Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley and Santa Monica area
Events
dineL.A. Summer Restaurant Week: Participating Los Angeles area restaurants offer prix fixe lunch/dinner, through July 31. Cost: lunch ($15/$20/$25) and dinner ($29/$39/$49/$95+). Tax and tip extra. www.dinela.com
The Federal Bar: A dineL.A. participant. Two-course lunch ($20; 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.) and three-course dinner ($29; 5-11 p.m.), through July 31. Tax and tip extra. Reservations advised. 5303 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-980-2555. www.nh.thefederalbar.com
Fig & Olive: A dineL.A. participant. Mediterranean-inspired four-course menus for lunch ($25) and dinner ($39), through July 31. Tax and tip extra. 8490 Melrose Place, West Hollywood. 310-360-9100. www.figandolive.com
The Original Farmers Market’s Taste of Farmers Market: Samples of food and beverages, 5-9 p.m. July 19. Tickets $40; $10 children. 6333 W. Third St., Los Angeles. www.farmersmarketla.com
Providence: A dineL.A. participant. Seafood four-course tasting dinner through July 31. Dinner hours: 6-10 p.m. Monday-Friday; 5:30-10 p.m. Saturday; 5:30-9 p.m. Sunday. Cost $95 plus tax and tip. Reservations. 5955 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles. 323-460-4170. www.providencela.com
El Tejano: Tex-Mex restaurant and bar opens on July 20. Hours: 3 p.m.-2 a.m. daily. 11122 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-985-8787. www.eltejanotexmex.com
Amelia Saltsman and Santa Monica Farmers Market Tour: 9-10:30 a.m. July 27. Cost $45; $65 includes a signed copy of “The Santa Monica Farmers’ Market Cookbook.” Reservations required by July 23. Meeting place details upon payment. www.ameliasaltsman.com
Luckyrice L.A. Feast: Tastes from Asian and Asian-inspired Los Angeles area chefs, 7-10 p.m. July 29. Minimum age 21. Tickets $88; $150. Hosted by Seoul Sausage Company. Vibiana, 214 S. Main St., Los Angeles. www.luckyrice.com
Oxnard Salsa Festival: Salsa tasting, dance and music, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. July 30-31, Plaza Park, B and Fifth streets. 805-535-4060. www.oxnardsalsafestival.com
Galco’s Soda Pop Stop: Soda sampling from around the world brands, 5-8 p.m. July 31. Tickets $15. 5702 York Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-255-7115. www.galcos.com and www.savesouthwestmuseum.com
Dog Haus: Celebrates National Hot Dog Month with daily specialties through July ($4.99 with tax). Check website for locations. www.doghaus.com
Il Fornaio: Festa Regionale menu in July: Puglia. Check website for menu details. Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday. 6320 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. 818-297-1700. www.ilfornaio.com
Katana: Red Sun BBQ, Japanese-style grilled meats over binchō-tan charcoal, 6-11 p.m. Sundays-only through Sept. 4 (for two minimum/four maximum). Cost $35; specialty dishes, $8-$15; plus tax and tip. 8439 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 323-650-8585. www.innovativedining.com/restaurants/katana
The Hungry Cat-Santa Monica Canyon: El Gato en La Playa pop-up, a Mexican beach-style menu, today through Sept. 5. Hours: noon-10 p.m. Sunday; 5-10 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday; 5-11 p.m. Thursday-Friday; noon-11 p.m. Saturday. 100 W. Channel Road, Santa Monica. 310-459-3337. www.thehungrycat.com
Now We’re Cookin’: Exhibit of vintage cooking items from the museum’s collection plus items on-loan from the community. Exhibit runs through October. Hours: 1-4 p.m. Tuesday and Sunday. Free/donation. Bolton Hall Museum, 10110 Commerce Ave., Tujunga. 818-352-3420. www.littlelandershistoricalsociety.org
CLASSES
Sur La Table at The Village at Westfield Topanga: Seaside Supper, 6:30 p.m. July 20 ($69); Spanish Paella, 6:30 p.m. July 21 ($69); Macarons, 9 a.m. July 23 ($69); Summer Sweets, 10 a.m. July 24 ($69); Thai Menu, 2 p.m. July 24 ($69); Knife Skills, 6:30 p.m. July 25 ($59); Pizza on the Grill, 6:30 p.m. July 27 ($69); Healthy Superfoods, 6:30 p.m. July 28 ($69); Summer Brunch, 10 a.m. July 30 ($69); Peaches, 10 a.m. July 31 ($69); Salads, 2 p.m. July 31 ($69); International Burgers, 5 p.m. July 31 ($69). Reservations required. 6316 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. 800-243-0852. www.surlatable.com
Wildwood Ovens: Chef Michael Gerard leads a yakitori workshop, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. July 23. Participants will prepare four dishes to be cooked on a yakitori grill. Fee $150. Reservations required. 5020 Eagle Rock Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-255-6578. www.cookingwithwood.com
