The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is scheduled to make a stop in Glendale this weekend, greeting Southern California fans again during its tour up and down the state.
The truck combines delicious treats with classic Sanrio characters. The menu includes Hello Kitty detailed macarons, cakes, doughnuts and more.
Hello Kitty Cafe Truck: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. March 28. Glendale Galleria, 100 W. Broadway, Glendale. www.facebook.com/hellokittycafeusa
Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley and Santa Monica area
EVENTS
Jack Bishop: Discusses and signs “The Complete Vegetarian Cookbook,” 7 p.m. March 23. Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-449-5320. www.vromansbookstore.com
Fig & Olive: Paella del Mar dish for National Paella Day, 5:30-11 p.m. March 27. Cost $32 plus tax and tip. Reservations advised. 8490 Melrose Place, West Hollywood. 310-360-9100. www.figandolive.com
Ramen Yokocho Festival: Celebration of the Japanese noodle soup, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. March 28-29. Admission $5 (mandatory charge for the venue); free for ages under 12. Express lane pass, $20, is available from the website. Ramen bowls $8.50 each. Free parking at lot 6. Santa Anita Park, 285 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. www.ramenyokochous.com
Cochon 555: A whole pig cooking competition with more than 36 dishes prepared by five chefs, 5 p.m. March 29. Tickets $125; $200 VIP (includes entry at 4 p.m. and meet the chefs and judges). Reservations required. Viceroy, 1819 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica. www.cochon555.com
Ellamarie Fortenbach: Signs “Cooking with Ellamarie, Celebrities & Kids,” 2 p.m. April 4. Wristband. Check website for celebrities who will attend. Barnes & Noble, 189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles. 323-525-0270. www.barnesandnoble.com
Patina at Descanso Gardens: Easter brunch, 10 a.m. and noon April 5. Cost $66; $28 children. Reservations required by March 30 at www.descansoorders.com. 1418 Descanso Drive, La Canada Flintridge.
Saddle Peak Lodge: Easter brunch with a three-course menu, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 5. Cost $55; $35 ages 12 and under; plus tax and tip. Reservations required. 419 Cold Canyon Road, Calabasas. 818-222-3888. www.saddlepeaklodge.com
The Pikey Cafe and Bar: British Easter brunch, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; Easter roast dinner, 3:30-8 p.m. April 5. Cost for brunch $18 and $4 hot cross buns; roast dinner choice of ham ($22) or lamb ($26). 7617 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-850-5400. www.thepikeyla.com
Craft: Easter brunch, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. April 5. 10100 Constellation Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-279-4180. www.craftrestaurantsinc.com
Toscana: Four-course dinner with five wines from Arcadian Winery, 7 p.m. April 7. Cost $130. Reservations required. 11633 San Vicente Blvd., Brentwood. 310-820-2448. www.toscanabrentwood.com
Taste of the Valley: Valley Cultural Center presents the annual event with food samplings from local restaurants plus microbreweries and wineries, 5-8:30 p.m. April 16. Minimum age 21. Tickets $58.74. Westfield Topanga, 6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Canoga Park. 818-704-1358. www.valleycultural.org
CLASSES
Sur La Table — Farmers Market: Bread Basics, 10 a.m. March 25 and 28; One Chicken, Three Meals, 2 p.m. March 25; Spring Vegetarian Menu, 6:30 p.m. March 25 and 11 a.m. March 26; Fresh Ravioli, 6:30 p.m. March 30; Spring Dinner Party, 6:30 p.m. March 31 and 2 p.m. April 1; Lemon Desserts, 10 a.m. April 1; Asian Noodles, 6:30 p.m. April 1 and 2 p.m. April 4; Chef’s Table, 11 a.m. April 2; Paella Workshop, 11 a.m. Friday; Healthy Mexican Cooking, 2 p.m. April 2; French Favorites, 6:30 p.m. April 2; Two-day Fermentation Workshop, 6:30 p.m. April 6 and 11 a.m. April 7 ($95); Spring Vegetarian, 2 p.m. April 9. Most classes $69. Reservations required. 6333 W. Third St., Los Angeles. 323-954-0121 or 800-243-0852. www.surlatable.com
Westlake Culinary Institute: Cooking with Coffee, 6:30 p.m. March 25; Sauces and Stocks, 6:30 p.m. March 26; Upscale Southern Menu, 6:30 p.m. March 27; Pizza Five Ways, 6:30 p.m. April 2; Moroccan Menu, 6:30 p.m. April 3; Great Steaks, 6:30 p.m. April 10; More Things to Do with a Waffle Iron, 6:30 p.m. April 14; Exploring the Paleo Diet, 6:30 p.m. April 15. Most classes $85. Reservations required. 4643 Lakeview Canyon Road, Westlake Village. 818-991-3940. www.westlakeculinaryinstitute.com
