Manuela’s new garden bar

Manuela at the Hauser & Wirth complex in DTLA debuts Tropical Nights every Friday night. Tiki-inspired food and beverage menus are available from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Beverage director Niki Kotantoulas has created eight new drinks served only in the garden, alongside theme beers, such as Tiki Time Tropical Wheat and Stem Hibiscus Cider. Standout cocktails include a pineapple and watermelon rum drink named DTO. The Sea Clearly is made with La Luna mezcal and piña colada milk punch. Imbibers can make it sparkle for $1 extra. The Notorious P.O.G. is a lively passionfruit, orange and Gustoso dark rum drink. Chef Kris Tominaga is making chili de arbol chicken, garlic shrimp and pencil cobb grits along with other special seasonal dishes. 907 E. Third St., (323)849-0480.

Holy Cow BBQ ‘Meat Up’

Enjoy slow-smoked goodness at Holy Cow’s newest location in El Segundo. Holy Cow BBQ uses the finest cuts of meat, poultry and fish that is hand-rubbed and smoked to perfection. They also offer delicious sides, farm-fresh greens and some of America’s best craft beers and local California wines. 11918 Aviation Blvd., (424)348-8060.

Veranda Al Fresco patio open

Sip refreshing cocktails and enjoy poolside bites at Hotel Figueroa in downtown L.A. Set amid 80-year-old cacti and adjacent to the hotel’s iconic pool, the Mexico City-inspired menu offers frothy and frozen cocktails to sip with ceviche classico or with elote bowls that come with your choice of protein, cilantro lime rice, grilled corn, jalapeno cabbage, avocado, arbol salsa and queso cotija. The top dessert at Veranda Al Fresco’s is the ancho chile crème brûlée, topped with fresh whipped cream and berries. Hotel Figueroa is offering an ongoing Staycation Package with 25% off to all California residents. They also offer daily outdoor wellness and fitness classes and exclusive day passes for summer fun. 939 S. Figueroa St., (213)627-8971.

Beyond Meat at Walmart

As summer grilling season starts to heat up, Beyond Meat is giving Walmart shoppers across Southern California the opportunity to grill up the iconic Beyond Burger and fan-favorite Beyond Sausage. Through June, select Walmarts in California are grilling in the parking lot and offering samples for guests to taste. Next month, they are rolling out Beyond Meatballs for the first time at 2,100 stores. Beyond Meat products are already sold across the country. Go to shop.beyondmeat.com.

Caulipower Pasta now in stores

The makers of America’s No. 1-selling cauliflower crust pizza debuts its delicious Cauliflower Pasta in frozen food aisles near you. Caulipower uses the power of veggies to make healthier foods you crave. Made in Italy, they make a linguine and pappardelle pasta that provides one-third cup of veggies per serving. It’s gluten-free and the lowest calorie pasta with just 230 calories per serving. These pastas are free from artificial colors, flavors or preservatives and have 48% more fiber than traditional pasta, with no added sugar. Priced at $5.99, the delicious plant-based pastas can feed your family in three minutes. Just add your favorite sauce. Look for it in your local Vons, Sprouts, Target, Ralphs Fresh Fare and Whole Foods or go to eatcaulipower.com.

California Strong Drive-in Movie Fundraiser

On Saturday, May 22, actor Charlie Sheen will be at Calamigos Ranch in Malibu for a California Strong fundraiser. He will answer questions about the making of the movie “Major League” prior to the outdoor screening. This evening will benefit California residents impacted by natural disasters and tragic events over the past few years. Gates open at 6 p.m., with the pre-show beginning at 7:30 p.m. and the movie starting at 8 p.m. Vistiors will be able to purchase food and drinks from on-site food trucks; snack shacks stocked with popcorn, peanuts, chips and candy; and vendors of waters, sodas, beer, wine and cocktails. Purchase tickets by visiting californiastrong.org. 327 Latigo Canyon Road, Malibu.

Blaine and Esther Vess (photo courtesy of Semblance)

Semblance non-alcoholic sparkling wine

Beverly Hills residents Blaine and Esther Vess created a premium, non-alcoholic sparkling Semblance wine. Made from Monterey County chardonnay, this dynamic duo has a process of removing the alcohol before bottling. Semblance gives people a great-tasting alternative to alcohol. Go online to order a bottle at $30. semblance.com/products/nonalcoholic-sparkling-wine.