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Violet Los Angeles is a charming neighborhood Bistro and Cooking School in the heart of Westwood Village. Housed in a two-story historic brick building, Violet features a lush and romantic courtyard, chic bar and dining room, rooftop terrace, and a beautiful demonstration kitchen.
Reservations are highly recommended. We host numerous private events, from birthdays and weddings to corporate and team-building cooking classes, bar mitzvahs, and afternoon tea.
Private Events
Violet Los Angeles offers a warm and elegant setting for unforgettable celebrations of every kind. Our charming brick courtyard, chic dining room, and rooftop terrace create the perfect backdrop for showers, weddings and receptions, cocktail hours, corporate gatherings, hands-on cooking experiences, and more. Our culinary team will work closely with you to craft a thoughtful menu and seamless experience from start to finish.
Upcoming Events
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The Art of Challah: A Masterclass in Shaping the Perfect Loaf
Bake your own round challah for the holiday on Friday!
Few breads are as beautiful, meaningful, or satisfying to make as challah. Led by Violet’s Lead Pastry Chef, Yesenia Cruz, this Masterclass will walk you through the entire process from beginning to end, including mixing, kneading, proofing, portioning, shaping, and baking. You’ll learn what the dough should look and feel like at each stage, why each step matters, and how to create a beautiful loaf at home.
Please note that this is a Masterclass experience. Yesenia will demonstrate the complete challah-making process, and then it’s your turn. With her step-by-step guidance, each guest will roll and shape one or two loaves of their own challah to take home, along with apple jam to enjoy with it.
Supper, wine and light bites included:
We’ll welcome you with olives and almonds before the demonstration begins. A glass of wine will be served, followed by a full seated dinner featuring Violet’s roasted chicken, green beans, pommes frites, and chocolate mousse for dessert.
This experience includes a complete demonstration led by Chef Yesenia, one hands-on challah-shaping activity, one or two loaves to take home, apple jam, a glass of wine, and dinner.
Pricing
Single Participant: $150
Two Participants: $275
A 20% service fee will be added at checkout.
SEPT. 26
6-9PM
The Armenian Table: A Masterclass in the Art of Dolma
Join Chef Manifa Nazarian for an Armenian-inspired culinary experience centered on one of the cuisine’s most beloved dishes: dolma. In this hands-on Masterclass, Chef Manifa will guide you through preparing grape leaves, creating a savory minced beef filling, and rolling dolma by hand.
Menu:
Tarragon Lemonade Spritz — tarragon, lemon, simple syrup, sparkling water, vodka
Zero-proof Spritz: tarragon, lemon, sparkling water
Dolma: grape leaves, seasoned beef filling
Garlic Matsun: garlic yogurt sauce
Lavash: warm Armenian flatbread
Fresh Herbs: seasonal selection
Gata: traditional Armenian pastry with khoriz filling
We’ll begin with a refreshing spritz before moving into the dolma preparation. After cooking, we’ll gather to enjoy the meal together with garlic matsun, warm lavash, fresh herbs, and gata to finish.
This experience includes Chef Manifa’s live demonstrations, hands-on dolma making, a welcome spritz, and a full Armenian-inspired meal.
Pricing:
Single Participant: $150.00
Two Participants: $275.00
20% service fee is added at checkout.
