• Tamari, a Latin-Asian restaurant in Lawrenceville, is now open. The restaurant has a patio and second-floor deck, a full bar, and a menu of small plates, entrees and sushi; www.tamaripgh.com, 412-325-3435. For more on Tamari check out the First Bites blog at www.post-gazette.com/food.

• Willow in Ohio Township is holding a small batch Bourbon tasting and patio barbecue July 18 with special guest master distiller Fred Noe (son of Booker Noe and great-grandson of Jim Beam). Private tasting with Noe starts at 5:30 p.m.; $55 includes barbecue (limited availability). Barbecue starts at 6:30 p.m., $45 per person. View full menu and get more information at www.willowpgh.com; 412-847-1007.

Eat your veggies

• Kaya, Strip District, is holding its monthly vegetarian dinner Wednesday. The four-course meal with extras is $39 per person, with an optional wine package for $23 per person. View the full menu at www.bigburrito.com/kaya; call 412-261-6565 for reservations.

Fresh from the farm

• Chef Danielle Cain is planning the first of three special farm dinners at Soba 6:30 p.m. July 21. The meal will be served at a communal table, so reservations are capped at 16. Five courses will be built around local food from regional farms; www.bigburrito.com/soba; 412-362-5656.