Off Vine Specials

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind $10 soup and sandwich lunch menu inside a 1908 Craftsman bungalow. Other specialties include mouth-watering burger, sautéed fresh-water fish, petite filet mignon, mango and shrimp avocado salad, spicy fried calamari and veggie lasagna. Sit in the vine-wrapped garden on Fridays between 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and enjoy a glass of wine for 50% off. 6263 Leland Way, (323)962-1900.

Cooking Class at the Westin

Cooking on the Edge with Executive Chef Andreas Nieto is offering Spring into Risotto on Saturday, April 16. Learn how to make his classic LA Prime Restaurant Market risotto. The three-course cooking adventure begins with a Tuscan salad, market fresh risotto and chocolate profiteroles topped with coffee ice cream. All courses are paired with wine. The class begins at 1 p.m. and costs $45  per person. 404 S. Figueroa St. RSVP to Claudia Lambaren (limit to 4 people per reservations) at Claudia.Lambaren@westin.com

Bazaar Helping Japan

Dine at The Bazaar by Jose Andres patisserie and purchase Japanese green tea tablets for $3 each or a 24-piece box for $24 between now and April 30. The Bazaar will donate 100% of proceeds from the sale of its green tea-infused white chocolate tablets to the Red Cross disaster relief efforts in Japan. 465 S. La Cienega Blvd. (310)246-5555.

Montage Beverly Hills

During Earth month, the Montage is going “green” during the entire month of April by offering a three-course seasonal and sustainable menu. Dishes are paired with the option of biodynamic wines on the rooftop Conservatory Grill for $38. In the Lobby Lounge and The Conservatory Grill, organic margaritas, mojitos, screwdrivers and greyhounds are $12 each. 225 N. Canon Dr., (310) 860-7800.

The Venice Lunch

Celebrating their 21st anniversary this month, Chaya Venice is offering a three-course lunch for $21 that includes Gloria farm roasted carrot and arugula salad, tomato and potato ricotta gnocchi and Austrian Kobe beef with artichoke salsa verde. Each week the menu features market-driven French and Japanese inspired dishes. 110 Navy St.(310)396-1179.

New items at RockSugar

Executive Chef Mohan Ismail has updated his menu to feature new cocktails, appetizers, entrées and desserts. Some of the new menu items include a crispy duck salad, glazed pork belly buns and a coconut cream tart. The restaurant features cuisine from Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and India. 10250 Santa Monica Blvd. (310)552-9988.

Breadbar Soba Workshop

This Saturday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. food author and respected soba maker, Sonoko Sakai is offering a Soba class for noodle aficionados. Learn how to make healthy and flavorful soba noodles made with organic stone-milled Dattan and Japanese buckwheat flours. The three-hour session teaches 12 guests how to knead and hand cut the perfect noodle. At the end there will be a soba tasting of four varieties with dipping sauces, medley of vegetables and dessert. The cost is $125 with a portion of the proceeds to be donated to the Japan Sake Organization Relief fund for sake brewers who suffered damage from the recent earthquake and tsunami. Students must wear an apron, headband, closed-toe shoes and bring a container to take home their creations. 8718 W. 3rd St. (310)205-0124.

Pop-Up Shop at Vintage Enoteca

Have your pie and glass of wine too! All Jarred Up is making a special appearance on April 8 – 10 at the neighborhood wine bar, Vintage Enoteca on Sunset Blvd. Pie-enthusiasts can treat themselves to three 4 oz. mason jars full of homemade pie and paired with three unique wines from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. For $30 per person, start with an apple crumb pie and a German Riesling. The second course is a strawberry and blueberry pie with an Italian wine and finish with a Pecan pie and a Spanish wine. 7554 W. Sunset Blvd. (323)512-5278.

Jar Cooking Class

Chef Suzanne Tracht is teaching an intimate class on Saturday, April 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The menu with wine pairings will include little gem Caesar, braised lamb shank, baby broccoli and a chocolate decadence cake for $125 per person.  Her March class sold out quickly, so call now for a reservation. 8225 Beverly Blvd. (323)655-6566.

Go Green Expo

Appearances by Eco-celebrities include Ed Begley Jr. Captain Paul Watson and Mariel Hemingway at this year’s premier green business and sustainable lifestyle show at the Los Angeles Convention Center on April 15 – 17. Over 200 local and national businesses showcase products and services. Food and beverage, energy, conservation and recycling, health, beauty and fashion are featured at this event. Tickets can be purchased online for $5 off admission with promo code DISCOVERLA: www.gogreenexpo.com. 1201 S. Figueroa St.