Indulge your sweet tooth at the Loews Santa Monica Beach's Dessert Decadence.
On Saturday, June 2nd, Vintage Hollywood, a benefit for United Friends of the Children, will take place at the Brentwood home of former Mayor Richard Riordan. The event will feature pours from more than two dozen wineries, including Duckhorn, Hitching Post and Talley, accompanied by dishes from local restaurants such as A.O.C., Campanile, JAR and Sushi Roku (6–9 PM; $200 per person; address will be supplied upon ticket purchase; 213-580-1825).
On Sunday, June 3rd, indulge your sweet tooth at Dessert Decadence at the Loews Santa Monica Beach, where you'll sample chocolates, pastries, cupcakes, cheeses, brownies, gelato and truffles supplied by Cafe del Rey, Ocean & Vine and many others, all paired with California wines (5–8 PM; $60 per person; 1700 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica; www.drinkeatplay.com).
Also on June 3rd in Santa Monica is Wally's 15th Annual Grande Marque Champagne Tasting at Le Merigot Beach Hotel, a benefit for the UCLA Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation and Madisons Foundation. More than 50 Grande Marque champagnes – including Dom Perignon and Cristal – will be available for tasting, as will the signature dishes from 20 restaurants, among them Drago, Michael’s and Mélisse (5–8 PM; $150 per person in advance; $200 per person at the door; 1740 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica; www.wallywine.com).