Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley and Santa Monica area
CLASSES
Sur La Table at The Village at Westfield Topanga: Fresh Pasta, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 7 ($69); Indian Flavors, 11 a.m. Feb. 8 ($69); Sushi Party, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 8y ($79); American Steakhouse Classics, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 9 ($85); Valentine’s Day Macarons, 9 a.m. Feb. 11 ($69); Desserts for Your Valentine, 9:30 a.m. Feb. 12, and also 11 a.m. Feb. 14 ($69); Mexican Street-style Tacos, 11 a.m. Feb. 15 ($69); French Winter Classics with Le Creuset, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 15 ($89); Homemade Doughnuts, 9:30 a.m. Feb. 18 ($69). Reservations required. 6316 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. 800-243-0852. www.surlatable.com
Cook LA: Italian Valentine’s Day, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 11 ($95); Valentine’s Day Brunch, 11 a.m. Feb. 12 ($85); French Valentine’s Day, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 14 ($190 couples); Cooking with Beer, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 18 ($80); Artisan Breads, 3:30 p.m. Feb. 19 ($80); Spanish Tapas, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 25 ($80); Thai Menu, 5:30 p.m. Feb. 26 ($80). Reservations required. 10938 Ventura Blvd., Studio City. 818-760-5157. www.cooklaonline.com
EVENTS
IHOP: “All You Can Eat Buttermilk Pancakes,” Feb. 7-12. Check website for locations. www.ihop.com
The Tam O’Shanter: Trefethen Winery wine pairing dinner, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 8. Cost $85 plus tax and tip. Reservations required. 2980 Los Feliz Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-664-0228. www.tamoshanter.com
Tu B’Shevat – Where Ritual and Reality Meet: Cookbook author Amelia Saltsman and Andy Lipkis, founder of TreePeople, discuss the Jewish tree-honoring celebration with author-chef Evan Kleiman, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 9. Event includes a tasting of dishes from Salstman’s “The Seasonal Jewish Kitchen.” Cost $12. Book will be available for purchase and signing. Reservations required. Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-440-4500. www.skirball.org
Hello Kitty Cafe Truck: Two locations and dates: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Feb. 11 at Glendale Galleria (near the Galleria sign, 100 W. Broadway) and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb. 25 at Northridge Fashion Center (circle court near the theater, 9301 Tampa Ave). www.facebook.com/HelloKittyCafe
Market City Caffe: “Lover’s Wine Dinner,” 6:30 p.m. reception; 7 p.m. dinner Feb. 13. Cost $70 plus tax and tip. Reservations required. 164 E. Palm Ave., Burbank. 818-840-7036. www.marketcityburbank.com
Marie Callender’s: Two “Pair and Share” menus: One appetizer, choose two entrees and two slices of pie, $25 or $35. Check website for locations and restrictions. www.mariecallenders.com
Valentine’s Day Sweetheart’s Dinner and Dance at Reagan Presidential Library: Three-course dinner and live music, 6-10 p.m. Feb. 14. Dress code: cocktail attire. Cost $195 per couple. Reservations required by 8 a.m. Feb. 9. 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. 805-577-4057. www.reaganfoundation.org
Valentine’s Sweetheart Ball Dinner & Dance at Odyssey Restaurant: Event includes hors d’oeuvres, buffet dinner, DJ and dancing, 6 p.m.-midnight Feb. 14. Cost $89; $105 for window seating; plus tax and tip. 15600 Odyssey Drive, Granada Hills. 818-366-6444. www.theodysseyrestaurant.com
Anti-Valentine’s Day Menu at Plan Check Kitchen + Bar: Special menu includes Wasabi-Flaked Onion Rings, choice of Foie Gras Burger or Grilled Lobster Tail and Chocolate Caramel Bread Pudding, noon-11 p.m. Feb. 14. Cost $34.99 plus tax and tip (or à la carte). Reservations required at valentines@plancheck.com. 351 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles. 323-591-0094. www.plancheck.com
Tavern: Valentine’s Day four-course dinner, 5-9:30 p.m. Feb. 14. Cost $95 plus tax and tip. Reservations required. 11648 San Vicente Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-806-6464. www.tavernla.com
a.o.c.: Valentine’s Day four-course dinner, 5:30-11 p.m. Feb. 14. Cost $110 plus tax and tip. Reservations required. 8700 W. Third St., Los Angeles. 310-859-9859. www.aocwinebar.com
