A La Carte: Dining events and news for Sept. 10-16, 2015
Open house set for Sept. 10 at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf plans to introduce its fall beverage lineup during an open house scheduled from 2 to 6 p.m. Sept. 10. For $2, customers can try any size except 32-ounce beverages of the store's new Salted Butterscotch Latte and Ice Blended drink as well as other fall beverages at these locations: 3645 S. Town Center Drive; 6115 S. Rainbow Blvd.; 10834 W. Charleston Blvd.; 7291 W. Lake Mead Drive; 9091 W. Sahara Ave.; The District, 2220 Village Walk Drive in Henderson; Fashion Show mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South; and Meadows Mall, 4300 Meadows Lane. Visit coffeebeanlv.com.
Hash House A Go Go set to kick off Bite of Las Vegas
A Bite of Las Vegas Kick-Off Party is planned from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 10 at Hash House A Go Go, 6800 W. Sahara Ave. The eighth annual kick-off event is hosted by the restaurant and Mix 94.1-FM. For those 21 or older, $1 draft beer is set to be available, and other food and drink specials are planned, including $5 mini stuffed burgers and $4 Kiwi Watermelon Lemonade. Prizes and giveaways are planned.
The 19th annual Bite of Las Vegas is set from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sept. 12 at Desert Breeze Park, 8275 Spring Mountain Road, and is set to feature musical performances by Third Eye Blind, Lifehouse, Andy Grammer, NeedtoBreathe, Matt Nathanson, Nick Fradiani and more. The event will also feature booths with food and beverages from more than 40 local restaurants and activities.
Visit hashhouseagogo.com.
CraftHaus Brewery to celebrate first anniversary Sept. 12
CraftHaus Brewery, 7350 Eastgate Road, No. 110, in Henderson, is set to celebrate its first year of craft beer with a Glitter Bomb Party planned for 6 p.m. Sept. 12. New beers are set to be released, past beers revived, firkins tapped and a glitter beer launched to celebrate. Entertainment by four local bands is planned, along with food offerings and an unveiling of new artwork for the taproom.
Tickets are required and include a commemorative glass and six 4-ounce drink tickets. Tickets are $20 pre-sale at http://bpt.me/2128185 and $25 at the door. Visit crafthausbrewery.com or call 702-415-9184.
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.
Honey Salt continues monthly local food offerings
Honey Salt, 1031 S. Rampart Blvd., continues its Farm Table dinner series on Sept. 14, with dishes that highlight local seasonal farm fare. This month, the Farm Table menu was conceived by chef Brett Uniss, now of Andiron Steak & Sea. Menu items include Frito Pie, consisting of pulled pork chili, Vermont cheddar, shaved green onion, pickled fresno chilis; and Shaved Vegetable Salad, made of radishes, fennel, heirloom carrot, apple, pomegranate, cider vinaigrette. Tickets to the Farm Table series are $45 per person and must be purchased in advance at honeysalt.com.
Kitchen Table to open this fall in Henderson
Kitchen Table is set to open in mid- to late October at 1716 Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 100, in Henderson. The breakfast and lunch concept by chefs Antonio Nunez and Javier Chavez is set to showcase comfort food with ethnic styles ranging from Europe to Mexico. An open-kitchen concept is planned, along with monthly pop-up dinners. The restaurant also plans to feature specialty cocktails, spirits and wine and local craft beers.
A grand opening is planned for November. Restaurant hours are planned to be 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Visit kitchentablelv.com or call 702-354-8722.
Ri Ra set to host Halfway to St. Patrick's Day party
Rà Rá Las Vegas in The Shoppes at Mandalay Place, 3930 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is set to host a Halfway to St. Patrick's Day party from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Sept. 17. The event is set to feature drink specials, giveaways, Irish music and an Irish-inspired menu benefiting HELP of Southern Nevada. Visit rira.com.
Neon Museum to host Cosmic Cocktails Sept. 18
The Neon Museum, 770 Las Vegas Blvd. North, plans to host the Cosmic Cocktails event from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 18 for guests 21 or older in the Neon Boneyard. The event is planned in partnership with the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and will offer guests the opportunity to stargaze using a variety of telescope equipment and to enjoy food and libations from some of downtown's best restaurants. A disc jockey playing live music also is planned.
Tickets are $75, and advance registration is required. A cash bar will be available. Visit neonmuseum.org/happenings.
