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May 17 & 22
In celebration of "spargelkarte" (asparagus) season, 3 Square Café + Bakery will present a special three-course menu paired with wines from Elvino Wines. Dishes will include pickled white asparagus and spring vegetable salad, and steamed white asparagus with new potatoes, Black Forest ham and hollandaise. The cost is $88 per person. For reservations, call 310-399-6504. 3 Square Café + Bakery, 1121 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, CA 90291, 310-399-6504.
May 30
Join Rioja expert and wine educator Monica Marina and Ian Blackburn of Learn About Wine for a multi-course Rioja wine dinner at Rivera on May 30. The evening begins with a welcome at 7:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 8 p.m. Dinner is $100 per person, plus tax and tip. Rivera, Met Lofts, 1050 S. Flower St., Los Angeles, CA 90015, 213-749-1460.
May 30
Michael's on Naples Ristorante is hosting a Pig & Pinot wine dinner featuring Devil's Gulch Ranch pork. The five-course menu with pairings will feature dishes such as ravioli stuffed with pork shoulder; braised pork belly; and caramel bacon gelato. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. and costs $85 per person, plus tax and gratuity. For more information, visit www.michaelsonnaples.com. Michael's on Naples Ristorante, 5620 E. Second St., Long Beach, CA 90803, 562-439-7080.
June 1
Join Los Angeles Wine Tasting for a Mingling Soirée at Elevate Lounge on June 1, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant + Elevate Lounge soars twenty-one floors above downtown Los Angele's Financial District, boasting dramatically sweeping penthouse views of adjacent skyscrapers and beyond. Designed to envelop the out of doors, walls vanish into architectural elements that lead the eye and mystify the senses. Seating is arranged to maximize the thrilling visuals from every vantage point. Enjoy astounding views of the city while indulging in great wines, complimentary gourmet bites for the first hour, great music, and good company! Come by yourself or with friends. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. For more information, visit http://lawinetasting.com/mingling-soirees.html. Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant + Elevate Lounge, 811 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90017, 213-236-9600.
June 5
Ian Blackburn of Learn About Wine and Dennis Cakebread of Cakebread Cellars will host a wine pairing class on June 5, beginning at 7:45 p.m. sharp. A plate of assorted "pairing" appetizers will be served - cheese, charcuterie, shrimp cocktail, stuffed mushrooms and other pairing "bridges." Wines to be served include 2011 Sauvignon Blanc, 2009 Chardonnay Reserve, 2006 Chardonnay Reserve (Library), 2009 Merlot, 2005 Merlot (Library), 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2004 Cabernet (Library), 2008 Dancing Bear Cabernet, Howell Mountain, 2005 Dancing Bear Cabernet, Howell Mountain (Library). Advance tickets are $69 per person. Limited to 48 seats. For tickets, visit www.winecloudinc.com/Food-Wine-Pairing-Class-with-Cakebread
June 8
The inaugural LA Cocktail Classic will take place June 8 at Vibiana in downtown Los Angeles. Attracting revelers and merry makers, the posh event will offer cocktail enthusiasts a bevy of signature drinks concocted by LA's top mixologists, live entertainment and one epic event. A "who's who" of spirit companies will be represented including Kanon Vodka, Death's Door Whiskey, Rhum Clement, Marie Duffau, Groult, Delord, St Germain, Creme Yvette, 123 Tequila, Encanto Pisco, Highland Park, Macallan, Brugal, Karlsson's Vodka, Eli Craig, Old Fitzgerald, Clear Creek, Boyd and Blair, Don Julio Blanco, Buffalo Trace, Zaya, Fernet Branca, Rock Hill Farms, Eagle Rare, Highwest, Kraken, Charbay Vodka, Old Potrero, Delamain Gognac, Partida Tequila, 1921 Tequila, Square One Organic Vodka, Tempus Fugit, Templeton Rye, Emile Pernot, Voyager Gin, Metl Mezcal, Kauffman Vodka, Maker's 46, Glen Grant and Suntory, among others. Tickets are $75 and can be purchased at www.drinkeatplay.com/lacocktailclassic
August 9-12
The second Los Angeles Food & Wine event will take place at L.A. Live and other venues in the city. The four-day celebration will feature culinary experiences, demonstrations and the return of the Lexus Grand Tastings and Lexus LIVE on the Plaza. Los Angeles Food & Wine continues the tradition of Wolfgang Puck's American Wine & Food Festival and benefits St. Vincent's Meals on Wheels. Tickets go on sale in April 2012. For more information, visit www.losangelesfoodandwine.com.
