A La Carte, Feb. 12-18, 2015

MADE L.V. PLANS MARDI GRAS DINNER

Made L.V. in Tivoli Village, 450 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 120, plans to host Mardi Gras dinner at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 17. A family-style menu of Crescent City- and Cajun-inspired dishes is planned, along with Bourbon Street-inspired cocktails.

The cost is $36, which includes a welcome cocktail, passed appetizers, dinner and dessert.

For reservations, call 702-722-2000 or 702-685-1665.

OFF THE STRIP OPENS AT THE LINQ, OFFERS WEEKEND BRUNCH

Off The Strip recently opened its first on-Strip location at The Linq, 3545 Las Vegas Blvd. South. It is offering the Just Real Food Brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. For $25, guests can choose one starter for the table, one entree and one dessert. Bottomless breakfast cocktails can be added for $20.

For reservations, call 702-331-6800 or visit opentable.com/off-the-strip-the-linq.

NORTHSIDE CAFE TO REPLACE THE GRIDDLE CAFE AT SLS LAS VEGAS

Northside Cafe was set to open Feb. 1 in the spot formerly occupied by The Griddle Cafe at SLS Las Vegas, 2535 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The cafe will be open 24 hours daily, offering breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night menus inspired by Las Vegas’ classic coffee shops.

Jodi Hortze, founder and owner of The Griddle Cafe, decided last year to close the restaurant and operate The Griddle Cafe brand in-house, saying,”The unilateral decision to close The Griddle Cafe at SLS was a difficult one, but ultimately my focus is on growing the brand in new markets, operating as I have successfully for the past 15 years on the Sunset Strip in Hollywood, California. Being part of SLS was a great learning experience, one I will always have with me.”

For more information, visit slslasvegas.com.

CREAM TO OPEN IN DOWNTOWN SUMMERLIN

CREAM, a San Francisco-based dessert franchise specializing in high-quality ice cream sandwiches and other treats, has signed a franchise agreement to bring its first three locations to Las Vegas. The first store is slated to open at 1980 Festival Plaza Drive, No. 165, at Downtown Summerlin in March. The other two locations are expected to open on the Strip and the Fremont Street Experience.

CREAM (Cookies Rule Everything Around Me) features a menu of 20 ice cream flavors, 20 kinds of homemade cookies and 24 toppings. The menu also has milkshakes, floats, scoops of ice cream and other treats, such as The Cream Taco, a taco shell-shaped waffle cone with three scoops of ice cream and toppings. Catering options are available.

For more information, visit creamnation.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, Feb. 12-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 classes are set to begin at 7 p.m. Feb. 12 with Italian by the Lake. The rest of the schedule is: Dim Sum and Noodles, March 19; 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.

M RESORT TO CELEBRATE CHINESE NEW YEAR WITH SPECIAL MENU

The M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to mark the Year of the Sheep with a Chinese New Year celebration to include dragon and lion dances, festive decorations and special menu items at Studio B Buffet Feb. 19-25. Selections are set to include lion’s head meatballs with bok choy, poached chicken with ginger and scallions, beef lo mein, sweet and sour pork, chicken lettuce wraps, spinach and bamboo shoots, spring rolls and Chinese almond cookies.

For more information, visit themresort.com.

DISTILL SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS TO HOST MARDI GRAS PARTY

Distill – A Local Bar in Southern Highlands, 4830 W. Pyle Ave., plans to host a Mardi Gras party Feb. 21. Guests are encouraged to wear masks and masquerade attire and to bring beads to share. Local jazz artists the Outside Inn Trio are set to perform, and Cajun- and Creole-inspired food specials and drinks are planned.

Admission is free, but guests must be 21 or older.

For more information, visit distillbar.com.

CHEFS FOR KIDS DINNER AND AUCTION PLANNED FOR FEB. 21

The Chefs for Kids Dinner and Auction is planned for 5:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at Paris Las Vegas, 3655 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The evening’s Legacy Award will honor Tom and Barbara McDonald and the Corporate Award the Brown Blankfeld Group, both for their ongoing support of the program.

A reception and silent auction are planned, to be followed by a gourmet dinner at 7 p.m. Dancing to live music by Harbor Lights is planned for after dinner.

Chefs for Kids is a joint venture of the American Culinary Federation Chefs of Las Vegas and University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and works to eliminate malnutrition and hunger through education and awareness.

Tickets are $185 per person, and tables of 10 are $1,700. Attire is black tie optional.

For tickets or more information, call Susan Lednicky at 702-257-5548 or visit chefsforkids.org.

THE INSPIRE GALA TO BENEFIT THREE SQUARE FOOD BANK

Hospitality students at Southwest Career and Technical Academy, 7050 W. Shelbourne Ave., plan to host The Inspire Gala from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24 to benefit Three Square food bank. The students have committed to volunteering 500 hours, donating 500 pounds of food and raising $10,000. The gala is set to offer gourmet food, live entertainment including a fashion show, chamber group and jazz band, art exhibit and a silent auction.

