The LA Beat

Be among the first to visit On the Docks, a new pop-up bar experience on the waterfront-adjacent patio at Whiskey Red’s in Marina del Rey. Come celebrate the launch of the reimagined space on Friday, July 29, between 3 and 8 p.m. You’ll find plenty of $5 cocktails — including rum-based craft classics, frozen mojitos, and frosés – plus street tacos (brisket, pulled pork, or shrimp) for $3 and chips with salsa and queso for $2, along with a DJ and games. The same specials will be available Fridays from 4 to 9 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. On the Docks

Tokyo-based Ramen Nagi, a spot I loved during my November visit to the Century City location, opened a second Los Angeles shop on Tuesday. Located at Westfield Santa Anita in Arcadia, the ramen master is offering a limited edition ramen bowl, the W-Spicy Miso King, through August 2. Ramen Nagi

If you love sipping rosé on a glamorous rooftop, you’ll want to know about the buy-one-get-one rosé and frosé offering at Harriet’s all summer. The rooftop bar at West Hollywood’s 1 Hotel is celebrating summer with “Avaline Hours.” Avaline, Cameron Diaz’s wine brand made with organic grapes and little else, will treat you to a second glass of rosé or frosé ($15 for the first glass) Mondays through Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m. until September at Harriet’s. 

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