Cristal Dinner at Katsuya Brentwood, Wine Dinner at Republique

BRENTWOOD— Katsuya is putting together a dinner called House of Cristal on November 3 at 7 p.m. $150 (plus tax and tip) gets you a five-course dinner paired with champanges from Louis Roederer (which produces Cristal). Sign up here or call 310-207-8744 to reserve a seat. [ELA]

LA BREA— Republique is doing a wine dinner on November 11 at 7 p.m. with Mimi Casteel, with five courses by Walter Manzke plus 9 wines. RSVP events@republiquela.com to nab a seat. [ELA]

BEVERLY HILLS— Sotto's Steve Samson is doing his Sopra dinner again, which features the chef's take on Northern Italian cuisine. On November 4, enjoy five courses for $55, plus a wine pairing for $40. There's even white truffle on the menu this time around for a $50 supplement. See the full menu below and call the restaurant at 310-277-0210 to save a table.

SOPRA Menu at Sotto:

ANTIPASTI

Agliata All Monferrina

Carne Cruda all'Albese *

Uova al Cirighet

PRIMI

Langaroli con Fonduta and Veal Jus *

Risotto with Snails

SECONDO

Leg of Lamb with Chestnuts

CONTORNI

Stuffed Sweet and Sour Onions

Truffle Potatoes

Insalata Mista

DOLCE

Hazelnut Gelato

Pear and Prune Pie with Barolo