Cassoulet Night at Lucques among food events this week in the Los Angeles area

Los Angeles, San Feando Valley and Santa Monica area

Events

Market City Caffe: “Citrus Festival” menu, March 1-13. Menu items include Pacific swordfish with mango lime salsa, risotto with roasted cauliflower and co ($22.95) and lemon paa cotta with blood orange compote ($6). Hours: 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday; 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday; 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday. 164 E. Palm Ave., Burbank. 818-840-7036. www.marketcityburbank.com

Lucques: “Cassoulet Night” three-course dier, 5-9:30 p.m. March 6. Cost $55 plus tax and tip. Prepaid advance reservations required. 8474 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood. 323-655-6277. www.lucques.com

All Star Chef Classic Los Angeles: Culinary events: Noche de Masters dier, 7 p.m. March 10; American Masters dier, 7 p.m. March 11 (admission $269.50; $372.75 for either date). Global Grand Tasting, 7:30 p.m. March 11; Grill & Chill, 7:30 p.m. March 12. (admission to strolling events $139.50; $217; $269.50 VIP). Parking in West Garage, Lot W, Gate B ($10-$30). L.A. Live, 1005 Chick Hea Court., Los Angeles. 877-234-8425. www.allstarchefclassic.com

Cochon555 at The Viceroy Santa Monica: Five chefs prepare dishes from five heritage pigs plus five winery pairings, 5 p.m. March 13. Cost $130.95 plus tax and tip. Reservations required. 1819 Ocean Ave. www.cochon555.com

Classes

Sur La Table at The Village at Westfield Topanga: Thai Menu, 6:30 p.m. March 1 ($69); Essential Flavors, 6:30 p.m. March 2 ($69); Pizza and Calzone, 11 a.m. March 3 ($69); Macarons, 11 a.m. March 4 ($69); French Crepes, 10 a.m. March 5 ($69); Secrets of Sushi, 1 p.m. March 5 ($79); Macarons, 10 a.m. March 6 ($69); Mediterranean Flavors, 2 p.m. March 6 ($69); Great Paella, 5 p.m. March 6 ($69); Spring Pies and Tarts, 11 a.m. March 7 ($69); Korean Flavors, 6:30 p.m. March 7 ($69); Spanish Cuisine, 11 a.m. March 8 ($69); Secrets of Sushi, 6:30 p.m. March 8 ($79); Seafood Made Simple, 6:30 p.m. March 9 ($79); Gnocchi, 11 a.m. March 10 ($69). Reservations required. 6316 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. 800-243-0852. www.surlatable.com

Cook LA: 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; Fish Cooking Basics, 5:30 p.m. March 20; Italian Menu, 6:30 p.m. March 26; Mediterranean Flavors, 5:30 p.m. March 27. Cost $80. Reservations required. 10938 Ventura Blvd., Studio City. 818-760-5157. www.cooklaonline.com

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San Gabriel Valley area

Events

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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 and guests will take their painting home after the event. The food and wine will hail from France, $75 includes food, wine and painting supplies, 6:30-9:30 p.m. March 12. Reservations to 909-865-4161. millardsheetsartcenter.org. Millard Sheets Art Center, 1101 W. McKinley Drive, Pomona. Parking at gate 1.

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. General admission, 4-7 p.m. $125. 626-791-6677. www.MastersofTasteLA.com

Segerstrom Center for the Arts: Alton Brown Live: Eat Your Science, 7:30 p.m. May 13. $50-$90. 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. 714-556-2787 or SCFTA.org

Classes

A and J Cake and Candy Supplies: Basic butter cream, 2 classes per session, 10 a.m.-noon or 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, March 2 and 9. $35. Spring royal icing cookies with Ms. Paula, 6:30-9 p.m. March 8 or noon-2:30 p.m. March 19. $50, all supplies included. Free candy demo, 10 a.m.-noon March 12. 2254 E. Route 66 Blvd., Glendora. Must register in advance for each to 626-335-7747. www.ajcake.com

