Murder Mystery Dinner

Help a troupe of actors solve a crime while feasting on a multi-course meal on Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. at Lawry’s Beverly Hills. Dinner and a theatrical show is $96 per person. Call Ellen for reservations (310)360-6281. 100 La Cienega Blvd.

Cooking Class

All cooking levels welcome. Once a month at La Cachette Bistro, Jean Francois Meteigner invites the public to a cooking class from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. On Jan. 22, Meteigner will lead foodies in a lamb preparation class.  Learn how to stew, roast and braise different cuts of lamb meat. The cost of the class is $125 and includes lunch with wine. 1733 Ocean Ave. For reservations, call (310)434-9509.

New Prix Fixe at Bistro Garden

On Sundays through Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to closing, enjoy a prix fixe dinner at Bistro Garden. Guests may start with a soup du jour or a green salad. Next, select one of three entrées that include beef stroganoff with spaetzle, sautéed Atlantic salmon with a Champagne dill sauce or chicken roulade with spinach, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, brie cheese and honey mustard sauce on mashed potatoes.  Desserts are either a chocolate or seasonal flavor soufflé with fresh whipped cream or Fosselman’s ice cream with a waffle cookie. Coffee and tea is included for $42 per person.  12950 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, (818)501-0202,

Tweet Up

The Stone Rose Lounge at Hotel Sofitel Los Angeles is having a special “Mingle with fellow Tweeters” on Jan. 27 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The first 30 people to enter the lounge will receive a complimentary cocktail. Everyone can enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres by Simon LA from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. while listening to music by Beat Ventriloquists. Door prizes will be raffled throughout the evening. RSVP at TweetUpLA@live.com. 8555 Beverly Blvd. (310)228-6677.

National Pie Month

Indulge in the “Perfect Pie Trio” at Marie Callender’s with a perfectly portioned chicken pot pie or shepherd’s pie with a Caesar salad and a slice of pie for $9.99.  Since lemon meringue is January’s pie of the month, bring home an entire pie for $7.99, plus tin. 5773 Wilshire Blvd. (323)937-7952.

Wild Women of the Wine Country

South Coast Winery is hosting a cooking class on Jan. 29 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The menu will feature a quinoa salad with a Sauvignon Blanc, a duo of marinated chicken and steak with two wines and ricotta cheesecake with a late harvest Semillion. The cost is $35 per person and proceeds will go to HOPE, a local charity providing 25,000 meals per month.  34843 Rancho California Rd., Temecula. Call (951)587-9463 ext.7210 to reserve your space.

Chinese New Year

Reserve a space at the American Tea room in Beverly Hills on Feb. 2 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. for their celebration of the Chinese New Year “Tea-Vent” Tea enthusiasts will enjoy learning about the diversity, taste, culture, history and flavor of five Chinese teas accompanied with Chinese food prepared by world famous chef (judge on TVs Iron Chef), Katie Chin. This event is limited to 40 people and costs $40. Participants will take home a tea tasting cup ($10 value), goody bag and 20% off shopping coupon. 401 N. Canon Dr. (310)271-7922.

Santa Barbara Film and Food Feast

Santa Barbara will roll out the red carpet for film lovers and foodies alike at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. From Jan. 27 to Feb. 6, more than 30 Santa Barbara restaurants will offer a new prix fixe seasonal menu for movie fans, including The Wine Cask restaurant i,pictured left, located at 813 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. The “Short” will feature two-courses, the “Feature” will offer three-courses and the “Epic” will be a four-course meal before or after catching a film at the festival. Santa Barbara’s Urban Wineries also offer “Film Sips” wine-tasting specials during the Film Fest. Many of the prix fixe menus are discounted 25% to 40% off the regular menu rates. “Film Sleeps” or hotel packages are available offering film passes and dinner for two.

For more information. go to www.SBFilmFeast.com to see all of the participating restaurants and hotel deals.

Sizzler

America’s affordable steakhouse is offering a 100% USDA Choice fresh cut tri-tip on its menu. For $10.99 enjoy a 6 oz. fresh cut tri-tip steak with Sizzler’s endless salad bar. 1323 N. Highland Ave. (323)467-2353.