dineLA Calendar

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There's always something interesting happening in LA's world class dining scene. Stay in the loop with the best food event calendar in Los Angeles.

October

"Winemaker for a Night" at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar
October 16, 19, 26
"Winemaker for a Night" will offer Fleming's guests an opportunity to create their own personally blended wines using premium varietals from Raymond Vineyards, the award-winning winery located in Rutherford, Napa Valley. It will be a relaxed and entertaining event with no special wine knowledge required and a lively program of activities. The event includes wine blending instruction and activities as well as generous food selections from Fleming's Small Plates and Bar la Carte Menus served throughout the evening. "Winemaker for a Night" will take place on three different dates, depending on the location.
$65 per guest, excluding tax and gratuity.
To find the nearest Fleming's location or to make reservations, visit www.flemingssteakhouse.com.

 

626 Night Market
Saturday, October 20 from 3:00pm - 1:00am; Sunday, October 21 from 3:00pm - 11:00pm
Visit 626 Night Market at its new home in Santa Anita Park for two straight nights of the largest Asian night market experience in the United States. Only in the 626. Admission is free.
Santa Anita Park infield, 285 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007
For more information, visit 626 Night Market.

 

Original Farmers Market’s Fall Festival
Saturday, October 20
A six ton Idaho potato will be the enormous new attraction at the Original Farmers Market’s Fall Festival on Saturday and Sunday, October 20 and 21, 2012.  The Great Big Idaho Potato Truck will welcome visitors on Gilmore Lane, just a stroll away from Fall Festival favorites including the Great American Petting Zoo and Agventure Land, farm-based activities for kids, and a county fair midway featuring carnival games. Event is free.
For more information, visit www.farmersmarketla.com.

 

Hollywood On Tap
Saturday, October 20
Hollywood On Tap is a craft beer festival held in the heart of Hollywood on Paramount Studios iconic Streets of New York backlot. The event will feature over 40 local and popular craft brews, live music from emerging talent and many of LA’s best food trucks. 100% of the proceeds go to benefit The Blank Theatre, a non-profit arts organization. 2pm-5pm. VIP Admission at 1pm. Before October 1st - $45 VIP Admission, $35 General Admission. After October 1st - $50 VIP Admission, $40 General Admission.
Purchase tickets at www.hollywoodontap.com.

 

Los Angeles Magazine's The Food Event 2012
Sunday, October 21 from 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Los Angeles Magazine's seventh annual culinary extravaganza features: demonstrations by celebrity chefs, samples from over 40 top LA restaurants, wine tastings from 20+ wineries, beer garden, spirits and cocktails tastings, conversations with the experts, book signings, and more! The event will take place in the beauty of the Semler Estate - the Saddlerock Ranch in the Malibu Hills.
$115 per guest
Saddlerock Ranch, 31727 Mulholland Highway, Malibu, CA 90265
Purchase tickets at lamagthefoodevent.eventbrite.com or visit www.lamag.com/thefoodevent.

 

The Bruery Beer Tasting at craft Los Angeles
Sunday, October 21 from 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Join the craft Los Angeles chefs, Santa Monica Seafood, Naked Cowboy Oyster Co., and the brewmasters from The Bruery in Orange County for a tasting of 10 different brews, each paired with food from Chef Johnny and Chef Shannon.
Reservations: email Anna Morini at amorini@craftlosangeles.com or call 424.204.7485.

 

Celebrate National Food Day at Border Grill
Sunday, October 21 from 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Join Border Grill Chefs/Co-Owners Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger of Bravo's Top Chef Masters in celebrating National Food Day with a variety of healthy and sustainable options at their restaurants:

  • Two-Course Lunch ($16 per person): Includes a sampling of vegetarian appetizers and your choice of Grilled Fish Tacos, Turkey Tostada, Vegetable Chilaquiles, Farmers Market Quesadilla, or Roasted Potato Rajas Relleno
  • Two-Course Dinner ($25 per person): Includes a sampling of vegetarian appetizers, your choice of Sauteed Shrimp, Yucatan Pork, Vegetable Chilaquiles, or Roasted Potato Rajas Relleno

Border Grill Santa Monica, 1445 4th St., Santa Monica 90401, 310.451.1655
Border Grill Downtown LA, 445 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles  90071, 213.486.5171
For more information, visit Border Grill.

November

Celebrate National Food Day at Border Grill
Sunday, October 21 from 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Join Border Grill Chefs/Co-Owners Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger of Bravo's Top Chef Masters in celebrating National Food Day with a variety of healthy and sustainable options at their restaurants:

  • Two-Course Lunch ($16 per person): Includes a sampling of vegetarian appetizers and your choice of Grilled Fish Tacos, Turkey Tostada, Vegetable Chilaquiles, Farmers Market Quesadilla, or Roasted Potato Rajas Relleno
  • Two-Course Dinner ($25 per person): Includes a sampling of vegetarian appetizers, your choice of Sauteed Shrimp, Yucatan Pork, Vegetable Chilaquiles, or Roasted Potato Rajas Relleno

Border Grill Santa Monica, 1445 4th St., Santa Monica 90401, 310.451.1655
Border Grill Downtown LA, 445 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles  90071, 213.486.5171
For more information, visit Border Grill.