Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley and Santa Monica area
Events
Patina: Summer three-course menu, 5-9 p.m. Aug. 18-22. Cost $50 plus tax and tip. 141 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. 213-972-3331. www.patinarestaurant.com
Skybar at Mondrian: The Ceviche Project with DeLeón Tequila tasting followed by a five-course dinner paired with tequila cocktails, 8 p.m. Aug. 20. Cost $135.99 plus tax and tip. Reservations required. 8440 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. cevicheproject.nightout.com
Audrey Schulman: The author of “Sitting in Bars with Cake: Lessons and Recipes from One Year of Trying to Bake My Way to a Boyfriend,” discusses her blog about the experience that developed into the book, noon-2 p.m. Aug. 22. North Hollywood Regional Branch Library, 5211 Tujunga Ave. 818-766-7185. www.lapl.org
Judy Zeidler: The Friends of Greystone present a lecture by the cookbook author, columnist and restaurant owner, 12:30-3 p.m. Aug. 22. Light buffet before the talk. Tickets $65. Reservations required. 905 Loma Vista Drive, Beverly Hills. 310-286-0119. www.greystonemansion.org
History of the Ranch Side Cafe: The owner of the family-owned Lake View Terrace restaurant discusses how the business began and the evolving menu, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Aug. 22. Part of a series of lectures related to the “To Live and Dine in L.A.,” an exhibit of vintage menus at the Los Angeles Central Library (through Nov. 13). 12002 Osborne St. 818-890-7404. www.lapl.org
The Flavors of Bibimbap: The Korean dish of beef, chili pepper paste, an egg, vegetables and rice will be discussed, 2-3:30 p.m. Aug. 22. Part of a series of lectures related to “To Live and Dine in L.A.” vintage menus exhibit. 10640 Petit Ave. 818-368-5687. www.lapl.org
Samuel Fromartz: Signs “In Search of the Perfect Loaf: A Home Baker’s Odyssey,” 7 p.m. Aug. 24. Barnes & Noble, 189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles. 323-525-0270. www.barnesandnoble.com
Hollywood Farmers Market: Culinary Historians of Southern California annual used cookbook sale, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 30. 1600 Ivar Ave., Los Angeles. chscsite.org
Gourmetzia: The Consumer Food & Beverage Expo features gourmet food and non-alcoholic beverages, noon-6 p.m. Aug. 29-30. Los Angeles Convention Center, West Hall B, 1201 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles. $30. www.gourmetzia.com
Classes
Sur La Table — Farmers Market: Tacos with a Twist, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 18; French Macarons, 10 a.m. Aug. 19; Vegetarian Summer Favorites, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 19; French Country Favorites, 11 a.m. Aug. 20; Fancy Summer Salads, 11 a.m. Aug. 21; Learn to Cut Like a Pro, 2 p.m. Aug. 21 ($59); Canning Workshop, 10 a.m. Aug. 22; Cheesemaking: Ricotta and Mozzarella, 10 a.m. Aug. 23 ($69); Grilling: Four Essential Recipes, 11 a.m. Aug. 25. Most classes $69. Reservations required. 6333 W. Third St., Los Angeles. 323-954-0121. www.surlatable.com
Westlake Culinary Institute: Salad Suppers, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 19 ($85); Summer Grilling, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 20 ($85); How to Braise 101, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 21 ($95); Wrap It Up, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 25; Jewish High Holiday Menu, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 27 ($85); Ceviche, Escabeche and Quick Cures, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 28 ($85); Breaking Your Yom Kippur Fast Menu, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 9 (kosher-style; institute’s kitchen is not kosher); Guittard Chocolate Desserts with Alice Medrich, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 16 ($95). Reservations required. 4643 Lakeview Canyon Road, Westlake Village. 818-991-3940. www.westlakeculinaryinstitute.com
Farhana’s Indian/Pakistani Cooking Classes: Tandoori Grilling, 6 p.m. Aug. 20. Cost $35 plus $10 materials. Agoura Hills Community Center, 29900 Ladyface Court. 818-597-7361 or 818-312-2369. www.agourahillsrec.org
Cook LA: Julia Child’s French Menu, 7 p.m. Aug. 21; Pasta, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 22; Sushi 101, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 23 ($80); Cooking with Beer, 7 p.m. Aug. 28; Greek Menu, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 29; Sunday Brunch, 11 a.m. Aug. 30; Cooking Basics: Fish, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 20. Most classes $75. Reservations required. 10938 Ventura Blvd., Studio City. 818-760-5157. www.cooklaonline.com
Getty Center: Dining in Hellenistic Greece, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Aug. 20 or Aug. 21. $85, with complimentary parking. 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles. 310-440-7300. getty.edu
Holly.Andres@langnews.com
San Gabriel Valley area
Events
