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A La Carte, April 9-15, 2015

CPK TO DEBUT COOKBOOK IN HONOR OF ANNIVERSARY

California Pizza Kitchen marked its 30th anniversary March 27, 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.

ALEX STRATTA TO OPEN TAPAS RESTAURANT AT TIVOLI VILLAGE

Celebrity chef Alex Stratta was set to open Tapas by Alex Stratta at Tivoli Village April 8.

The 5,401-square-foot restaurant is scheduled to be open daily from 5 to 10 p.m. and will serve a variety of small plates driven by Mediterranean flavors with Spanish accents.

A bar menu also is planned, including Riojas, Tempranillos, cavas and other Spanish and world-sourced wine selections by the glass and bottle, as well as housemade red and white sangrias. A beer list will offer bottled and draft artisan brews from around the world, including five Spanish selections. Signature cocktails will feature Spanish sherries and Agua de Valencia, made with cava, orange juice, vodka and gin.

Starting April 17, happy hour is planned from 4 to 6 p.m. and reverse happy hour from 9 to 11 p.m. Monday through Friday.

For reservations, call 702-483-3555.

TIP-A-COP FUNDRAISER PLANNED APRIL 9 AT CLAIM JUMPER

Local law enforcement officers have partnered with Claim Jumper restaurants to serve as celebrity waiters during the Tip-A-Cop Fundraiser, set from 5 to 9 p.m. April 9 at Claim Jumper locations.

Tip-A-Cop events are part of the Law Enforcement Torch Run, which is one of the largest fundraising arms of the Special Olympics. All tips are tax-deductible and support sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

For more information, visit specialolympics.org. For locations, visit claimjumper.com.

GORDON BIERSCH TAPPING PARTY TO BENEFIT OPPORTUNITY VILLAGE

Gordon Biersch, 3987 Paradise Road, plans to host a Maibock Tapping Party from 5 to 7 p.m. April 9 to benefit Opportunity Village. All of the proceeds from raffle and beer ticket sales will go to the organization, which supports adults with intellectual disabilities.

Maibock is a seasonal, light bock beer brewed with pale roasted caramel malts. Each guest will receive one free beer along with a sampling of Gordon Biersch’s seasonal menu. Additional beer tickets may be purchased for $5 and can be saved and used for up to one month following the event. Happy hour items will be available until 6:30 p.m., priced between $2.95 and $11.95. A silent auction also is planned.

The event is open to guests 21 or older. For more information, call 702-312-5247 or visit gordonbiersch.com.

T-BONES CHOPHOUSE TO HOST BEER PAIRING DINNER

T-Bones Chophouse & Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to host a beer pairing dinner featuring Dogfish Head Brewery at 6 p.m. April 9. Passed hors d’oeuvres are planned on the patio at 5:30 p.m.

Space is limited. To RSVP, contact Michelle Lee at 702-797-7517 or michelle.lee@stationcasinos.com.

FLEMING’S TO HOST WINE DINNER FEATURING JARVIS ESTATE

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 8721 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to host a wine dinner featuring four hand-selected wines from Jarvis Estate Winery at 6:30 p.m. April 10.

The cost is $145. For reservations, call 702-838-4774.

DUTCH OVEN COOK-OFF SET FOR APRIL 11 AT OLD LAS VEGAS MORMON FORT

The Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park, 500 E. Washington Ave., plans to host its second annual Dutch Oven Cook-off at 1:30 p.m. April 11. The competition has three categories: main dish, side dish and dessert. A $5 entry fee allows an unlimited number of entries in each category. The winner from each category will receive a personal plaque and have his name added to the park’s plaque in the visitor center. Additional prizes include a Dutch oven lid lifter for second place in each category and a pocket knife for third place.

The public is welcome to attend and help judge for $1. Children 12 or younger can participate free. Sampling is set to begin at 1:30 p.m.

For more information, contact ranger Daniel Wassmund at 702-486-3511 or oldfortranger@parks.nv.gov.

LES KINCAID TO HOST CLASSES IN APRIL

Les Kincaid, host of the syndicated wine show “Wines Du Jour,” plans to host the class Gluten-Free Cooking from 6 to 8:30 p.m. April 14 at Ferguson Enterprises, 4175 S. Grand Canyon Drive. The cost is $69.

