Datebook

Today

New Class, New School: The recently opened New School of Cooking offers a recreational course in summer fruit desserts. 6:30 p.m. New School of Cooking, 8690 Washington Blvd., Culver City. (310) 842-9702. $68.

Friday

Brunch Ideas: Cookbook author Marie Simmons demonstrates brunch dishes from her latest book, “The Good Egg.” 10:30 a.m. Let’s Get Cookin’, 4643 Lakeview Canyon Road, Westlake Village. (818) 991-3940. $55.

Sunday

Bastille Day Preview: Whole Foods Market wants to help you get a jump on that Bastille Day party you might be planning for July 14. There will be French foods for sampling, a Valrhona chocolate demonstration and a cheese seminar and tasting. Noon to 4 p.m. Whole Foods Market, Triangle Square, 1870 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa. (949) 574-3800. Free.

Monday

Pour the Pinot Noir: Frank Ostini of Hitching Post Winery will bring one Chardonnay and five Pinot Noirs of his to this six-course dinner. 7 p.m. La Boheme,[does Boheme take an accent?] 8400 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood. (323) 848-2360. $70.

Summer Food Camp: Kids age 7 to 12 are invited to this three-session hands-on cooking class series. They’ll learn to make five recipes in each class, including summer vegetable dishes and tarts. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Seal Beach Parks and Recreation Department, Marina Center, 151 Marina Drive, Seal Beach. (562) 431-2527, Ext. 326. $76. Also July 17 and 24.

Tuesday

Single Vineyard Vinos: Chateau St. Jean will show off some of its single-vineyard California wines at this dinner. The main course is seared veal tenderloin; there are five courses in all. 7 p.m. Provence building of Westlake Village Inn, 31943 Agoura Road, Westlake Village. (818) 889-1662. $75; must be prepaid.

July 12

Washington Wine: This wine dinner features vintages from Chateau St. Michelle Winery in Washington state. Four courses of food are served with four wines. The main course is either beef tenderloin with foie gras or Dover sole. 7 p.m. Lawry’s the Prime Rib, 100 N. La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Hills. (310) 652-2827. $80.

To the Middle East: The “Foods of the World” cooking class tour hits the Middle East this month. Chef Denis Depoitre shows you how to prepare the dishes in the Grill kitchen, then serves them to you at the Terrace afterward. 11 a.m. The Ritz-Carlton Huntington Hotel & Spa, 1401 S. Oak Knoll Ave., Pasadena. (626) 585-6434. $75.

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