Oxtravaganza Coming Soon; Cooking Matters Challenge

WEEKEND PLANNING— Get your tickets now for the 2nd Annual Cooking Matters Maine "Chopped Challenge." This Sunday, May 4, watch this year's competitors cook for a cause. Chef Chris Gould (Central Provisions), Chef Jason Williams (The Well at Jordan's Farm), Karl Deuben (Small Axe Food Truck), and Chef Shannon Bard (Zapoteca) will all participate. [@CMinMaine]

COLLABORATIONS— Outliers Eatery & Oxbow Brewing Co. team up for OXTRAVAGANZA May 24 and 25. Expect a private dinner Saturday night and a brunch takeover Sunday. Call (207) 747-4166 for more details. Can't get enough? Check out Outliers's slick new 30-second TV spot. [@OutliersEatery]

CHARITYWIRE— As a fundraiser for Prebel St. Resource Center, Allagash Brewing Co. will host an evening of Eight Great Plates at the brewery on Wednesday, May 14. The event features dishes from Eventide, The Thirsty Pig, Winter Hill Farm, Nosh, Rosemont Market, PB & ME, Gelato Fiasco, and La Crème Chocolat, paired with Allagash beers. [@AllagashBrewing]
—Adam H. Callaghan