A Whiskey Bourbon and Scotch Tasting class is planned 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.

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.

FERRARO FAMILY OPENS PIZZA FORTE AT SUNSET STATION

The Ferraros, the family behind Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar, 4480 Paradise Road, have opened Pizza Forte at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road.

The casual, quick-serve restaurant features New York-style pizza and square, Roman-style pan pizza by the slice, with toppings including homemade sausage and fresh vegetables, as well as gluten-free options. The eatery also features Italian soft drinks, desserts including cannolis and tiramisu, housemade meatball sandwiches and three varieties of Hofmann hot dogs (100 percent beef, pork-and-beef and pork-and-veal varieties). The location also will offer to-go items and hotel room delivery.

The restaurant opens daily at 11 a.m. for lunch and dinner. A second location is being planned at the Hard Rock Hotel, 4455 Paradise Road. For more information, call 702-354-5301 or visit pizza-forte.com.

PAWN PLAZA ANNOUNCES FIRST TENANTS

Rick Harrison, owner of The Gold and Silver Pawn Shop and the adjoining Pawn Plaza, 725 Las Vegas Blvd. South, has announced his first three plaza tenants: Rick’s Rollin Smoke BBQ and Tavern, Poutine Vegas of Ontario’s Smoke’s Poutinerie and Rita’s Italian Ice.

Poutine Vegas will serve a poutine menu featuring its signature gravy, hand-cut fries, Squeaky Cheese Curds and an unlimited combination of toppings, including double-smoked bacon, flat iron steak, grilled chicken, caramelized onions and sauteed peppers. Rita’s Italian Ice will feature custom Italian ices frozen custards. Rick’s Rollin Smoke BBQ and Tavern is known for Arkansas-style, Southern hickory-smoked barbecue meats and will feature signature sandwiches and smoked meats, homemade sides and competition-style barbecue ribs.

Rick’s Rollin Smoke BBQ and Tavern will be split over both levels, with the tavern portion upstairs overlooking the Strip and pouring up to 16 beers on tap. Vegas Poutine and Rita’s Italian Ice will be on the first floor/lower level along with two to three other tenants. There will be possibly as many as eight to 10 tenants on the second level.

A summer grand opening celebration is planned for the plaza, which is constructed of cubes that will house each tenant.

For more information, visit hgspawn.com/pawn-plaza-coming-soon.

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.

MOTORCYCLES & MUTTS POKER RUN TO BENEFIT ANIMAL FOUNDATION

PT’s Entertainment Group, operators of PT’s, Sierra Gold and Sean Patrick’s taverns, plans to host the Motorcycles & Mutts Poker Run to benefit The Animal Foundation April 11.

Along with raising funds, the event also will encourage shelter adoptions. Registration is $35, and a guest can ride along for $10. Participants will enjoy food and drink specials offered at each stop, receive a commemorative pin and bandana, a 50 percent discount on pet adoptions, one raffle ticket and entry into the official after-party.

Registration begins at 7 a.m. at Sierra Gold, 6515 S. Jones Blvd. and from there, riders travel to the Pahrump Nugget, along Red Rock Canyon’s Scenic Loop Drive and on to PT’s Gold, 3770 S. Hualapai Way, then out to Sean Patrick’s Pub & Grill, 11930 Southern Highlands Parkway, before making their final stop at PT’s Ranch, 2430 E. Pebble at Eastern Avenue, for a post-run after-party concert, cookout and raffle drawing.

Additionally, The Animal Foundation plans to host on-site pet adoptions. The raffle drawing is open to poker run participants and the public, and tickets are $5 each or five for $20. Prizes include a two-night getaway at the Pahrump Nugget, a Motorcycles & Mutts-themed video poker machine, PetSmart gift cards and show tickets.

For more information about The Animal Foundation, visit animalfoundation.com.

GREAT VEGAS FESTIVAL OF BEER SET FOR APRIL 11 DOWNTOWN

Motley Brews plans to host its fifth annual Great Vegas Festival of Beer from 3 to 7 p.m. April 11 in downtown Las Vegas near the Fremont East Entertainment District.

