David Burke makes debut at Venetian

David Burke Modern American Cuisine has opened at The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Menu items include Crisp & Angry Lobster Cocktail, pretzel-crusted crab cakes and Burke's cheesecake lollipop tree. He has been a James Beard Foundation nominee for Best Chef: New York City. ...

The Wolfgang Puck Companies has implemented an animal-welfare program in its restaurants. The guidelines include the use of humanely raised animals and sustainable seafood. Foie gras has been removed from the restaurants' menus. ...

The Banana Leaf restaurant has opened at the Riviera, 2901 Las Vegas Blvd. South, serving pan-Asian cuisine with table service for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and to-go service. Hours are from 7 a.m. to midnight Sunday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday. ...

Bradley Ogden at Caesars Palace, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is celebrating its fourth anniversary through April 30 with a $125, six-course tasting menu highlighting some of its most popular dishes. ...

StripSteak at Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, has introduced an extensive scotch list, with more than 120 single-malt selections. It also offers the Rock & Rye -- Wild Turkey Rye Whiskey infused with orange, lemon, cinnamon, cloves and rock candy and served over a 2-by-2-inch ice cube. ...

Bonjour Bistro, 9055 S. Eastern Ave., now is open only for dinner. ...

Village Meat & Wine, 5025 S. Eastern Ave., will have a free wine tasting from 4 to 6 p.m. today, featuring seven wines and samples of Kurobuta ham. ...

The Verandah at the Four Seasons, 3960 Las Vegas Blvd. South, offers its 5-2-7 happy hour from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursdays, with free appetizers and $5 house wine and beer specials. ...

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf's 14 valley locations are introducing several pomegranate-based beverages for spring.

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