The Hit List: Food & Wine events in Southern California
COMING SOON
Scott Torrence is a Christie's VP and wine specialist; he's also teaching a six-session Introduction To Wine course for UCLA Extension that covers everything from grape growing to service (and of course, tasting). Scott handles more rare wines than most of us will see in a lifetime; if you ever wanted to establish a baseline for your wine knowledge, this is it. Sept. 25-Oct. 30 from 6:30-9:30 pm, $425. (310) 825-9971
THIS WEEK
W.H. Smith wine party
Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir winemaker W.H. Smith teams with K&L Wines for a four-course release dinner at the Lodge on Monday, Sept. 10 (that's tonight), $120, 7 pm, 141 N. La Cienega Blvd. To reserve: (323) 464-9463
Boule Atelier opens
Also tonight on La Cienega: Michelle Myers opens Boule Atelier, two doors down from the original Boule (which will remain). More pastry, ice cream and chocolate, now with seating. 430 N. La Cienega Blvd., 7 pm; RSVP to info@boulela
Firefighter food
You know how firefighters are supposed to be great cooks? They'll prove it. The annual Greater Alarm Gala benefits the LAFD Museum and will be held in front of the Fallen Firefighter Memorial on Friday, Sept. 14 from 6-10 pm, 1355 Cahuenga Blvd. Tickets are $250. (818) 994-4661
Malibu wine picnic
L7 Scene hosts a picnic lunch at Malibu Wines, with tastings provided by local winemakers Saddlerock and Semler on Sunday from 11 am-2pm. Catering by Italia Deli. $42 per person or $79 for two. 31800 Mullholland Hwy., Malibu. (323) 848-9926
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