Seafood Class at True Food Kitchen; Bellamy's Chef in Baja

FASHION VALLEY— True Food Kitchen will launch a new series of educational cooking classes, each based on a different theme and featuring a local community partner, on Wednesday, July 15 with a session centered around sustainable seafood in collaboration with Santa Monica Seafood and guest chef Paddy Glennon. TFK's executive chef Nathan Coulon with co-lead a cooking demo that will be followed by a four-course seafood-centric dinner with a wine pairing; the class and dinner is $55, reserve ahead as seats are limited. [EaterWire]

VALLE DE GUADALUPE— French Master Chef Patrick Ponsaty of Escondido's Bellamy's Restaurant is headed south on Saturday, July 11 to join chef Ryan Steyn at Steyn's outdoor restaurant El Jardín in the Valle de Guadalupe for an eight-course dinner dubbed "A French night in Baja". Joined by Le Pinche Frances food truck, the 6 p.m. event also includes live music and wine pairings from Adobe Guadalupe, Vinícola Torres Alegre y Familia, and Madera 5. The dinner is $85; e-mail to reserve. [EaterWire]

LA JOLLA— On Wednesday, July 15 from 5:30 to 9 p.m., The Hake Kitchen & Bar is celebrating its second anniversary with a party to benefit Las Patronas, a local organization that supports many San Diego non-profits. The $65 tickets include two craft cocktails and lots of eats, from paella to mini ceviche shooters and serrano ham and manchego crostini. Call 858-454-1637 to claim your spot. [EaterWire]