DATEBOOK

TODAY

Winemaker Dinner: Patz & Hall wines such as Dutton Ranch, Bonny Doon, Hyde Vineyard and Alder Springs are poured at this five-course dinner. Roasted squab with butternut squash cannelloni is the main course. 7 p.m. Four Seasons Hotel, 300 S. Doheny Drive, L.A. (310) 273-2222. $125.

THURSDAY

Spring Menu: Chef Jennifer Naylor teaches how to make grilled artichoke hearts and tuna tapenade, seared scallops, spiedino of lamb, Provencal tomatoes and fleur de creme. Lunch with wine follows in the dining room. 11 a.m. Granita, in the Malibu Colony Plaza, 23725 W. Malibu Road, Malibu. (310) 456-0488. $75.

A Taste, a Laugh: The California Women’s Law Center hosts this annual fund-raiser to help promote justice for women. It showcases women chefs and comics. Chefs participating in the tasting event include Josie LeBalch from Josie restaurant, Tara Thomas from Traxx, Allyson Thurber from the Lobster, Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken from Border Grill, Scooter Kanfer from the House, Terri Buzzard from the Restaurant at the Getty Center and Nancy Silverton from La Brea Bakery. After the grazing, Paula Poundstone, Cathy Ladman and Michelle Serros do their stand-up acts. 6:30 p.m. Directors Guild of America, 7920 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood. For tickets, call Plan A at (310) 860-1300. $200.

FRIDAY

Mario Batali Dinner: Mario Batali visits Campanile to cook with chef and owner Mark Peel. He makes a six-course menu using dishes from his new “The Babbo Cookbook.” The menu includes items such as duck bresaola with fiddlehead pickles and red onion jam; spaghetti with spicy artichokes, sweet garlic and lobster; and braised beef short ribs with horseradish gremolata. Dinner is available starting at 5:30 p.m. Campanile, 624 S. La Brea Ave., L.A. (323) 938-1447; www.campanile restaurant.com. $95.

SATURDAY

Vegetarian Class: Tim Ross of Be Gourmet shows you how to cook vegetables, from artichokes to zucchini. 10:30 a.m. Private home in Silver Lake, address given upon registration. (323) 876-1485; be gourmet.home.att.net. $55.

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