Eat Ramen, Help Japan

Gourmet ramen creators including Masu, moto-i, Chef Russell Klein of Meritage, and Chef Jack Riebel of Dakota will square off from 6pm-10pm on Thursday, July 21 at the Create Catering Dining Studio in Northeast Minneapolis. The cause: Raising $5,000 for Second Harvest Japan to help families affected by the tsunami. More details and tickets ($10, includes bowl of ramen) available at eatramenhelpjapan.com.