Special guest chefs will be on hand at a dinner supporting The Cheese Culture Coalition at Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery on Feb. 29. (photo courtesy of Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery)

Cheese takes center stage at Agnes

Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery is collaborating with Blakesville Creamery and a distinguished lineup of guest chefs for a special benefit dinner supporting The Cheese Culture Coalition on Thursday, Feb. 29 at 7:30 p.m. Set against the charming backdrop of Agnes’s back patio, this five-course dinner showcases cheese-inspired dishes by celebrated chefs such as chef Catie Randazzo of All Day Baby, chef Eric Tjahyadi from Bone Kettle, and chef Chris Flint of The Mulholland, with more chefs to be unveiled in the coming weeks.

Each chef will create a course featuring a Blakesville Creamery cheese, sharing the inspiration behind each dish, while Blakesville Creamery’s head cheesemaker Veronica Pedraza shares the background of each cheese. All proceeds of the dinner will go directly to The Cheese Culture Coalition to support their work in fostering equity and inclusion in the cheese world.

Tickets are $125 per guest and are available for purchase on Resy. Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery is located at 40 W. Green St., Pasadena. For information, visit agnesla.com.

Son of a Gun has sake for February

The Japan Food Product Overseas Promotion Center has announced the growth and momentum of its nationwide promotional campaign with the launch of a new restaurant partnership in Los Angeles, Michelin Bib Gourmand Son of a Gun restaurant, owned by award-winning chefs Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo. The harmonious relationship between seafood and sake can be experienced via pairings at the restaurant through Feb. 29.

Son of a Gun restaurant offers sake and seafood pairings, including Hawaiian amberjack (tosa soy, pear, shiso) paired with “Jewel Brocade,” by Dewazakura, Junmai Ginjo.

“The smooth, floral, and honey notes of the Jewel Brocade by Dewazakura pair nicely with the fattiness of the amberjack, the smokiness of the tosa soy, sweetness of the pears and herbal shisho,” said Greg Inga, chef de cuisine, Son of a Gun.

For more information about sake x seafood collaborations and sake-related events, visit sake-jfoodo.jetro.go.jp/us. Son of a Gun is located at 8370 W. Third St.

Hernando’s To Go is a new delivery-only concept from The Hideaway Beverly Hills. (photo courtesy of The Hideaway)

Hideaway delivers ‘Hernando’s’ menu online

On Feb. 22, The Hideaway will launch its new delivery concept, Hernando’s To Go. The sister concept to the Beverly Hills Mexican steakhouse will be exclusively available through pickup and delivery platforms. The menu features bento-style taco boxes, delicious bowls, flavorful burritos and an array of other enticing options.

Hernando’s To Go offers dishes that travel well at an accessible price point. Perfect for park picnics, beach days or at-home couch dining, Hernando’s will be on all major delivery services, including Postmates, DoorDash and Owner. With options for carnivores, pescatarians and vegetarians, the concept is an easy option for groups with a variety of dietary preferences.

Menu highlights include taquitos de pollo, aguacate frito, grilled New York steak tacos, roasted mushroom bowl, carnitas burrito and chia mint agua fresca.

For information about The Hideaway, visit thehideawaybeverlyhills.com. The restaurant is located at 421 N. Rodeo Drive.

A romantic Burger Bouquet is available through Feb. 17 at Farmers Boys. (photo courtesy of Farmers Boys)

Valentine’s keeps giving at Farmers Boys

Valentine’s Day may have passed, but it’s still time to play cupid with Farmer Boys. This February, instead of the ordinary box of chocolates or red roses, guests can embark on an innovative Valentine’s gift for their special someone with the new Burger Bouquet. Known for its high-quality, farm-fresh food, Farmer Boys is ready to serve a gift that everyone really wants this Valentine’s Day – burgers.

Available through Feb. 17, the package includes five cheeseburgers, each crafted with a 1⁄4-pound 100% USDA fire-grilled patty, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, dill pickles, diced onion and a house-made 1000 island sauce on a brioche bun. To add a special touch, the bouquet is neatly packaged in a special box alongside a Valentine’s Day card, a Valentine’s decal and a $5 off $30+ coupon.

In addition, Farmer Boys is spreading the love with the launch of the Farmer Boys Love Stories Contest, inviting fans to share heartwarming stories for a chance to win one of many $50 gift cards. Whether it’s a friendship that has endured the test of time or a romance that sparked over burgers, participants can submit their stories on Instagram or the Farmer Boys website through Feb. 29. Winners will receive a gift card and will have their stories featured throughout the month, celebrating the diverse connections cultivated at Farmer Boys.

For information, visit farmersboys.com. Farmers Boys in Hollywood is located at 5519 Hollywood Blvd.

RE:Her festival coming in March

Regarding Her (RE:Her) will celebrate Women’s History Month with its 4th annual festival designed to support women-owned and led food and beverage businesses. This year, the festival spans the month of March with events from March 1-31. The festival will kick-off together with the Los Angeles Wine & Food Festival (March 1-3) where Regarding Her will be the charitable beneficiary and organization members will be featured.

The festival aims to generate support and camaraderie among women-owned food and beverage businesses from restaurants and bars, to artisan food makers and shop owners. In 2023, Regarding Her membership expanded to include “leaders” who hold executive and management positions as the organization seeks to accelerate the growth of women in the food and beverage industry. Many of the Women’s History Month Festival events will raise funds for member programs, like the RE:Her Academy, member workshops, and programming for the new RE:Her Leaders.

New events are being added daily at various locations throughout Los Angeles and will be listed with details on how to attend and participate at regardingherfood.org.