Sierra Gold plans 10th anniversary party
Sierra Gold is planning a burlesque-themed 10th anniversary party at 7 p.m. Sept. 18 at the pub, 6515 S. Jones Blvd. Live music, food, cocktails, an ice luge, photo booth and other entertainment are planned. The event is free with complimentary champagne to be served at the door. Burlesque attire is encouraged. Call 702-221-4120.
Sean Patrick's set to host Halfway to St. Patrick's Day Bash
Sean Patrick's Irish Pub & Grill is set to host a Halfway to St. Patrick's Day Bash at 6 p.m. Sept. 19 at its four locations: 8255 W. Flamingo Road, 11930 Southern Highlands Parkway, 3290 W. Ann Road and 6788 N. 5th St. All four are to be serving $3 Guinness, $3 Jameson Irish Whiskey, $3 green beer, Irish food specials and an evening of prizes and giveaways. The event is free and open to the public. Happy hour is to be extended from 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 19.
Barbecue event at Caig Ranch Regional Park to support childhood cancer charities
Pigs for the Kids, a barbecue cook-off competition with brews and music, is planned from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 19 at Craig Ranch Regional Park, 628 W. Craig Road. Music is also planned, and the event supports childhood cancer charities Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada, Cure 4 The Kids Foundation and the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation.
Teams will compete to take home the inaugural Pigs for the Kids Barbecue Cook-Off trophy, and prizes will be offered in four categories: ribs, pork shoulder, sauce, and beans. All styles of barbecue are to be represented, and attendees can purchase a V.I.Pig Pass, allowing them to sample all the regional variations.
The registration fee for team competition is $175 for a 10-foot-by-10-foot booth; $350 for a 20-foot-by-20-foot booth; and $600 for a 40-foot-by-40-foot booth. General admission tickets are $10; children 12 or younger are admitted free. V.I.Pig Passes are $150 and include access to the V.I.Pig Tent, exclusive parking, an open bar, special chef dishes and 20 "piggy bucks" ($40 value). Sponsorships are also available at a variety of levels. Visit pigsforthekids.org.
Fifth annual Flavors of the Heart to benefit American Heart/Stroke associations Sept. 19
The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association and chefs Adam Pusateri, Alex Barnett and Jeremy Jordan are partnering to present the fifth annual Flavors of the Heart event from 7 to 10 p.m. Sept. 19 at Worldview on 16, Building B, in the World Market Center, 475 S. Grand Central Parkway. The multicultural culinary experience will showcase some of Las Vegas' top chefs and restaurants creating and serving special dishes that are healthy for the heart and brain. Cookbooks featuring the recipes prepared at the festival will be available for purchase.
Tickets are $75. Visit flavorsoftheheart.com or call 702-789-4383.
Elixir plans second anniversary party Sept. 19
Elixir – a Local Lounge, 2920 N. Green Valley Parkway, plans to celebrate its second anniversary at 7 p.m. Sept. 19 with a free party for guests 21 or older. Las Vegas band Three Mile Radius is set to perform hard rock and hair metal, and drink specials, prize giveaways and appetizers are planned. Guests are encouraged to wear party attire. Visit elixirlounge.net or call 702-272-0000.
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.
Pieology opens second valley location in Hughes Center
Pieology Pizzeria, which has a location in Downtown Summerlin, has opened its second Las Vegas Valley build-your-own pizza restaurant in Hughes Center, 365 Hughes Center Drive, Suite 130. Hours of operation are from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and until 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Call 702-888-1295 or visit pieology.com.
Cupcakery opens third location
The Cupcakery recently opened its third Las Vegas location at 1150 E. Flamingo Road, near UNLV. The 1,200-square-foot bakery features cafe seating, free Wi-Fi for customers and an expanded retail section. Visit thecupcakery.com.
Water Street District set to be home to new brew pub
The groundbreaking for the Lovelady Brewing Co. was set for Aug. 19. The new 6,000-square-foot pub in Henderson's Water Street District represents a $2.2 million investment, with $90,000 in financial assistance provided by the city's Redevelopment Agency.
Inaugural barbecue competition planned by culinary federation
The American Culinary Federation, Chefs Las Vegas Chapter, in association with the Nevada Barbeque Association, is set to present the inaugural BBQ competition What Happens in Vegas…Is Smokin' on Sept. 25-27 at the Sports Center of Las Vegas, 121 E. Sunset Road. An open invitational rib cook-off and rib tasting for Bragging Rights – Best Ribs in Vegas is planned Sept. 25. The Smokin' event, which is a Kansas City BBQ Society-sanctioned event, is set for Sept. 26 and is set to include up to 110 teams competing for more than $20,000 in prize money.
