Buford Highway Cooking Class; Hot Dog-Eating Challenge

MIDTOWN— Cypress Street Pint & Plate is hosting the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog-Eating Contest this Saturday, June 15, at 11 a.m. The restaurant will be serving specialty hot dogs and Schmaltz beers, and the competition starts promptly at 1 p.m. Get all the details here. [EaterWire]

CHARITYWIRE— Every Wednesday in June, the HomeGrown Restaurant team will donate a portion of every bill to Atlanta Pride Committee from 5 p.m. onward. This week, Doc Chey's in Emory Village is hosting the fundraiser. Osteria 832 will host next Wednesday, June 19, and Doc Chey's in Morningside takes over on Wednesday, June 26. [EaterWire]

BUFORD HIGHWAY— Join Lobby Bar and Bistro's chef Russell Hays on a Buford Highway Farmers Market tour and cooking class from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 22. He'll teach attendees how to select Asian ingredients during the one-hour shopping trip, which is followed by the cooking class and dinner back at the restaurant. The $65 cost includes market ingredients, the class, and dinner with wine pairings. Make reservations by calling (404) 961-7370. [EaterWIre]