Festival at Golden Nugget to feature hundreds of beers

A beer festival is scheduled for Oct. 15 and 16 at the Golden Nugget, 129 Fremont St. It kicks off from 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 15 with the Great American Craft Beer Tasting with samples of more than 300 craft beers, plus appetizers and live music. Tickets are $50 per person. And an Oktoberfest pool party is scheduled at The Tank from 3 to 9 p.m. Oct. 16. Admission is free, and more than 200 international and domestic beers will be available for purchase. For tickets to the Oct. 15 event and more information, call 386-8100. ...

Morton's the Steakhouse, 400 E. Flamingo Road, will have a dinner at 5 p.m. Thursday that will include a simulcast of a Napa Valley wine dinner and charity auction with members of the Mondavi family. The Las Vegas dinner, with a reception and three-course dinner with wine pairings and an entree of New York strip, is $175 per person. For reservations, call 893-0703 or visit www.Mortons.com. ...

Elements Kitchen & Martini Bar, 4950 S. Rainbow Blvd., will celebrate its 18-month anniversary through Oct. 23. Specials include an $18 three-course dinner on Mondays, an $18 seafood special on Tuesdays, three wines at $18 a bottle (and others $10 off) on Wednesdays and an $18 weekly special including glass of wine, salad and pasta on Thursdays. ...

In honor of October as Vegetarian Awareness Month, Origin India Restaurant, 4480 Paradise Road, is offering 20 percent off its vegetarian items throughout the month. ...

The Capital Grill at the Fashion Show mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South, has introduced menu items inspired by the Pacific Northwest and available through Oct. 31. They include seared halibut, tenderloin of beef with morel mushrooms and warm Washington apple tart. ...

El Segundo Sol at the Fashion Show mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South, will kick off its monthly Cinco specials on Tuesday with Loco Hour prices in effect all day. ...

Pies Unlimited, 9310 Sun City Blvd., has introduced its seasonal favorites, including pumpkin spice cake, pumpkin cheesecake and eggnog cheesecake. ...

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