Eater Calendar: Plate by Plate/Project by Project

And for this weekend's grand tasting event: Project by Project's sixth annual Plate by Plate once again takes place at the California Science Center on Saturday. The restauarant list is varied but good---Beso, Water Grill, Cicada, Fraiche, La Cachette, Mastro's, Palate Food & Wine, Bashan, Wilshire, Whist, M Cafe de Chaya, Valerie Confections and more, plus sake, cocktails, entertainment and the probable Bai Ling sighting. Proceeds go to the Center for Asian Americans United for Self Empowerment (CAUSE) to advance voter registration and civil empowerment for the 2008 election year. Tickets are $150 in advance, $200 at door, $275 VIP; purchase here. (Saturday, July 26, 7pm-10:30pm, 700 State Drive)