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If you love to eat and drink, this week offers a great chance to explore the world of Los Angeles food and beverage. From tasting whiskeys crafted by women to wining and dining with celebrity chefs, here's what to do on the local food scene this week.
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Celebrate The Women of Whisky at Miro Restaurant
Spend this Wednesday evening celebrating women of whiskey. You'll join Molly Stephens, The Sassy Scotch Lover and the head of the Whiskey Lovers of LA for a whiskey tasting session with special guest Jenna Elie of the Whiskyagogirl. Elie will pour whiskeys from the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, and guests will be encouraged to offer donations to the upcoming, crowdfunded whiskey documentary "The Water of Life."
When: Wednesday, August 22, 6-8:30 p.m.
Where: Whiskey Lounge at Miro Restaurant, 888 Wilshire Blvd.
Price: Free
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Casa Dragones Guest Chef Dinner with Donnie Masterton at Redbird Garden
Grab a seat to a special family-style dinner in the garden at Redbird this Wednesday evening. The affair will feature Tequila Casa Dragones and guest chef Donnie Masterton of The Restaurant in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. The menu will include butter dipped radishes bathed in chili, salt and lime; tequila cured salmon with cabbage, citrus and lime crema; The Pretty in Pink carbonated cocktail, combining Tequila Casa Dragones Blanco, grapefruit, lime, agave and salt; and much more alongside a variety of Southern California wines.
When: Wednesday, August 22, 7-10 p.m.
Where: Redbird, 114 E. Second St.
Price: $150
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Taste of Grand Central Market
Also this Wednesday evening: Explore the top bites at the Grand Central Market. Secret City Tours is currently offering discounted entry to its Taste of Grand Central Market tour. Guests ages 12 and up will enjoy tastes from vendors new and old and take home insights for future visits.
When: Wednesday, August 22, 6 p.m.
Where: Grand Central Market, 317 S. Broadway
Price: $39 (regularly $50
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Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival
Last but not least, the Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival returns to Santa Monica this weekend. The festival features events with a wide variety of big-name chefs, including Curtis Stone, Michelle Bernstein and Mary Sue Milliken.
Foodies looking to save a buck can score discounted tickets to four different events via Goldstar. Discounted options include the Ultimate Bites showcase featuring chefs Antonia Lofaso and Alvin Cailan and the Lexus Grand Tasting event at Barkar Hangar.
When: Thursday, August 23 - Sunday, August 26
Where: Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival, Grand Avenue and First Street
Price: $115 - $175 (regularly $175 - $250)
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