Loaded fries, beets and beats, corny fun, and more Pittsburgh food news

Street Fries Forever 1210 East Carson St., South Side. streetfries4ever.com The Street Fries food truck announced on Instagram the soft launch of its new home base at 1210 East Carson St. in the South Side. Fry lovers can visit the location Wednesday through Sunday, with some hours as late as 2 a.m. The loaded fries purveyor will celebrate its official grand opening on Sat., July 18. Soergel Orchards 2573 Brandt School Rd., Wexford. soergels.com Cob it up at Soergel Orchards with some tasty fun. The farm hosts its annual Corn Roast on Fri., July 17, from 5-7 p.m. with signature summer flavors. The family-friendly event includes fresh-roasted corn, along with hot dogs, pulled pork, mac and cheese, ice cream, hard cider from Arsenal Cider House, and more. It will also feature live music and chances to meet farm animals. Corn Roast at Soergel Orchards Credit: Courtesy of Soergel Orchards Beetsburgh 5050 Liberty Ave., Bloomfield and Riverview Avenue, North Side. instagram.com/communitycultures Enjoy beets and beats during a multi-location event from Community Cultures . Head to the Bloomfield Market on Sat., July 18, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. for what Community Cultures describes on Instagram as a “celebration of beets and amaranthaceae.” At 7 p.m., the event continues in Riverview Park with a free concert by Fermented Beats. 250 Tables x New Sun Rising newsunrising.org/250-tables A local nonprofit marks the country’s 250th anniversary with the goal of “strengthening the social fabric of Southwestern Pennsylvania through the simple act of sharing a meal.” New Sun Rising announced its 250 Tables program, described in a press release as a “regional civic micro-grants program” designed to fund 250 “bridge-building dinners” that “foster greater connection, belonging, and participation.” Each host will feed up to 10 guests with fundin