A La Carte, July 31-Aug. 6, 2014

GAMEWORKS TO OPEN AT TOWN SQUARE LAS VEGAS

GameWorks is scheduled to open July 31 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6587 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The venue features a 7,000-square-foot arcade game floor, eight-lane bowling alley and GameWorks’ first eSports Arena, with competitive video gaming and casual play.

The menu features American cuisine, including local favorites customized to the Las Vegas location. The 240-seat dining room opens into the arcade and also offers guests al fresco dining with a patio opening into one of Town Square’s interior plazas. The menu is set to include short ribs beer-braised in stout and served with wasabi mashed potatoes, tequila shrimp and seafood ceviche, chicken fricassee, and Triple Decker B.L.A.T. (triple-smoked bacon, fresh bibb lettuce, avocado and oven-dried tomato and housemade mayo).

A sports bar and lounge area features high-definition TVs, beer and appetizers, including chicken wings, Tex Mex Rolls and burger sliders. Happy hour specials include draft cocktails such as The Radler (Stiegl Radler Grapefruit beer, Herradura silver tequila, hand-squeezed lime juice and fresh mint) and Ultimate Orange Moscow Mule (Crabbie’s spiced orange alcoholic ginger beer, Russian Standard vodka and hand-squeezed lime juice).

For more information, visit gameworks.com.

MERCADITO ANNOUNCES LUNCH HOURS AT RED ROCK RESORT

Mercadito at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., has announced lunch hours from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. The lunch menu includes tacos, guacamoles, ceviches, small plates, salads, side items and a full beverage menu.

For more information, visit mercaditorestaurants.com.

RI RA TO CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL BEER DAY AUG. 1

Ri Ra Las Vegas plans to celebrate International Beer Day with an #InstaGUINNESS party from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 1. Attendees can enjoy a free pint of Guinness and appetizers. The first 15 guests will receive a free beer flight. Raffle prizes are planned.

To RSVP, email rira@kirvindoak.com.

RED ROCK RESORT PLANS SPECIAL CONCERT MENU

The Grand Cafe at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., is offering a special menu in honor of the Goo Goo Dolls, Daughtry and Plain White Tees concert scheduled for Aug. 1 at the Sandbar. Through Aug. 1, diners can enjoy the Start of Something Good appetizer (North Carolina barbecue chicken wings) for $9, SLIDErs (American Wa Goo Goo Dolls beef, candied bacon and smoked cheddar) for $9 and Slow it Down (braised short ribs and horseradish mashed potatoes) for $12.

A special dessert will be It’s Not Over (Red Velvet brownie sundae, cream cheese ice cream, chocolate sauce and whipped cream) for $5.

GIADA AT THE CROMWELL OFFERS LOCALS LUNCH PREVIEW

Giada at The Cromwell, 3595 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is offering lunch service from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. A special locals preview is being offered through Aug. 1. For reservations, call 702-667-1799.

RX BOILER ROOM PLANS MICHAEL GODARD VODKA AND GIN EVENT FOR AUG. 5

Rx Boiler Room in The Shoppes at Mandalay Place, 3930 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to host a event celebrating the launch of Michael Godard’s brand of vodka and gin from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 5. Guests can meet the artist, enjoy signature cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvres prepared by chef Rick Moonen.

Tickets are $40 and include unlimited signature cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, along with a chance to win a Michael Godard steampunk-inspired painting. A portion of the proceeds will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

For reservations, call 702-632-9305 or email info@rxboilerroom.com.

LAS VEGAS CUPCAKE BAKE-OFF PLANNED AUG. 10 AT THE SUNCOAST

The third annual Las Vegas Cupcake Bake-Off is planned from noon to 3 p.m. Aug. 10 in the Grand Ballroom at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive. Sponsored by Gigi’s Cupcakes, the event features amateur and professional bakers competing for cash prizes. Guests can enjoy all-you-can-eat sweets and cocktails from an open bar.

Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children 12 or younger. For tickets, visit bakelv.com.

COFFEE BEAN & TEA LEAF TO DONATE TO OPERATION HOMEFRONT

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf plans to donate $1 from the sale of any Support at Home branded retail coffee or tea to Operation Homefront through Aug. 10. Patrons also may donate their purchase to the cause.

The nonprofit supports the needs of soldiers and military personnel returning home after deployment.

For locations, visit coffeebeanlv.com. For more information, visit www.operationhomefront.net.

GRIMALDI’S PIZZERIA TEAMS UP WITH CHILDHELP TO STOP CHILD ABUSE

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria is teaming up with nonprofit Childhelp through Aug. 15 to advocate for abused and neglected children. Guests who dine at Grimaldi’s will receive information with their checks asking if they would like to donate to Childhelp.

For locations, visit grimaldispizzeria.com.

