Marilyn Monroe Dinner

On June 1, Marilyn Monroe would have celebrated her 87th birthday. Since Marilyn resided for two years at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, Executive Chef Tim Goodell has created a “Marilyn, Always Remembered” menu at Public Kitchen & Bar. His whimsical menu features specialty cocktails, desserts and one of Marilyn’s favorite snacks. Fans and guests can enjoy these offerings during the month of June. Start with a Marilyn Suite cocktail with Neapolitan meatballs. This is a dish Marilyn learned to cook while married to Joe DiMaggio. Finish with three mini strawberry blonde cupcakes decorated to mimic the frills on her iconic white halter dress. 7000 Hollywood Blvd. (323)769-8888.

Panera Bread

The first 100 guests on Tuesday, May 28 from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. received a certificate good for a loaf of bread each month for one year at the opening of the newest Panera in Sherman Oaks. Next time you go “over the hill” stop in the bakery/café for a quick breakfast, lunch or casual dinner. 14708 Ventura Blvd. (818)905-6060.

Suds & Shellfish

Catch at Casa del Mar is encouraging guests to tweet their favorite craft beer and shellfish pairing to @CatchSeafoodSM to be entered to win two tickets to a fabulous dinner on June 2. Managing Chef Sven Mede invites seafood lovers to a one-day dining event this Sunday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The four-course seafood menu, set against the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean, includes a complimentary bib. Enjoy Louisiana “peel ‘n’ eat” shrimp, Maryland soft shell crab rolls and Santa Barbara spot prawns. Tickets may be purchased in advance at $45 per person with an optional craft beer pairing at $15 per person. 1910 Ocean Way. Call to purchase tickets (310)581-7714.

Obika

Enjoy a 4-course Sicilian dinner with exceptional wine pairing on June 3 at Obika Century City at 7 p.m. Diego Meraviglia, NASA (North American Sommelier Association ) President will share his knowledge of wine with guests. Taste 3 indigenous Sicilian wines, a 30-year-old Marsala sweet wine and after dinner Sicilian Limoncello. This special dinner is $40 per person. 10250 Santa Monica Blvd. (310)556-2452.

Shutters on the Beach

Celebrating its 20th birthday, a special dinner will be served on June 8 offering a taste of Shutters history. Chefs of the past and present will join together for this one night. Far Niente, a legendary winery from Napa Valley will open its cellars to provide a prized Cabernet and Dolce bottled from 1993, the year the hotel opened. Start with an elegant cocktail reception at 7 p.m. on the pool deck overlooking the Pacific. Later transition and be seated at One Pico at 7:45 p.m. The evening meal and festivities is priced at $220 per person. 1 Pico Blvd. (310)587-1717

Katana

Every Sunday on the stylish patio at Katana overlooking the famed Sunset Strip, a Red Sun BBQ will offer signature cocktail and menu items. Sit back and listen to the sounds of DJ XTC while nibbling on Kurobuta ribs and Hokkaido scallops in yuzu dressing with fresh kiwi. Guests will have the opportunity to order the exclusive Ichiban Shibori frozen Nama. Katana is one of three establishments in the U.S. that are pouring this Japanese frozen treat. The Kirin Ichiban draft topped with a frozen beer head keeps beer ice cold for 30 minutes. It goes well with Kakuni tacos filled with braised pork, avocado and spicy cabbage.

The full Katana menu will also be available all night during the Red Sun BBQ. This special menu is offered until Sept. 1 from 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. 8439 W. Sunset Blvd. (323)650-8585.

Greenleaf Gourmet Chopshop

Now open for healthy breakfast from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Monday through Saturday. Start with a fresh-squeezed juice blend from Greenleaf’s signature juice bar. Executive Chef Kristi Ritchey is preparing “Smart Starts” made with egg whites, turkey bacon and aged cheddar on a whole wheat English muffin for $4.50. A fresh berry parfait is made with high-protein granola, yogurt and housemade blueberry compote for $5. Ritchey huevos rancheros are made with whole-wheat tortillas, egg whites, mushrooms, chicken, cheddar, spinach, red onion and truffle oil. 9671 Wilshire Blvd. (310)246-0756.

Yard House

The newest Yard House located in the Marina Marketplace will present a $2,000 check to the Westside Food Bank during their ribbon cutting ceremony on May 31 at 4:30 p.m. This event is hosted by the LAX Coastal Chamber of Commerce. The public is invited to a sneak peek of the new restaurant in Marina del Rey on May 31 and June 1 after 8 p.m. The restaurant officially opens to the public on Sun. June 2 at 11 a.m. for lunch, dinner and late-night dining. 13455 Maxella Ave.

