Vegan Street Fair among food events this week in the Los Angeles area

Los Angeles, San Feando Valley and Santa Monica area

Events

Il Foaio: Rotating monthly menu features regional specialties of Italy: food and wine from Liguria during March. 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.ilfoaio.com

The Stand-Northridge: New location, 19600 Plummer St. Menu favorites include Spicy Beef Short Rib, the Stand Burger, Big Red Chili Dog and Seared Ahi Tuna Salad. Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. daily. 818-709-3820. www.thestandlink.com

Farmers Market and Family Festival at Northridge Fashion Center: The event opens for the season, 5-9 p.m. March 16. Hours: 5-9 p.m. Wednesdays through October 26. Market is located in the Tampa Avenue parking lot (near Macy’s and in front of Califoia Pizza Kitchen). 9301 Tampa Ave. 805-643-6458. www.coastalpacific.info; www.northridgefashioncenter.com/en/visit.html

Tom Bergin’s Public House: St. Patrick’s Day celebration with an Irish breakfast (6-10 a.m.); parking lot party with a Guiess truck and Irish-theme cocktails (11 a.m.-midnight) and Irish-inspired pub food, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. March 17. 840 S. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles. 323-936-7151. www.tombergins.com

Brent’s Deli: Two locations celebrating St. Patrick’s Day on March 17 with menu items that include cabbage soup, coed beef and cabbage, coed beef hash with poached eggs. The Westlake Village location (2799 Townsgate Road; 805-557-1882) offers Guiess on tap and Irish coffee. 19565 Parthenia St., Northridge. 818-886-5679. www.brentsdeli.com

Sagebrush Cantina: St. Patrick’s Day with Irish-theme cocktails and food, green beer, Irish beers and bagpipe music begiing 11 a.m. March 17. The band Skin Deep performs, 6 p.m. 23527 Calabasas Road, Calabasas. 818-222-6062. www.sagebrushcantina.com

Valley I Restaurant and Bar: Irish-themed lunch offerings, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. March 17. Coed beef and cabbage plate, 5-9 p.m. 4557 Sherman Oaks Ave., Sherman Oaks. 818-784-1163. www.valleyirestaurantandbar.com

Tam O’Shanter: St. Patrick’s Day tent party opens at 1 p.m., with live music starting at 2 p.m. March 17. Specials of the day include pub food, ales, green beer and Irish-theme sweets. Restaurant opens, 11 a.m. 2980 Los Feliz Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-664-0228. www.tamoshanter.com

Angel City Brewery and Public House: St. Patrick’s Day celebration, 2 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. March 17. Special beers include Jameson Ale and Rose McEly. Music by The Vignes Rooftop Revival, 5, and the Pretty Polly Band, 6 p.m. Food trucks. Off the Ropes comedy show, 9 p.m. 216 S. Alameda St., Los Angeles. 213-622-1261. www.angelcitybrewery.com

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Tave: St. Patrick’s Day à la carte dier, 5 p.m. March 17. Reservations advised. Take-away orders by March 15, also available from The Larder at Tave (310-806-6464) and The Larder at Burton Way (8500 Burton Way, Los Angeles; 310-278-8060). 11648 San Vicente Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-806-6464. www.tavela.com

Whiskey Red’s: “St. Patrick’s Patio Bash,” 5 p.m.-midnight March 17. Event offers Irish-theme food and drinks, live music by Yikes and tunes by DJ Quasar. Admission $10 in advance; $15. Portion of food and drink sales will be donated to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. 13813 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. 310-823-4522. www.whiskeyreds.com

An Afteoon with Merrill Shindler: The restaurant critic and author discusses Los Angeles restaurants, 2 p.m. March 19. Allendale Branch Library, 1130 S. Marengo Ave., Pasadena. 626-744-7260. www.pasadenapubliclibrary.net

Vegan Street Fair: Vegan-friendly restaurants and vegan vendors offer bite-size portions, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. March 20. Free admission; VIP $40. Maximum portion price is $3 (cash only for portions). Rain or shine. 11223 Chandler Blvd. (between Lankershim Boulevard and Vineland Avenue), North Hollywood. www.veganstreetfair.com

