Father's Day Sunday

Father's Day is coming up this Sunday, plus the summer solstice too. Father's Day isn't really a big culinary holiday, unless you're trying to take over the grill for him. (Maybe buy him a new grill.) If so, here's a reminder of some grilling guides I've previously posted.

Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day to all those dads out there. If you are still casting about for some culinary inspiration for the day, here's a reminder of the Father's Day guides I posted a few days ago.

Father's Day Soon This Sunday

As holidays go, Father's Day isn't exactly on a culinary par with something like Thanksgiving, but if your mind turns toward food, here are a few guides to help you out for this Sunday:  Father's Day from Epicurious, Father's Day Cookout from Cooking Light (what if he insists the grill is his responsibility?), Father's Day Favorites from Saveur magazine, and don't forget An Incomplete List of Unexpected Gifts for Dad for foodie dad-related ideas.

Father's Day Celebration At WFM Pearl

Father's Day doesn't tend to be a big culinary celebration (probably good to take a break from all that), but the Pearl Street Whole Foods will be celebrating him anyway on Saturday, with the following minimal details from them:

Father's Day Celebration

Saturday, June 15th
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Store Patio , Free

We invite families to join us for the ultimate celebration of dads! We will have a rock climbing wall, kids activities, grilled food and more.

Father's Day This Sunday

Unlike many (most?) holidays, Father's Day doesn't seem to have gained a whole lot of culinary traction.  But with the holiday coming up this Sunday, the 16th, you might want to check these sites out for a little help:  Father's Day Recipes from Bon Appetit, A Father's Day Gift Guide, also from Bon Appetit, and Love Dad - Cook Him Healthy Food from Whole Foods (the latter falling in with my sensibility towards Valentine's Day - why cook your loved one a dinner calculated to finish him/her off?).

Father's Day Coming Up

Father's Day is a bit of a culinary challenge, as taking dad out to dinner doesn't have as much of a following as taking mom out on Mother's Day.  Since dads often have primary grilling responsibilities at home (hope I'm not sounding dated, but this holds true even among twenty-somethings I know), some people like to celebrate the day by taking over the grill.  If you're thinking of doing that, here's a reminder about the grilling guides I mentioned for Memorial Day.  Alternatively, Restaurant 4580 is going to be doing a special Father's Day grill, suitable for those who want to take their dad out, or for those who will be toasting him from afar, be it across the country, across the world, or all the way (hopefully) to heaven.

Buck A Brat At Alfalfa's

In addition to the pre-Father's Day events mentioned in the post below, Alfalfa's is joining in the festivities with brats (bet they're really, really good) for a buck at lunchtime today. Here's what they say:

"Buck a Brat at Alfalfa's
Today, Saturday, June 18 11:00a to 3:00p
at Alfalfa's, Boulder, CO
Party on Dad! Buck a Brat at Alfalfa's Market Saturday, 11-3 Broadway & Arapaphoe"

Pre-Father's Day Events Saturday

Our local natural foods stores will be whooping it up this Saturday in anticipation of Father's Day on Sunday, with at least three events that I see:

The Boulder Sunflower plans "brats for a buck to celebrate Dad," running from noon to 2 on Saturday.

The Pearl Street Whole Foods will hold a "Get Outside With Dad" event Saturday from 11 to 3. Here's what they say:

"Saturday, June 18th
Get Outside with Dad!
11 am - 3 pm FREE!
Celebrate Dad with us Father's Day Weekend!
-Great grill specials!
-Kid's customize trail-mix for Dad activity.
-Summer entertaining demonstrations.
-Rock climbing wall!
-Fun, Pearl Street Style!"

The Superior Whole Foods store will also get into the act, with a Kids Club cookie decorating event on Saturday from 2 to 5. Here's what they say:

"Saturday, June 18th
Kids Club
2:00pm-5:00pm Free
Kids, join us for a Kids Club Event. Surprise Dad this father’s Day with a large chocolate chip cookie decorated by you for Father’s Day and a card. Check in at the Customer Service Counter."

Father's Day Coming Up

Father's Day this Sunday isn't exactly a big culinary holiday, but if you're looking for dinner inspiration, check out Epicurious' Father's Day Fun page and Bon Appetit's Father's Day Favorites slideshow. Since the grill tends to dominate the day, you can also look back to the guides I collected for Memorial Day, and also check out Saveur's current issue on the BBQ Nation.