Food Truck Thursdays: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 20 marks the end of 2015 food truck season. Subject to change, but scheduled are Cousins Maine Lobster, Crepes Bonaparte, Currywurst, Fair Game, Let’s Roll It, Mangia on Wheels, Me So Hungry, MexiCalbi, Postcards, Waffles Deliege. Free parking and entry. Fairplex, Gate 1, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona. www.fairplex.com
Homestead Museum: Chef and food historian Ernest Miller will create a special menu, “A Taste of California: Chili, Chiles, and Hot Sauce,” 5:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 29. Tickets are $40, $35 for seniors and students. Space limited, reservations 626-968-8493. 15415 E. Don Julian Road, City of Industry. www.homesteadmuseum.org
Vroman’s Bookstore: Author Josh Kun in conversation with celebrity chef Roy Choi, 3 p.m. Aug. 23. Kun’s new book is “To Live and Dine in L.A.: Menus and the Making of the Modern City” and Choi is best-known as the creator Kogi, a gourmet Korean taco truck. 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-449-5320. www.vromansbookstore.com
Classes
Bristol Farms: “Grape Expectations,” 6-8 p.m. Aug. 20. $20. Reservations required, 626-441-5450. 606 Fair Oaks Ave., South Pasadena. www.bristolfarms.com/events
Fullerton Arboretum: Simple and Sophisticated Entertaining, 6-9 p.m. Aug. 27. $60. 1900 Associated Road, Fullerton. www.fullertonarboretum.org/edu_culinary.php
Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens: Taste of Art: Summer in France, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Aug. 22. $100. Register online to www.brownpapertickets.com or 800-838-3006. 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino. www.huntington.org
The Village Kitchen Shoppe: Hands on: Salmon Nicoise, Hawaiian roll ham and cheese sliders, 6 p.m. Aug. 20. $50. Lunch and learn class: Baja style grilled fish tacos, 11 a.m. Aug. 21. $25. Take a break: Viva Italiano! 11 a.m. Aug. 22. $50. 147 N. Glendora Ave., Glendora. Reservations to 626-914-7897 or Villagekitchenshoppe.com
Williams-Sonoma: Aug. 16: Focaccia making with oil and vinegar tasting. Aug. 23: Pressed Italian sandwiches. 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 and you must register at least 24 hours in advance. Aug. 29: Pizza! Focaccia vs. classic style. 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
Classes
Total Wine & More: South America wine tasting, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 20, $20; Ruta 22 Wine Tasting, Dicover South America, noon-3 p.m. Aug. 22, 8201 Day Creek Road, Rancho Cucamonga, 909-463-5670. www.totalwine.com
Cooking Block: Summer Greek Table, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 21, learn to make pita bread from scratch, classic Greek salad, gyros and desserts, $59; Sausage and Craft Beer, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 22, learn to blend and grind meats and smoke links, $65; Meals in a Hurry, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 24, learn to put together meals in less than 20 minutes, $59, 721 Nevada St., Redlands, 909-878-6140. www.cookingblock.com
Williams-Sonoma at Victoria Gardens: Pressed Italian sandwiches, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 23, free, 12514 S. Mainstreet, Rancho Cucamonga, 909-646-8400. www.williams-sonoma,com
Elaine.Lehman@langnews.com
South Bay area
Events
Thai celebration: Ayara Thai celebrates 11 years with tours of each of the four regions of Thailand each weekend in August featuring Nam Prik (water chili). This week, northeastern region — Nam Prik Pla La; roasted mushroom and fermented fish sauce relish paired with assorted veggies and kabocha. 6245 W. 87th St., Los Angeles. Reservations to 310-410-8848. www.ayarathaicuisine.com
Rising Tohoku Food Fair: Four days of food and cultural festivities to celebrate the Tohoku region in Northeast Japan. Highlights include crafts, regional presentations, dance performances, and photo sessions. Mitsuwa Marketplace, 21515 Western Ave., Torrance. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 20-23. 310-782-6800. www.mitsuwa.com
Beer dinner: Abigaile hosts a five-course beer dinner featuring pairings from Three Weavers Brewing; Chef de Cuisine David Bartnes prepares elevated British pub fare that includes bangers and mash, Welsh Rarebit and sticky toffee pudding. 7 p.m. Aug. 19. $50. 1301 Manhattan Ave, Hermosa Beach. Tickets can be purchased at http://bit.ly/1h08Uuw
Sandy.Gerety@langnews.com
Long Beach area
Events
BBQ Festival: 5-11 p.m. Aug. 28, noon-11 p.m. Aug. 29, noon-10 p.m. Aug. 30, admission is $12 a day, Rainbow Lagoon, Shoreline Village Drive, Long Beach, 562-495-5959. www.longbeachfestival.com
Classes
Chef Tech Cooking School: Chop, Slice and Dice Like A Chef, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 21, learn how to sharpen knives, ways to chop, slice and dice an onion and various ways to mince herbs and garlic, $55, 3842 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach, 562-989-2467. www.cookingschoolsofamerica.com