Taste of the Valley: Food and wine tasting, 5-8:30 p.m. April 21. Tickets $45 by March 15; $55 after; $65 at the door. Proceeds benefit the Valley Cultural Center. Event will be held at Westfield Topanga, Macy’s top parking lot, 6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Canoga Park. 818-704-1358. www.valleycultural.org

CLASSES

Sur La Table at The Village at Westfield Topanga: Paella, 6:30 p.m. March 16 ($69); French Baking Workshop, 11 a.m. March 17 ($69); Pasta Making, 6:30 p.m. March 17 ($69); Croissants, 11 a.m. March 18, and also 9 a.m. March 19 ($69); Lea to Cut Like a Pro, 1 p.m. March 19; Easy Brunch for Entertaining, 10 a.m. March 20 ($69); Mexican Menu, 2 p.m. March 20 ($69); Homemade Pasta, 5 p.m. March 20 ($69); Risotto, 11 a.m. March 21 ($69); Essential Flavors, 6:30 p.m. March 21 ($69); Thai, 11 a.m. March 22 ($69); Girls Night Out: Tapas Party, 6:30 p.m. March 22 ($69); Mexican Street-style Tacos, 6:30 p.m. March 24 ($69); Spring Pies and Tarts, 11 a.m. March 31 ($69); Knife Skills with Wusthof, 6:30 p.m. March 31 ($100, includes a knife). Reservations required. 6316 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. 800-243-0852. www.surlatable.com

Cook LA: 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; Indian Menu, 6:30 p.m. April 2; Sushi 101, 5:30 p.m. April 3; Knife Skills, 6:45 p.m. April 4; Cooking with Wine and Spirits, 6:30 p.m. April 9; Artisan Breads, 4 p.m. April 10; Thai Menu, 6:30 p.m. April 16. Cost $80. Reservations required. 10938 Ventura Blvd., Studio City. 818-760-5157. www.cooklaonline.com

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San Gabriel Valley area

Events

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.

Rose Bowl Stadium: Masters of Taste, food and beverage festival to benefit Union Station Homeless Services, April 3. Welcoming chefs from all over the greater Los Angeles area, VIP admission, 3-7 p.m. $225 and general admission, 4-7 p.m. $125. 626-791-6677. www.MastersofTasteLA.com

Classes

A and J Cake and Candy Supplies: Spring royal icing cookies with Ms. Paula, noon-2:30 p.m. March 19. $50, all supplies included. Gumpaste wedding cake flowers II, 5 Thursday sessions 6-8 p.m. begiing March 24. $75. 2254 E. Route 66 Blvd., Glendora. Must register in advance for each to 626-335-7747. www.ajcake.com

Bristol Farms: Australian wines, 6-8 p.m. March 17. $20. Reservations required, 626-441-5450. 606 Fair Oaks Ave., South Pasadena. www.bristolfarms.com/events

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

La Puente Library: Healthy cooking class, 6-7 p.m. March 15. Lea how to prepare healthy fruits and vegetables from a representative of the Valinda Farmers Market. 15920 E. Central Ave., La Puente. 626-968-4613. www.colapublib.org

Sur La Table: Discover Korean Flavors, 10 a.m. March 15. French baking workshop, 10 a.m. March 16. Great paella at home, 2 p.m. March 16. St. Patrick’s Day favorites, 6:30 p.m. March 16 or 10 a.m. March 17. Seafood made simple, 2 p.m. March 17. $79. Let’s make pasta, 6:30 p.m. March 17. Classic French Croissants, 10 a.m. March 18, 10 a.m. March 19. Secrets of great sushi, 2 p.m. March 18. $79. Date Night: Classic French bistro, 6:30 p.m. March 18. $79. Lea to cut like a pro, 2 p.m. March 19. $59. Date Night: Spectacular seafood, 5 or 8 p.m. March 19. $79. Easy brunch entertaining, 10 a.m. March 20. Authentic Mexican at home, 2 p.m. March 20. Let’s make pasta, 6 p.m. March 20. Classes are $69 unless otherwise noted. Farmers Market, 6333 W. Third St., Los Angeles. 323-954-0121 or www.[email protected]

