Last weekend we were happy to take part in the Harvest Festival, as part of a year-long 90th Anniversary celebration for the historic San Antonio Winery, a place much loved by LAist. The gracious Riboli family hosted the event, which was held at the winery, which has been in its same location on Lamar Street in East Los Angeles since 1917. There was food provided by the winery's onsite Maddalena restaurant, and wine aplenty... more ›

Tomorrow afternoon in Chef Eric's Culinary Classroom you can learn how to make your own complete Thanksgiving dinner. First time hosts and hostesses, this could be right up your alley, particularly if you're a newlywed with some in-laws to impress. On Chef Eric's menu: Roasted turkey breast with rosemary and lemon, homemade gravy with fresh herbs and garlic, creamy mashed potatoes and carrots, Portobello mushroom stuffing, fresh cranberry and orange compote, red pepper pudding with jalapeno, hearty corn bread with maple syrup, haricot vert in thyme cream with crispy onions, sweet potatoes baked with apples and oranges in maple syrup, sweet pumpkin pie, and pumpkin cheesecake with ginger snap cookie-crumb crust. The cost is $75.00 per person, and reservations are required. Could be a worthwhile investment if you're having a houseful of mouths on turkey day. more ›