Avocado Night, Thanksgiving Class Coming to Firenze Osteria

Toluca Lake's , owned and operated by , is hosting two special events this months.

On Oct. 16 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m or 2 p.m.- 4 p.m,Viviani will be teaching a special pre-Thanksgiving class. You can Learn how to make pumpkin gnocchi, cranberry risotto  and grandma’s roast chicken. $40 per person or $70 a couple. A two course meal and a beverage is included.

For Avacado lovers, Firenze Osteria is hosting a special four course Avocado dinner on October 20 for $55 per person. This price includes an avocado martini.

The event is sponsored by the , who blogs for Moorpark Patch. Firenze Osteria's sister restaurant, in Moorpark, hosted s last month featuring avocado and tuna crudo, avocado crab ravioli, grilled pork tenderloin with avocado and sundried tomato risotto, avacado Lamb, Mexicola Heritage avacado, Morro Bay late season avacado, MacArthur Heritage Avocado  and avocado pane cotta. Call (818) 760-7081 for reservations and information.

Karen Young contributed to this report.