asterid’s Dine LA Menu

From Oct. 6-20, enjoy a three-course pescatarian friendly Dine LA menu at asterid for $65 per person. Aan optional wine pairing is $45 per person. The menu features some of Ray Garcia’s most popular dishes. Beverage director Chris Chernock’s wine pairings include selections from Mexico and Hungary. 141 S. Grand Ave., (213)972-3535.

‘Ode To the Olive’ Graza menu at L’antica Pizzeria

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A new collaborative menu features a variety of unique olive-inspired pizzas, olive oil cake and gelato. All items use Graza’s acclaimed 100% extra virgin olive oil “drizzle” made with hand-picked picual olives. They’re topped on Puttanesca pizza, Cacio e Pepe and spicy sausage with green olives and burrata pizza. The Graza olive oil cake is finished with olive oil gelato. damicheleusa.com. 534 N. McCadden Place, (929)524-6682.

Noble 33 honors Breast Cancer Awareness Month

“Hope Blooms” made its debut on Oct.1, at the global hospitality group Noble 33 restaurants in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month at Casa Madera West Hollywood, Toca Madera West Hollywood, Cafe Fig and Sparrow Italia Los Angeles. This bright and smokey pink colored drink is made with Vida mezcal, raspberries and offers citrus and berry flavors. It’s garnished with a grapefruit ribbon to represent Breast Cancer Awareness. The cocktail is sold at the above restaurants through Oct. 31, and each restaurant will donate $2 from the sale of “Hope Blooms” to the National Breast Cancer Awareness. Casa Madera 8440 Sunset Blvd., (310)878-0814, Toca Madera 8450 W. 3rd St., (323)852-9400, Sparrow Italia 939 S. Figueroa, Suite 200, (213)660-3032, and Cafe Fig 939 S. Figueroa St. Unite 300, (213)660-3006.

Dine LA at The Wayfarer DTLA Rooftop

Dine LA Fall 2023 Restaurant Week runs from Oct. 6 through Oct. 20. on the 12th floor of The Wayfarer DTLA, diners will enjoy the views during Dine LA’s special lunch and dinner opportunities. The multi-course lunch includes a salad, a main dish and a dessert for $25. The $45 pre-fix dinner menu includes a starter, main dish and a sweet treat. Menu highlights include a pear and jicama salad, plant-based Bolognese, steak n’ frites and an apple caramel cheesecake. Make a reservation on OpenTable. 813 S. Flower St.

Teleferic Barcelona Dine LA menu

Brentwood’s authentic Spanish dining destination operated by sibling duo Xavi and Maria Padrosa will offer a Dine LA lunch and dinner menu starting on Oct. 6. Enjoy authentic Spanish tapas and paellas for $55 per person. Dessert is a decadent Nutella churro. 11930 San Vicente Blvd., (424)823-7595.

Dine LA APB Bar and Niku Nashi special

The West Hollywood vegan bar APB and Nike Nashi, a plant-based sushi concept is offering a dinner bento box for $25 during Dine LA starting on Friday, Oct. 6. The sushi concept has a permanent residency inside the bar. Start with a vegan margarita to sip with four pieces of tuna nigiri, plus five pieces of tuna sashimi, a Love Roll and edamame. Finish with a choice of Nancy’s Fancy vegan gelato. 7302 Melrose Ave., (323)433-4400.

Dine LA Restaurant Week at Beachside Restaurant & Bar

Located at Jamaica Bay Inn in Marina Del Rey, the special Dine LA menu is available from Oct. 6-20. Menu items include Brussels sprouts with red wine reduction and lemon mascarpone. Other entrées include branzino with creamed farro and wild mushrooms, or sweet corn ravioli with Meyer lemon beurre blanc and balsamic glaze. 14160 Palawan Way, (310)439-3033

Toca Madera’s Dine LA brunch

Only on the weekends of Oct. 7-8 and 14-15, Toca Madera is offering a Dine LA brunch for $55 per person. The set menu includes a choice of four specialty coffee beverages and a jalapeno cornbread for the table. There is a choice of four different starters including their signature sashimi Mexicano or crispy calamari. Main dishes include breakfast enchiladas and sweet and creamy tres French toast. Finish with a chocolate acai bowl. Full table participation is required to order off the Dine LA menu. Reserve a table from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 8450 W. 3rd St., (323)852-9400.

Nick + Stef’s Savor a Taste of Southern France

Enjoy an evening of culinary experiences with passed hors d’oeuvres paired with an exceptional selection of Gerard Bertrand’s organic biodynamic wines on Monday, Oct. 9 from 6-9 p.m. Passed hors d’oeuvres include mini lump crab cakes, pan-seared diver scallops, beef crostini and burrata crostini. Tickets are $86 per person. 330 S. Hope St., (213)680-0330.

Hilton Culver City Outdoor Movie Night

A cinematic experience on Sunday, Oct. 8, begins at 7 p.m. Located on the hotel’s West Lawn, lounge under a starlit sky with a cozy blanket to see the movie “Back to the Future” on a big screen. A picnic dinner is prepared by West & Co. Select a turkey BLT, burger of flatbread pizza. There are also family-style options and kids’ plates. The movie begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance by ordering a picnic dinner via Eventbrite. Gourmet popcorn and cocktails can be purchased throughout the movie. 6161 W. Centinela Ave., (310)649-1776.

The Palm and Justin Vineyard & Winery dinner

An evening filled with food and wine will take place at both The Palm Los Angeles and The Palm Beverly Hills on Thursday, Oct. 12. Embark on a culinary journey starting at 7 p.m. The four-course dinner begins with an amuse bouche paired with a glass of Justin rosé. The filet mignon carpaccio is paired with Landmark Vineyards “Overlook” pinot noir. A seafood stew is paired with Justin sauvignon blanc, and the porcetta roasted for six hours is served with Justin red blend ‘Justification’. Finish with a vanilla gelato affogato topped with espresso soda. This one-night only wine dinner is $168 per person. Visit thepalm.com/event/justin-winery-dinner/. 267 N. Canon Drive, (310) 550-8811 and 1100 S. Flower St., (213)763-4600.

Lei’d Cookies opens its first bakery

On Saturday, Oct. 7, a public ribbon cutting will take place at 3 p.m. at Lei’d Cookies. Their staple cookies plus a few specials will be offered until 8 p.m. Finding success at Smorgasburg Los Angeles every Sunday, Lei’d Cookies takes cookie lovers on a journey around the globe with a gourmet twist. Owners and founders Leilani Terris and James Lewis have a line of unique and nostalgic cookie flavors, including mango sticky rice, guava goat cheese, cannoli, halo halo and Mayan. Crafted in small batches, each batch undergoes a three-day quality process. Open Wednesday-Sunday from 4-10 p.m. leicookies.com. 8588 Washington Blvd., (818)679-9881.

Los Angeles Chocolate Salon and Festival

The annual premier artisan chocolate show in Southern California returns on Oct. 8. Chocolate aficionados and buyers can experience one of the world’s greatest culinary treats. Chocolate creators include Albert’s Petite Sweets, LetterPress Chocolate, Amano Artisan Chocolate, Mignon Chocolate, CocoTutti, Phillip Ashley Chocolates and many others. Tickets for all tastings, presentations and events at The Pasadena Center are $22.50 for advance purchase, and $25 at the door. Tickets for children 6 to 12 years old are $10 each. They are free for children under 6 years old. The hours are from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Go to lachocolatesalon.com for tickets.