A La Carte: Dining events and news for Oct. 22-28, 2015

Wine, cheese and meat event: Hexx kitchen + bar at Paris Las Vegas, 3655 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is set to host its first monthly wine, cheese and meat event from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 22. Guests can try complimentary wines from JUSTIN Winery and Landmark Vineyard and meats and cheeses from Carr Valley. Space is limited. Call 702-331-5100 or visit hexxlasvegas.com.

Herbs and spices workshop: The session is set from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 23 in room 140 at the UNLV Paradise campus. Participants can learn what herbs and spices to have in stock, how to store them and when to get rid of them. Making a personal signature blend is planned. Bring a clean glass or plastic 2- to 4-ounce spice bottle. The cost is $49. Register online at continuingeducation.unlv.edu or call 702-895-3394.

Taste and Learn: October's event at Ferraro's Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar is set from 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 24. Four wines from Beni di Batasiolo, a winery located in the Langhe area of the Piedmont, Italy, are to be accompanied by an authentic Italian small plate. Reservations are required, and space is limited. Tickets (tax and tip included) are $65 per person. Call 702-364-5300.

Downtown Brew Festival coming Oct. 24: Motley Brews' Downtown Brew Festival is set to return with craft beer, celebrity chefs and live music from 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Clark County Government Center Amphitheater, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. Beer lovers will have the opportunity to sample more than 200 local, regional and international brews from more than 60 breweries lining the grassy surroundings of the amphitheater. Tickets start at $30. Live bands and performers are planned in addition to gastropub fare. Visit downtownbrewfestival.com.

Culinary face-off: The Intuitive Forager Farmers Market "Chopped" Culinary Showdown is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Oct. 24 at the Downtown Summerlin's Farmers Market, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive. Culinary apprentices are set to face off for a "Chopped"-style showdown using ingredients from the "Mystery Farm Box." Visit downtownsummerlin.com or call 702-832-1000.

Honey Salt plans Farm Table Dinner: The next event in the Farm Table Dinner Series at Honey Salt, 1031 S. Rampart Blvd., is planned for Oct. 26, showcasing seasonal favorites and comfort food. Tickets are $45, with an optional beverage pairing for an additional $25. Visit honeysalt.com or call 702-445-6100.

Hearty soups and stews workshop: The class is planned from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 27 and Nov. 3 at Ferguson Enterprises, 4175 S. Grand Canyon Drive. Participants can taste and enjoy several soups and stews with recipes that are modifiable. The cost for two sessions is $109. Register online at continuingeducation.unlv.edu or call 702-895-3394.

Station Casinos' Project Pink: Station Casinos is set to host Project Pink, a companywide initiative to raise awareness and funds for the fight against breast cancer, through Oct. 31. Proceeds raised will benefit the Southern Nevada affiliate of Susan G. Komen and American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer campaign. Restaurant events include: Pink Pastries at the Grand Cafes and Cafe Fiesta, with special desserts starting at $1.99; Round Up for Project Pink, in which guests dining at any Station Casinos-owned restaurant (cafes, steakhouses, buffets, oyster bars and Italian and Mexican outlets) as well as at any hotel check-in are welcome to round up their bill for Project Pink; Meals for a Cause served at Mexican restaurants in which $1 from every order of traditional fajitas with pink flour tortillas (chicken, steak and shrimp) and pink sopapillas will be donated. Restaurant locations include Cabo inside Boulder Station, Santa Fe Station and Sunset Station; Garduños inside Fiesta Rancho; and Amigo's inside Fiesta Henderson. Visit sclv.com.

New fall specials at Annie's: The fall 2015 Happy Hour Menu has been announced at Annie's Gourmet Italian, 75 S. Valle Verde Drive, and includes two for one wine and drink specials, $5 and $9 appetizer specials and $2 off pet meals. Visit anniesgourmetitalian.com.

Stoney's reopening: Stoney's Rockin' Country recently reopened after renovations in Town Square Las Vegas, 6611 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Improvement include rustic accents to the bar and nightclub including a porch-inspired stage area, elevated VIP seating lined with various United States' license plates, semi-private booths, sawdust sprinkled on the floor and more. A 13-foot tall by 21-feet long American flag made of 2,256 beer cans created by Oliver Toki is on display behind the mechanical bull arena. Hours are 7 p.m. to 4 a.m. Thursday through Saturday. Visit stoneysrockincountry.com or call 702-435-2855.

New burger available: The Habit Burger Las Vegas, 365 Hughes Center Drive, has announced the introduction of a spicy Tempura Jalapeño Charburger available through Nov. 24 for $4.95. Visit habitburger.com.

Via Brasil Halloween party: Via Brasil Steakhouse, 1225 S. Fort Apache Road, is set to host its second annual Halloween Ball at 7 p.m. Oct. 31 with a celebration including costumes, dancing, disc jockeys, cocktails and more. Guests can dress up for a chance to win the restaurant's costume contest. The event is free. Happy hour pricing will be available at the bar and patio. Call 702-804-1400 or visit viabrasilsteakhouse.com.

Ri Ra Halloween Party: From 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Oct. 31, Ri Ra Las Vegas in The Shoppes at Mandalay Bay, 3930 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is set to host a Halloween party featuring drink specials and authentic Irish music. Throughout the night, guests can enjoy $5 Guinness pints and live Irish music from The Crooked Jacks. Additionally, Ri Ra is planning a costume contest with prizes for the best dressed.

Learn to make vegetarian holiday dishes: Delicious Healthy Vegetarian Holiday Dishes for Every Table is set for 11:30 a.m. Nov. 14 at the Downtown Summerlin's Farmers Market, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive. Participants can learn from vegetarian chefs how to create rich, hearty and savory dishes for holiday meals. Visit downtownsummerlin.com or call 702-832-1000.

Learn to make pies: The Last Slice — The Art of Pie Making is set for 11:30 a.m. Nov. 21 at the Downtown Summerlin's Farmers Market, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive. A special pastry chef demo is planned. Visit downtownsummerlin.com or call 702-832-1000.

Food truck battle planned Thursdays: Local food trucks are set to roll into the Silver Sevens parking lot from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays in October for a food truck battle, offering a variety of savory and sweet street eats. Admission is free, and A-Play Club Card members can vote for their favorite food truck for the chance to win $500 in FreePlay. Nonmembers will be able to sign up for a free card at the event. Participating food trucks include: Sauced, Cousins Maine Lobster, Bacon Boys, Oso Ono, and A Gourmet Soiree. Visit silversevenscasino.com.