The Cannibal LA: Valentine’s Day five-course, prix fixe dinner, 5:30-10 p.m. Feb. 14. Cost $75 plus tax and tip. Reservations required. 8850 Washington Blvd., Culver City. 310-838-2783. Email: events@thecanniballa.com. www.thecanniballa.com
Lucques: Valentine’s Day five-course dinner, 5:30-10:30 p.m. Feb. 14. Cost $125 plus tax and tip. Reservations required. 8474 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood. 323-655-6277. www.lucques.com
Fig & Olive: Valentine’s Day prix fixe menu, 6-10:30 p.m. Feb. 14. Cost $85; add $35 for wine pairing; tax and tip extra. Reservations required. 8490 Melrose Place, Los Angeles. 310-360-9100. www.figandolive.com
LA Cookie Con and Sweets Show: Baking classes, tastes, authors and celebrity bakers, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 18-19. Cost $25, $12 children for one day; $45, $22 for two-day pass; VIP passes available. Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa St. www.lacookiecon.com
ONGOING
Granada Hills Grubfest: Food truck dining, 6-10 p.m. Friday nights. 17802 Chatsworth St. (between White Oak and Zelzah avenues). www.facebook.com/GranadaGrubfest
Old Town Calabasas Farmers Market: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. 23504 Calabasas Road. www.facebook.com/CalabasasFM
Encino Farmers Market: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays. 17400 Victory Blvd. 818-708-6611. www.onegeneration.org/encino-farmers-market
Studio City Farmers Market: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays. 12052 Ventura Place. 818-655-7744. www.studiocityfarmersmarket.com
Farmers Market at The Village at Westfield Topanga: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays (call to confirm hours). Location: alongside Topanga Canyon Boulevard at Erwin Street, Woodland Hills. 818-591-8161.
handres@scng.com
San Gabriel Valley area
Events
Cellar Sessions: Los Dos, plus Olivia Brownlee. Doors open at 3 p.m. Feb. 12, with wine tasting, followed by music. $22 in advance, $25 at the door, 626-794-1244 or www.oldoakcellers.com 2620D E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena.
Fairplex: Palates and Palettes – an Evening of Art and Dining, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Feb. 11. Vincent Van Gogh will be the featured artist, so edible selections will be typical of the Netherlands. $75 per person, includes food, wine and painting supplies. Reservations to 909-865-4161. Millard Sheets Art Center, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona. Free parking at Gate 1. www.fairplex.com
Los Angeles Central Library: “Culinary History of the Great Depression,” 10:30 a.m. Feb. 11, hosted by the Culinary Historians of Southern California. Free and open to the public, need LAPL card for free parking. Mark Taper Auditorium. 630 W. Fifth St., Los Angeles. 323-663-5407. www.chscsite.org
Sierra Madre Wine and Cuisine Tasting: Wines from more than 24 vintners, with local restaurants providing food and desserts, 7-9:30 p.m. Feb. 17. Tickets are $60. Early admission tickets are $80 and you may enter at 6 p.m. Tickets are on sale at Arnold’s Frontier Hardware and Gifts, The Bottle Shop, Savor the Flavor, and the Sierra Madre Public Library. Villa del Sol d’Oro at Alverno High School, 200 N. Michillinda Ave. More information at www.sierramadrelibraryfriends.org
Classes
Bristol Farms: Wines from Tuscany, 6-8 p.m. Feb. 16. $20, reservations required 626-441-5450, RSVP to wine department. 606 Fair Oaks Ave., South Pasadena. www.bristolfarms.com/events
Fullerton Arboretum: “Celebrating Valentine’s Day,” begins with buckwheat blini with smoked salmon and ends with salted caramel chocolate mousse, 6-9 p.m. Feb. 9. “Cupid in the Kitchen,” a chocolate tasting, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 11. Starts with roasted spring asparagus salad with Meyer lemon vinaigrette and concludes with dark chocolate hazelnut flourless cake with vanilla bean ice cream and fresh berries. Bacon Pavilion, 1900 Associated Road, Fullerton. 657-278-3407. Each class is $90, $80 members, register online to fullertonarboretum.org
Huntington Library: “Teas of the World,” 9 a.m.-noon Feb. 11. $65, $55 members. Wine tasting: “Wines of California,” 5-7:30 p.m. Feb. 15. $105, $90 for members. For these classes, register online to www.Huntington.org. 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino. 626-405-2100.
