Ring in Spring With Lamb at Tempo; an EBF After-Party at the Indo

WALTHAM — The phrase "In like a lion, out like a lamb" definitely applies to spring 2015, as today's the first day of the season and there's snow in the forecast. But there's lamb in the forecast, too: Tempo is celebrating spring with a three-course, lamb-focused prix-fixe dinner tonight and tomorrow night. Chef-owner Nathan Sigel's menu is $39 per person, plus taxes and gratuity. Call 781-891-9000 to make a reservation. [Press Release]

UNION SQUARE — Continuing on the theme of Extreme Beer Fest after-parties, The Independent is hosting one tomorrow night in Union Square. Among other breweries, Allagash Brewing Company will be there with a keg of their rare Century Ale. The event officially begins at 9 p.m., but the Century Ale will be tapped at 10 p.m. No reservations necessary. [Press Release]

HUB-WIDE — March Madness just got underway, but Boston Magazine's Starch Madness is in its final round. The duck fat fries at Commonwealth and Shojo are going head-to-head; only one will be named Boston's Fry Champion and win the coveted Mr. Potato Head trophy. Voting goes through Wednesday, March 25 and you can vote as many times as you'd like. [Official Site]