Entry is free to the public from noon to 4 p.m. and is to include vendors, kids' activities, and a VIP section with a barbecue buffet. Tickets for rib tastings will be available for the public to purchase at the rib cook-off Sept. 27.
A portion of the proceeds will benefit Chefs for Kids charity, a nonprofit dedicated to alleviating malnutrition and hunger in children through education and awareness. Interested competitors can contact Steve Overlay, BBQ team coordinator, at 702-376-9532 or steveno702@embarqmail.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.
Create A Change Now's inaugural Edible Education Dinner planned
Create A Change Now, a local nonprofit teaching at-risk students to plant, grow and cook fresh, healthy meals in order to prevent childhood obesity, is set to host its inaugural Edible Education Dinner at Panevino Grille, 246 Via Antonio Ave., Oct. 10. The dinner theme is "Feeding the Brain," featuring a four-course meal with beneficial fats that help nourish and aid in brain functioning. A representative with the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health Las Vegas is set to speak about how nutrition plays a crucial component to optimal brain health.
Ticket prices and additional details will be available closer to the date of event.
For more information on Create A Change Now, visit createachangenow.org or call 702-300-7399. For more information on the clinic, visit my.clevelandclinic.org.
New Vista Community Wine Walk planned
The 2015 Wine Walk season is set to return to Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South, from 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 10 with a variety of wines for sampling throughout Town Square Park. The walk is organized by New Vista Community, a local charity committed to providing equal opportunities and support to intellectually challenged people of all ages so that they may experience life to the fullest. Attendees must be 21 or older, and the cost is $25 per person in advance. Visit winewalklv.com.
Downtown brew festival set for Oct. 24
Motley Brews' Downtown Brew Festival is set to return with craft beer, celebrity chefs and live music from 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Clark County Government Center Amphitheater, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. Beer lovers will have the opportunity to sample more than 200 local, regional and international brews from more than 60 breweries lining the grassy surroundings of the amphitheater.
Tickets start at $30. Live bands and performers are planned in addition to gastropub fare. Visit downtownbrewfestival.com.
Boyd Gaming properties plan football season specials
Monday Night Madness free football viewing parties are planned for 4 p.m. Mondays during the season at Brendan's Irish Pub in The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Drink specials include$15 buckets of beer and $3 Buds, along with $1.50 Vienna Beef hot dogs and giveaways. Visit orleanscasino.com or call 702-365-7111.
Free parties also are planned for 4 p.m. Mondays in the Gold Coast Showroom, 4000 W. Flamingo Road, with food and drink specials and giveaways. Visit goldcoastcasino.com or call 702-367-7111.
The Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive, plans to host Monday football parties in the Suncoast Showroom with 97.1 The Point's Steph MacKenzie. Food and drink specials and giveways are planned. On Thursdays, The Game plans to offer half-time and game-end giveaways. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-636-7111.
Sam's Town Live at Sam's Town, 5111 Boulder Highway, plans viewing parties hosted by KOMP 92.3 Mondays and Thursdays with draft beers and prizes. Admission is free for B Connected members, and doors are set to open one hour prior to kickoff. Visit samstownlv.com or call 702-456-7777.
South Point to host Monday Night Pigskin Parties
The South Point Showroom, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to host weekly Monday Night Pigskin Viewing Parties throughout football season, beginning Sept. 14. Prizes and drink specials including bottomless Budweiser and Bud Light drafts for $15, five-beer buckets of Budweiser and Bud Light for $12 and drafts of Budweiser and Bud Light for $2 are planned, along with food specials including $1 popcorn and hot dogs, $3 pizza and $4 Italian subs.
Doors are set to open at 4:30 p.m., except for the Sept. 14 party, when doors are set to open at 3:30 p.m.
Throughout the professional season, all South Point hotel and casino bars plan to offer drink specials, including Budweiser and Bud Light drafts for $2 and five-beer buckets for $12.
Visit southpointcasino.com or call 702-796-7111.
Made LV plans football specials
Made L.V. at Tivoli Village, 1031 S. Rampart Blvd., plans to host a Monday Night Jersey giveaway, with all guests who purchase food or drink eligible to enter the raffle for a participating team jersey. On Saturdays, drink specials are planned for UNLV football games, and Sundays guests can grab a game-time (prop-bet) bingo card to win prizes including T-shirts, jerseys and drinks and food.
