Desserts at Gusto

Chef Vic Casanova, owner of Gusto, is serving some new after-dinner treats for guests with a sweet tooth. Gusto’s new Italian dessert menu includes chocolate budino with hazelnuts; pesche estive with vanilla poached peaches, rosemary cake and blueberry gelato; Greek yogurt panna cotta with summer berries and lemon, affogato vanilla bean gelato drenched in espresso, and coconut gelato pie. 8432 W. 3rd St. (323)782-1778.

Andaz

The Andaz West Hollywood unveils an exhibit by rock ‘n’ roll photographer Rodney Bursiel tonight, Sept. 4 from 6 to 8 p.m.  The exhibit, titled “Lone Star on the Sunset Strip”, is a series of photographs of legendary Texas-based musicians such as ZZ Top member Billy F. Gibbons and Lyle Lovett. Visitors can also learn about the inspiration for the series directly from the artist. The exhibit is located on the mezzanine level of Andaz West Hollywood. Guests will enjoy live music, complimentary hors d’oeuvres and wine. 8401 Sunset Blvd. (323)656-1234.

California Beer Festival

One of the largest beer festivals in California will be held on Saturday, Sept. 6 from 12:30 to 5 p.m. Beer lovers can sample ice cold craft brews and artisanal ciders, and enjoy live music from the Fire Department Band, Rey Fresco and The Bomb. Cab service is available for a $15 flat rate per cab to and from Eureka! Burger in downtown Claremont, or from the Rookery Alehouse in downtown Pomona. The beer festival will be held at Puddingstone Lake in Frank G. Bonelli Park, 120 Via Verde, San Dimas. Tickets start at $25. www.californiabeerfestival.com.

Malibu Pier

Executive chef Jason Fullilove is creating spectacular dishes at Malibu Pier restaurant and bar. Coolhaus gourmet ice cream has a cart at the pier next to the restaurant. Enjoy gourmet ice cream sandwiches and bars with flavors such as chocolate chip and Tahitian vanilla bean, double chocolate chip and peanut butter, double chocolate chip and dirty mint chip, and snickerdoodle and chocolate chip with salted chocolate. 23000 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu (310)456-8820.

Tam O’Shanter and Pasadena Pops

This Sunday, the Tam O’Shanter’s regular  brunch will feature live music performed by the Pasadena Pops Symphony Orchestra from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Brunch is served from 10:30 a.m. and offers dishes like roasted prime rib, toad in the hole and brioche French toast. 2980 Los Feliz Blvd. (323)664-0228.

Filet and Lobster

All Fleming’s locations are offering a filet mignon and lobster special running through Sept. 30. Diners can enjoy an eight-ounce filet mignon and eight-ounce lobster tail with drawn butter, as well as a starter course and a choice of soup or salad, for $44.95. Start with pan-seared scallop over goat cheese polenta, followed by a choice of the new wedge salad or French onion soup baked with gruyere and parmesan cheeses. The filet and lobster option is not on the regular menu and is only available upon request. Fleming’s also features more than 100 wines served by the glass. 800 W. Olympic Blvd. (213)745-9911; 252 N. Beverly Dr. (310)278-8710.

Pressed Juicery

Pressed Juicery is debuting their new book, “JUICE: Recipes For Juicing, Cleansing and Living Well”, with a launch party on Saturday, Sept. 6 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Brentwood Country Mart. Founding partners and book co-authors Carly de Castro, Hayden Slater and Hedi Gores invite fans to enjoy festivities in the south courtyard of the Mart, with fresh-pressed cocktails, small bites from Kitchensurfing, and a farmers’ market pop-up by Summerland. Copies of the book will also be available for purchase, and the Pressed Juicery team will sign copies. 225 26th St. Brentwood. www.pressedjuicery.com.

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria in El Segundo is partnering with the organization No Kid Hungry to fight child hunger in September. A $5 donation will help the nearly 16 million children who go hungry every year, and Grimaldi’s will give each customer who donates a gift card of equal value to be used on a future visit. Grimaldi’s is also celebrating “National Cheese Pizza Month”. For a limited time, a quattro formaggio pizza will be offered with Grimaldi’s signature thin crust topped with melted romano, gorgonzola, parmesan and asiago cheese. 2121 Rosecrans Ave., El Segundo. (310)648-7503.

Eureka! Tasting Kitchen

Located at Hawthorne Municipal Airport, the Eureka! Tasting Kitchen offers an all-American menu with a modern twist. Interesting salads include the grilled Caesar with charred romaine hearts and parmesan dressing, and the slow-roasted beet salad with toasted walnuts, apple, arugula, orange sections and watermelon pop rocks. The short rib ragu has stone-ground grits, shaved horseradish and fine herbs, and the breakfast burrito — which is served all day — is made with flat iron steak, potatoes, ranchero sauce, arugula salad and topped with an egg. Additionally, the bone marrow burger — which is made from 100 percent vegetarian fed, hormone and antibiotic free beef — is topped with bone marrow porcini butter, charbroiled onion, mustard aioli and oven-roasted tomato. For dessert, try an apple crisp made with caramelized apples, pecan oat crisp and vanilla bean ice cream. Eureka! also offers a creative cocktail menu and views overlooking the runways. The hours are Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. 12101 S. Crenshaw Blvd. (310)331-8233.

Mr. C and Darioush Wine Dinner

Learn about Napa’s Darioush wine during a five-course wine dinner being held on Monday, Sept. 8 and Wednesday, Sept. 10 at 7:30 p.m. at Mr. C Beverly Hills. Diners will be served bacon-wrapped jumbo shrimp and a spiced carrot emulsion paired with a 2012 Darioush Signature Viognier for the first course. Warm octopus with potato, cherry tomato and a green bean salad over creamy mozzarella will be served with a 2012 Darioush Duel Sauvignon Blanc/Viognier for the second course, followed by a walnut crusted beef filet served with sautéed spinach served with a glass of 2011 Darioush Signature Shiraz for the third course. Tiramisu allo Zabaione and melon skewers will be paired with a 2007 Shahpar Late Harvest for dessert. The cost for the dinner and wine pairing is $175 per person. 1224 Beverwil Drive. (310)226-6245.

Hakkasan Beverly Hills

Hakkasan Beverly Hills will close its doors through Sept. 14 for design enhancements to the restaurant, but reservations for dining are available for the re-opening on Sept. 15. Michelin-star international executive chef Ho Chee Boon has more than 24 years of experience in creating Cantonese cuisine with a contemporary twist. Roasted silver cod with Champagne and honey and crispy duck salad are two of his signature dishes. Dinner service begins at 6 p.m. 223 N. Beverly Drive. (310)888-8661.