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Three chefs and distillery from Utah have been named semifinalists for the 2012 James Beard Foundation Awards, the nation's most prestigious recognition program for professionals in the food and beverage industry.
Bowman Brown and Viet Pham, chef/owners of Forage in Salt Lake City are among 21 semifinalists in the "Best Chef: Southwest" category. John Murcko, the executive corporate chef at Talisker resort — which includes the Talisker on Main restaurant in Park City — also is named in the category.
High West Distillery and Saloon, Park City, is one of 26 semifinalists for "Outstanding Bar Program." This is a new category for 2012, which recognizes a restaurant or bar for excellence in cocktail, spirits, and/or beer service.
The foundation will announced the five finalists in each of the 20 restaurant and chef categories on Monday, March 19.
Final winners will then be honored on Monday, May 7 in a special ceremony in New York City.
To see this year's full semifinalist list, visit: jamesbeard.org/awards.
Family garden night
Tour the greenhouse at the Utah State University Botanical Center in Kaysville with manager Richard Anderson.
Adults and children will learn the proper way to plant seeds and go home with a newly planted seed in a pot.
When • Monday, Feb. 27, 6 to 8 p.m.
Where • Utah State University Botanical Center, 725 South Sego Lily Dr., Kaysville
Cost • $3 per person
Details • 801-593-8969
Meet the producers
More than 30 Utah farmers, bakers, ranchers and artisan food producers from the Park City area will gather for a "Meet the Producers" night. Sample some of the products and learn how to join local Community Supported Agriculture programs. Bring a mug from home for a free taste of homemade soup. Sponsored by Slow Food Park City.
When • Thursday, March 1, 7 to 9 p.m.
Where • Swaner Eco-Center, 1258 Center Drive, Kimball Junction
Cost • Free
Details • 435-649-1767
Dine with wine
Enjoy a cooking demonstration and get tips from a local expert on how to pair wine with food during "Dine with Wine" event at the Jewish Community Center.
When • Thursday, March 1, 6:30 p.m.
Where • I.J.& Jeanne Wagner Jewish Community Center, 2 N. Medical Drive, Salt Lake City.
Cost • $45 for members; $68 for non-members.
Reservations • Call 801-581-0098 or email ccantor@slcjcc.org
Help plant trees along Jordan River and Parleys Trail
TreeUtah needs volunteers on the following dates to help plant hundreds of tree seedlings along the Jordan River and Parleys Trail/Tanner Park.
To sign up email Meghan at volunteer@treeutah.org or call 801-364-6889.
Saturday, March 3 • Riverbend Golf Course, 1040 W. 12800 South, Riverton.
Friday, March 9 • Riverbend Golf Course, 1040 W. 12800 South, Riverton.
Saturday, March 31 • Redwood Nature Area, 3060 S. Lester St., West Valley City.
Saturday April 7 • Redwood Nature Area, 3060 S. Lester St., West Valley City
Saturday April 21 • Parleys Trail/Tanner Park, 2760 S. 2700 East, Salt Lake City