Downtown Farmers Market, Pago Turns 15, Cinco de Mayo Dinner at Franck's

Downtown Farmers Market, Pago Turns 15, Cinco de Mayo Dinner at Franck’s

The Downtown Farmers Market will open June 1. Pago is celebrating a 15th anniversary this month with special wine dinners. Franck’s is hosting a Cinco de Mayo celebration on May 26.

Ted Scheffler

May 17, 2024

Downtown Farmers Market Returns

The Downtown Farmers Market returns to Pioneer Park on Saturday, June 1, 2024 for its 33rd summer. According to the organizers, “The Downtown Farmers Market exists to strengthen and support small local farms and businesses as they bring their products directly to the public. Our farmers and producers offer the freshest local fruits and vegetables as well as a wide variety of grass-fed meats, eggs, dairy, honey, and flora, along with the region’s best locally made sauces, spreads, baked goods and culinary accoutrements.”

The Downtown Farmers Market will operate at Pioneer Park on Saturdays from June 1 through October 19, from 8 am to 2 pm.

Pago at 15

Congratulations to Pago founder/owner Scott Evans and his talented team, who are celebrating Pago’s 15th anniversary this month. Part of that celebration is a pair of special anniversary wine dinners which will be held on May 22 & 23.

Evans says, “To celebrate the past 15 years and kick off the next 15, we spent the past 6 months planning an epic celebration of food and vino. I selected some of my favorite wines in the world and some wines that were my first ‘life changing wines’. I realize the price is a commitment, but I wanted to feature the quality and diversity of wine (and food) options that are worthy of the price tag. Each dinner will have about 30 guests and some family members mixed in as well. I hope you choose to join us for this once in 15 year celebration. I promise it won’t be boring.”

Tickets are available via the Pago website and the Tasting Menu is priced at $125 pp and the Reserve Wine Pairings are $195 pp, plus tax and gratuity.

Drinko De Mayo Dinner at Franck’s

On Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 6:00 pm Franck’s restaurant will host a Cinco de Mayo inspired celebration they’re calling Drinko De Mayo. The folks at Franck’s invites adults 21 and over to join them to enjoy a four-course dinner creatively paired with delicious Mexican wines and cocktails.

Menu items include Chilled Half Sashimi Baja Shrimp; Duck Rillette Tostada; Peanut-Braised Beef; Tres Leches Corn Cake; and Churro Wedding Cookies. The cost per person is $155 for food and drinks or $95 for food only, tax & gratuity not included. Reserve your table now for a fiesta you won’t want to miss!

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Ted Scheffler

Originally trained as an anthropologist, Ted Scheffler is a seasoned food, wine, and travel writer based in Utah. He loves cooking, skiing, music, and reading, and spends an inordinate amount of time tending to his ever-growing herd of guitars and amplifiers. Ted is also the author of the Utah Bites newsletter, which is published in partnership with Utah Stories. Before moving to Utah, Ted lived in New York City, and numerous states in the US, as well as in various countries overseas, Spain, Japan, Canada, Brazil, and Mexico. He earned a Master’s Degree in Anthropology from the Graduate Faculty of The New School for Social Research.