A La Carte, April 16-22, 2015

B&B RISTORANTE PLANS FARM-TO-TABLE DINNER IN OVERTON

B&B Ristorante at The Venetian plans to host a farm-to-table dinner May 2 50 miles north of Las Vegas in the Moapa Valley at Quail Hollow Farm, 1395 N. Anderson St., in Overton. The dinner is set to feature Quail Hollow Farm fresh produce and prime black Angus beef from the Good Family Farm. A cocktail reception with small bites on the veranda overlooking the farm is planned for 5 p.m., to be followed by a four-course, family-style dinner at 6 p.m., served in the fields on fine linen and china and paired with wine.

Tickets are $125 at quailhollowdinner.splashthat.com. Space is limited. For more information, visit bandbristorante.com or call 702-266-9977.

UNLVINO EVENTS SET FOR APRIL 16-18

UNLVino events are scheduled for April 16-18 to raise scholarship funds for UNLV’s William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration. Along with tastings, entertainment is planned, including musicians Frankie Moreno and Franks & Deans. Hospitality leaders will be recognized with the Dom Perignon Award of Excellence.

Bubble-Licious is scheduled from 7 to 10 p.m. April 16 in Doge’s Palace Plaza at The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South, and will feature small plates and a variety of champagnes and sparkling wines. Tickets are $125 in advance and $150 at the door.

Sake Fever is scheduled from 7 to 10 p.m. April 17 at the pool at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., and will feature a variety of sakes, Japanese spirits and cocktails, cuisine and entertainment. Tickets are $100 in advance and $125 at the door.

The Grand Tasting is scheduled from 7 to 10 p.m. April 18 in the ballroom at Paris Las Vegas, 3655 Las Vegas Blvd. South, and will feature premium beverages and entertainment. Tickets are $125 in advance and $150 at the door.

A limited number of experience packages are available, and each includes two tickets to its correlating UNLVino festivity: Bubble-Licious VIP Experience, $1,000; Sake Fever VIP Experience, $750; and Grand Tasting VIP Experience, $1,000

For tickets, visit unlvtickets.com. For more information, including VIP package details, visit unlvino.com.

MCCALL’S TO HOST CHARITY HAPPY HOURS AT STRATOSPHERE

McCall’s Heartland Grill in the Stratosphere, 2000 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to debut the Whiskey Bar in April, stocked with a selection of American-made bourbons and whiskeys. To kick it off, McCall’s plans to host a series of Celebrity Happy Hours. Each will feature a radio host, who will mix and mingle with the crowd from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Whiskey Bar. Each event is open to the public and will feature several whiskey drink and food specials. For each event, the Stratosphere plans to donate $1,000 on behalf of each radio host to the nonprofit organization of their choice.

Happy hours are planned for: April 16 with Lynn Briggs, midday host for Old School 105.7 (supporting JDRF); April 23 with Steph Mackenzie, co-host of “Foxx and Mackenzie” on 97.1 The Point (supporting Walk with the Heart of a Child).

For more information, visit stratospherehotel.com or call 702-380-7777.

PANCAKES FOR PARKINSON’S PLANNED APRIL 18 AT APPLEBEE’S

A Pancakes for Parkinson’s fundraiser is planned from 8 to 10 a.m. April 18 at Applebee’s at 2070 N. Rainbow Blvd. A performance by the Speeding Theatre — Over 55 group, former students of the UNLV Senior Adult Theatre Program, is planned. A $10 donation is requested for the Friends of Parkinson’s nonprofit.

For tickets, call 702-381-4141.

ARIZONA CHARLIE’S DECATUR PLANS ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION APRIL 22

Arizona Charlie’s Decatur, 740 S. Decatur Blvd., plans to host a celebration for its 27th anniversary April 22, featuring free cake and champagne served at the casino valet entrance for all guests.

For more information, visit arizonacharliesdecatur.com.

LES KINCAID TO HOST WHISKEY AND SCOTCH TASTING

Les Kincaid, host of the syndicated wine show “Wines Du Jour,” plans to host a Whiskey Bourbon and Scotch Tasting class from 6 to 8:30 p.m. April 22 at Total Wine & More in Boca Park, 730 S. Rampart Blvd. The cost is $69. Participants must be 21 or older.

