Sweet Dreams

We dream of cheesecake, cupcakes, gelato and cream puffs. Thankfully for us, so does Savor Los Angeles.  Give in to your sweet tooth while tasting delectable treats, scrumptious vegan offerings and more, all made from high quality and organic ingredients. Try not to drool when you see the list of delicious delicatessens in attendance. Why? No dessert will go to waste as there will be composting (and recycling) on site – how delish!

Location: Miauhaus Studios, 1201 South La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90019 (map)  Date/Time: Friday, July 30, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.  Cost: $35 GA and $55 VIP in advance. Click here to purchase tickets  Web: http://www.parallellines.info/savorlosangeles/sweetstasting.html.

Drink. Eat. Play.

You don’t have to tell us twice! If you didn’t get enough food trucks and beer at last week’s LA Street Food Fest, fear not, as Drink:Eat:Play’s Block Party will sate your cravings. Knock one back while listening to live musical performances and chowing down on some of the best beer-friendly grub around. Why? Designated Driver Rates for those who want to save gas by carpooling and get home safely!

Location: Paramount Studio’s New York Streets back lot, 5555 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038 (map)  Date/Time: Saturday, July 31, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Cost: $40 for a three hour session. $50 for a four hour session. Unlimited beer included. Food sold separately. Purchase your tickets here Web: http://www.drinkeatplay.com/blockparty/.

Can it. Then Bake it!

Have your pie and eat it too at this week’s Crust and Canning Workshop, put on by KCRW’s host of  Good Food and owner of Angeli Caffe, Evan Kleiman. Learn how to bake the “perfect” pie crust then fill it (and later your belly) with sweet summer-stone fruit preserve. Why? Enjoy the fruits of your labor and take home the canned goodies you make during the workshop.

Location: Angeli Caffe, 7274 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90046 (map)  Date/Time: Saturday, July 31st, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  Cost: $100 per person. To register email Delilah Snell at delilahsnell@yahoo.com, or call her at 714.836.8727  Web: http://blogs.kcrw.com/goodfood/2010/07/crust-and-canning-workshop/.

Something to Wine About

Sample wines from all over California without leaving the city, as Wally’s Wine and Spirits hosts its annual Central Coast Wine and Food Celebration! Sip on wines from the vineyards of Malibu to those of Santa Maria, accompanied by tastes from AOC, Tavern, Jar, and many others. Why? No town car or limo required.

Location: Wally’s, 2107 Westwood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90025 (map)  Date/Time: Sunday, August 1st, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: $95  Web: http://www.wallywine.com/p-56558-2010-wallys-7th-annual-central-coast-wine-food-celebration-sunday-august-1.aspx.