Entrées may have menu star power, but often it’s a restaurant’s side dishes (ahem, Mangiamo Pronto!’s garbanzo-celery salad) that keep us coming back for more. In fact, it’s not unusual for us to make whole meals out of sides (small plates!). Next time you visit these eateries, save room for the supporting cast.

Join chefs Simon Purvis and Cindy Liu for the final stage of this exciting summer grilling series. Learn every step to making perfect wood-grilled lamb chops, from buying the meat, making the chimichurry marinade, and removing the juicy cut from the grill. You'll also make a delightful heirloom tomato Greek salad, with extra tomatoes included to try it at home. Sat 6:30 p.m.

Sip margaritas and sample delicious food from local restaurants in a beautiful garden setting. Try creative dishes from Mezcal, Brio Tuscan Grille, Chinook, Sauza Blue, and many others. Proceeds benefit the Kempe Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect. Fri 5:30 p.m.