Third Sundays
The third Sunday of each month, from 4 p.m.-6 p.m., the 'wine team' of Campanile joins together to do a tasting of the current offerings. Each wine tasting will include 30 to 40 wines and are picked based on a theme, the best of which will show up on the wine list the following week. Campanile will provide the food to accompany the wines. K&L will be pouring the wines with experts on hand to discuss the intricacy of the selections. Campanile, 624 S. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036, 323-938-1447.
Sundays
Every Sunday from 3 p.m. to close, diners at City Tavern can participate in the Market Basket Bartender program by picking one of three options in three categories (spirits, fruits, and syrups) to create a custom $6 cocktail. Spirits will range in variety, from rum to rye to gin, the ‘fruit’ category will also include a variety of herbs and spices, and the syrups section will include flavored syrups, bitters and liqueurs – all selections based on a mix of what is currently fresh and in season and the current bartender’s whimsy. City Tavern, 9739 Culver Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232, 310-838-9739.
Ongoing
Beer Belly in Koreatown offers happy hour daily, except Tuesdays, until 7 p.m. All beers on tap are $1 off, Jidori Chicken Wings $.50 each ($6 for twelve), Duck Fat Fries $4 or make it a Hoppy Meal for $15 and get the wings, fries and a beer. Beer Belly, 532 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90020, 213-387-2337.
Saturdays
The Wine Hotel hosts wine tastings every Saturday, 3 p.m.-7 p.m. $15 for three pours from a selection of 7 wines. The Wine Hotel, 5800 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90036, 323-937-9463. For more information, visit www.thewinehotel.com
Mondays
Enjoy half-price bottles of wine on Wine Discovery Mondays at Taste. Some wines may be exempt. Taste, 8454 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, CA 90069, 323-852-6888.
Tuesdays
Chaya Brasserie offers a Tuesday night special with wine bottles half-priced from 5 p.m.-closing. The special is available in both the bar/lounge and the dining room, and diners may choose from the full wine list. Chaya Brasserie, 8741 Alden Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90048, 310-859-8833.
Ongoing
Luxe Lounge at the Luxe Hotel Sunset Boulevard is offering affordable wines at the "Take Flight Off the 405 Happy Hour" Monday-Friday, 4 p.m. To 7 p.m., with wine flights and a menu of light bites created by executive chef Olivier Rousselle. Two to three-ounce pours are offered for $6, with a rotating selection of wines including the New World flight (Pinot Noir from New Zealand, Shiraz from Australia, Malbec from Argentina) and the Old World flight (Syrah from France, Tempranillo from Spain, Sangiovese from Italy). For more information and reservations call the Luxe Lounge at 310-691-7584. Luxe Lounge, Luxe Hotel Sunset Boulevard, 11461 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049, 310-691-7584.
Ongoing
Silverlake Wine offers “Blue Monday” wine tastings to take the edge off the beginning of the week. This establishment from George Cossette and Randy Clement (both of Campanile), and April Langford (of the Park Hyatt Los Angeles in Century City) offers a selection of interesting wines accompanied by cheeses from the nearby Cheese Store of Silver Lake. Price is $12 per person. The tastings run from 5 p.m.-9 p.m. each Monday evening. Silverlake Wine, 2395 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90039, 323-662-9024.
First & Third Mondays
At Suzanne Goin's Tavern in Brentwood, a wine and cheese tasting is held every first and third Monday of the month. The events, which takes place at the restaurant's casual Larder, run from 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. and explore wine regions from around the world. The cost is $29 per person. Reservations are required; please call 310-806-6464 for more information. Breakfast & Lunch Mon.-Fri., Dinner nightly, Brunch Sat.-Sun.. Tavern, 11648 San Vicente Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049, 310-806-6464.
Mondays & Tuesdays
Whist features special Wine Lover's Evenings every Monday and Tuesday: more than 100 bottles of wine are available for the flat rate of $25 per bottle. The selection includes labels like Cakebread, Green Valley and Delle Venzie, some of which are ordinarily listed at up to $100. Whist, Viceroy Santa Monica, 1819 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401, 310-260-7511.
Mondays
Every Monday night, Lou on Vine offers a wine pairing dinner consisting of three or four courses plus complementary wines for $55. It is served from 6 p.m.-11 p.m. and no reservations are required. Lou, 724 Vine St., Los Angeles, CA 90038, 323-962-6369.
Mondays
Providence restaurant now offers "no corkage" every Monday evening. Enjoy chef Michael Cimarusti’s cuisine and bring a bottle of wine from your own cellar at no charge. Providence, 5955 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038, 323-460-4170.
