CLASSES
Sur La Table at The Village at Westfield Topanga: Gnocchi, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 21 ($69); Spanish Paella, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 23 ($69); Homemade Doughnuts, 11 a.m. Feb. 24 ($69); Italian Desserts, 9:30 a.m. Feb. 25 ($69); Fresh Pasta, 1 p.m. Feb. 25 ($69); Macarons, 10 a.m. Feb. 26 ($69); Craft Pizza, 2 p.m. Feb. 26 ($69); Menu from Ina Garten’s “Cooking for Jeffrey” cookbook, 5 p.m. Feb. 26 ($69); New York Bagels, 11 a.m. Feb. 27 ($48.96); Vegetarian Cooking, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 27 ($69); New Orleans Menu, 11 a.m. Feb. 28 ($48.96); Tuscany Menu, 6:30 p.m. March 1 (69); Four Sauces Every Cook Should Know, 11 a.m. March 3 ($69); Croissants from Scratch, 9 a.m. March 4 ($69); French Crepes, 11 a.m. March 6 ($48.96); Great British Baking, 11 a.m. March 7 ($69); Cooking with Spices, 11 a.m. March 13 ($48.96). Reservations required. 6316 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. 800-243-0852. www.surlatable.com
Cook LA: Spanish Tapas, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 25; Thai Menu, 5:30 p.m. Feb. 26; Pizza, 7 p.m. March 3; Indian Flavors, 6:30 p.m. March 4; Knife Skills, 5:30 p.m. March 5; Pasta Making Part 2, 6:30 p.m. March 11; Farmers Market Gourmet Menu, 5:30 p.m. March 12; Cuban Menu, 6:30 p.m. March 18; Sushi 101, 5:30 p.m. March 19 ($85). Most classes $80. Reservations required. 10938 Ventura Blvd., Studio City. 818-760-5157. www.cooklaonline.com
EVENTS
Patina Restaurant: Silver Oak wine and five-course dinner, 7 p.m. Feb. 21. Cost $185 plus tax and tip. Reservations required. 141 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. 213-972-3331. store.patinagroup.com/store/?id=473
Boneyard Bistro: A “Chef’s Prohibition” prix fixe tasting menu, 4:30 p.m. to midnight Feb. 22. Cost $65 plus tax and tip. Reservations required. 13539 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks. 818-906-7427. www.boneyardbistro.com
AR Cucina: Sicilian wine dinner with five-courses and wines from Firriato Winery, 5:30 p.m. Feb. 22. Cost $75 plus tax and tip. Reservations required. 9531 Culver Blvd., Culver City. 310-558-8800. www.arcucina.com
The Living Room at The Peninsula Beverly Hills: Dessert Tasting Menu with seven-courses and champagne, 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday (ongoing). Cost $76 for two; tax and tip extra. Reservations. 9882 Santa Monica Blvd. 310-975-2736. peninsula.com/livingroom
Flavors – Future of Food?: Lecture on the topic with chefs and taste plates, 7-9:30 p.m. Feb. 24. Tickets $50. Reservations required. The Autry, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. www.eventbrite.com/e/flavors-future-of-food-tickets-28705755688 www.theautry.org
Hello Kitty Cafe Truck: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb. 25. Northridge Fashion Center, circle court near the theater, 9301 Tampa Ave. www.facebook.com/HelloKittyCafe
Tivoli Café: Pali Wine Co. wine tasting dinner, 7 p.m. Feb. 28. Cost $89. Reservations required. 15306 Sunset Blvd., Pacific Palisades. 310-459-7685.
