We might only be Travel+Leisure’s 12th best cities for foodies, but LA is staying strong with a list of upcoming food events centered around jazz, wings, Oktoberfest and a brewery relaunch plus the one year anniversary of Test Kitchen being held at Picca Peru with Chef Ricardo Zarate and his guest Chef Roy Choi serving up a celebratory menu.

Saturday, September 17 @ 12 PM

Ladyface Alehouse is hosting an “All-Day Jazz Fest” featuring The Jack LaConte Trio, saxophonist Jim Gentry, the Phil Fiorio Trio, the Danny Janklow Trio and singer Andrea Miller on the Ladyface patio.

Where?
Ladyface Ale Companies
29281 Agoura Rd.
Agoura Hills, CA 91301

September 17 – October 8

Wirtshaus is celebrating Oktoberfest with an official kick off party on Saturday, September 17, at 2 PM. The three week celebration will feature live music on Friday and Saturday of each week, and German beer and food pairing dinners on September 20 and September 27.

Where?
Wirtshaus
345 N. La Brea Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036

Monday, September 19 @ 6 PM

Test Kitchen is popping up at Picca with Chef Ricardo Zarate and guest Chef Roy Choi to celebrate Test Kitchen’s one year anniversary. The after party is upstairs at the Mezzanine Bar with Julian Cox from 11 PM – 1 AM.

Menu:

Papaya Guava Tarragon Honey Plate by Roy Choi

Sweet Shrimp Amaebi Tartare, Mango Ceviche Sauce, Wonton Chips by Ricardo Zarate

Roadside Pineapple Pork, Bitter Orange, Red Bean Plantain Stew by Roy Choi

Roasted Monk Fish, Quinoa Curry Stew, Cucumber Yogurt Relish by Ricardo Zarate

Braised Short Ribs, Pineapple Aji Amarillo Glaze, Island Coleslaw by Roy Choi and Ricardo Zarate

Dessert by Dahlia Narvaez

Chocolate Bonbons by Hasty Torres for Madame Chcolat

Pisco by Pisco Porton

Cost?
$70. Email upstairs@testkitchenla.com with your name, time, phone number and number in your party.

Where?
Picca Peru
9575 West Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90035

Tuesday, September 20 @ 6 PM

Delphine at the W Hollywood is kicking off their “Delphine’s Tuesday Wing Nite!” featuring a “Wing Nite” menu available weekly on Tuesday nights.

Menu:

Honey Sriracha
Delphine Red Hot
BBQ Beer w/Green Chili
Truffle Cheese
Thai Red Curry
Spiced Honey
Ranch Country

Cost?
$4.50 per order

Where?
Delphine at the W Hollywood
6250 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90028

Wednesday, September 28 @ 5 PM

Karl Strauss Brewing Company is celebrating the grand reopening of their La Jolla location with craft beer and food pairings.

Menu:

Stations:
#1 Pairing: Tower 10 IPA Artisan Cheeses Table featuring Red Dragon and Chipotle Cranberry Cheddar
#2 Pairing: 22nd Anniversary Vanilla Imperial Stout with Beeramisu
#3 Pairing: Windansea Wheat Hefeweizen with Lemon-Hef Chicken, Calamari, Cotija-Avocado Sliders, and Mango Salad
#4 Pairing: Trippel with Carlsbad Mussels, Sweet & Stinky Fries, Ahi Poke, Ginger Salmon, Sirloin Strips
#5 Pairing: Red Trolley Ale with Beer-brined Pork Chops, BBQ Wings, Piggy Bank Mac, BBQ Pork Sliders

Tray passed items (subject to change):
Red Trolley Ale: Black n Bleu New York Strip, Black Garlic Fondue Shooters
Karl Strauss OktoberFest: Beef Dip Sliders
Padre Porter: Beer Shakes w/Spiced Cream, Top Sirloin w/ Ale Mushroom Sauce
Trippel: Seared Ahi
Tower 10 IPA: Hummus on Flatbread, Sirloin Strips
Amber Lager: Portobello Skewers
Imperial Amber Lager: Rollos Locos, Black n Bleu New York Strip
Woodie Gold: Fish Tacos, Drunken Shrimp
Big Barrel Double IPA: Thai Wraps, Chorizo Sliders
Windansea Wheat Hefeweizen: Banh Mi Minis

Cost?
$20 (include five beer tasters and unlimited food pairings). Buy tickets!

Where?
Karl Strauss Brewing Company
1044 Wall St.
La Jolla, CA 92037

Photo: Novy Ranch Wood-Grilled Burger from Ladyface Alehouse