Alex’s Lemonade UCLA fundraiser

Enjoy an afternoon of food, wine, cocktails and music on Saturday, Sept. 10 from noon to 4 p.m. during a fundraiser for the Alex’s Lemonade Foundation at UCLA. Executive chef Suzanne Goin is hosting the benefit with Caroline Styne (Lucques, AOC, Tavern) and chef David Lentz (The Hungry Cat). Alex’s Lemonade Stand raises money for and awareness about childhood cancer, with an emphasis on research into new treatments and cures. The organization also empowers individuals – especially children – to get involved and make a difference in the lives of children with cancer. Tickets are $195 per person. Children under 12 will be admitted free with an accompanying adult. 340 Royce Dr. Visit www.alexslemonade.org.

LUKE and Tesla

Tesla Motors invites the public to test drive a Tesla Model 2 followed by brunch at Luke Restaurant on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participants can experience the car’s innovative autopilot feature during a 15-minute test drive. The electric drivetrain propels drivers from 0 to 60 mph in as little as 2.8 seconds, without using a drop of gasoline. Luke offers an exclusive $29 or $39 prix-fixe brunch with mimosas and bloody Marys. The brunch menu includes innovative dishes such as chicken and waffles with maple harissa syrup; Luke’s French dip with pepper Jack cheese and mushroom; and steak and eggs with chive hollandaise sauce. 22616 Ventura Blvd. RSVP by calling (818)876-6000, or visit www.tesla.com/event/brunch-tesla-motors-and-luke-restaurant.

Doma Kitchen moves to Marina del Rey

Sunday, Sept. 11 is the last day Doma Kitchen will serve in Manhattan Beach. The new Doma is taking over the former Panini Grill in the Marina Marketplace. Fans will recognize the upscale-casual menu and cozy atmosphere. The restaurant will offer familiar dishes including borscht, lagman (a lamb, vegetable and noodle dish) and lamb plov (lamb and rice). The new location will have later hours, offer an extended beverage menu and more to-go items. The opening date will be announced soon. 4325 Glencoe Ave. #8, Marina del Rey. www.domakitchen.com.

BBQ with a view in Beverly Hills

The Roof Garden restaurant at the Peninsula Beverly Hills is offering a weekend barbecue series running through Sunday, Sept. 25. Taste dishes straight off the grill as executive chef David Codney showcases his elevated approach to traditional barbecue. Highlights include Pabst Blue Ribbon beer can half-chicken with cabbage cilantro slaw; grass-fed beef brisket with buttermilk tobacco onions; charred whole branzino with house-grown radish, lemon and dill; and 28-day, dry-aged rib eye steaks served with Codney’s barrel-aged house steak sauce. The menu also includes a tempting selection of desserts such as s’mores. It’s perfect for two, as the dish is prepared tableside on a hibachi grill. The special barbecue is available on Saturdays and Sundays from 5 to 9 p.m. 9882 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills. (310)975-2855.

Salazar’s expanded menu

L.A.’s taco spot Salazar has expanded its menu to include freshly shucked oysters every Sunday from 4 p.m. until closing. The catering duo Oyster Boys (from the Hollywood Farmers Market) offers a rotating selection that includes Nautilus oysters from Baja and Mirada oysters from Hood Canal, Washington. One Sunday each month, guests can enjoy cocktails, oysters and entertainment by comedian Brion Bronson, as he hosts his podcast “Shucking with Brion.” Guests are invited to join Bronson for shucking and conversation. Additionally, beverage director Aaron Melendrez helms the bar program featuring inventive cocktails with dynamic Mexican flavors and local craft beers. 2490 Fletcher Drive. www.salazarla.com.

Monday night at Bouchon Bistro

Every Monday from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Bouchon Bistro serves Ad Hoc’s buttermilk fried chicken with succotash, red bliss potato salad, cornbread and honey butter for $38 per person. The Monday night menu changes quarterly. 235 N. Canon Drive, Beverly Hills. (310)271-9910.

Unique seasonal ice cream flavors

September marks the unveiling of late harvest flavors at Salt & Straw scoop shops. Head ice cream maker Tyler Malek has created interesting flavors including bone marrow and smoked cherries; peanut butter ritz apple pie; white toast and apple butter; maple roasted butternut squash and goat cheese; and California honeyed rocky road. The flavors are available through Thursday, Sept. 29. 240 N. Larchmont Blvd., (323)466-0485; 1357 Abbot Kinney Blvd., (310)310-8429; 12180 Ventura Blvd., (818)358-2890.

The Beverly Hilton Hotel dining specials

Start the week off with Mai-Tai Mondays at Trader Vic’s, with 50 percent off the cocktail from 3 to 11 p.m. Sip a famous Trader Vic’s Mai-Tai poolside. Mid-week specials also include 50 percent discounts on select bottles of wine from the private cellar at CIRCA 55 and Trader Vic’s Lounge. The special is available every Wednesday from 5 to 10 p.m. On Thursdays from 5 to 10 p.m., indulge in Italian culinary night with executive chef Alberico Nunziata. Start the evening with a complimentary glass of Prosecco, and then take a culinary journey through Italy as Alberico showcases his authentic Italian fare at CIRCA 55. Guests can also enjoy a daily assortment of freshly baked cupcakes prepared by executive pastry chef Thomas Henzi from 1 to 4 p.m. in the lobby lounge. The cupcakes are paired with a choice of Starbucks coffee for $9. 9876 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills. (310)274-7777.