Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley and Santa Monica area
CLASSES
Sur La Table at The Village at Westfield Topanga: Knife Skills 101, 11 a.m. Feb. 1, and also 10 a.m. Feb. 4 ($59); American Steakhouse Classics, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 1 ($85); Best of New Orleans, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 2 ($69); Italian Desserts, 11 a.m. Feb. 3 ($69); Classic Winter Soups, 1 p.m. Feb. 4 ($69); Valentine’s Day Macarons, 9:30 a.m. Feb. 5 ($69); Handmade Chocolate Treats, 1:30 p.m. Feb. 5, and also 11 a.m. Feb. 10 ($69); Girls Night Out: Cooking with Cheese and Wine, 5 p.m. Feb. 5 ($69); Spanish Tapas, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 6 ($69); Fresh Pasta, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 7 ($69); Indian Flavors, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 8 ($69); Sushi Party, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 8 ($79); Desserts for Your Valentine, 9:30 a.m. Feb. 12, and also 11 a.m. Feb. 14 ($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: Knife Skills, 6:45 p.m. Feb. 1 ($80); Cuban Menu, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 4 ($80); 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
Denny’s in Sherman Oaks: The 24-hour restaurant celebrated its renovation on Friday. 5525 Sepulveda Blvd. 818-787-0700. locations.dennys.com/CA/SHERMAN-OAKS/247213
IHOP: “All You Can Eat Buttermilk Pancakes,” Jan. 31. Check website for locations. www.ihop.com
Numero Uno Tavern: Grand re-opening of the gastro-pub, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Feb. 1. 24335 Victory Blvd., West Hills. 818-999-0880. www.thenumerounotavern.com
Eureka!: “Supper Bowl,” with chicken wings and a beer, 1-11 p.m. Feb. 5 ($10 plus tax and tip). 6250 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. 818-857-5544. www.eurekarestaurantgroup.com
Tavern: Super Bowl Sunday viewing and buffet, 3 p.m. Feb. 5. Cost $45 plus cost and tip. In the Blue room, 11648 San Vicente Blvd., Brentwood. 310-806-6464. www.tavernla.com
Baltaire: “Slow Cooked Sundays,” three-course, family-style dinners, 5-9:30 p.m. until beginning of spring. Cost $45 on Feb. 5; plus tax and tip (check website or call for upcoming Sunday menus and cost). Reservations. 11647 San Vicente Blvd., Los Angeles. 424-273-1660. www.baltaire.com
Mussel Fest: Dishes include Mussels and Pasta, Neapolitan-style Mussels, Mussels and Spicy Italian Sausage, Mussels and Saffron and Baked Stuffed Mussels, today through Feb. 5 at two restaurants: Market City Caffe, 164 E. Palm Ave., Burbank (Hours: 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday; reservations; 818-840-7036; www.marketcityburbank.com) and Morels French Steakhouse & Bistro, 139 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles (Hours: 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11:30 a.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-midnight Sunday; reservations; 323-965-9595; www.morelslv.com).
Yogurtland: Celebrates International Frozen Yogurt Day with a free frozen yogurt, toppings and a limited-edition Hershey’s spoon, 4-7 p.m. Feb. 6. Locations include 20790 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth (818-678-9106. Other locations: Encino, Northridge, Panorama City, Reseda, San Fernando, Sherman Oaks and woodland Hills. www.yogurt-land.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: Three locations: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Westfield Valencia Town Center (near the food court entrance, 24201 Valencia Blvd.) and 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
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
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 Betcup 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
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 yatırımsız bonus veren siteler 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: 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. Alverno High School Villa del Sol d’Oro, 200 N. Michillinda Ave. More information at www.sierramadrelibraryfriends.org
Classes
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,” chocolate tasting, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 11. Starts with roasted spring asparagus salad with Meyer lemon vinaigrette and finishes with dark chocolate hazelnut flourless cake with vanilla bean ice cream and fresh berries. Each class is $90, $80 members, register online. Bacon Pavilion, 1900 Associated Road, Fullerton. 657-278-3407.
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 each of 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
Sur La Table: Exploring Italy: Risotto, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 31. $69. Knife skills 101, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 1. $59. Best of New Orleans, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 2. $69. Italian flavors, desserts, 10 a.m. Feb. 3. $69. Date Night: Italian romance, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 3. $79. Desserts for your valentine, 9 a.m. Feb. 4. $69. Classic winter soups, 2 p.m. Feb. 4. $69. Date night, evening in Paris, 5 or 8 p.m. Feb. 4. $79. Valentine’s day macarons, 9:30 a.m. Feb. 5. $69. Girls’ night out: Cooking with wine and cheese, 5 p.m. Feb. 5. $69. Spanish tapas 101, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 6. $69. Classic winter soups, 2 p.m. Feb. 7. $69. Fresh pasta workshop, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 7. $69. Farmers Market, 6333 W. Third St., Los Angeles. 323-954-0121 or cooking027@surlatable.com
The Village Kitchen Shoppe: Hands on: Different kinds of pizza, 6 p.m. Feb. 2. $60. Lunch and learn class: Soups and salad, 11 a.m. Feb. 3. $30. Take a break: Valentine’s Day wine-paired dinner, 5 p.m. Feb. 4. $80. 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: Destination India with Vikas Khanna, Feb. 5. 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. Classes for junior chefs are 10 a.m. Saturdays and you must register at least 24 hours in advance. American Girl: Valentine’s Day crepe party, 10 a.m. Feb. 11. For ages 8-13, $30, includes crepe pan set. 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
Events
Chocolate Decadence: Enjoy a variety of chocolates and pastries while sampling wines, champagens, spirits and more, 7-10 p.m. Feb. 10, $55/$75, $30 for designated driver; Ninth Annual Wine Festival, sip wine and sample dishes from award-winning chefs of Pechanga Resort & Casino, 1-5 p.m. Feb. 11, $65/$85, $40 for designated driver, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula, 951-770-2507, www.pechanga.com
Classes
Cooking Block: Super Bowl LI Sausages: learn to make gourmet sausages, pretzel buns and artisan mustards, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 3, $59, 721 Nevada St., #407, Redlands, 909-878-6140, www.cookingblock.com
Elaine.Lehman@langnews.com
South Bay area
Events
Terranea Resort: Sea Beans Restaurant will host a Super Sunday To-Go catering menu for Super Bowl Sunday with a menu of buffalo wing platters, pulled pork sandwich platters, and cupcakes baked in-house and decorated to reflect the playing teams. All orders must be finalized by Feb. 3 and will be available for curbside pickup. Wings platters $18-$48, starting at a dozen up to three dozen; dozen decorated cupcakes $36; quart of chili cheese tater tots $18. Terranea Resort, 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes. 310-265-2836, www.terranea.com
Sandy.Gerety@langnews.com
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