McDonald's Adds California Produce to Salads; Boxing Room Turns Five

SAN FRANCISCO — Starting today, McDonald’s restaurants nationwide (over 15,000 locations) will begin adding produce from Salinas Valley to its salads, specifically Tuscan red leaf lettuce and carrots. [EaterWire]

HAYES VALLEY — To celebrate its fifth birthday, Boxing Room is throwing a Cajun party on Thursday, June 16 with a crawfish boil, live music, $5 drinks, and more. Tickets here. [EaterWire]

LOWER HAIGHT — Every Monday in June, The Last Word in Livermore will be popping up at Maven with comfort food like chicken and waffles and steak frites to pair with Maven drinks. [EaterWire]

EMBARCADERO — Forty restaurants and 20 bars and wineries will get together for CUESA’s Summer Celebration on Sunday, June 12, which honors this season’s produce in food and drink form. Proceeds benefit CUESA’s education initiatives; tickets here.