Tuesdays
Savory in Malibu features Wine Lovers Nights on Tuesdays from 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. All bottles (excluding the reserve list) are half price. For reservations, call 310-589-8997. Savory, 29169 Heathercliff Rd., Malibu, CA 90265, 310-589-8997.
Tuesdays
Left Coast Wine Bar & Gallery offers Tuesday Tastings at 7 p.m. Guests can partake in a flight of four wines for $15 per person. No advance reservations are needed. The evenings also include live jazz music. For more information, please visit www.leftcoastgalleries.com/lc_winebar. Left Coast Wine Bar & Gallery, 117 E. Harvard St., Glendale, CA 91205, 818-507-7011.
Tuesdays
Tony's Darts Away in Burbank presents Tuesdays at Tony's on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Tuesdays of the month. For $20, guests can sample a flight of four beers (20 oz. in total), while brewery representatives and brew masters are on-hand to answer any questions about the beers. For more information, visit www.tonysburbank.com. Tony's Darts Away, 1710 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA 91506, 818-253-1710.
Third Tuesdays
Tengu in Westwood hosts a monthly unlimited Sake tasting on the third Tuesday of each month from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. In addition to unlimited Sake, enjoy small bites of fresh sushi and background tunes by a live DJ. The cost is $20 for unlimited tastings, or $12 with dinner reservations. For more information, call 310-209-0071. Tengu, 10853 Lindbrook Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90024, 310-209-0071.
Tuesdays
With the purchase of at least two entrées, diners at The Bistro Garden at Coldwater can order any bottle of wine (750ml) for 50% off on Tuesdays. The Bistro Garden at Coldwater, 12950 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA 91604, 818-501-0202.
Tuesdays
West L.A.’s Il Moro continues its wine tastings, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., featuring a selection of wines, accompanied by a generous offering of Italian finger foods. Price is $15 per person. Call for more information on featured wines. Il Moro, 11400 Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064, 310-575-3530.
Wednesdays
Whiskey Wednesdays at the Next Door Lounge in Hollywood features guided tastings with four pours of themed whiskies and Scotches, and complimentary custom-paired small bites for $30 per person. The events take place from 8:30 p.m.-10 p.m. every Wednesday. Next Door Lounge, 1154 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038, 323-465-5505.
Wednesdays
As part of Wino Wednesdays, Aburiya Toranoko offers all bottles on their wine list at half price. Aburiya Toranoko, 243 S. San Pedro St., Los Angeles, CA 90012, 213-621-9500.
Third Wednesdays
On the third Wednesday of every month from 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m., Eagle Rock Brewery presents a Women's Beer Forum. The brewery's co-owner Ting Su will present a flight of four beers and host a discussion about each. Cost is $10. Eagle Rock Brewery, 3056 Roswell St., Los Angeles, CA 90065, 323-257-7866.
Third Wednesdays
NINETHIRTY restaurant at the W Los Angeles Westwood is hosting Wine Down Wednesdays every third Wednesday of the month from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Each month will have a different theme. Cost is $20 for unlimited tastings or add nibbles for $35. To RSVP simply email rsvpwlaevents@whotels.com. NINETHIRTY Restaurant , W Los Angeles Westwood, 930 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024, 310-443-8211.
Wednesdays
On Wednesday nights at The Mercantile in Hollywood, enjoy wine flights for $20. Flight includes one sparkling wine, one white and one red; each wine is paired with cheese. The Mercantile, 6600 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028, 323-962-8202.
Thursdays through Saturdays
Pasadena’s Le Petit Vendôme wine store offers tastings every Thursday beginning at 5:30 p.m., every Friday beginning at 6 p.m. and every Saturday beginning at 3:30 p.m. Each tasting features 10-15 wines. Apart from Thursdays, when each pour is $1, the price of each tasting varies. Call the store for pre-registration. Le Petit Vendôme, 906 Granite Dr., Pasadena, CA 91101, 626-396-9234.
Saturdays
BottleRock in Culver City hosts Saturday wine tastings from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. for $15-20 to taste four to five wines. Participants receive a discount on any purchase of a bottle of wine to-go. Tasting fees may vary on special occasions. No reservations required. BottleRock, 3847 Main St., Culver City, CA 90232, 310-836-9463.
Sundays
Bottles of wine are half price on Sundays at Chaya Downtown. In addition, diners can order a four-course chef's tasting menu for $25 per person. Chaya Downtown, 525 S. Flower St., Los Angeles, CA 90071, 213-236-9577.
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