Los Angeles County Arboretum: Cooking at the Arboretum with Executive Chef Steven Mary, 3-5 p.m. Feb. 8. Chef Mary has been chef at several local establishments and enjoys incorporating freshly grown herbs and other edibles from the garden in his cooking. $60, $50 members, register to 626-821-4623. 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia. www.arboretum.org
Roy’s: Cook, Eat, Love: Hands-on cooking class (plus lunch): Soy-braised duck confit cassoulet with winter vegetables, braised beef short ribs and misoyaki butterfish “Lau Lau,” finishes with chocolate peanut butter bomb, 11:30 p.m. Feb. 11. $45. 641 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-356-4066. www.roysrestaurant.com
Sur La Table: Classic winter soups, 2 p.m. Feb. 7. $69. Fresh pasta workshop, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 7. $69. Knife skills 101, 10 a.m. Feb. 8. $59. Incredible Indian flavors, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 8. $69. Deliciously healthy cooking, 10 a.m. Feb. 9. $69. American Steakhouse classics, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 9. $85. Handmade chocolate treats, 10 a.m. Feb. 10. $69. Date night: Italian romance, 5 or 8 p.m. Feb. 10. $79. Valentine’s Day macarons, 9 a.m. Feb. 11. $69. Family fun: Valentine’s Day treats, 2 p.m. Feb. 11. $49. Date night: Italian romance, 5 or 8 p.m. Feb. 11. $79. Desserts for Your Valentine, 9:30 a.m. Feb. 12. $69. Family fun: Valentine’s Day treats, 1 p.m. Feb. 12. $49. Date night: Italian romance, 4 or 7 p.m. Feb. 12, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 13. $79. Farmers Market, 6333 W. Third St., Los Angeles. 323-954-0121 or cooking027@surlatable.com
The Village Kitchen Shoppe: Hands on: Tex Mex lasagna, spicy sweet potato empanadas, 6 p.m. Feb. 9. $60. Lunch and learn class: Zucchini noodles with chicken and ginger dressing, Parmesan cheese crisps with spicy tomato and basil salsa, 11 a.m. Feb. 10. $30. Take a break: “Good on Ya’”: Grilled greens with blueberry pork chops, salted caramel pineapple upside down cake, 11 a.m. Feb. 11. $60. 147 N. Glendora Ave., Glendora. Reservations to 626-914-7897 or villagekitchenshoppe.com
VomFASS: Heart-shaped pizza class with pinot, 7 p.m. Feb. 14. $35, must be 21 or over and have valid, government-issued ID. 101 N. Indian Hill Blvd. 909-399-0256 or info@vomfassclaremont.com
Williams-Sonoma: Valentine’s Day Crepes, Feb. 12. $30, includes crepe pan set. Call your local Williams-Sonoma to register and find out times for technique classes. American Girl: Valentine’s Day crepe party, 10 a.m. Feb. 11. For ages 8-13, $30, includes crepe pan set. Reservations at least 24 hours in advance, nearby locations include: Westfield Santa Anita, 626-445-1585, Brea Mall, 714-256-9301, and Pasadena at the Commons, 142 S. Lake Ave. 626-795-5045 or www.williamssonoma.com
Linda.Gold@langnews.com
Inland Valley area
Classes
Cooking Block: Chocolat – Cooking with Glorious Chocolate, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 10, $65, 721 Nevada St., #407, Redlands, 909-878-6140, www.cookingblock.com
Elaine.Lehman@langnews.com
Long Beach area
Classes
Wine Crush: Napa Valley, learn wines from the Napa Valley, 4 p.m. Feb. 9, $15 for club members, $20 for nonmembers, 3131 E. Broadway, Long Beach, 562-438-9463. www.thewinecrush.com
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