Fullerton Arboretum: “Pickling and Fermentation,” 6-8:30 p.m. March 16. $25, $20 members. 1900 Associated Road, Fullerton. 657-278-3407. www.fullertonarboretum.org/edu_culinary.php

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. March 1, 2 p.m. March 3. Quick and tasty Thai, 6:30 p.m. March 1. Great Greek cooking, 10 a.m. March 2. Eating well, healthy and flavorful: 2 p.m. March 2. Master class: Essential flavors, 6:30 p.m. March 2. Savoring Spanish cuisine, 10 a.m. March 3. Great paella at home, 6:30 p.m. March 3, 6 p.m. March 6. Mastering macarons, 10 a.m. March 4, 10 a.m. March 6. Lea to cut like a pro, 2 p.m. March 4. $59. Date night: Mode steakhouse, 6:30 p.m. March 4. $85. Fabulous French crepes, 10 a.m. March 5. Secrets of great sushi, 2 p.m. March 5. $79. Date night: Taste of Tuscany, 8 p.m. March 5. $79. Eating well: Mediterranean flavors, 2 p.m. March 6. 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: Minestrone, oven-fried spicy chicken, roasted asparagus, 6 p.m. March 3. $60. Lunch and lea class: Baked Parmesan French toast with olive tapenade, 11 a.m. March 4. $30. Take a break: Knock-offs from four famous restaurants, 11 a.m. March 5. $60. 147 N. Glendora Ave., Glendora. Reservations to 626-914-7897 or Villagekitchenshoppe.com

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Inland Valley area

Classes

Claremont Chefs Academy: Foods from the South, 6-8 p.m. March 4, $45, Lea to make enchiladas 2 ways: Mexican (Rolled) and New Mexican (Flat). You will lea to make red and green sauces for the enchiladas from scratch. 514 W. First St., Claremont, 909-625-7505, www.claremontchefsacademy.com

Williams-Sonoma: Junior Chef Class - Easter Cookies, 10 a.m. March 5, free, lea to cut the dough into fun shapes, decorate and bake festive cookies, 12514 S. Mainstreet, Rancho Cucamonga, 909-646-8400, www.williams-sonoma.com

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South Bay area

Events

Bluewater Grill: “Taste of Louisiana” in honor of Mardi Gras, 6:30 p.m. March 8. Califoia-inspired versions of gumbo and crab cakes combined with Bluewater Grill Oysters Rockefeller and specialized drinks. Bluewater Grill Redondo Beach, 665 N. Harbor Drive. 310-318-3474, www.bluewatergrill.com

Lenten fish fry: Torrance Knights of Columbus in Torrance, 5-7 p.m. March 4 and 18. Baked or deep-fried fish, baked potato or french fries, coleslaw, roll and cake. Nativity Church Aex, 1415 Engracia Ave., Torrance. $9/adults, $8 for seniors and $5 for children under 12.

Lenten fish fry: Baked fried Islandic fish dier, sides, 5-7:30 p.m. March 4 and 18. 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 Cooking School: Homemade Pasta and Sauce Workshop, 6:30 p.m. March 4, $65, lea three techniques for making pasta at home. 3842 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach, 562-989-2467, www.cookingschoolsofamerica.com

Wine Country: Discovering Croatia - Wines from the Dalmatian Coast, 4:30-6:45 p.m. March 3, $10; Meet Burgundy winemake Mark Finchami, 7:30-9:30 p.m. March 4, $55, introduce us to his latest red and white Burgundies from the celebrated micro-negociant Marchand-Tawse. This is a rare opportunity to delve into wines from some of the world’s most revered regions, reservations required; Syrah Fest with Roast of Lamb Leg, 1-4 p.m. March 5, $25, celebrate Califoia’s Syrahs paired with roast leg of lamb. 2301 Redondo Ave., Long Beach, 562-597-8303, thewinecountry.com

Wine Crush: Santa Barbara, 4 p.m. March 3, $15 for club members, $20 for nonmembers, taste a great selection of wines from Santa Barbara. Santa Ynez and Santa Rita Hills, 3131 E. Broadway, Long Beach, 562-438-9463, www.thewinecrush.com

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