Taste of Bev Hills Observations, Jordan Kahn Cooks Seven Courses of Beef, Oktoberfest in SM

BEVERL HILLS— kevinEats recaps last night's Taste of Beverly Hills kickoff soiree. Check out the assortment of eats ranging from a few truffled pasta situations to arepas to a foie gras spiced rice krispy treat. More than enough food porn to go around. [kevinEats]

WEST LA— Red Medicine's Jordan Kahn will sample a seven course Vietnamese beef feast (hm, that sounds like Totoraku) from September 8 to 11 at Test Kitchen. [EaterWire]

SANTA MONICA— Hard to believe but October is approaching, yikes. At the barker hanger from October 8-11 American Showplace Productions brings a taste of Germany to SoCal via an Oktoberfest celebration. Think German food, German beer, plus a 21-piece Chico Bavarian Band. Hm. Tix cost $25 here. [EaterWire]