AR Cucina: Cookbook dinner with Raghavan Iyer, author of “Smashed, Mashed, Boiled and Baked,” 7 p.m. March 1. Cost $55 plus tax and tip. Reservations required. 9531 Culver Blvd., Culver City. 310-558-8800. www.arcucina.com
Lucques: “Cassoulet Night” with three-courses, 5-9:30 p.m. March 5. Cost $65 plus tax and tip ($38 plus tax for a to-go order; must be ordered by 9 p.m. Feb. 28 for pick-up on March 5). 8474 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood. 323-655-6277. www.lucques.com
Hanging with Harris Dinner Series: Culinary master of ceremonies Billy Harris hosts dinners that benefit four charities: Alex’s Lemonade Stand, James Beard Foundation, No Kid Hungry and PIGGY BANK. March 27 at Rose Cafe; April 3 at Connie and Ted’s; April 10 at The Hungry Cat; April 17 at Redbird; May 8 at Son of a Gun. Reservations required. hangingwithharris.events.table8.com
The Taste of the Valley: Valley Cultural Center presents the food festival and wine tasting, 5-8:30 p.m. April 26. Minimum age 21. Admission $50 by April 1; $60 after; $75 at the door. Westfield Topanga, 6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Canoga Park. 818-704-1358. www.valleycultural.org
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
Autry Museum of the American West: Flavors: Future of Food, 7-9:30 p.m. Feb. 24. Explore the journey of sustainability. $50, includes plates from four farm-to-table food stations. Space limited, reservations recommended, www.theautry.org/events. 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park. 323-667-2000.
Classes
A and J Cake and Candy Supplies: “Shabby chic” buttercream, four Monday sessions, 6-8 p.m. Feb. 20-March 13. $40. List of supplies at www.cakerybysyd.com. Royal icing cookies, noon-3 p.m. Feb. 25. $45, all supplies included. Must register in advance for each, sign up at the counter, cash or check only. 2254 E. Route 66 Blvd., Glendora. 626-335-7747. www.ajcake.com
Charter Oak Library: Learn about the world of chocolate (and enjoy a tasting), for adults, 2-4 p.m. Feb. 25. Sign up to Customer Service Desk, 20540 Arrow Highway, Suite K, Covina. 626-339-2151 or colapublib.org
Sur La Table: Knife skills 101, 2 p.m. Feb. 21. $59. Exploring Italy: Gnocchi, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 21. $69. Dinner in Paris, 2 p.m. Feb. 22. $79. Fresh and flavorful Thai, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 22. $69. Classic winter soups, 10 a.m. Feb. 23. $79. Spectacular Spanish paella, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 23. $69. Homemade doughnuts, 10 a.m. Feb. 24. Date night: Cosy winter dinner, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 24. $79. Italian flavors – desserts, 9 a.m. Feb. 25. $69. Fresh pasta workshop: 2 p.m. Feb. 25. $69. Date night: Evening in Paris, 5 or 8 p.m. Feb. 25. $79. Marvelous French macarons, 9 a.m. Feb. 26. $69. Craft pizza, 2 p.m. Feb. 26. $69. Ina Garten’s “Cooking for Jeffrey,” 5 p.m. Feb. 26. $69. Authentic New York bagel workshop, 10 a.m. Feb. 27. $69. Flavorful vegetarian cooking, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 27. $69. 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. 23. $60. Lunch and learn class: Tagliatelle egg pasta with three mushroom Bolognese, 11 a.m. Feb. 24. $30. 147 N. Glendora Ave., Glendora. Reservations to 626-914-7897 or villagekitchenshoppe.com
VomFASS: Vinaigrette and Salad Dressing 101, learn to identify oils and acids and how to vary basic vinaigrettes, 10 a.m. Feb. 22. $25. International Whiskey tasting, 7 p.m. Feb. 23. $35, must be 21 or over and have valid, government-issued ID. Reservations required for each, 909-399-0256 or info@vomfassclaremont.com. 101 N. Indian Hill Blvd.
Linda.Gold@langnews.com
Inland Valley area
Classes
Cooking Block: Italian Movie- Pasta, Gnocchi and Regional Italian sauces, learn to make pasta dough from scratch and roll into your favorite pasta, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 22, $59; Mexican Party Grill, enjo grilled fish tacos, skirt steak fajitas and more, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 24, $59, 721 Nevada St., #407, Redlands, 909-878-6140, www.cookingblock.com
Elaine.Lehman@langnews.com
Long Beach area
Classes
Wine Country: Kevin Lipisto’s Italian Wine Tour 1st Stop Piedmont, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24, $50, reservations required; 2301 Redondo Ave., Long Beach, 562-597-8303, www.thewinecountry.com
Wine Crush: Syrah, Taste the subtle nuances of a cold-climate Syrah against a warmer climate Syrah, 4-8 p.m. Feb. 23, $15 for club members, $20 for nonmembers, 3131 E. Broadway, Long Beach, 562-438-9463. www.thewinecrush.com
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