With warmer weather giving way to much cooler temperatures, Chef Darren Weiss of Darren's Restaurant is highlighting the flavors of fall with two new specialty dishes.

Chef Darren's creamy Butternut Squash Ravioli topped with parmesan cheese and pumpkin seeds, and set in a seasoned butter sauce is sure to enthrall diners. And his chunky pumpkin crème brûlée, served with candied ginger-gingerbread biscotti, tops any meal with autumnal flavor.

Chef Darren Weiss' seasonal chunky pumpkin crème brûlée, served with candied ginger-gingerbread biscotti.

Chef Darren will be among local culinary superstars in attendance at a special fundraising evening at The Strand House in downtown Manhattan Beach on Tuesday, November 18 from 5-7 p.m. The event includes a signed copy of a new cookbook that includes recipes from Chef Darren, Chris Garasic of Shade Hotel, Greg Hozinsky and Stephanie Franz of The Strand House, David LeFevre of Manhattan Beach Post, Laura Mandracchia of Cake Bake Shop, and Michael Rubino of Simmzy's. 

For details on that event, see Sandpipers to Release Cookbook at Strand House Party.