Food, wine tasting benefit at Sierra Madre library among food events this week in the Los Angeles area

Los Angeles, San Feando Valley and Santa Monica area

Events

Dey’s in Burbank: Renovated restaurant’s grand reopening with selected menu items with reduced prices, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Feb. 19. 1010 W. Alameda Ave. 818-842-0555. locations.deys.com/CA/BURBANK/246514

Lenten Fish Fry at St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Parish: Fish diers for dine-in or take-away, 4:30-8 p.m. Feb. 19, 26 and March 4, 11, 18. Cost $9 for two-pieces; $10 for three-pieces. Proceeds benefit local charities. 19606 Calla Way, Canyon Country. 661-252-3353. www.st-clare.org

Lenten Fish Fry with the Knights of Columbus Tujunga Council 4438: Fish diers for dine-in or take-away, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 19, 26 and March 4, 11, 18. Cost $7; $4 children. Proceeds go to Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church and School and local charities. Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Hall, 10275 Tujunga Canyon Blvd., Tujunga. www.facebook.com/knightsofcolumbus4438

Chrissy Teigen: Signs “Cravings: Recipes for All the Food You Want to Eat,” 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23. Wristband. Baes & Noble, 189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles. 323-525-0270. www.baesandnoble.com

Buon Gusto Ristorante & Bar: Italian wine tasting four-course dier, 7 p.m. Feb. 27. Reception, 6:30 p.m. Cost $49.99 plus tax and tip. Reservations required. 15535 Devonshire St., Mission Hills. 818-893-9985. buongustoristo.com

Classes

Sur La Table at The Village at Westfield Topanga: Inteational Dumplings, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 16 ($89); French Classics with Le Creuset and a free mixing bowl, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 17 ($89); Spanish Tapas, 11 a.m. Feb. 18 ($69); Mexican-style Tacos, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 18 ($69); Pasta from Scratch, 11 a.m. Feb. 19 ($69); Thai Menu, 2:30 p.m. Feb. 20 ($69); Lea to Cut Like a Pro, 10 a.m. Feb. 21 ($59). A Taste of France, 5 p.m. Feb. 21 ($69); Croissants, 11 a.m. Feb. 22 ($69); Mastering Seafood, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 22 ($79); Bread Baking 101, 11 a.m. Feb. 25 ($69); Spanish Cuisine, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 25 ($69); Scandinavian Winter Favorites, 10 a.m. Feb. 27 ($69); Best of New Orleans, 2:30 p.m. Feb. 27 ($69). Reservations required. 6316 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. 800-243-0852. www.surlatable.com

Vegan cooking class: Zel Allen leads a hands-on demonstration, 1 p.m. Feb. 20. Reservations required. La Crescenta Library, 2809 Foothill Blvd. 818-248-5313. www.colapublib.org

Cook LA: Cooking with Beer, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 27; Knife Skills, 6:45 p.m. March 1; Cuban Menu, 6:30 p.m. March 5; Spring Pies, 10:30 a.m. March 6; Vegetarian Menu, 6:45 p.m. March 7; Julia Child’s French Menu, 6:30 p.m. March 12; Fresh Pasta Making, 5:30 p.m. March 13. Cost $80. Reservations required. 10938 Ventura Blvd., Studio City. 818-760-5157. www.cooklaonline.com

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San Gabriel Valley area

Events

Alveo: Wine and cuisine tasting to benefit Sierra Madre Public Library, 7-9:30 p.m. Feb. 19. More than 2 dozen vintners and restaurants will offer wines, food and desserts. $80 for early admission at 6 p.m., $60 for 7 p.m. admission, both are on-sale now at the library, the Bottle Shop, Savor the Flavor and Aold’s Frontier Hardware, plus online at www.eventbrite.com. Villa del Sol d’Oro, 200 N. Michillinda Ave., Sierra Madre.

Diamond Bar Center: Aual Wine Soiree and Benefit Auction, 4-7 p.m. April 24. Tickets are $60, available at Midas Auto Service (796 N. Diamond Bar Blvd.), Diamond Bar Library, Basically Books, and on-line at www.dblibraryfriends.org. 1600 Grand Ave.

Downtown Central Library: Deborah Prinz will discuss “Chocolate’s Religious Narratives and Rituals” for the Culinary Historians of Southe Califoia, 10:30 a.m. March 12. Free and open to the public, may be a fee to park. 630 W. Fifth St., Los Angeles. 323-663-5407 or www.chscsite.org

Fairplex: Palates and Palettes - An Evening of Art and Dining: Each month, a work from a famous artist will be highlighted, matched with cuisine and wines from the artist’s homeland. March features the work of Monet, so guests will work with patte and oament and take their painting home after the event. The food and wine will hail from France. $75 includes food, wine and painting supplies. Reservations to 909-865-4161. millardsheetsartcenter.org. Millard Sheets Art Center, 1101 W. McKinley Drive, Pomona. Parking at gate 1.

