Taste of RUNWAY Playa Vista

Join a family friendly event tonight that includes live music, savory eats and good vibes at RUNWAY Playa Vista from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Purchase a $39 ticket to receive eight vouchers to receive samples at participating restaurants that include Hopdoddy, Bull & Butterfly, Urban Plates, Joliet Café, LOQUI, Sol Cocina and N’ice Cream. Tickets are available on Eventbrite at eventbrite.com/e/ taste-of-runway-2022-tickets-384181054877. 12775 Millennium Drive, (310)862-9461.

National Burger Day at Fat Sal’s

Today, Aug. 25, Fat Sal’s decadent over-the-top burgers will be available as buy-one-get-one-free at their Westwood, Hollywood, Encino and new Venice Beach locations. Guests can choose the Pastrami Western burger with melted cheddar, crisp bacon, hot pastrami, chicken fingers, onion rings, honey BBQ and mayo on a garlic buttered bun; or the chicken teriyaki burger, made with melted American cheese, chicken fingers, Szechuan slaw, teriyaki glaze and special Fat Sauce. There are also standard burgers and a vegan impossible burger. Enjoy with Sal’s Fat fries and the Fat shakes. Burgers range from  $7.99 to $13.99. fatsalsdelicom/. 972 Gayley Ave., (855)682-4373 and 1300 N. Highland Ave., (855)682-4373.

Ayara Thai celebrates 18 years

The LA Michelin Bib Gourmand Ayara Thai is offering a two-night outdoor immersive dining experience tonight and on Friday, Aug. 26. The Asapahu family is celebrating their restaurant’s 18th anniversary with a generational old school vs. new school battle of the chefs cook-off. Mom and dad will be cooking against their daughters. Guests will rate each dish prepared to declare a winner at the end of the two-night event. There are two outdoor seatings each night starting at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. A table for four people is $260 and gratuity is included. Sponsors of the event include Thaan Charcoal and Ghost Tequila. Reserve seating at  ayaraproducts. com/products/ayara-thai-breaker-18th-anniversary-celebration. 6245 W. 87th St., (310)410-8848.

National Dog Day at Rock & Brews

Celebrate National Dog Day on Aug. 26 at Rock & Brews to unwind with your pup on their dog friendly patio. Sip one of the craft beers while receiving a complimentary “Dog Side of The Moon” menu exclusively for your pup. This special menu is available at all locations. Options to order include grilled chicken, bacon or burger patties. Your furry friend has a chance to be featured on the official Rock & Brews Instagram. Post a photo of your dogs enjoying their special food item and tag #servingthosewhobark. For locations, go to rockandbrews.com. 143 Main St., (310)648-8995.

Viceroy Playa to Playa menu

For one month only, Viceroy Santa Monica joins Viceroy Los Cabos for a culinary celebration to honor National Hispanic Heritage Month. Chef Jason Francisco at Sugar Palm and Chef Carlos Teran at Dalia the Viceroy Los Cabos restaurant prepare a unique, collaborative playa to playa tasting menu. Diners will take a culinary journey down the coast of California to the tip of Baja California. The menu features rotating courses that showcase a harmonious blend of their skill and talent through flavors and ingredients. It’s an important cultural representation of their respective destinations. Priced at $75 per person, the seven courses may include watermelon sashimi; salmon carpaccio; spicy tuna; grilled octopus; steak sashimi roll; lamb kofta and a chocolate duo. Beverage highlights include “Margarita Los Cabos” and an “Ocean Ave. Negroni.” Listen to the signature sounds of a Latin mix and coastal beats. Reservations can be made on OpenTable. 1819 Ocean Ave., (310)260-7500.

THEBlvd Rosé on Rodeo flight

A Rosé on Rodeo flight menu is offered at THEBlvd patio until Labor Day. Special menu items are available to pair with varietals of rosé from Chateau D’esclans. This refreshing summer experience is offered daily from 3 to 6 p.m. Also at the Beverly Wilshire Beverly Hills, A Four Seasons Hotel, the reopened CUT Lounge offers new menu items that include Wagyu brisket pastrami sandwiches, beef Kofta kebabs and house-made mini doughnuts. 9500 Wilshire Blvd., (310)275-5200.

The Waterfront Happy Hour

On Wednesdays through Fridays, The Waterfront’s happy hour is offered from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Located next to the Venice Boardwalk with views of the Pacific Ocean, The Waterfront is a popular sunset destination serving $4 beers and $20 pitchers. They have pretzels, Caesar wraps and nachos to enjoy with beer or Eskoot Rosé wine by the glass for $8. A magnum bottle of Summer Water Rosé can be ordered with half a dozen oysters for $89. 205 Ocean Front Walk, (424)404-8470.

Mooncakes from The Peninsula

A cherished highlight of the mid-Autumn Festival celebrations are the handmade baked egg custards mooncakes by The Peninsula Hong Kong’s Michelin-starred, Cantonese fine-dining restaurant Spring Moon. They are only available for just a few weeks each year, and can be pre-ordered online through Saturday, Sept. 10. The Peninsula New York is preparing a box of 8 individual mooncakes for $108, plus tax. Visit gift.peninsula. com/newyork/signature-mini-custard-mooncakes-from-hong-kong-029501.