PPLA Food Fare

Join Planned Parenthood Los Angeles for its annual culinary event and fundraiser in the Barker Hanger today, March 7. This year, chef Helene An of Crustacean Beverly Hills is the 2019 Food Fare chef of the year. Guests can enjoy gourmet bites and drink samples from more than 150 of Southern California’s best restaurants, such as grapefruit ceviche by Echo & Rig Butcher and Steakhouse’s chef Sam Marvin. Tickets for the morning session of the event, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., are $150. Tickets for the evening session, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., are $350. To purchase, visit pplafoodfare.com. 3021 Airport Ave., Santa Monica, (213)284-3300.

Enjoy mimosa cake on International Women’s Day

On March 8, the luxury cake boutique Lady M will offer its popular mimosa cake for a limited run. The dome-shaped cake is made with delicate vanilla sponge cake cubes and Lady M’s signature custard. The treat mimics the shape and color of the mimosa flower, a symbol of International Women’s Day. Additionally, during the month of March, try Lady M’s special pistachio mille crêpes cake, which features 20 paper-thin crêpes layered with a light pastry cream and pistachios. 8718 W. Third St., West Hollywood, (323)825-8888.

Barbecue pop-up at Jar

Jar’s chef Suzanne Tracht prepares a special barbecue dinner with chef John Cox, of The Bear and Star from Los Olivos, on Sunday, March 10. The event features ingredients sourced from the Fess Parker Ranch and prepared in a custom-built reverse-flow Texas smoker. Kick off the evening with The Smokin’ Cowgirl made with Wahaka mezcal, Laphroaig whisky infused with hibiscus, lemon juice, agave syrup, quail eggs, candy cap mushroom bitters, Meyer lemon bitters, branded lemon peel and burnt sage leaf. The family-style dinner begins with deviled farm eggs, followed by platters of wagyu beef tartare with chardonnay grape “capers.” The second plate is served with roasted beets, Roquefort cheese and aged balsamic, as well as a butter lettuce salad with breakfast radishes, fresh herbs, Reggiano cheese and lemon-garlic vinaigrette. Main courses include a slow-smoked rack of lamb with creamy Midnight Moon grits and grilled baby fava beans. Cox’s smoked brisket with Jar slaw will be served as well. Finish with Jar’s banana cream pie, butterscotch pudding with salted caramel sauce, and chocolate pudding with whipped cream. Reservations are available starting at 5:30 p.m. This pop-up dinner is $120 per person and includes taxes and gratuity. Optional cocktail and featured Fess Parker wines are priced separately. To purchase tickets, visit bit.ly/2TCgaUk. 8225 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, (818)655-6566.

National Pancake Day

On March 12, visit your local IHOP restaurant between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. and enjoy a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes when you donate to support Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. 800 S. Flower St., Los Angeles, (213)629-1759. 3165 W. Sixth St., Los Angeles, (213)388-7770. 2227 N. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, (323)224-9163. 8461 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, (323)656-5468.

Shake Shack helps CHLA

Visit any of the Los Angeles Shake Shack locations on March 12 and mention CHLA when paying your bill. A portion of the entire day’s sales will support Children’s Hospital Los Angeles’ Make March Matter campaign. 6201 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, (323)593-7763. 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, (424)218-0076. 400 W. Eighth St., Los Angeles, (213)213-5307. 8520 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, (323)488-3010 and 252 S. Brand Blvd., Glendale, (818)858-1612.

Pi Day at Marie Callender’s

On Wednesday, March 14, Marie Callender’s celebrates Pi Day with free slices of pie. Download the coupon on the Marie Callender’s website and choose from over 20 different freshly baked pies. 11324 National Blvd., Los Angeles, (310)478-0347.

Get your coffee fix at Alfred Coffee

Now until March 31, order a cup of coffee at Alfred Coffee and a portion of the sales will support the Make March Matter campaign for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. 8428 Melrose Place, Los Angeles, (323)944-0811. 11908 San Vicente Blvd., Los Angeles, (310)853-5450.

The Green Monster at JINYA

JINYA Ramen Bar has launched its seasonal chef’s special now through the end of May. The green-colored bowl arrives right in time for St. Patrick’s Day, featuring green chicken broth, chicken chashu, green onions, crispy kale and onions, and green kale noodles. 700 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. B, Los Angeles, (213)628-3736. 2400 Main St., Santa Monica, (310)392-4466.

Pikoh now open for weekend brunch

The all-day eatery from chef Ricardo Zarate and his longtime protégé, chef de cuisine James Jung, has officially launched weekend brunch. Highlights include the BF burrito with stuffed poblano pepper, pork tonkatsu curry and fried Jidori chicken with house-made waffle. Brunch is served on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 11940 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, (310)928-9344.

Pali Wine Co. in DTLA

Pali Wine Co. from California’s Central Coast has opened a new tasting room in the downtown Arts District. Try a tasting flight of premium pinot noirs and chardonnays produced under the Pali label, or the Bordeaux and Rhône varietals from the Tower 15 label. There are eight different wines on tap, and a tasting flight of four wines is $16. Purchase wines by the bottle or get a growler to enjoy at home. On King Trivia Thursdays, guests can sip wine, listen to music and play rounds of trivia games to win Pali Wine prizes. Friday nights feature live music from 8 to 10 p.m. Join Pali Wine Club for complimentary tastings and discounts on all wine purchases and shipments. Your membership can be used at any of the other Pali locations in Lompoc, San Diego, Santa Barbara and Anaheim. On Monday through Thursday, the tasting room is open from 4 to 10 p.m. On Friday and Saturday, it is open from 2 p.m. to midnight, and from noon to 10 p.m. on Sunday. 811 Traction Ave., Los Angeles, (213)372-5026.