To register, visit continuingeducation.unlv.edu or call 702-895-3394 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

CPK ANNOUNCES SEASONAL MENU ITEMS AT DOWNTOWN SUMMERLIN

California Pizza Kitchen at Downtown Summerlin, 10345 Oval Park Drive, has launched a seasonal menu, available through mid-August. New items include California Fields Salad, Tricolore Salad Pizza, Maine Lobster Flatbread and Strawberry Shortcake.

New beverage offerings include Seasonal Harvest Sangria, Strawberry Mojito and Strawberry Lime Margarita, along with non-alcoholic and low-calorie Fresh Strawberry Mango Cooler.

For more information, call 702-978-5759 or visit cpk.com.

CRAVE & SAVE MENU OFFERED AT MARIE CALLENDER’S

Marie Callender’s restaurants are offering a new Crave & Save Menu with 16 handcrafted items priced from $6 to $9, including three-cheese omelette, meatloaf sliders and fettuccine Alfredo and salad.

The meals are available all day. For more information or locations, visit mcpies.com.

VEGAS UNCORK’D EVENTS COMING IN APRIL

The ninth Vegas Uncork’d by Bon Appetit is scheduled for April 23-26 at Aria, the Bellagio, Caesars Palace and the MGM Grand. Headliner chefs are set to include Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Gordon Ramsay, Julian Serrano, Francois Payard, Masa Takayama, Michael Mina and Guy Savoy. More chefs and events are set to be announced in the coming weeks, along with details about the Master Series Dinner program, which will cover multiple properties during the event weekend.

For a full list of events, including the Grand Tasting and Chef’s Counter: All-Star Feast, and to purchase tickets, visit vegasuncorked.com.

CRAFT BEER SERIES TO FEATURE BALLAST POINT BREWERY AT CULINARY DROPOUT

Culinary Dropout at the Hard Rock Hotel, 4455 Paradise Road, plans to host a craft beer pairing dinner featuring Ballast Point Brewery at 7 p.m. April 23.

For more information, visit culinarydropout.com or call 702-522-8100.

INDIAN FOOD AND CULTURAL FESTIVAL SET FOR APRIL 25

The Indian Food and Cultural Festival is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. April 25 at the Clark County Amphitheater in downtown Las Vegas, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. Indian cuisine, fashion, classic and modern dance, music and martial arts displays are planned.

Admission is $5 and free for children 12 or younger. For more information or tickets, visit lasvegasmela.com or call 702-751-6352.

BLUES AND BAYOU BRUNCH TO FEATURE MICHAEL GRIMM AT SANTA FE STATION

“America’s Got Talent” season-five champion Michael Grimm is scheduled to entertain during the Blues and Bayou Brunch inside Chrome Showroom at Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive, at 11 a.m. April 26.

The menu includes free champagne and mimosas, a carving station with bourbon-glazed ham, hot links and andouille sausage, made-to-order eggs and omelets and other items such as cheddar grits, crab cake Benedict and buttermilk chicken and waffles.

Tickets are $35, with individual seats available, along with parties of two, three and five. Tickets for the show (without brunch included) are $10. Doors are set to open at 11 a.m. for brunch ticket holders and at 11:45 a.m. for non-brunch attendees. Guests younger than 21 must be accompanied by an adult.

For tickets, visit any Station Casinos Reward Center or the Fiestas, purchase tickets online at sclv.com/concerts or ticketmaster.com, or call 800-745-3000.

MADE LV TO HOST GUEST CHEF DINNER APRIL 29

Made L.V. at Tivoli Village, 450 S. Rampart Blvd., plans to host a guest chef dinner, It’s a Family Thing, at 6:30 p.m. April 29 featuring guest chefs Larry Forgione and Buddy V’s Ristorante executive chef Bryan Forgione.

The cost is $39, which includes passed appetizers and a three-course meal with beer pairings. For reservations, call 702-722-2000.

SOCIAL BISTRO & WINE BAR TO OPEN AT TIVOLI VILLAGE

Social Bistro & Wine Bar is set to open this spring at Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd. The eatery will offer dishes inspired by the flavors of California, as well as an extensive wine list.

For more information, visit tivolivillagelv.com.

FOOD AND WINE EVENT SET FOR SEPT. 12 AND 13

The Food & Wine Festival is scheduled for Sept.12 and 13 at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd.