For tickets or to donate, email theinspiregala@gmail.com or call 702-799-5766, ext. 4031.

MARIE CALLENDER’S OFFERS PIE-TO-GO SALE

Marie Callender’s locations are offering the Whole Pie-To-Go sale through March 1. More than 30 pie varieties are available for $7.99 plus tin. The sale excludes cheesecakes, seasonal fresh fruit pies and promotional pies.

Through March 1, customers who take a photo of themselves with any slice of Marie Callender’s pie and post it to their Facebook page or Instagram or tweet it with the hashtag #MCPieSelfie will have the chance to win free pie for a year.

For more information and locations, visit mariecallenders.com.

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: 3 p.m. March 4 at Highland Falls; 5 p.m. April 1 at Eagle Crest; 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.

GREAT VEGAS FESTIVAL OF BEER SET FOR APRIL 11

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, more beer and expanded culinary options are planned, as well as live music and enhanced programming with revamped BrewLogic educational sessions.

For tickets, visit greatvegasbeer.com.

VEGAS UNCORK’D EVENTS COMING IN APRIL

The ninth Vegas Uncork’d by Bon Appetit is scheduled for April 23-26 to 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.

Tickets for the various events, including the Grand Tasting and Chef’s Counter: All-Star Feast are on sale at vegasuncorked.com.

RM SEAFOOD PLANS ANNIVERSARY MENU IN FEBRUARY

Chef Rick Moonen plans to celebrate the 10th anniversary of rm seafood at The Shoppes at Mandalay Place, 3930 Las Vegas Blvd. South, with a special menu in February. It is set to feature 10 of Moonen’s most celebrated dishes.

For more information, visit rmseafood.com or call 702-369-6300.

MERCADITO PLANS ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT TACOS SUNDAYS AND MONDAYS

Mercadito at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to offer all-you-can-eat tacos Sundays and Mondays for $19.50 per person. Patrons are also invited to take the Mercadito Taco Challenge that was scheduled to begin Feb. 1, consuming 32 or more tacos in one hour. The cost to participate in the challenge is $40 per person, and those who complete it will receive their meal free and a $200 gift card for a future Mercadito visit. Winners also will be invited to a grand competition in the fall, where the winner will receive free tacos for life.

For more information, call 702-979-3609 or visit mercaditohospitality.com.

ONLINE BAKERY CATERS TO FOOD ALLERGIES

Dreamy Desserts, an online business based in Summerlin, is a licensed, nut-free bakery. Founder Penny Redlin offers custom cakes, cupcakes, cookies, cake pops and other sweet treats created in a nut-free kitchen. For those suffering from multiple food allergies, Dreamy Desserts has been able to accommodate all requests up to and including a cake free from nuts, eggs, dairy, gluten and soy.

For more information, visit dreamydessertshop.com or call 702-688-0975. Dreamy Desserts also operates a booth on select dates at the Fresh52 Farmers Market at Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd.

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE OFFERS NEW SMOOTHIES FOR LIMITED TIME

Tropical Smoothie Cafe has debuted new, limited-time Live Better Smoothies. Detox Island Green combines spinach, kale, mango, pineapple, banana and fresh ginger, while Totally Green has cucumber, green apple, kale, spinach, celery and kiwi. Immune Blast blends orange, banana, green apple, orange juice and Vitamin-C Immune Complex. The Muscle Blaster is made with strawberries, banana and a choice of protein. New supplements that can be added to any smoothie include fresh ginger and a spinach and kale superpak.

Mediterranean flatbreads have returned to the menu, including Feisty Feta Chicken Flatbread and Tzatziki Steak Flatbread, along with a new Greek Salad Chicken Flatbread.

For more information and locations, tropicalsmoothie.com.

RIO PLANS 25TH ANNIVERSARY DRINK SPECIAL

The Rio, 3700 W. Flamingo Road, plans to celebrate its 25th anniversary with a spin on the classic margarita, to be served in souvenir 25th anniversary glass for $25 or $30 throughout the year. Each restaurant is set to feature its own unique version: Strawberry Lemonade Margarita at Hash House A Go Go; Lime and Strawberry Margarita at Carnival World Buffet; Strawberry, Mango or Lime Margarita at Village Seafood Buffet; Mango Margarita at Buzio’s; VooDoo Rita at VooDoo Steakhouse; Sparkling Italian Margarita at Martorano’s; and Lime Margarita on the rocks with Cuervo Silver at All-American Bar & Grill, Race and Sports, Village Bar, Masquerade Bar and iBar.

Locals with a Total Rewards card will receive 25 percent off at casino restaurants and bars throughout the year.

For more information, visit riolasvegas.com.

