DineLA Restaurant Week is just around the corner, but that doesn’t mean nothing special is happening now. Here are a few events across town including a wine tasting, a night with a “Big Lebowski” themed food menu, oysters and a sweet Rosh Hashanah celebration.

Tuesday, September 20 @ 6 PM

Monsieur Marcel is having their first wine tasting of the season on the restaurant patio in the Farmers Market. The six pairing will include selections of cheeses. Make a reservation and attend the tasting to receive a $30 gift certificate to the market.

Menu:

Maula, Malbec, 2010, Argentina
Vina Las Vertientes, Bonarda 2008, Argentina
Don Rodolfo Tannat, 2007, Argentina
El Portillo, Rosé Malbec, 2008, Argentina
Cucao, Chardonnay, 2010, Chile
Solsticio, Torrontes, 2008, Argentina

Cost?
$30. Call 323-939-7792 for reservations.

Where?
Monsieur Marcel
6333 W 3rd St. # 150
Los Angeles, CA 90036

Friday, September 23 @ 5 PM

Beer Belly is hosting “The Big Lebrewski” night featuring a special food menu. People attending “The Big Lebowski Fest” at the Wiltern will get 50% your first beer (must show ticket stub). If you dress up as one of the characters from the movie you’ll also receive 50% off your first beer.

Menu:

Lingonberry Pancakes with White Russian Whip Cream
“We’ll cut off your johnson” Hot Dog w/ NOTHING on it (toppings on the side)
“I said NEAR the In-N-Out Burger” Animal Fries BB Style
“You’re entering a world of pain” Tapatio & Pickled Jalapeno Wings
“Obviously you’re not a golfer” Risotto Balls w/ Roasted Corn Aoli

Where?
Beer Belly
532 S. Western Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90020

Friday, September 23 @ 6 PM

Vertical Wine Bistro is offering Carlsbad Blonde Oysters from Carlsbad, CA from 6 PM – 10 PM. Call 626-795-3999 for reservations.

Menu:

$19 Shucker’s Special:

Half-dozen featured oysters with all the trimmings.

$15 Specially paired Wine Carafes:

2009 Listel Rose Sables du Golfe de Lion France Grenache
2009 Louis Jadot Pouilly-Fuisse France, Chardonnay
2010 Les Hospices Sancerre, France, Sauvignon Blanc

Where?
Vertical Wine Bistro
70 North Raymond Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91103

September 26 – October 8

Magnolia Bakery is celebrating Rosh Hashanah offering spiced honey cake with walnuts, raisins and a touch of citrus zest. All of Magnolia Bakery’s locations are Certified Kosher.

Menu:

Magnolia’s traditional Honey Cake
Honey Cupcake

Cost?
Honey Cupcake $3
Magnolia’s Traditional Honey Cake $24

Where?
Magnolia Bakery
8389 W 3rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90048

Photo: inside the Beer Belly craft beer bar in K-town in Los Angeles