Urban Farmer's Dinner Series; $2 Sandwiches at Lardo

DOWNTOWN— The Nines's in-house steakhouse Urban Farmer has announced the launch of a recurring collaborative dinner series dubbed "Under the Antlers." The inaugural event, slated for Thursday, July 17, will see chef de cuisine Chris Starkus teaming with sustainable seafood provider Flying Fish Company, promising four savory courses of "atypical" catch, plus a (presumably non-fish) dessert. Reservations are $120 including drink pairings and gratuity; more information here. [EaterWire]

HAWTHORNE— Rick Gencarelli will celebrate the second anniversary of his SE Hawthorne sandwich shop Lardo with a party on Sunday, June 6. The birthday party will offer guests $2 banh mi sandwiches and $2 beers, from 5-10p.m. More information here. [EaterWire]

VARIOUS LOCATIONS— The brand managers at Ben & Jerry's have unleashed a scoop struck upon Portland, promising free scoops of ice cream at various locations from now until July 29. Ice cream fans can track the truck's route via its Twitter account. [EaterWire]

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