A La Carte: Dining events and news for Aug. 27-Sept. 2, 2015
Panevino Italian Grille plans Southern Italy wine dinner for Aug. 27
Panevino Italian Grille, 246 Via Antonio Ave., plans to host the second installment of its quarterly wine dinner series at 7 p.m. Aug. 27. The four-course tasting menu will feature Italian wines from Campania, Basilicata, Calabria and Sicilia.
The cost is $85. Call 702-222-2400.
Mercadito taco special to benefit nonprofit
As part of Mercadito Hospitality's national Tacos for Strength campaign, throughout the month of August, Mercadito at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., is set to feature a Great Lakes approach to its taco recipes. Residents can indulge in chef Shaun Connolly's Thunder Bay Tacos during dinner for $16.50 (four per order), featuring crispy walleye, peppadew aioli, pickled Fresno chili vinaigrette and sunflower sprout slaw.
A percentage of the proceeds will benefit Share Our Strength and its programs to fight childhood hunger. Visit mercaditorestaurants.com. For more information about Share Our Strength, visit nokidhungry.org.
'Wines du Jour' show planned at Bonefish Grill
The 14th anniversary "Wines du Jour" syndicated radio show is set to be broadcast live from 7 to 8 p.m. Sept. 3 at Bonefish Grill, 8701 W. Charleston Blvd. The show features a weekly winery and three of its wines. Each guest attending is to receive a goodie bag. Email kincaidtammy@msn.com.
Outdoor festival set to feature Brazilian cuisine
The second annual Brazilian Outdoor Festival is planned from 4 to 10 p.m. Sept. 20 at Via Brasil Steakhouse, 1225 S. Fort Apache Road.
The event is a celebration of Brazilian Independence Day and a showcase of the culture and cuisine of Brazil with live bands, Samba dancers, Capoeira performances and more. General admission tickets are $10 through Sept. 13 and will be $12 after that. Tickets can be purchased from Via Brasil Steakhouse before Sept. 20. Call 702-804-1400 or visit viabrasilsteakhouse.com.
Hexx kitchen + bar to donate percentage of dessert proceeds to No Kid Hungry
Hexx kitchen + bar at Paris Las Vegas, 3655 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is set to participate in Dine Out for No Kid Hungry, a monthlong national restaurant event in cities across the United States. Sept. 1-30, for every dessert purchased that is made with Hexx chocolate, the restaurant will donate 15 percent of the proceeds to No Kid Hungry. Visit hexxlasvegas.com or nokidhungry.org.
Hexx also has added breakfast items to its late-night menu, available daily from midnight to 7 a.m. Items include Steak & Eggs (grilled ribeye, eggs any style, crispy potatoes, toast), Cheesy Eggs & Bacon Waffle (cheddar cheese scrambled eggs, candied bacon waffle, bourbon syrup), Hot Mess (french fries, pork, barbecue gravy, cheese sauce, basted eggs) and Ham & Cheese (open-faced croissant, ham, bacon, cheese sauce, crispy potatoes).
Brio Tuscan Grille adds new brunch, lunch and dinner menu items
Brio Tuscan Grille has added an array of Italian dishes to its brunch, lunch and dinner menus. The new menu items are part of a nationwide refresh and will be served at both Las Vegas locations in Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd., and Town Square Las Vegas, 6653 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Diners can try new offerings such as the Tuscan Brunch Bowl, Pesce Piccata and Tuscan Kale Caesar Salad. The recent menu additions follow the national celebration of the ristorante's Sweet 16 birthday.
For menu items, visit brioitalian.com.
Morton's offering Summer Finale menu through Sept. 14
Morton's The Steakhouse, 400 E. Flamingo Road, is offering a Summer Finale menu through Sept. 14 that features three courses for $40. Main course choices are 6-ounce filet mignon, honey-chili-glazed salmon, chicken Bianco, chicken Christoper and shrimp scampi capellini. Visit mortons.com or call 702-893-0703.
BLVD Creamery debuts Blue Man Group-themed treat
The Blue Man Scoop is being offered through the end of summer at BLVD Creamery at Monte Carlo, 3770 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The slow-churned, Blue Man Group-inspired dessert features blue vanilla ice cream mixed with some of the Blue Man Group's favorite foods: marshmallows, white chocolate Toblerone and Twinkies.
The creamery is also offering a ticket package to the show for $79 per person that includes one mezzanine ticket with a $10 BLVD Creamery dining voucher.
Rosallie Le French Cafe opens in southwest
Las Vegas has a new, international off-Strip dining option, Rosallie Le French Cafe, at 6090 S. Rainbow Blvd. Created by local Jonathan Pluvinet, a native of Southern France, Rosallie offers guests a casual French coffee house experience, serving a variety of coffee and tea, as well as French breads, pastries, sandwiches and salads.
The cafe is open daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit rosallie.com.
Fantasy football draft day specials offered at Pot Liquor CAS
Pot Liquor CAS at Town Square Las Vegas, 6587 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite B196, has launched its Draft Day Hub. Fantasy football leagues that dine in can have access to fantasy football draft boards and televisions, free on-site expertise and exclusive food and drink packages. Pot Liquor also offers carryout and delivery specials.
For package information, visit potliquorcas.com.