WINE DINNER PLANNED AUG. 20 AT BELLAGIO

The Bellagio, 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to partner with Huneeus Vintners for a wine pairing dinner featuring chef Michael Mina at Michael Mina Bellagio at 7 p.m. Aug. 20. A six-course menu is planned.

The cost is $195 per person. For reservations, call 702-693-7075.

RESTAURANT WEEK SET FOR AUG. 22-28

Fall Restaurant Week is scheduled from Aug. 22-28 to benefit Three Square food bank. Participating restaurants plan to offer prix fixe menus priced $20.14 to $50.14, with a portion of the proceeds going to the food bank.

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HONEY SALT TO HELP VARIOUS GROUPS

Honey Salt, 1031 S. Rampart Blvd., is partnering with a different local charity through Aug. 22 for Summer of Love, offering a special three-course Taste of Honey menu highlighting seasonal and local ingredients. For each Taste of Honey ordered, $5 will go to that week’s cause. Order the Summer of Love Sangria, and another $1 will go to that week’s charity.

The lineup includes: The Torino Foundation; United Way of Southern Nevada; Three Square food bank; Desert Reign; Opportunity Village; Green Our Planet; Keep Memory Alive; the Andre Agassi Foundation; the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth; Create a Change Now; and Girls on the Run.

Summer of Love menus will run daily beginning at 5 p.m. For reservations, call 702-445-6100. For more information, visit honeysalt.com.

BELLAGIO ANNOUNCES CULINARY CLASSROOM SCHEDULE FOR 2014

The Executive Chef’s Culinary Classroom at the Bellagio, 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South, has announced its schedule for 2014. The educational series includes interactive cooking classes led by executive chef Edmund Wong and his team. Each two-hour class is held in Tuscany Kitchen, a state-of-the-art demonstration kitchen. Each class has a seasonal theme and features a menu created with fresh ingredients.

The schedule is: What to Eat First? The Chicken or the Egg, Aug. 27; Farm to Table, Sept. 24; Cooking with Chocolate, Oct. 1 and Harvesting Thanksgiving, Nov. 19.

Classes are $125. To sign up, call 866-406-7117.

ENJOY ICE CREAM DESSERTS TO BENEFIT FOOD BANK AT BROOKLYN BOWL

Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas, 3545 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is offering an ice cream social to benefit charity. Through Aug. 31, all ice cream-inspired desserts sold will have a portion of their proceeds go to Three Square food bank.

For more information, visit brooklynbowl.com.

BITE AT THE MUSEUM SET FOR SEPT. 20 AT SPRINGS PRESERVE

Bite at the Museum is set for 6:30 to 9 p.m. Sept 20 at the Nevada State Museum at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. The event is a fundraiser for the Community Counseling Center of Southern Nevada and will be hosted by comedian and 96.3 KKLZ, Las Vegas morning show host Carla Rae. Live entertainment, a silent auction, an after-hours stroll through museum exhibits and small bites by various restaurants are planned.

Tickets are $77.49 at tinyurl.com/m6hncec. For more information, visit biteatthemuseum.com.

DOWNTOWN BREW FESTIVAL TO RETURN SEPT. 20

The third annual Downtown Brew Festival is scheduled from 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Clark County Government Center Amphitheater, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. Motley Brews plans to offer more than 150 craft beers, gourmet culinary elements and musical entertainment.

A VIP experience is planned with celebrity chefs. Early entry will be available at 5 p.m. for VIP ticket holders. General admission starts at $35 and early entry at $45. Brewers Lounge VIP tickets start at $75.

A portion of tickets sales will be donated to the Nevada Craft Brewers Association, a nonprofit advocacy group. For more information or tickets, visit downtownbrewfestival.com.

T-BONES CHOPHOUSE PLANS NICKEL & NICKEL WINE DINNER SEPT. 25

T-Bones Chophouse & Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to host a wine dinner at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 25 featuring Napa Valley’s Nickel & Nickel winery.

Appetizers are planned on the poolside patio to be followed by dinner in the private dining room. Guests will enjoy five courses and five wines.

The cost is $95. For reservations, call Michelle Lee at 702-797-7517.

DESERT HOPS BEER EXPERIENCE COMING TO THE COSMOPOLITAN

Desert Hops: An International Beer Experience is scheduled to return to the Boulevard Pool at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. South, at 8 p.m. Sept. 27. Brews from around the world will be available for sampling along with multicultural food offerings prepared by The Cosmopolitan’s restaurant partners.

Early bird general admission tickets are $30 and are on sale now. Early bird VIP tickets start at $50 and include entry at 7 p.m. For tickets, visit cosmopolitanlasvegas.com or call 800-745-3000. Early bird prices are available until Aug. 3, after which prices will be $45 for general admission and $65 for VIP.

MARIE CALLENDER’S TO FEATURE LEMONLICIOUS MENU, BIG DEAL BREAKFASTS

Marie Callender’s is offering a new Lemonlicious menu for a limited time with lemony pies and lemonade beverages and cocktails. Also new to the menu are Big Deal Breakfasts, with seven options priced from $3.99 to $5.99. Choices include buttermilk pancakes, steel-cut oatmeal, three-cheese omelette and Marie’s Magnificent Six (two eggs any style, two pancakes and two bacon or sausage).

