L.A. baker in ‘Bread’; Randall Grahm at Sotto; Mondavi dinner at Rivera

Dustin Hughes screens two short documentary films on Nov. 9 featuring baker Mark Stambler and distiller Mo Heck, who create distinctly different goods from one common ingredient: grain. “Bread” explores the craft of Los Angeles breadmaker Stambler, who helped draft and pass California’s Cottage Food Law. “Vodka” follows Heck, who became a distiller and founded Project V Distillery & Sausage Co. in Woodinville, Wash., using wheat grown on a farm that’s been in her family since the 1800s. Tastings accompany the screening, followed by a discussion. 7 p.m. Atwater Crossing, 3245 Casitas Ave., Los Angeles. RSVP online at www.eventbrite.com/event/8988453707.

November wine tastings at Sotto feature winemakers Paolo Cantele and Randall Grahm. Cantele of Cantele winery in Puglia returns to Sotto on Friday for a tasting presented by wine director Jeremy Parzen. Guests will taste four of Cantele’s family’s wines: Chardonnay, Rosato di Negroamaro, Salice Salentino and Amativo. 6:30 p.m. $40 per person. On Nov. 7, Graham, a pioneer in biodynamic farming in the U.S., will present a tasting of his Cidre, Vin Gris, Le Pousseur and his new Demeter-certified Nebbiolo. 6:30 p.m. $50 per person. Both tastings start at 6:30 p.m.; call for reservations. 9575 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, (310) 277-0210, www.sottorestaurant.com.

Chef John Sedlar of Rivera and Napa Valley luminary Margrit Mondavi team up on Monday for a menu created in honor of late wine legend Robert Mondavi, commemorating the 100th anniversary of his birth. Guests will gain insights into Sedlar’s favorite memories with the Mondavis and their mutual passion for enjoying wine and food together. $150 per guest. 6:30 p.m. cocktail reception, 7 p.m. dinner with Mondavi wine pairings. Call for reservations. 1050 S. Flower St., Los Angeles, (213) 749-1460, www.riverarestaurant.com.

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