Pechanga Resort and Casino: Chocolate Decadence and Pechanga Wine Festival with hundreds of wine varieties, sweet and savory chocolate confections, live music, silent auction. The festival benefits Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley, Feb. 26, 27. 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula. 877-711-2946 or pechanga.com

Rose Bowl Stadium: Masters of Taste, food and beverage festival to benefit Union Station Homeless Services, April 3. VIP admission, 3-7 p.m. $225 and general admission, 4-7 p.m. $125. www.MastersofTasteLA.com

Whittier Central Library: Author Sean Christopher Weir talks about Califoia wines, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 19. Free tickets available at either Whittier Library (Whittwood branch library is 10537 Santa Gertrudes Ave.). Copies of “The Mad Crush” will be available for purchase and signing. Must be 21 or older to participate in wine tasting. 7344 Washington Ave. www.whittierlibrary.org

Classes

A and J Cake and Candy Supplies: Gum paste wedding cake flowers, 6-8 p.m. Thursday nights, 5 sessions, Feb. 18-March 17. $75. 2254 E. Route 66 Blvd., Glendora. Must register in advance for each to 626-335-7747. www.ajcake.com

Fullerton Arboretum: “Spring Flavors,” opening with wheat berry salad and strawberries to lemon honey cake, 6-9 p.m. Feb. 18. $60. 1900 Associated Road, Fullerton. www.fullertonarboretum.org/edu_culinary.php

Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens: Wildcrafted Cuisine: Flavors of the Local Landscape,” 2 p.m. April 17. Talk by Pascal Baudar, followed by book signing, included with general admission of $23-$25, no reservations required. Ahmanson Room, Brody Botanical Center. 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino. www.huntington.org

Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden: Haley Nguyen: “French cooking with a Vietnamese touch,” 3-5 p.m. March 10. $60, $50 for Arboretum members, pre-registration required, 626-821-4623. 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia. arboretum.org

Sur La Table: Mexican street-style tacos, 10 a.m. Feb. 16, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 18. Delicious dumplings from around the world, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 16. Cooking without recipes, 10 a.m. Feb. 17. Best of New Orleans, 2 p.m. Feb. 17. French classics with Le Creuset, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 17. $89. Pizza and calzone workshop: 10 a.m. Feb. 18, 2 p.m. Feb. 21. Savoring Spanish cuisine, 2 p.m. Feb. 18. Pasta from scratch, 10 a.m. Feb. 19. Lea to cut like a pro, Feb. 19, 10 a.m. Feb. 21. $59. Date night: Classic French favorites, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 19. $79. French baking workshop, 10 a.m. Feb. 20. Fabulous Thai flavors, 2 p.m. Feb. 20. Date night: Great Greek cooking, 5 or 8 p.m. Feb. 20. $79. A Taste of France: 6 p.m. Feb. 21. Classes are $69 unless otherwise noted. Farmers Market, 6333 W. Third St., Los Angeles. 323-954-0121 or [email protected]

The Village Kitchen Shoppe: Hands on: Co chowder, sesame beef noodle salad, 6 p.m. Feb. 18. $60. Lunch and lea class: Chicken “cheesesteak” sandwich and sweet potato wedges, 11 a.m. Feb. 19. $30. Take a break: Brunchtime! Bacon and co griddle cakes, mushroom and white cheddar quiche, 11 a.m. Feb. 20. $60. 147 N. Glendora Ave., Glendora. Reservations to 626-914-7897 or Villagekitchenshoppe.com

Williams-Sonoma: Feb. 21: Cooking with cast iron. Call your local Williams-Sonoma to register and find out times for free technique classes. Classes for junior chefs, ages 8-13, are 10 a.m. Saturdays and you must register at least 24 hours in advance. Feb. 20: American Girl Madeleines. 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.williams-sonoma.com

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Inland Valley area

Classes

Claremont Library: Vegan Comfort Food, 2-3 p.m. Feb. 20, Chef Hagit Ammer will demonstrate healthful recipes, free, 208 N. Harvard Ave., Claremont, 909-621-4902, www.copublib.org

Total Wine & More: Califoia Uncorked - Napa Valley & Beyond, 3-5 p.m. Feb. 20, $20, experience white and red wines from Califoia, 8201 Day Creek Blvd, Rancho Cucamonga, 909-463-5670, www.totalwine.com

Falkner Winery: Wine Appreciation, 10 a.m. Feb. 20, $40-$45, for guests of all levels of wine knowledge, 40620 Calle Contento, Temecula, 951-676-8231, www.falknerwinery.com

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South Bay area

Events

Mar’sel restaurant: Oscar viewing party, featuring special four-course prix fixe menu, wine pairings and prizes, 4 p.m. Feb. 28. Oscar viewing follows and themed craft cocktails will be available. Terranea Resort 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes. $145 per person. Reservations: 310-265-2836. Information: www.terranea.com

Lenten fish fry: Torrance Knights of Columbus in Torrance, 5-7 p.m. every Friday except Good Friday through March 18. Baked or deep-fried fish, baked potato or french fries, coleslaw, roll and cake. Nativity Church Aex, 1415 Engracia Ave., Torrance. $8/adults, $7 for seniors and $5 for children under 12.

Lenten fish fry: Baked fried Islandic fish dier, sides, 5-7:30 p.m. Feb. 19. Knights of Columbus Hall, 214 Avenue I, Redondo Beach. $11/adults, $6/children under 12. Proceeds go to local charities.

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Long Beach area

Classes

Chef Tech School: Peruvian Cooking - Lima and Beyond, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 19, $65, Enjoy the culinary delights of Peru, 3842 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach, 562-989-2467, www.cookingschoolsofamerica.com

Wine Country: Spotlight on Ridge Vineyards, 7:30-9:45 p.m. Feb. 19, $45, explore famous Zindfandels and Monte Bello Cabeet, reservations required; Surprising & Rare Red Wines from Austria and Germany, 4:30-6:45 p.m. Feb. 18, $10, walk-ins welcome, 2301 Redondo Ave., Long Beach, 562-597-8303, thewinecountry.com

Wine Crush: Club Crush Tasting/Pick Up Party, 5-8 p.m. Feb. 20, $20, sample of selected wines and artisan cheeses, 3131 E. Broadway, Long Beach, 562-438-9463, www.thewinecrush.com

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