MERCADITO PLANS MILITARY MONDAYS, TAKEOVER TUESDAYS

Mercadito at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., is offering Military Mondays, where active-duty, reserve and retired military members receive 15 percent off their bill all day. A valid military ID is required.

Takeover Tuesdays offer industry guests half off their bill from 11 a.m. to midnight.

For reservations, call 702-979-3609.

MERCADITO ANNOUNCES NEW LADIES NIGHT THURSDAYS

Mercadito in Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to host a new ladies night, Chicas Night Out, from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays. Bottles of wine and traditional margaritas will be half price for women, and chips and salsa will be free. Small plates, including flautas and queso fundido, will be $7.50 each. Prize raffles are planned, and each women will receive one raffle ticket.

For reservations, call 702-979-3609. For more information, visit mercaditohospitality.com.

POT LIQUOR ANNOUNCES SUNDAY BRUNCH

Pot Liquor Contemporary American Smokehouse at Town Square Las Vegas, 6587 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite B-196, is offering Southern Brunch Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays.

The menu includes smokehouse-influenced items such as Smoke House Hash (smoked beef brisket, crispy potatoes, peppers and onions and two eggs any style), pulled pork and waffles with spiced apple compote and bourbon barrel-aged maple syrup, and chicken fried steak with buttermilk biscuits and country gravy.

The cost is $12.98 without alcoholic beverages and $19.98 with a choice of endless Bellinis, Mimosas or Bloody Marys.

For more information, call 702-816-4600.

MERCADITO PLANS HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS

Mercadito at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., has announced new happy hour times, cocktails, menu items and specials. A traditional happy hour is offered from 3 to 6 p.m. daily and the Happy After Hours from 10 p.m. to midnight Sundays through Thursdays and 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

A free order of chips and a choice of six salsas are offered with the purchase of a happy hour cocktail (one order of chips per table).

MADE L.V. LAUNCHES SUNDAY BRUNCH

Made L.V. at Tivoli Village, 420 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 140, is offering Sunday brunch from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The brunch menu features favorites such as Bacon Cheddar Biscuits, along with Big Easy Benedict, Breakfast Tacos, “Old Fashion” French Toast Sticks and Steak & Eggs with Wagyu skirt steak. Bottomless mimosas are an additional $20 per person.

For reservations, call 702-722-2000. For more information, visit made-lv.com.

DOM DEMARCO’S PIZZERIA & BAR TO OFFER HALF-OFF WINES

Dom DeMarco’s Pizzeria & Bar, 9785 W. Charleston Blvd., is offering half off all wines by the glass on Mondays.

For more information, call 702-570-7000 or visit domdemarcos.com.

STATION CASINOS PROPERTIES OFFER HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS

Cabo at Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive, offers a daily Five for $5 menu at the bar from 4 to 7 p.m., including Mexican pizza, quesadilla (steak or chicken), nachos, wings and mini tacos (beef or chicken).

Cabo at Palace Station, 2411 W. Sahara Ave., offers a variety of appetizer specials for $5 each daily inside the bar from opening to 6 p.m. (Monday through Thursday starting at 4 p.m. and Friday and Sunday starting at noon). Happy hour features $2 chips and salsa.

Jack’s Irish Pub at Palace Station, 2411 W. Sahara Ave., offers happy hour specials from 4 to 8 p.m. daily, including drink specials such as $3 domestic pints, $4 import pints and $2 well drinks. Also available is an assortment of appetizers for $5 each, including Irish nachos, fried pickle chips and quesadillas, and $7 happy hour patty melt or fish and chips or cheeseburger and fries.

The Race & Sports Bar at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway, offers late-night happy hour specials from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. nightly, including $3 well drinks and $2 Bud and Bud Lights.

For more information, visit sclv.com.

GIMME SOME SUGAR PLANS HAPPY HOUR DESSERT AND WINE PAIRINGS

Gimme Some Sugar Bake Shoppe, 19 S. Stephanie St., offers nightly happy hour dessert and wine pairings for $14 each. It begins at 6 p.m., with a different special each night: Tuesday is Fresh Fruit Pavlova and a glass of champagne; Wednesday is choice of cheesecake and a glass of Charles Krug Late Harvest Zinfandel Port; and Thursday is Tropical Tease and a glass of Bernardus Sauvignon Blanc and $20 off select bottles of wine. On Friday and Saturday nights, the Bake Shoppe offers a Reverse Happy Hour from 9 p.m. to midnight featuring any dessert and a glass of wine for $14 and all cupcakes or cookies are buy one, get one free.

For more information, call 702-882-2537 or visit gimmesomesugarlv.com.

ARIZONA CHARLIE’S ANNOUNCES DINING SPECIALS

Arizona Charlie’s Boulder, 4575 Boulder Highway, plans to offer a three-course dinner special in the Yukon Grille from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday for $16.99 with an ace I PLAY 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 both locations’ 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.