Cook LA: Indian Menu, 7 p.m. March 27; Fresh Pasta, 6:30 p.m. March 28; Cupcakes and Cake Pops, 10:30 a.m. March 29 ($65); Julia Child’s French Menu, 5:30 p.m. March 29; Knife Skills, 6:45 p.m. April 1; Fish Cooking Basics, 7 p.m. April 3; Farmers Market Gourmet, 6:30 p.m. April 4; Cajun-Creole Menu, 7 p.m. April 10; Italian Menu Favorites, 6:30 p.m. April 11; Cuban Cuisine, 5:30 p.m. April 12; Greek Feast, 6:30 p.m. April 18; Spanish Tapas, 7 p.m. April 24; Sushi 101, 6:30 p.m. April 25; Thai, 5:30 p.m. April 26. Most classes $75. Reservations required. 10938 Ventura Blvd., Studio City. 818-760-5157. www.cooklaonline.com
Holly.Andres@langnews.com
San Gabriel Valley area
EVENTS
Bristol Farms: Locally grown blends of whites and red, 6-8 p.m. March 27. Contact cafe for reservations and price, 626-441-5450. 606 Fair Oaks Ave., South Pasadena. www.bristolfarms.com/events
CLASSES
A and J Cake and Candy Supplies: Free candy demonstration, 10 a.m.-noon March 28. All attending will receive candy samples, a mold and a recipe pamphlet. 2254 E. Route 66 Blvd., Glendora. 626-335-7747. www.ajcake.com
Elements Natural Foods: All The Salts discusses the differences between white, gray, black, pink, Earth and sea salts, 11 a.m. March 28. 2522 E. Workman Ave., West Covina. 626-339-9179. www.elementsnaturalfood.com
Homestead Museum: Viticulture in California lecture series: Linda Molino will talk about winemaking in the San Gabriel Valley and Inland Empire, 2-4 p.m. April 12. Space limited, reservations to 626-968-8492. 15415 E. Don Julian Road, City of Industry. www.homesteadmuseum.org
Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens: Children’s workshop: Chocolate lovers, 9:30 a.m.-noon March 28. $35, fee includes one accompanying adult. Register for each online to www.brownpapertickets.com or 800-838-3006. 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino. www.huntington.org
J. Paul Getty Museum: “Easter traditions in Italian art and gastronomy,” 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. March 28. Museum educator and chef instructor Nancy DeLucia Real will lead participants on a tour of the Easter story from Italian paintings and sculpture, then teach a hands-on cooking class to create a festive meal at the Italian Cultural Institute. $89, plus parking $15, not included. Register to Ina Cohen at the Italian Cultural Institute, 310-824-7408.
The Village Kitchen Shoppe: Hands on: Wild mushroom ragu, herb-crusted rack of lamb, 6 p.m. Thursday, March 26. $50; Lunch and learn class: Skirt steak fajitas with grilled cabbage and scallions, 11 a.m. Friday, March 27. $25; Take a break: General Tso’s chicken, 11 a.m. Saturday, March 28. $50. 147 N. Glendora Ave., Glendora. Reservations to 626-914-7897. www.villagekitchenshoppe.com
Williams-Sonoma: March 29: Brunch entertaining. Call your local Williams-Sonoma to register and find out times for free technique classes. Classes for junior chefs (ages 5-13) are 10 a.m. Saturdays. March 28: Eggs-cellent eggs. Must register 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. www.williams-sonoma.com
Linda.Gold@langnews.com
Inland Valley area
EVENTS
Food + Wine Festival Palm Desert: More than 50 restaurants, wineries, breweries and more. Times vary for events, March 27-29, $25 and up, various locations on Larkspur Lane between El Paseo and Shadow Mountain, 888-596-1027. www.palmdesertfoodandwine.com
Fairplex: Return of Food Truck Thursdays, 5:30-8:30 p.m. April 9. 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona. Free admission, parking at Gate 1 on McKinley Avenue. www.fairplex.com
CLASSES
Cake Pop Basics: students 16 and older, 9:30-11:30 a.m. March 28, $20/$25, Westwind Community Center, 2455 E Riverside Dr, Ontario, 909-395-2020. www.ci.ontario.ca.us
Williams-Sonoma: March 29: Brunch entertaining. Call to for times and to register; Eggs-cellent eggs: junior chef class (5-13) March 28, free. Must register at least 24 hours in advance, Victoria Gardens, 12514 S. Mainstreet, Rancho Cucamonga, 909-646-8400. www.williams-sonoma.com
Elaine.Lehman@langnews.com
South Bay area
EVENTS
Lenten fish fry: The Knights of Columbus in Torrance will host its Lenten fish fry from 5-7 p.m. March 27 at Nativity Church Annex, 1415 Engracia Ave., Torrance. Menu consists of baked or deep-fried fish, baked potato or french fries, coleslaw, roll and cake. $8 for adults, $7 for seniors and $5 for children younger than 12.
Lenten fish fry: The Knights of Columbus — Los Crusados Council will host its last fish fry 6-8 p.m. March 27, serving baked or fried Icelandic cod, baked potatoes, dinner rolls and dessert. There will also be an all-you-can-eat salad bar. Salad bar only also available for $7. Cost is $11 for adults and $5 for children ages 6-12. 214 Avenue I, Redondo Beach.
Sandy.Gerety@langnews.com
Long Beach area
EVENTS
Long Beach Restaurant Week: Restaurants around Long Beach will have specially priced menus, March 22-28. Places participating include The Sky Room, L’Opera Ristorante and Gaucho Grill. www.eatlbc.com
Brittany.Taylor@langnews.com
