After the success of "Morton's Steak Bible" (Clarkson & Potter, 2006), Morton's The Steakhouse restaurants are seeking diners' best recipes for possible inclusion in a sequel, due out in 2009. Creative dishes from entrees to desserts and even cocktails will be included. In addition to appearing in the cookbook, the top recipe will win its creator an all-expense-paid trip for two to Chicago for a special dinner at the original Morton's on State and Rush Streets, hosted by "Steak Bible" author Klaus Fritsch, who co-founded the legendary restaurant with Arnie Morton 30 years ago.

Complete rules: www.mortons.com/recipecontest. Deadline: June 2. A panel of experts will judge the recipes.

JUNE 13

ANNUAL SLOW FOOD O'AHU FUNDRAISER TO FEATURE BEVY OF 'HONOLULU'S BEST LITTLE KITCHENS'

The 4th annual "Little Kitchens: Big Flavors from Honolulu's Best Little Kitchens," a fundraiser for Slow Food O'ahu, takes place 5:30-8:30 p.m. June 13 at the Hawai'i State Art Museum, 250 S. Hotel St. Participants include Green Door Cafe, Kona Brewing Co., Waialua Sodaworks, Olive Tree Cafe, Fujioka's Wine, Honolulu Chocolate Co., PacifiKool, Licious Dishes, Big Wave Tomatoes, Downtown, Grand Cafe & Bakery, town, Volcano Winery, Ma'o Farms, Soul de Cuba, Land of Organica, Mix and Mercado de la Raza.

Tickets are $60, on sale now at the Web site of sponsor Honolulu Weekly, www.honoluluweekly.com. There will be a silent auction for Slow Food, and museum galleries will be open during the event.

— Wanda A. Adams