Food Fights at Lincoln; Oyster and Champagne Social

SOUTH BOSTON — For a second year, Lincoln Tavern & Restaurant is hosting a series of events benefitting Share Our Strength. The "food fights" will take place monthly until Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation event in June, and each event will feature a couple of restaurants from the same neighborhood battling it out and raising funds to end hunger. The first event, taking place from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. this Tuesday, September 9, features Harvard Square spots Russell House Tavern and Harvest. Admission is $30 and includes all the food you can eat as well as two drinks. [Official Site]

BACK BAY — Also on Tuesday the 9th, Back Bay Harry's launches a new monthly event, "Tasting Tuesday," which will always occur on the second Tuesday of the month. Each event will pair a different brewery with a different menu. This time, it's four Cisco beers paired with four sliders for $25. (Next month: tacos and tequila.) Call (617) 424-6711 for reservations. [FB]

DOWNTOWN — On Thursday, September 11, The Merchant is hosting a four-course oyster and champagne event at 6 p.m. Tickets are $59. [Eventbrite]
[Photo: The Merchant/Katie Chudy]