Zengo

Chef Richard Sandoval is offering a new seasonal menu, Happy Hour specials and a DJ series during the summer. Enjoy après beach dining or a nightcap with views of the Promenade. Sit on inviting sofas or at a rustic communal table for more affordable lunch and dinner options. Nothing on the menu is over $19. Happy Hour classics include $4 Latin cocktails such as Mojitos and Caipirinhas. Hibiscus Mojitos or Prickly Pear Caipirinhas are $1 extra. Sunkissed Summer Saturdays offer a DJ series by popular DJ Tim Koranda, featuring a rotating roster of DJs spinning music from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. On Sundays partake in the $35 Bottomless brunch offering unlimited small plates and mango mimosas, sake sangria and lychee Bellini’s. 395 Santa Monica Place. (310)899-1000.

Vegan Night & Wine Pairing

Join Chef Roberto Martin, former chef for Ellen DeGeneres and author of “Vegan Cooking for Carnivores” is cooking with Makini Howell, owner of Plum Bistro, and Shawain Whyte, Executive Chef of Blossom Café in NYC on June 6, 7, 8 and 9 with two seatings at No Vacancy. The first is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wine pairing will be from Vegan Vines Wine. Some of the dishes served include hearts of palm ceviche with a chipotle crème and seaweed caviar canapé with avocado, white cheese batons and truffle oil. The trumpet mushroom scallops are served with a cauliflower purée and sweet onion jam. Finish with a black plum and sweet onion jam tart. This prix fixe menu is $75 per person and includes wine pairings. Dishes are also available a la carte. The second seating begins at 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. 1727 N. Hudson Ave. RSVP by emailing to PlumLA@plumbistro.com.

LAWineFest

Arrive at the historic Raleigh Studios there for celebrity chef demonstrations, tasting classes and VIP access to some of the city’s hottest food trucks on June 8 and 9. This event benefits the homegrown charity Food Forward. Some of the seminars on June 8 include artisanal cheese and wine pairing adventures with Barrie Lynn, The Cheese Impresario. Another is titled “Walking in their shoes: a panel discussion with California winemakers and winery owners.” On June 9 there are three different seminars at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Some of the Celebrity Chefs this year include Eric Greenspan of The Foundry and Chang Sivilay of the Mandarin Hotel West Hollywood and Asia de Cuba. Stella Artois Beer Garden will offer several brew varieties on tap for all guests to enjoy. This year’s Food Trucks & Restaurants include Lobsta Truck, Heirloom, Tainamite, Green Truck, Slammin’ Sliders, Hot’s Kitchen, The Surfer Taco, Sweet Arleen’s Cupcake & Bread Puddings. Plates start at $2; not included in event ticket price.

VIP Tickets are available on Saturday, June 8 only; $30 upgrade includes early admission at 1pm, access to the VIP Garden featuring exclusive tastings and VIP gift bag. Guests can purchase VIP tickets at http://lawinefest2013.eventbrite.com/. Tickets are $85 per person or $150 per couple. 5300 Melrose Ave. For more information, visit www.LAWineFest.com.

Taste of Spain

El Cid presents authentic Andalusian Paella Sunday Suppers. Prepared on the grill in a Paellera on the outdoor patio. Diners can observe the spectacle of paella cooking while enjoying cocktails starting at 3 pm. The ingredients include chicken, mussels, clams, calamari, vegetables and saffron rice. 
The paella is ready around 5 p.m. and is available a la carte for $15 or ordered as a complete dinner to go along with Arte y Pureza’s Flamenco Dance Show taking place in the indoor showroom at 5:30 pm. Paella and Flamenco tickets are $30 when purchased in advance online through www.ElCidLA.com. A ticket includes one glass of Tinto de Verano (Spanish wine cocktail) or a soda, house salad, plate of Andalusian paella and the flamenco show. Paella and Flamenco tickets are available at the door for $35, depending on availability.

El Cid is now open 7 days a week (Monday through Saturday from 4 pm and Sundays at 11 am). The shows are always different, but they include dancers and singers and a live Flamenco guitarist. 4212 West Sunset Blvd. (323)668-0318.

Muddy Leek

Prix fixe dinners are offered every Tues. through Sat. from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The rotating menu is priced at $30 per person for a starter, entrée and dessert. Muddy Leek is an organic, sustainable restaurant in Culver city serving lunch and dinner. Happy Hour too! 8631 Washington Blvd. (310)838-2281.