Goodbye Foie Gras

As of July 1, 2012, restaurants will no longer be able to serve foie gras. At Petrossian during the month of June, Chef Giselle will serve a special five-course foie gras meal for $100 per person. It’s served Mon. through Sat. beginning at 5 p.m. Pair the meal with wines for $50 extra per person. 321 N. Robertson Blvd. (310)271-6300.

Red O

Sip a Market margarita made with cucumber and honeydew and enjoy a selection of street food dishes during the Social Hour from 4-6 p.m., Tues. – Sat. Some of the tasty small plates include a street food trio with smoked chicken taquitos, Mexico City-style corn masa quesadillas and plantain sopes. The tostado trio includes sashimi-style Alaskan salmon tostada, heirloom tomato escabeche and grilled Mazatlan blue shrimp and jicama taco. 8155 Melrose Ave. (323)655-5009.

Magnolia Bakery

Give your favorite graduate a classic vanilla or chocolate cupcake with a graduation cap and diploma on top. It can be pre-ordered in your graduate’s school colors. Each cupcake is $3 or six for $18. 8389 W. Third St. (323)951-0636.

Taste of the Nation

Share Our Strength’s premier culinary tasting event on June 10 will showcase local restaurants at The Lot in West Hollywood from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Culina, Whist, Border Grill, Ray’s & Stark Bar, BLD, SimonLA, FIG, inksack, Lukshon and Father’s Office, among others, will offer tastes and libations. The ticket proceeds benefit Share our Strength’s “No Kid Hungry” campaign. Tickets are $160 for VIP admission or $110 for general admission. Children 12-18 are $25 and under 12 are free. 1041 N. Formosa Ave. (323)850-3180. www.strength.org/losangeles

Lucky 7 at M Café

In honor of M Café’s seven-year anniversary, on June 15 seven favorite menu items created by the chef and macrobiotic expert, Lee Gross, are only $7 after 7 p.m. Both locations will serve the big Macro burger with one side, tofu teriyaki rice bowl, M chopped salad, tuna wrap with one side, housemade refresher or pick me up juice (16 oz.), two housemade M Café cupcakes or two-salad deli combo. 7119 Melrose Ave. (323)525-0588 and 9433 Brighton Way (310)858-8459.

Free Sandwich

Langer’s Delicatessen celebrates its 65th anniversary on June 15 –16. Enjoy a free delicious #19 hot pastrami sandwich between 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Fri., June 15 and 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sat., June 16. Limit one free sandwich per day. Ride the bus or Metro to Langer’s and show your ticket or receipt to be entered into a $100 Langer’s gift certificate or other prizes. 704 S. Alvarado. (213)483-8050.

Wolfgang Puck at Hotel Bel-Air

Start Sunday brunch with a traditional beverage that has been taken up a notch. The Bloody Carrot is made with carrot juice, chili syrup and horseradish-infused vodka. The Bloody Maria has jalapeno, tequila and fresh basil. The drinks are $14 and served during Sunday brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 710 Stone Cyn. Rd. (310)909-1644.

ZD Vineyards Special Dinner

The Peninsula Beverly Hills is featuring wines from Napa Valley’s ZD Vineyards on June 8 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. These wines have been served at the White House and will now be served at The Belvedere. They are certified organic and the entire winery is powered by solar. Enjoy five-courses paired with wine for $125 per person. Guests wishing to spend the night can get a room rate of $395 when mentioning the ZD Vineyards special dinner. 9882 S. Santa Monica Blvd. (310)551-2888.

Lobster at Jar

A three-course lobster-themed dinner will be served every Monday in June. Next Monday’s menu features a lobster corn dog, a Maine lobster second course with fennel slaw, corn on the cob and fresh drawn butter, and peach cobbler for dessert. $55 per person. 8225 Beverly Blvd. (323)655-6592.