Cook LA: Cooking Basics: Grill and Saute, 5:30 p.m. July 24; Pasta Making, 6:30 p.m. July 30; Cooking Basics: Fish, 5:30 p.m. July 31; Knife Skills, 6:45 p.m. Aug. 4; Indian Flavors, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 6; French Macarons, 10 a.m. Aug. 7; Italian Menu, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 13; Thai Menu, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 20; Sushi 101, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 21; Vegetarian, 6:45 p.m. Aug. 22; Baked and Grilled Pizza, 7 p.m. Aug. 26; Cuban Menu, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 27. Classes $80. Reservations required. 10938 Ventura Blvd., Studio City. 818-760-5157. www.cooklaonline.com
Holly.Andres@langnews.com
San Gabriel Valley area
Events
Fairplex: Food Truck Thursday, 5:30-8:30 p.m. July 21: Belly Bombz, Boba ni Taco, Cali Fresh, Crepes Bonaparte, Deli Doctor, District Burger, Recess Truck, Rice Balls of Fire, Wise BBQ (trucks subject to change). 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona. Parking is free, at Gate 1. www.fairplex.com
Classes
A and J Cake and Candy Supplies: Fondant fabric effects on cupcakes, 6-8 p.m. July 20. $50, all supplies included. Teens and Tweens Summer Four Days of Cake, noon-3 p.m. July 25-28. $70. Go to www.cakerybysyd.com for first class supply list. 2254 E. Route 66 Blvd., Glendora. Must register in advance for each to 626-335-7747. www.ajcake.com
Bristol Farms: “Start your grills,” a class on which wines go with selections from the barbecue, 6-8 p.m. Thursday. Each class is $20. Reservations required, 626-441-5450. 606 Fair Oaks Ave., South Pasadena. www.bristolfarms.com/events
Fullerton Arboretum: “Key Varietals of the World” 6-8:30 p.m. July 21. $90, $80 members. 1900 Associated Road, Fullerton. 657-278-3407. www.fullertonarboretum.com
Roy’s Pasadena: Hawaii-inspired cooking demonstration and 3-course luncheon, grilled Hawaiian swordfish satays, Hawaiian snapper with Kauai prawns, and coconut Haupia, 11:30 a.m. July 23. $45, does not include tax and tip. 641 E. Colorado Blvd. 626-356-4066 or roysrestaurant.com
Sur La Table: Classic seaside supper, 6:30 p.m. July 20. $69. Secrets of Spanish paella, 6:30 p.m. July 21. $69. Date night: Summer in Tuscany, 6:30 p.m. July 22. $79. Mastering macarons, 9 a.m. July 23. $69. Summer in Havana, 2 p.m. July 23. $69. Date night: Down by the shore, 5 or 8 p.m. July 23. $79. Summer sweets, 10 a.m. July 24. $69. Girls’ night out: Dining al fresco, 6 p.m. July 24. $69. Farmers Market, 6333 W. Third St., Los Angeles. 323-954-0121 or cooking027@surlatable.com
Williams-Sonoma: July 31: Spanish paella, $30, includes paella pan. Call your local Williams-Sonoma to register and find out times for technique classes. Classes for junior chefs, ages 8-13, are 10 a.m. Saturdays and you must register at least 24 hours in advance. Tools and Techniques, 10 a.m. July 23. $30, includes junior chef gadget 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
Classes
South American Wines – More Than Just Malbec: class will help you discover everything the continent has to offer, 3-5 p.m. July 23, Total Wine & More, 8201 Day Creek Blvd., Rancho Cucamonga, 909-463-5670, www.totalwine.com
Cooking Block: Island Flavor, learn to cook with flavors and colors of the island, 6 p.m. July 24, $59, 721 Nevada St., #407, Redlands, 909-878-6140, www.cookingblock.com
Claremont Chefs Academy: Beer Lover’s Menu, learn to make brewers pulled beef, Asian slaw, homemade pretzel buns and chocolate stout silk pie, 5-7 p.m. Jyly 23, $50, reservations required, 514 W. First St., Claremont, 909-625-7505, www.claremontchefsacademy.com
Elaine.Lehman@langnews.com
South Bay area
Events
Manhattan House: The restaurant celebrates its one-year anniversary in July and is offering a variety of specials. Guests who share a birthday in July qualify for a complimentary entree. Also this month, the launch of its Happier Hour with all the drinks 51 percent off from 5-630 p.m. Daily. Executive chef Diana Stavaridis has developed a rotating gourmet small bites menu to complement the Happier Hour librations. 1019 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach. 310-574-2277, manhattanhouse.com.
Sandy.Gerety@langnews.com
Long Beach area
Classes
Wine Country: Summer with Prosecco: 4:30-6:45 p.m. July 21, $10; Spotlight on Willamette Valley Pinot Noirs, 7:30-9:30 p.m. July 22, $50; Tour of France with Aline Thiebaut, 1-4 p.m. July 23, $20, 2301 Redondo Ave., Long Beach, 562-597-8303, thewinecountry.com
Wine Crush: Old World vs. New World: taste and compare the differing styles of Old World wines and the New World wines, 3-9 p.m. July 23, $15 for club members, $20 for nonmembers, 3131 E. Broadway, Long Beach, 562-438-9463, www.thewinecrush.com
