Taste of the Nation to benefit food bank, other charities

Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation is scheduled for 7 to 9:30 p.m. May 17 at Rain at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. More than 35 chefs and restaurants will participate in the event, which will benefit Three Square food bank, Catholic Charities of Las Vegas, UNCE Chefs for Kids and Project MANA in the battle to fight childhood hunger. Tickets are $100, or $125 for VIP (which include a reception at 6 p.m.) and are available by visiting www.TasteOfTheNation.org or by calling (877) 26-TASTE. ...

Tickets are on sale for the fourth annual Spring Wine & Jazz Fest April 13-15 at the Golden Nugget, 129 Fremont St. Events will include a poolside Champagne and wine reception April 13, Grand Tasting on April 14 and Champagne and Jazz Brunch on April 15. Tickets are $35 for the reception and $100 for the Grand Tasting or brunch. A number of add-on events also are scheduled. For tickets and details, go to www.GoldenNugget.com or call (866) 946-5336. ...

Marche Bacchus French Bistro & Wine Market, 2620 Regatta Drive, is offering a lunch special of two courses plus a glass of house wine for $19.95. The rotating menu typically includes a choice from among three appetizers, three entrees and three desserts and is available from 11 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. weekdays. ...

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 8721 W. Charleston Blvd., is offering a filet mignon and lobster tail, plus starter and side, for $34.95. ...

The Feast Buffets at Station Casinos and Festival Buffets at Fiesta Henderson and Fiesta Rancho will offer special dishes April 6 and 7 in honor of Passover. Offered at breakfast, lunch and dinner in addition to the usual food stations, they'll include such dishes as brisket, charoset (apples and nuts), matzah brei, potato latkes and beet horseradish. ...

Wildfire Gaming locations have added Wildburger, a counter-service restaurant offering design-your-own and signature burgers, plus wings, hot dogs, chili and breakfasts, and 25 bottled beers. Wildburger is at Wildfire Boulder at 2000 S. Boulder Highway in Henderson, Wildfire Lanes at 4451 E. Sunset Road in Henderson and Wildfire Rancho at 1901 N. Rancho Drive. ...

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