The first Friday of the month marks the first formal day of operation for Bar Elixrs, Chinatown’s newest watering hole.

Owners George Kail and Rob Osorio are taking advantage of this week’s First Friday celebrations to introduce Elixr and the Mexican specialties of chef Alejandro Alvarado of Alejandro’s Mexican Food.

Hours are 3 p.m. to 2 a.m. daily, with lunch hours coming soon. Bar Elixrs is at 1153 Bethel St., across from the Hawaii Theatre

Dinners showcase Caymus, Patz & Hall

>> Beachhouse at the Moana: “Pairings” dinner featuring Caymus Vineyards cabernet sauvignons, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, with six courses by chef David Lukela. Wines: 2014 Emmolo; 2013 Mer Soleil Reserve; 2014 Belle Glos, Las Alturas; 2013 Caymus, Special Select; 2014 Caymus. Cost is $100. Visit honoluluboxoffice.com.

>> Vino Italian Tapas & Wine Bar: Dinner with Donald Patz of Patz & Hall Winery, Tuesday, with four courses by chef Keith Endo. Wines: 2014 Sonoma Coast, 2014 Dutton Ranch and “Library” chardonnays and 2013 Jenkins Ranch and “Library” pinot noirs. Cost is $85. Call 524-8466 or email ataketa@dkrestaurants.com.