The grand tasting is set from 8 to 11 p.m. Sept 12 poolside. Tickets are $100 to $150. An after-party is slated from midnight to 2 a.m. at Hearthstone. Tickets are $85.

Events are for guests 21 or older. For tickets, visit vegasfoodandwine.com.

MERCADITO ANNOUNCES WEEKLY TEQUILA DINNERS, COOKING DEMOS

Mercadito is hosting weekly Wednesday Tequila Dinners at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. The four-course dinner offers off-menu items paired with tequilas including anejo, blanco and reposado variations.

The cost is $36 per person with a minimum of two per table. Four menus will rotate weekly over three months.

The restaurant also plans to offer Cooking Demo Mondays, with chefs demonstrating their skills as guests drink and dine. Demonstrations are $45 per person, which includes a five-course meal with cocktails, question-and-answer session and recipes. Each event will begin at 6 p.m. with space limited to 30 to 40 people. The schedule is: May 4, Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Demo; June 22, Summer Recipes; July 13, Mexican Grilling and Entertaining; Aug. 10, Ode to the Avocado; and Sept. 28, Fall Cooking Demo and Fall Menu Unveiling.

For reservations, call 702-979-3609.

SUN CITY SUMMERLIN GOLF TO HOST NINE & WINE EVENTS

Sun City Summerlin residents and guests are invited to attend Nine & Wine events planned at Sun City Summerlin golf courses. Events are planned for 5 p.m. May 6 at Highland Falls and 5 p.m. June 3 at Eagle Crest.

The cost is $35 per event. Food will be provided by RKS Catering.

To attend an event, register at Highland Falls, 10201 Sun City Blvd. For more information, visit golfsummerlin.com.

CROSSROADS OFFERS BUY-ONE-GET-ONE OFFER THROUGH MAY 27

Crossroads at the House of Blues at Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is offering a kids eat free promotion through May 27. Monday through Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., children 11 or younger eat for free with the purchase of an adult entree.

For more information, call 702-632-7607 or visit houseofblues.com/crossroads.

TOMMY BAHAMA PLANS MOJITO MONDAYS AT TOWN SQUARE

Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar at Town Square Las Vegas, 6635 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to host Mojito Mondays through May. All mojitos will be $6 all day and night.

Island Time happy hour is from 4 to 7 p.m. daily. For more information, call 702-948-8006.

CPK TO DEBUT COOKBOOK IN HONOR OF ANNIVERSARY

California Pizza Kitchen recently marked its 30th anniversary, and to celebrate, it debuted the “Taste of the Seasons’’ cookbook, a collection of restaurant-style recipes featuring imaginative ideas from each season’s harvest that you can make at home.

The book is available for purchase at CPK locations, including Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South, and Downtown Summerlin, 10345 Oval Park Drive.

For more information, visit cpk.com.

BRIO TUSCAN GRILLE PLANS COCKTAIL AND WINE SPECIALS

Brio Tuscan Grille at Tivoli Village, 420 S. Rampart Blvd., plans to offer $5 cocktail specials all day on Wednesdays and $5 wine on Thursdays.

For more information, call 702-433-1233.

ECHO & RIG OFFERS HAPPIEST HOURS SPECIALS

Echo & Rig at Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd., is offering a Happiest Hours menu from 3 to 6 p.m. daily and 10 p.m. to close Monday through Saturday. Drink specials include $3 draft beers, $4 premium well cocktails and $5 house red and white wines by the glass. Small plates start at less than $2, including Steak & Egg, shrimp cocktails and hot dogs.

For more information, call 702-849-3525 or visit echoandrig.com.

KABUKI PLANS LATE-NIGHT SUSHI AND DRINK SPECIALS

Kabuki Japanese Restaurant at Tivoli Village, 400 S. Rampart Blvd., is offering craft cocktails starting at $6, sake starting at $3, wine pours starting at $5 and beer starting at $3 during happy hour from 3 to 6 p.m. weekdays, 9 p.m. to close Monday through Thursday and 8 p.m. to close Sundays. Sushi specials include rolls prices from $3 to $7, and small plates are $5 to $7.

For more information, call 702-685-7776 or visit kabukirestaurants.com.

