The ninth annual Park City Food and Wine Classic takes place July 9-12. Guests can participate in gourmet dinners, wine tastings and educational seminars.

Some highlights include "Mud, Sweat & Cheers," a bike ride through the scenic Deer Valley resort led by Stein Eriksen chef Zane Holmquist, followed by lunch also under Holmquist's direction. There's a "Cook with Tillamook" seminar at Jean Louis restaurant at 12:30 p.m. July 10, a "Timeless Cheese Classics for a Modern World" seminar at 2:30 p.m. at The Sky Lodge, and a "Summer Sizzle" cooking demonstration at 10:30 a.m. on July 11.

The Stroll of Park City takes place July 10, 4-7 p.m., and the Grand Tasting, July 11, 3-7 p.m., offer chances to sample food and wine from various purveyors.

There are also Winemaker Dinners both nights at a number of Park City restaurants.

For a full schedule and prices, check ParkCityFoodandWineClassic.com or 877-328-2783.

Dairy Queen is hosting its second annual Girl Scout Appreciation Week July 20-26. Local Girl Scout groups can take tours, receive entrepreneurial tips from Dairy Queen about running a business, and learn about the product development process.

Dairy Queen also debuted Girl Scouts Tagalongs Peanut Butter Patties Blizzard as July's Blizzard of the Month (www.dq.com or visit www.girlscouts.org)

Warrens, a local family-owned drive-in restaurant, has opened a store at 1778 S. 1000 West in Syracuse. Warrens is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, offering cooked-to-order classic items such as the Blue Bacon Burger and Mt. Ogden Burger, as well as a salad bar.

Warrens was founded in the 1950s by retired Roy sheriff Doug Warren, who developed the business into three restaurants. Ten years later he sold the restaurants to Keith Combe, who expanded the menu.

In 2003, Keith's son-in-law, Kirk Dean, bought the business and combined with the Dylan's restaurants. Warrens now has five locations — Riverdale Road, Ogden, Kaysville, Roy and Syracuse.

Wienerschnitzel is hosting "Free Original Chili Dog or Small Cone Day" on July 14. From 5-8 p.m. the hot dog chain will give away either a free chili dog or small cone to customers.

July has been designated National Hot Dog Month as well as National Ice Cream Month. This month the company is rolling out an Under $1 Menu, with eight items each selling for less than $1 (www.wienerschnitzel.com).

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