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Thursday, 3/11
10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6 to 9:30 p.m.
Fare Thee Well
Julia Child kicked off Planned Parenthood's Food Fare more than 30 years ago; now more than 50 purveyors convene for the annual fund-raiser. In addition to bites from restaurants like Ammo, Clementine and Il Grano, food trucks--including Kogi, Border Grill and The Grilled Cheese Truck--will be parked outside. You can get a little shopping done at some of the non-culinary tables, to boot. Tickets are $150 (day session) or $200 (night session). Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main St.; pplafoodfare.com
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Friday, 3/12
8 to 10 p.m.
Blind Date
Drinking wine out of a brown bag isn't always a bad thing. At this LearnAboutWine blind tasting ($95), you'll sample 1-ounce pours of 20 different Pinot Noirs, including those from cult favorites Kosta Browne, Sea Smoke and Brewer-Clifton. Without the assumptions that come with peeping the label, you'll discover the subtle nuances of each wine and, as a bonus, see how they pair with burgers from In-N-Out. 530 Molino St., Loft 218, Downtown; 310-451-7600 or learnaboutwine.com
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Sunday, 3/14
11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The Fifth Taste
Providence chef Michael Cimarusti wants to show you something he picked up at the Japanese Culinary Academy--specifically, umami. He'll teach the basics of the savory "fifth taste" at this cooking demo ($100), including variations on dashi (a stock that's the foundation of many Japanese dishes), sushi and miso. You, of course, get to taste his creations. 5955 Melrose Ave., Hollywood; 323-460-4170 or providencela.com
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Thursday, 3/18
7 to 9:30 p.m.
Heads Up!
Meet some of the best L.A. and San Diego chefs at the Star Chefs Rising Star Revue. This walk-around tasting ($95) gives you a chance to hobnob with the stars themselves--including Vinny Dotolo and Jon Shook; Walter Manzke, formerly of Church & State; Rory Herrmann from Bouchon Bistro; and Michael Voltaggio from The Dining Room--as well as sample their specialties, like Animal's poutine. Proceeds benefit Project Angel Food. Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, 101 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica; starchefs.com
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Las Perlas
Cedd Moses takes on tequila and mezcal at this new Downtown bar. It's now open across the street from Cole's and The Varnish.
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Osteria Mamma
Osteria La Buca's Fillipo and his mother (aka Mamma) left the Melrose restaurant a few months ago, but have opened their own place...a little farther down Melrose.
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