Visit made-lv.com or call 702-722-2000.
Monday Night Football specials slated at Mercadito
Mercadito at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to host Monday Night Football Madness from 3 to 10 p.m. Mondays with $5 margaritas, Micheladas or Misty Sleeves during happy hour menu throughout the game.
Visit mercaditorestaurants.com or call 702-979-3609.
Enjoy football specials at Elixir, Remedy's and Distill locations
All locations or Remedy's Tavern, Distill and Elixir plan to host fantasy football parties with free draft kids including a premium reserved area for four hours, free Wi-Fi and specialty menus for parties of 10 or more. During the season, Miller Lite specials including buckets for $10, 16-ounce drafts for $2 and towers for $12 are planned.
Visit remedystavern.com, elixirlounge.net or distillbar.com.
Lagasse's Stadium to offer team-inspired menus during football games
Lagasse's Stadium in The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian, 3325 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to offer special team-inspired menus during Monday and Thursday night televised football games.
For reservations, call 702-607-2665.
Station Casinos planning football season drink specials
Station Casinos is set to feature $2 Bud and Bud Lights for the season while NFL games are being played (Thursday, Sunday and Monday) at the Sports Book at all Station Casinos and Fiestas. In addition, a variety of additional drink specials are planned ranging from $3 to $5 depending on the liquor/cocktail. Guests can also enjoy $1 dogs at all Station and Fiestas, excluding Red Rock Resort and Green Valley Ranch Resort.
Also, to kick off football season on Sept. 10, Green Valley Ranch is set to host a Hot Dog Eating Contest at 4:30 p.m. at Turf Grill. RSVPs are required, as spots are limited to 20. Entrants will have five minutes to eat as many hot dogs (with buns) as possible. The winner receives a Turf Grill dining credit for two people for each Thursday, Sunday and Monday NFL game during the 2015-16 regular season.
Umami Burger plans football promotions at SLS Las Vegas
Umami Burger, Beer Garden & Sports Book at SLS Las Vegas, 2535 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to host game-day specials Thursday through Monday for college and professional football games, including $8 Bud Light pitchers and $2 glasses, bottomless Rolling Rock draught beer for $35, select shots for $5 and a free $5 parlay bet from William Hill Sports Book with any burger purchase during Monday and Thursday night football games.
Visit slsvegas.com/umamiburger.
Habit Burger Grill partners with No Kid Hungry for donation campaign
The Habit Burger Grill, 365 Hughes Center Drive, has launched a partnership with Share our Strenght's No Kid Hungry campaign to encourage guests to donate at the register. Guests who donate $2 will receive a certificate for a free Charburger with cheese good on a future visit through Oct. 31.
Visit habitburger.com or nokidhungry.org.
Tommy Bahama raising funds to fight childhood hunger
For the third year, Tommy Bahama is partnering with No Kid Hungry to raise donations through the Dine Out for No Kid Hungry effort during September. Guests visiting any Tommy Bahama Restaurant can donate $5 in exchange for a $20 promotional award card, redeemable at any Tommy Bahama Restaurant, full-priced retail location or at tommybahama.com during October. For restaurant guests who donate $1, Tommy Bahama will provide an orange wristband with the official Tommy Bahama motto "Make Life One Long Weekend."
Visit tommybahama.com or nokidhungry.org.
Grimaldi's Pizzeria joining fight against childhood hunger
Through Hunger Awareness Month in September, Grimaldi's Pizzeria plans to offer guests who dine at any Nevada Grimaldi's location and donate $5 to No Kid Hungry $5 back to use on their next visit. All proceeds will benefit No Kid Hungry.
Visit grimaldispizzeria.com or nokidhungry.org.
Hexx kitchen + bar set 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. Through Sept. 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.
Tropical Smoothie adds Super Grain Bowls, fall smoothies to menu for limited time
Tropical Smoothie Cafe has introduced new Super Grain Bowls and Fall Favorite Smoothies to its menu for a limited time, along with a new Chia Banana Boost Smoothie.
Super Grain Bowls are offered as a Mediterranean Bowl or Roasted Red Pepper & Pesto Bowl and feature a house-made blend of quinoa, farrow and brown rice.
On the smoothie menu, the UnBEETable Berry is back, along with the new Spiced Pear smoothie.
Visit tropicalsmoothie.com.
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.
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.
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.
