Piatti's 25th Anniversary Party; Winemaker Hangout at Marina Kitchen

LA JOLLA— Piatti is marking its milestone 25th anniversary in La Jolla Shores with a party scheduled from 6:30 p.m. to midnight on Thursday, February 25. Tickets include cocktails, wine and signature Italian-inspired dishes from Piatti chef Pepe Ccapatinta, with the night's proceeds going to support local community groups Las Patronas and the La Jolla Shores Business Association. [EaterWire]

DOWNTOWN— If you're not watching the Oscars this Sunday, February 28, consider heading over to Marina Kitchen at the Marriot Marquis San Diego for their Winemaker Hang Out event with winemakers Gray Hartley and Frank Ostina from Central Coast's famed Hitching Post Wine. They're teaming up with executive chef Aron Schwartz for a wine dinner and reception that will be help in the restaurant's new Tasting Bar. $65 per person; for reservations, call 619-699-8222. [EaterWire]

EAST VILLAGE— Brunch like a pro in the comfort of your own home after taking Bake Sale Bakery's 'Baking Your Breakfast' class on Saturday, March 19. Held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the class will teach you how to perfect morning eats ranging from biscuits and savory tarts to stuffed French toast bread pudding. Appropriately, glasses of bubbly will be served to those 21 and up. The class is $75, call 619-515-2224 to reserve. [EaterWire]