Madre West Hollywood is open

In an effort to keep the lights on during the pandemic, all of Madre’s locations now offer happy hour specials from 3 to 6 p.m. Highlights include memela with a choice of chorizo or tripa, tacos, taquitos, enchiladas, quesadillas and an Oaxacan chocolate cupcake. Happy hour cocktails are $8, glasses of red and white wine are available for $6 and draft beers are $4. On Taco Tuesday, arrachera, chicken and cauliflower tacos are $5 each. A special includes two tacos and a margarita for $16. Madre offers takeaway cocktails in new pre-batched cocktail bags. The Smokey Margarita, Madre Margarita and others are available in pre-batched to-go containers with a pourable nozzle. Madre mimosas come with a bottle of champagne and choice of orange, grapefruit or passionfruit juice for $25 on weekends from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 801 N. Fairfax Ave., #101, (323)850-8518; 10426 National Blvd., (310)559-4732; and 1261 Cabrillo Ave., #100, (310)974-8005.

Café Amici garden patio dining

Located at Hotel Beverly Terrace in Beverly Hills, Café Amici is a classic Italian restaurant open for Aperitivo Amici hour and dinner on Wednesday through Sunday from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Happy hour specials include a flight of four Italian wines paired with a charcuterie and cheese board for $19 per person until 6:30 p.m. After 6:30 p.m., the same wine and aperitivos are $25 per person. Call for a reservation or go to OpenTable. 469 N. Doheny Drive, (310)858-0271.

Bushi by Jinya reopens

Founder and CEO Tomonori Takahashi reopened Bushi by Jinya for takeout and delivery. Enjoy a variety of hand rolls and traditional ramen with chicken, tonkatsu or vegan broth, and three-day, dry-aged Mazesoba noodles that vary in size from thin to thick. Hand rolls with nori are sourced straight from the Ariake Sea in Japan. The health and safety of guests and team members is a top priority. They have implemented enhanced sanitation standards, and continue to adhere to all federal, state and local guidelines. Bushi by Jinya is open for takeout and delivery every day from noon to 9 p.m. Guests can order online at bushibyjinya.myncrsilver.com or through DoorDash, Grubhub, Postmates or Uber Eats. 5168 Wilshire Blvd., (323)954-6477.

Lobster Thursday at Jar

Chefs Suzanne Tracht and Preech Narkthong bring back a summer favorite – Lobster Thursday. The weekly changing, three-course dinner is served out on the romantic socially distanced sidewalk patio, and is also available for takeout. Tonight, Aug. 20, start with lobster tomato soup with fried leeks; a poached Maine lobster with mushrooms, baby asparagus and soy ginger broth; and finish with a tres leches cake for $60 per person. 8225 Beverly Blvd., (323)655-6566.

Spartina chicken sandwich

Chef Stephen Kalt’s fried chicken sandwich was a special off-the-menu item prior to the pandemic. Now, you can order it at the walk-up streetcart. The all-white chicken breast is deep fried with fresh bread crumbs and topped with prosciutto di parma, fontina cheese, hot honey dressing and sweet slaw, and it’s served on a brioche bun. It sells for $12 – or $15 with fries – every Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 7505 Melrose Ave., (323)782-1023.

Hollywood Roosevelt staycation

For a change of scenery, enjoy the legendary David Hockney-painted pool and receive lunch for two from the Tropicana Cafe to take back to your room. The Roadtripper package allows guests to enjoy access to a custom Spotify playlist from fashion influencer and DJ Lola Angusta, along with complimentary valet parking, reserved spots at the iconic pool, lunch for two and an attractive room rate starting at $249 with a two-night minimum. The hotel is also offering a workcation-friendly package that includes a Cabana Garden or Balcony Suite available for early check-in at 9 a.m. Guests also receive complimentary WiFi; complimentary gym access with a reservation; parking for one vehicle; complimentary water, tea and coffee; and access by reservation to the pool. This package is available on Monday through Wednesday starting at $159. Those enjoying their staycation can extend their stay to leave at 8 p.m., or stay overnight for an extra $50. Spend the warm Hollywood summer nights by the pool enjoying a movie every Tuesday from 8 to 11 p.m. Outdoor movie nights are reserved for hotel guests only. 7000 Hollywood Blvd., (323)856-1970.

National Dog Day and Golden Road Brewing

Golden Road Brewing is offering a special collaboration with the local dog adoption agency Wags & Walks while introducing their new Hazy Pup IPA. As part of the wolf family of beers, this IPA offers a full mouthfeel and body of an IPA, yet with only 105 calories. Golden Road will donate a portion of the proceeds ($1 per every case sold) of Hazy Pup IPA to Wags & Walks to support its mission for promoting animal adoptions and welfare. Wags & Walks is holding a “puppy party” at their Adoption Center on National Dog Day, Wednesday, Aug. 26. Golden Road will offer Hazy Pup IPA six-packs to be picked up at this location. While sales of Hazy Pup IPA will support the rescue, locals can also show their support by visiting Wags & Walk’s first ever virtual auction to celebrate 10 years of rescuing dogs in need across L.A. Come pick a six-pack up at Wags & Walks adoption center on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last. wwgala2020.givesmart.com. Wags & Walks is located at 2236 Federal Ave., (866)LUV-WAGS.

Nueva opens

A new and modern border-style cantina is open in Venice by restaurateurs Jared Meisler, Dave and Patti Reiss, and chefs Vartan Abgaryan and Mesraim Llanez. Enjoy a cantina menu with an outdoor patio. Located just blocks from the beach at the intersection of Abbot Kinney and West Washington boulevards, Nueva offers weekend brunch and dinner out on the 50-seat outdoor patio to accommodate social-distancing dining requirements. Beverage director Adam Fournier prepares creative drinks from the vast agave collection of tequila and mezcal including a watermelon shrub margarita. Menu items include elote, classico ceviche, hamachi and uni ceviche, pork belly chicharron tacos and crispy cauliflower. 822 Washington Blvd., (310)747-6050.

National Waffle Day at the Dolly Llama

Enjoy selecting from four different handcrafted waffles to celebrate National Waffle Day on Aug. 24. Offerings range from the traditional European-style OG Waffle and Hong Kong Bubble Waffle to Waffle Sticks and Mini OG Waffles. Use these as a base to build any Dolly Llama ice cream original or Craig’s Vegan ice cream flavor for the ultimate dessert experience. Open from noon to midnight at 611 S. Spring St., (213)283-8615, and 273 S. Western Ave., (213)908-5353; and at 2 p.m. on Monday through Thursday and noon Friday through Sunday at 14545 Ventura Blvd., (818)809-2500.