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Weekend Eats: A Dreamy Combo of Donuts, Beer, and Pork
(Photo courtesy of Donut Snob)
The weekend is so close you can practically taste it. Here are the edible events going on in the next few days to keep you occupied -- and sated for that matter.Donut Snob pop-up at William Sonoma: This Saturday from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Janeen Gudelj of the Donut Snob will be bringing her fabulous, farm-fresh donuts to William Sonoma. Though the event is casual, Gudelj recommends ordering her donuts in advance, as last time they sold out of three flavors during the first hour. She'll be brining in a myriad of flavors of her yeast-raised treats, including our our personal favorites-- the Razzy Lemon LuLu and the Orange Zest Pistachio. Williams-Sonoma, 1600 Montana Avenue, Santa Monica
Beer Chicks book signing: Christina Perorzzi and Haile Beaune are back with a follow-up to their first book, The Naked Pint. This time around, the Hungry Channel hosts will be discussing the fine art of brewing in their book entitled The Naked Brewer: Fearless Homebrewing, Tips, Tricks & Rule-Breaking Recipes. They'll be celebrating the launch at an open party at Beer Bellyin K-town on Sunday. Beer Belly, 532 S Western Ave., Koreatown
Smalls Society Pig Dinner: Executive Chef Charlie Parker will prepare a whole pig for a four-course pig dinner served family style with three-courses of cocktail flights at Freddy Smalls Bar + Kitchen. There will be two seatings at the Sunday evening dinner, one at 6 p.m. and another 8 p.m. Ressies are recommended, and are going for $75 per person. Call (310) 479-3000 or email info@freddysmalls.com to reserve. Freddy Smalls, 11520 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles
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