-12, 31 restaurants will offer two-course lunches for $5 or $10 or three-course dinners for $15 or $30. For a list of all participating restaurants and for "dine and stay" deals, visit parkcityrestaurants.com.
Tickets for Celebrate the Bounty available
Tickets are still available for Celebrate the Bounty, a fundraiser for Local First. The event includes food and beverage from Salt Lake City restaurants and Utah food artisans as well as a silent auction.
When • Thursday, Oct. 2, 7 p.m.; VIP pre-party begins at 6 p.m.
Where • Union Pacific Depot, 400 W. South Temple, Salt Lake City
Cost • $65 food only; $75, food and two drink tickets; or $125 for VIP Pre-Party, includes food, three drink tickets, a specialty cocktail demonstration and access to VIP patio throughout the evening
Buy • 24tix.com or localfirst.org/celebrate