This year’s beer list will offer more than 300 brews from more than 100 different breweries, with highlights including Alpine Beer Co., Green Flash, Stone, Rough Draft and local newcomers Old School and Hop Nuts. This year’s official beer of Great Vegas is a collaboration between the Nevada breweries called Banana Split: a German Hefeweizen with cacao nibs and vanilla beans. Other one-off beers will be available exclusively in the Nevada Craft Brewers Association Pavilion. The festival also will have several cider and wine options.

In addition, culinary menus are set to be served in the signature Gastropub, featuring the talents of 12 prominent Las Vegas chefs. Beer-inspired menus from the city’s top restaurants will be offered, and to pair with the craft brews, the Gastropub will offer dishes from MTO Cafe, DW Bistro, Lulu’s Bread & Breakfast, Stack Restaurant & Bar, Naked City Pizza, O Face Doughnuts, Nacho Daddy, TruckUBarbeque, Sausagefest, The Goodwich, Echo & Rig, Cantina Laredo and Pot Liquor. Food in the Gastropub will be available for purchase and is not included as part of the festival ticket.

BrewLogic informational sessions are planned at the Western Hotel, with “Dr.” Bill Sysak guiding guests in the art of doughnut and beer pairings, and Las Vegas chef Justin K. Hall showcasing a beer vinegar made exclusively for the festival.

Entertainment is set to feature live music by Las Vegas artists Josh Royse and Brumby. The Human Arcade, presented by Zappos, will offer classic childhood party games and corn hole, life-size checkers and beer pong. The House of Blues plans to feature live disc jockey sets at the “Silent Disco.”

An exclusive VIP area, the Brewers Lounge, will be at Atomic Liquors with exclusive access to craft beers, specialty pours, beer cocktails and more, along with sampling of beer-inspired dishes from chef Ben Vaughn’s new downtown restaurant, Southern Kitchen.

Tickets are $40 for general admission and $50 for early entry, available at greatvegasbeer.com until the day of the festival. Pending availability, general admission and early-entry tickets will be available at the door for $45 and $55 respectively. VIP tickets have sold out.

Doors open for early-entry and VIP ticket holders at 2 p.m. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Goodie Two Shoes Foundation and the Nevada Craft Brewers Association.

MORTON’S ANNOUNCES PRIME & WINE SPECIAL

Through April 12, Morton’s The Steakhouse, 400 E. Flamingo Road, is offering a $39 Prime & Wine special in the bar area all day. If features the Million Dollar Burger with a glass of Stag’s Leap Winery, The Investor, Napa Valley.

The burger features foie gras, black truffle butter and braised short ribs on a brioche bun.

For more information or reservations, visit mortons.com or call 702-893-0703.

BEN & JERRY’S PLANS FREE CONE DAY APRIL 14

Ben & Jerry’s locations plan to mark Free Cone Day April 14. Scoop shops will offer free ice cream from noon to 8 p.m.

For more information and to find locations, visit benjerry.com/scoop-shops/free-cone-day.

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, with 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.

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.

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.

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 9 with Dayna Roselli, host of “Carlos and Dayna in the Morning” on NewsRadio 100.5 KXNT (supporting the NSPCA); 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.

ENCORE’S SINATRA SALUTES LATE SINGER WITH TASTING MENU

Sinatra at Encore at Wynn Las Vegas, 3131 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to pay tribute to Frank Sinatra’s centennial year with a special four-course tasting menu April 9. The menu will be paired with signature cocktails featuring a variety of Jack Daniel’s whiskeys, known to be Sinatra’s drink of choice. Guiding diners through the experience will be Jack Daniel’s Tennessee whiskey’s master distiller Jeff Arnett. Cocktails are scheduled for 6 p.m. in the restaurant’s outdoor garden.

The menu features an entree of prime beef filet mignon with black truffle potato gratin, organic cream spinach and a Jack Daniel’s-Madagascar pepper sauce. Each guest will receive a commemorative gift.

The dinner is $185 per person. For reservations, call 702-770-5320 or 702-770-3463.

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.

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.

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.

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 begin offering Cooking Demo Mondays April 13, 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: April 13, Spring Cooking Demo and Spring Menu Unveiling; 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.

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.

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