​From February 15 –23, Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills will feature a luxurious dinner-and-a-movie lineup. The hotel will be offering an intimate showing of Oscar nominated films inside the property’s private screening room, followed by a prix-fixe, three-course dinner at Culina. The cinematic package is open to the public, and reservations can be made by calling 310-860-4000. 

Dinner starts at 6:30 p.m., followed by the screening at 8 p.m. There will also be a [discounted] matinee on February 18 with a lunch seating at 1:00pm at Culina, followed by a screening of La La Land at 2:15 pm.

All proceeds will benefit the Make a Film Foundation, which grants film wishes to children with serious or life-threatening medical conditions, helping them to create short film legacies by teaming them with noted actors, directors and writers.  They believe the art of filmmaking is not only healing and therapeutic, but also offers hope and builds self-esteem.

Confirmed films include the following:

Wednesday, 2/15: Arrival
Thursday, 2/16: Lion
Friday, 2/17: Moonlight
Saturday, 2/18: La La Land—matinee and evening screenings
Sunday, 2/19: Fences
Monday, 2/20: Hell or High Water
Tuesday, 2/21: Hacksaw Ridge
Wednesday, 2/22: Manchester by the Sea
Thursday, 2/23: Hidden Figures

Tickets are $69/person, or $39 for the Saturday matinee. Price does not include tax, gratuity, and/or pre-orders from the champagne and snack bar. 30 tickets available per seating. Seats assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis. The Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills is located at 300 S. Doheny Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90048

Editor's note: Hidden Figures added to lineup as of 2/8

Celebrated culinary MC and fundraising auctioneer Billy Harris has announced his new dinner series, Hanging with Harris, a lineup of eight intimate, multi-course dining events taking place throughout Los Angeles from February – May. Each Monday night dinner will begin with a cocktail reception hosted by a mixologist from the leading Scotch whisky distiller, William Grant & Sons, followed by a four-course seated dinner with wine pairings from each distinguished chef and a charity auction. 

A portion of ticket sales and all proceeds from the auction items will benefit four charities that are close to Harris’ heart: James Beard Foundation, Alex’s Lemonade Stand, No Kid Hungry, and PIGGY BANK.
  
See below for the Hanging with Harris Dinner Series lineup:
 
2/20: Bruce Kalman at Union 
Union Chef/Owner and James Beard nominee Bruce Kalman has appeared on the Food Network to earn a “Chopped” championship title as well as on Esquire Network to win “Knife Fight.” His Northern Italian cooking style embraces the diverse and abundant produce of California to create exquisitely balanced flavor profiles. 

3/13: Nancy Silverton at Osteria Mozza
In addition to “Pastry Chef of the Year,” “Who’s Who of Cooking,” and “Outstanding Restaurant” for Campanile by the James Beard Foundation, Nancy Silverton also received the highest honor given by the James Beard Foundation for “Outstanding Chef” as well as listed as one of the “Most Innovative Women in Food and Drink” by Fortune and Food & Wine.
 
3/27: Jason Neroni at Rose Cafe 
Chef Jason Neroni’s menu focuses on local Southern California cuisine with an international influence from his world travels. The bakery celebrates American classics, as well as some of the original Rose bakery classics re-conceptualized with their innovative techniques.
 
4/3: Michael Cimarusti at Connie and Ted’s 
Michelin-starred Chef Michael Cimarusti combines his knowledge and appreciation of the dynamic nature of seafood with an advocacy for sustainable fishing practices evident in every dish. Located in the heart of West Hollywood, Connie and Ted’s pays homage to Cimarusti’s grandparents and the simple, honest seafood cookery of New England.

4/10: David Lentz at The Hungry Cat 
David Lentz, husband to Suzanne Goin, is the chef and owner of The Hungry Cat, known for seasonally inspired menus that feature impeccable seafood, bi-coastal American classics, and top-notch cocktails made with farmers’ market ingredients. 
 
4/17: Neal Fraser at Redbird
Chef Fraser battled Iron Chef Cat Cora in 2006 on Food Network’s widely popular series “Iron Chef America” and became the first California chef to win the culinary competition. Fraser most recently appeared on Bravo’s Season 5 of “Top Chef Masters” and was victorious on the Esquire Network’s “Knife Fight.”

Wineries across California gathered in Downtown Santa Barbara on Saturday for a festive showing of high-end libations at the 6th annual Winter Wine Classic. Held outside the Fess Parker Hotel, a luxury resort just steps from the beach, the Winter Wine Classic brought together a solid lineup of purveyors for a mid-sized crowd of joyful guests. Drink, food and fun certainly highlighted the event, with several labels and restaurants to revisit again.

A slew of 90+ point wines made their way to the event, as did bottles that retailed for more than $100. Some highlights included Pegasus Estate Cabernet Sauvignon [Santa Ynez, CA], Rombauer Vineyards Merlot [Napa Valley, CA], J. Lohr Vineyards Chardonnay [Paso Robles, CA], and Nielson Wines Pinot Noir [Santa Barbara, CA] among others. 

On the culinary end, Enterprise Fish Co. led the way with a stunning lobster bisque that was perfect for the winter weather. Patxi’s Pizza Santa Barbara served up some excellent Chicago deep dish, and showed some fun resourcefulness when they placed a delivery order in the middle of the event to replenish their inventory. 

Live music kept the upbeat vibe going. And while the event did take place under a tent, the weather did hold out and temperatures stayed quite comfortable. 

The 7th Winter Wine Classic is already being planned out, to take place January 2018. For more information visit CaliforniaWineFestival.com