Short Order Oktoberfest

Short Order will offer a bratwurst plate from Friday, Oct. 3 through Sunday, Oct. 5 that includes beer-braised bratwurst, housemade sauerkraut and pickled mustard seed on a Short Cake pretzel bun, priced at $18. Short Order is also offering drink specials for Oktoberfest that include Black Market Oktoberfest Lager on draft, as well as Glühwein—hot German-style wine with mulling spices and citrus peel. The nearby Short Cake bakery is offering a special maple spiced toddy made with milk, cold-brewed coffee, pure maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. 6333 W. 3rd St. #110 (323)761-7970, and 6333 W. 3rd St., #316 (323)761-7976.

Tacos at Rockefeller

Celebrate National Taco Day on Saturday, Oct. 4 with the Rockefeller’s signature tacos. With locations in Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach, the New York inspired gastro-pub serves tacos with a creative twist. From the housemade spicy pepper orange salsa on the braised short ribs to the wasabi crema on the seared ahi, the tacos are different than any other. For Oktoberfest, Rockefeller will offer special German beers through the end of October, with four varieties of Paulaner on tap. One-liter steins will be priced at $13, or for $20, diners can keep the glass and enjoy $11 refills. A four-beer flight is also available for $12. 422 Pier Ave. (310)372-8467, and 1209 Highland Ave. (310)545-5810.

Permission to Come Aboard

Cafe del Rey’s culinary fishing expedition sets sail on Saturday, Oct. 4, with executive chef Chuck Abair taking the “farm-to-fork” experience to the next level. Participants can sail from Marina del Rey along the coastline during an all hands on deck experience in which they may reel in the catch of the day. The half-day fishing trip departs from the Marina del Rey harbor and is priced at $55 per person. The fishing trip runs from 7 a.m. to noon, and includes a fishing license. After the boat returns to the dock, a barbecue-style outdoor lunch will be served at Cafe del Rey featuring the guests’ catch of the day paired with salads and side dishes, bloody Marys, mimosas, pies and cupcakes, for an additional $55. 4451 Admiralty Way (310)823-6395.

National Noodle Day

RockSugar Pan Asian Kitchen will offer an exclusive menu on Monday, Oct. 6 to celebrate noodles. Executive chef Mohan Ismail, a native of Singapore, is serving eight Southeast Asian noodle bowls and dishes that are not featured on the regular menu. Highlights include longevity noodles, Penang flat rice noodles, Thai noodles with mixed vegetables and Chiang Mai curry noodles with chicken. 10250 Santa Monica Blvd. (310)552-9988.

Oct. is National Seafood Month

Diners can enjoy succulent fresh water crab and mouth-watering Chilean sea bass during National Seafood Month in October at the iconic Water Grill downtown. Originally opened in 1991 and later reopened in 2012 after a $1.5 million renovation, Water Grill downtown offers some of the freshest, high-quality fish in Los Angeles. The new fall menu features wild Marshall Island tuna poke, wild Spanish octopus, Whidbey Island Manila clams and chorizo, roasted shrimp with ravioli and wild pan sautéed salmon with sugar snap peas. 544 S. Grand Ave. (213)891-0900.

Chaya Downtown Celebrates Five Years

With deep roots in Japan, the CHAYA team brought a Japanese beer garden and other Japanese culinary influences to downtown Los Angeles when they opened five years ago. The new menu by executive chef Shigefumi Tachibe offers braised Moroccan lamb shank and stuffed squash blossom tempura. The five-year anniversary shared dinner for two is priced at $55, and includes choices such as beef carpaccio and sake steamed branzino. Guests can also enjoy tartare prepared tableside. 525 S. Flower St. (213)236-9577.

Buccaneer Days

Santa Catalina Island Company is hosting Catalina Island’s biggest party of the year running today, Oct. 2 through Sunday, Oct. 5 at Two Harbors. Culinary adventurers can set sail for a weekend of fun with great food, drinks, live music, treasure hunts and costume contests. Bands will perform live music, and DJs will be spinning tunes late into the night. The “Pirate Village” will be created on the Harbor Reef Restaurant deck and the plaza, with multiple bars, treasure hunts and pirate costume contests. Admission is $30 per person. For tickets, visit http://www.visitcatalinaisland.com/event/buccaneers-weekend.

Veuve Clicquot at The Bazaar

A six-course tasting menu priced at $185 per person will be available from Monday, Oct. 6 through Sunday, Oct. 12 at The Bazaar. Additionally, a special rosé champagne and bonbon pairing will be offered in The Patisserie. On Friday, Oct. 10 from 6 to 8 p.m., The Bazaar will host a special Veuve Clicquot-themed “Terrace Tasting Series” on the Bar Centro Terrace. Tray-passed modern tapas will be paired with Veuve Clicquot champagnes. The menu is available for $75 per person, and tickets may be pre-purchased by visiting https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-bazaar-terrace-tasting-series-veuve-clicquot-special-edition-tickets-13194112947. 465 S. La Cienega Blvd. (310)246-5555.

Halloween Time at Disneyland

Visitors can enjoy the “not too spooky” festivities at Disneyland through Friday, Oct. 31. Stroll down Main Street, U.S.A and enjoy a pumpkin festival with hundreds of hand-carved pumpkins on display, and celebrate the season with a ride in the Haunted Mansion. Some of Disney’s villains will also make appearances at a Halloween Carnival at Big Thunder Ranch in Frontierland, and Halloween crafts and activities for children will be held. Special treats include Halloween decorated cookies, rice crispy treats and spooky brownies. 1313 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim. (714)781-4636.

Pistola opens on West 3rd

Vic Casanova unveiled his highly anticipated second restaurant, Pistola, on Sept. 24, just blocks away from Gusto. Casanova has taken over the former AOC space and teamed up with Seth Glassman to create a modern Italian steakhouse that is a nostalgic tribute to Italian comfort food. 8022 W. 3rd St. (323)951-9800.

Eat Drink Give

The 5th annual Children’s Bureau Celebrity Chefs & Wine Tasting will be held tonight, Oct. 2, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the historic Casa Vertigo in downtown Los Angeles. The evening includes exceptional cuisine from America’s top chefs, 90-point wines from around the world, and a limited number of seats for a personal tasting experience with master sommelier Fred Dame. Live and silent auctions will be held, with tickets to the Australian Country Wine Tour and the 2015 Masters Tournament. All proceeds will benefit the Children’s Bureau’s programs to prevent child abuse. Kajsa Alger, from Mud Hen Tavern; Gino Angelini, of Angelini Osteria; Susan Feniger, of Border Grill and Mud Hen Tavern; Sharlena Fong, of Semi Sweet Bakery; Karen Hatfield, of Hatfield’s and The Sycamore Kitchen; and Joachim Splichal, of Patina Restaurant Group, will be participating in the event. For tickets and information, visit www.all4kids.org/celebritychefs. 1828 Oak St. (213)342-0100.

Kabuki Sake Tour

Join master sake sommelier Yuji Matsumoto on Wednesday, Oct. 8 from 7 to 9 p.m. for an exclusive sake experience with sake pairings and tasting tips at Kabuki in Hollywood. Diners can also sample a selection of appetizers and rolls. The cost is $20 per person. 1545 N. Vine St. (323)464-6003.