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Sweet Tomatoes restaurants are celebrating the company's 30th anniversary in July. Guests can submit a 200-word essay describing why they or someone they know is remarkable, using a story related to Sweet Tomatoes restaurants.

Winners receive complimentary meals at Sweet Tomatoes. The "30 Remarkable Guests" contest runs July 1-31. Entry forms are at Sweet Tomatoes restaurants and www.sweettomatoes.com.

Souplantation/Sweet Tomatoes, founded in 1978 in San Diego, operates 110 salad buffet-style restaurants the United States.

Sun & Moon Cafe in Emigration Canyon of hosting a "Dinner and Blues Night" with Todd Wolfe, former guitarist for Sheryl Crow, June 26, 7-10 p.m. Tickets are $16 per person, and dinner is ordered separately at menu prices. Reservations are required (583-8331).

Bambara, 202 S. Main, has a new summer menu that fits with executive chef David Jones' "New World of Flavors" theme and incorporates organic and local farm products wherever possible.

New lunch items include Achiote-Masa Crusted Calamari for $10.50; Grilled Castroville Artichoke, $9.50; and Pan Roasted Alaskan Halibut, $14.50. New dinner offerings include Citrus Brined Salmon Creek Pork Chop, $24.50; Pan Roasted Pacific Swordfish, $28; and Cedar Planked Adobo Salmon, $26.50.

Lugano is celebrating its eighth anniversary with a dinner Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Cost is $59 for dinner, $39 for optional wine pairing (412-9994).

Baxter's American Restaurant, 400 W. South Temple, is offering small plates and appetizers for half-price every Monday, beginning at 5 p.m. It's part of the restaurant's "Blue Monday" summer promotion. The small plates include cheeseburger sliders, cheese-stuffed risotto balls and quesadillas. Appetizers include a layered ceviche, barbecue chicken pizza, chilled gazpacho and thick-cut onion rings (456-8999).

LunaBerry, a new crepe and yogurt cafe, has opened at 358 S. 700 East. The restaurant offers frozen yogurt with toppings, shaved ice and smoothies ranging from $2.50-$4.50 and both sweet and savory crepes ranging from $4.50-$6.

The savory crepes include Mango Chicken, Cranberry Turkey, Savory Salmon, Pineapple Ham and Veggie Delight (359-0247 or www.lunaberry.com).