The Habit Burger Grill raises more than $4,000 for local charities
The Habit Burger Grill, 365 Hughes Center Drive, No. 110, teamed up with five local charities recently to raise more than $4,000 during its preopening fundraising event. It donated all proceeds raised to five nonprofits: Las Vegas Boy Scouts, ScoutReach, Spread the Word Nevada, Southern Nevada Children First and Three Square food bank.
Before opening its doors to the public Aug. 12, guests were treated to a special sneak peek of The Habit's signature Charburgers, sandwiches and salads, topped with flame-grilled tri-tip, chicken or line-caught, sushi-grade tuna, all custom built and made-to-order, during the restaurant's fundraising events.
The Habit Burger Grill is open from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Visit habitburger.com.
Lago introduces lakeside lunch/brunch menu
Lago by Julian Serrano, the Italian small plates concept that debuted in April at Bellagio, 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South, has introduced lakeside lunch and Sunday brunch. James Beard Award-winning chef Julian Serrano has reconceptualized his celebrated recipes. For lunch, guests can have a three-course prix fixe menu for $28 or select dishes a la carte. For brunch, guests can have a three-course meal for $38 per person, beginning Aug. 30.
For menu items, visit tinyurl.com/bellagiolagospecial.
El Cortez offering prime rib special 24/7
El Cortez, 600 Fremont St., is offering a $10.95 prime rib special available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at Siegel's 1941. Visit elcortezhotelcasino.com or call 702-385-5200.
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.
The events are for guests 21 or older. For tickets, visit vegasfoodandwine.com.
Mercadito to host cooking demo Sept. 28
Mercadito at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to offer a Cooking Demo Mondays session Sept. 28. The theme is Fall Cooking Demo and Fall Menu Unveiling. Chefs will demonstrate 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 is set to begin at 6 p.m., with space limited to 30 to 40 people.
To make a reservation, call 702-979-3609.
Triple George Grill offers August wine special
Triple George Grill, 201 N. Third St., is offering half off all bottles of wine Mondays in August with the purchase of an entree.
Call 702-384-2761 or visit triplegeorgegrill.com.
Boyd Gaming celebrating 40 years with Three Square promotion
In celebration of its 40th anniversary, Boyd Gaming plans to donate $1 to Three Square food bank for every dinner buffet purchased at six of its Las Vegas properties on Saturdays in August. Visit boydgaming.com.
Andiron Steak & Sea to offer dinner tasting menu through August
Andiron Steak & Sea, 1720 Festival Plaza Drive, is set to offer a dinner tasting menu through Aug. 28 for $55 per person.
The menu includes a choice of appetizers, including roasted corn soup, Andiron Caesar salad or yellowtail crudo; a choice of entree, including Mary's organic chicken breast, Scottish salmon or grilled skirt steak; and a choice of dessert, including Ashley's creme brulee doughnuts or cherry almond cake
Visit andironsteak.com.
Mercadito to mark first anniversary with limited menu items through August
Mercadito at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to celebrate its first anniversary with limited edition menu items available through Aug. 31.
A new taco, Surf & Turf ($4 each), will feature ribeye, tempura lemon shrimp and asparagus/cauliflower chipotle hash. A special anniversary cocktail, Old Fashioned Mercadito ($10), will feature muddled orange, filthy cherries, angostura bitters and Mercadito's Herradura Double Barrel Reposado Tequila. Two tacos and a cocktail are $16.
Call 702-979-3609 or visit mercaditorestaurants.com or redrock.sclv.com.
PDQ, Vegas PBS to host Family Fundraising Nights
PDQ and Vegas PBS are partnering to host monthly fundraising nights to help veterans and bolster services for the deaf and blind.
PDQ's two Las Vegas Valley locations — 3737 W. Craig Road and 3010 W. Sahara Ave. — each plan to host one fundraising night per month, with one benefiting the Vegas PBS Workforce Training and Economic Development program for veterans, which helps them connect to educational services, military-friendly employment opportunities and other programs, and the other benefiting the Vegas PBS Described and Captioned Media Center, which provides resources for the blind and visually impaired and the deaf and hard of hearing and their families.
During these nights, PDQ plans to donate a percentage of sales generated by the charity's supporters back to the organization. The Family Fundraising Nights to benefit veterans are planned from 4 to 9 p.m. the first Friday of the month through December at the North Las Vegas location. Family nights to benefit the Described and Captioned Media Center are planned from 4 to 9 p.m. the last Friday of every month through December at the Sahara Avenue location. Visit eatpdq.com.
PT's, Sierra Gold and Sean Patrick's locations plan Fantasy Football specials
Las Vegas Valley locations of PT's, Sierra Gold and Sean Patrick's taverns are available to host Fantasy Football draft parties, featuring free Wi-Fi and a free draft kit, $15 beer buckets and half off all drinks and pizzas from 5 to 7 p.m. and midnight to 2 a.m., as well as select $5 appetizers.
To book a party, call Stephanie at 702-495-4343. Visit pteglv.com.
Sands Cares offers ONEHOPE Wine selection to benefit Three Square
As part of the company's Sands Cares corporate citizenship initiative, The Venetian and the Palazzo are introducing ONEHOPE Wine as a house wine selection in The Venetian, the Palazzo and the Sands Expo Convention Center, pledging a donation to Three Square food bank for every bottle sold. Guests have a choice of two award-winning varietals to support Three Square.
Visit sands.com/our-commitment.html.