VIEW WINE BAR & KITCHEN OFFERS WEEKLY SPECIALS

View Wine Bar & Kitchen in the Market LV at Tivoli Village, 420 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 150, features Wine Wednesday, with half off bottles of select wine (promotion repeats Friday and Saturday from 9 p.m. to midnight). Happy Afternoon specials are offered from 1 to 3 p.m. and include mimosas, Bloody Marys and Bellinis for $2. Happy Evening specials are offered from 5 to 8 p.m. and include $2 draft wine pours and $3 Stella Artois.

For more information, call 702-280-7390 or visit viewwinebar.com.

LAS VEGAS RESTAURANT WEEK SET FOR JUNE 15-26

Las Vegas Restaurant Week is scheduled to raise funds for Three Square food bank June 15-26, when participating restaurants around the valley will feature prix fixe menus for breakfast, lunch or dinner ranging in price from $20.15 to $50.15. A fixed portion of each meal’s cost will be donated to Three Square to help alleviate hunger in the valley.

The summer restaurant week will replace the previously scheduled separate spring and fall events. Restaurant owners and chefs are encouraged to register early to participate. To register, contact Kari Goldberg of Three Square at 702-664-3663, ext. 332, or email restaurantweek@threesquare.org.

Approximately two weeks before restaurant week begins, helpoutdineoutlv.org will launch, providing a complete list of participating restaurants, menus, directions and the ability to make reservations via OpenTable.

CPK INTRODUCES NEW HAPPY HOUR AT DOWNTOWN SUMMERLIN

California Pizza Kitchen at Downtown Summerlin, 10345 Oval Park Drive, is offering happy hours from 3 to 6 p.m. and 8:30 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday in the bar and lounge areas with a selection of flatbreads, small bites and drink specials.

Pairings include a California flatbread and a draft beer for $9 or a California flatbread and a glass of wine for $10. Small bites include white corn guacamole and chips for $5, asparagus and arugula salad for $4 and spicy chicken tinga quesdilla for $4. Drink specials include a draft or bottled beer for $4, a glass of wine for $5 and a hand-shaken agave mojito for $6.

For more information, call 702-978-5759 or visit cpk.com.

BELLAGIO ANNOUNCES CULINARY CLASSROOM LINEUP

Bellagio executive chef Edmund Wong plans to host the Executive Chef’s Culinary Classroom, a series of interactive, two-hour cooking classes through Nov. 10. Wong and his culinary team will share ideas and techniques as they guide guests through the steps to creating a three-course meal. Classes will be held in the resort’s demonstration kitchen, Tuscany Kitchen.

The schedule is: Tequila and Tacos, April 30; Healthy Gourmet, May 26; Backyard Patio Grilling, June 30; Learning to Roll … Sushi and Rolls, July 23; Back to School, Aug. 27; Cupcakes & Cocktails, Sept. 29; Octoberfest, Oct. 13; and Harvesting Thanksgiving 2.0, Nov. 10.

All-inclusive tickets for each session are $135 per person. For tickets, call 866-406-7117.

ARIZONA CHARLIE’S ANNOUNCES DINING SPECIALS

Yukon Grille at Arizona Charlie’s Boulder, 4575 Boulder Highway, plans to offer a three-course steak au poivre special for $18.99 with an ace I PLAY card and $21.10 without a card from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday through April 30.

The Yukon Grille also plans a three-course dinner special for $16.99 with a card and $18.88 without a card. Entree choices are flat iron steak, chicken and mushroom Alfredo pasta, grilled salmon or garlic and herb chicken.

Arizona Charlie’s Decatur, 740 S. Decatur Blvd., plans to offer the Triple Selection special from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday in Ron’s Steakhouse for $24.99 with a card and $27.77 without a card. It features entree choices of 6-ounce prime dry-aged filet mignon, 14-ounce prime rib, chicken piccata or rainbow trout.

A pot roast and pie special is $9.99 with a card and $11.10 without a card from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily at the Sourdough Cafe.

TACOS FOR STRENGTH CAMPAIGN CONTINUES AT MERCADITO

Mercadito at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., has joined Mercadito Hospitality’s national Tacos for Strength campaign, which creates unique tacos to support Share Our Strength and its mission to end childhood hunger.

Tacos for Strength selections are available for dinner (four per order) for $15.50 or for lunch (three per order) for $13.50. Five percent of proceeds benefit Share Our Strength.

For reservations or more information, call 702-979-3609.