The Village Kitchen Shoppe: Hands on: Lamb chops with pistachio tapenade, braided lemon bread, 6 p.m. March 17. $60. Lunch and lea class: crispy fish sandwiches with wasabi and ginger plus onion rings, 11 a.m. March 18. $30. Take a break: American classics, stuffed bell peppers, sour cherry cobbler 11 a.m. March 19. $60. 147 N. Glendora Ave., Glendora. Reservations to 626-914-7897 or

www.villagekitchenshoppe.com

Williams-Sonoma: March 20: Spring baking. Call your local Williams-Sonoma to register and find out times for free technique classes. 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

Events

Claremont Pie Festival: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. March 19, free, pie baking and pie eating contests, handmade merchandise vendors, food, pie and live music. free, www.claremontpiefestival.com

Palm Desert Food & Wine: April 8-10, $100-$150, various times and locations of Palm Desert, will experience more than 20 celebrity chefs and enjoy 60 premium spirits, wines, and champagnes as well as tastings from more than 40 fine restaurants and culinary brands, www.palmdesertfoodandwine.com

Classes

Total Wine & More: Holiday food pairings, 1-7 p.m. March 18, 8201 Day Creek Blvd., Rancho Cucamonga, 909-463-5670, www.totalwine.com

Cooking Block: Celebrity roast, 6:30 p.m. March 18, $69, lea how to roast the perfect turkey, leg of lamb and rib eye roast, 721 Nevad St, #407, Redlands, 909-878-6140, www.cookingblock.com

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South Bay area

Events

Bluewater Grill: St. Patrick’s celebration, all day March 16-17. Fish & Chips, $15.95 (lunch); $17.95 (dier); Guiess pints $5, Irish coffees $3. Bluewater Grill Redondo Beach, 665 N. Harbor Drive. 310-318-3474, www.bluewatergrill.com

The Whale & Ale: St. Patrick’s Day celebration with coed beef, Guiess, fish & chips, Shepherd’s pie, Irish whiskey and coffee, live music and more. 11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. March 17. 327 W. Seventh St., San Pedro. 310-832-0363, www.whaleandale.com

Whiskey Reds: Third aual St. Patty’s Patio Bash, 5 p.m. until closing time. Live music, Irish drink specials, food specials. 13813 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. Portion of ticket sales donated to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. $10 in adance, $15 at the door. 310-823-4522, stpatioparty2016.eventbrite.com, www.whiskeyreds.com

Manhattan House: St. Patrick’s Day celebration, 5-10 p.m. March 17. (Bar stays open until midnight). Limited edition coed beef Reuben, Korean coed beef and kimchi pickled in chili aioli; drink specials. Wear green and get a free scoop of a special edition Guiess-infused ice cream with a purchase of any food or drink item. 1019 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach. 310-574-2277, manhattanhouse.pub

Shade Hotel: Easter brunch, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. March 27. Brie and pear grill cheese sandwiches, prosciutto Burrata grilled cheese sandwiches, Cabeet braised black Angus short ribs and Scottish salmon filets, French toast, omelet station, pancake station, chocolate fountain. 1221 N. Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach. $60/adult, $25/children under 10. 310-469-3466, www.shadehotel.com.

Terranea Resort: Easter Ballroom Brunch, offering house-made pastries, egg and omelet station, Asian kitchen buffet, pasta and risotto station, carving board, dessert station and more. Seating times: 9:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 1, 1:30 and 2 p.m. March 27. 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes. Adults $95, children (4-10), $47. Easter Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt included in price. Reservations must be booked online in advance. www.terranea.com.

Lenten fish fry: Torrance Knights of Columbus in Torrance, 5-7 p.m. March 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 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: Lea to Cook Fish, 6:30 p.m. March 18, $65. Lea how to purchase fish, store and prepare fish with confidence. 3842 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach, 562-989-2467, www.cookingschoolsofamerica.com

Wine Country: Califoia Sauvignon Blanc for Spring, 4:30-6:45 p.m. March 17, $10; Exploring the Wines of Tuscany, 7:30-9:30 p.m. March 18, $50, reservations required; French Wines of the Loire Valley, 1-4 p.m. March 19, $20, 2301 Redondo Ave., Long Beach, 562-597-8303, thewinecountry.com