For a limited time, dine-in patrons can also get $5 off any whole pie.

For more information and locations, visit mariecallenders.com.

BUDDY V’S RISTORANTE PLANS PRE-THEATER MENU AT THE GRAND CANAL SHOPPES

Buddy V’s Ristorante in The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian/Palazzo, 3377 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is offering a pre-theater menu from 5 to 7 p.m. nightly for $38 per person. It features an antipasto, entree and dessert. For reservations, call 702-607-2355.

ANTHONY’S GOURMET BURGERS & BREWS ANNOUNCES NEW MENU ITEMS

Anthony’s Gourmet Burgers & Brews at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South, has added two new burgers to its menu, a crab sandwich, six seasonal craft beers and a variety of appetizers, salads, desserts, cocktails and breakfast items.

New burgers are the Porter Burger ($13), an Angus patty with porter-poached hot pastrami, and the T.G.B. Burger ($11), a turkey burger with Crabbies ginger beer. A soft-shell crab sandwich is $11.

Breakfast is being served from 7 to 11 a.m. daily, including a Scottish smoked salmon plate, huevos rancheros and breakfast burrito.

For more information, call 702-797-1000.

EL CORTEZ TO INTRODUCE NEW DINING CONCEPT THIS FALL

Siegel’s 1941, a new 24-hour dining concept, is scheduled to open in the fall at the El Cortez, 600 E. Fremont St. The Flame Steakhouse is scheduled to close Aug. 31.

The new restaurant will feature the classic spirit of Las Vegas, including a historic look and display of archival artwork. Favorites from The Flame, such as prime rib and seasonal stone crab, will be available.

For more information, visit elcortezhotelcasino.com.

M RESORT ANNOUNCES DINING SPECIALS

Restaurants at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South, have announced dining and happy hour specials.

Jayde Fuzion is offering happy hour specials from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, including $4 Vietnamese spring rolls, $7.50 shrimp tempura and $4.50 Korean street tacos. All-you-can-eat sushi and free sake is offered for $24.99 at the sushi bar Sunday through Thursday. Bottles of wine are a third off nightly.

Anthony’s Gourmet Burgers & Brews is offering half off select appetizers from 4 to 5 p.m. daily and a prime rib dinner for $19.99 Fridays.

Anthony’s Prime Steak & Seafood has half price appetizers in the bar and lounge from 5 to 7 p.m. daily and a third off bottles of wine nightly.

The Hostile Grape offers half off appetizers from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and a third off bottles of wine nightly.

Vig Deli offers late-night specials from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. Friday and Saturday, including $6.99 steak and eggs or $3.99 short stack of pancakes.

Baby Cakes offers buy one, get one free artisan bread loaves Sundays.

For more information, visit themresort.com.

PANEVINO ANNOUNCES NEW MENU, HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS

Panevino Bar & Lounge, 246 Via Antonio Ave., is offering a new menu and happy hour specials from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Happy hour features all of the new items from the bar and lounge menu (available from 4 to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday), along with half-priced cocktails, beers and specially priced wines by the glass.

New bar menu items include potato skins, sweet potato fries, blackened chicken skewers, mini fish tacos and Angus beef sliders.

For more information, visit panevinolasvegas.com.

ELIXIR ANNOUNCES DAILY DINNER SPECIALS, FREQUENT DINER PROGRAM

Elixir: A Local Lounge, 2920 N. Green Valley Parkway, offers daily dinner specials starting at 5 p.m.

Monday is the Chef’s Selection for $9.99. Tuesday is housemade chicken Parmesan with soup or salad for $12.99. Wednesday is all-you-can-eat spaghetti and meatballs with soup or salad and a glass of house wine for $12.99. Thursday is four beer-battered and fried shrimp tempura with citrus dipping sauce, fries and coleslaw for $13.99. Friday is slow-roasted, herb-crusted prime rib with golden fingerling potatoes, grilled asparagus and soup or salad for $12.99. Saturday is grilled New York steak and shrimp scampi with roasted fingerling potatoes and soup or salad for $13.99. Sunday is bacon-wrapped filet with mashed potatoes, green beans and soup or salad for $12.95.

The Elixir Hangover Brunch is served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays and features a breakfast platter with pancakes, eggs and bacon or sausage for $9.99, along with bottomless mimosas or Bloody Marys (can also be purchased separately).

A frequent dining loyalty program, RED Loyalty, is available for Elixir, Remedy’s Tavern and Distill, offering guests the opportunity to earn points on dollars spent for dining. Participants receive $10 upon online registration, along with birthday rewards. For more information, visit elixirlounge.net or call 702-272-0000.

ARIZONA CHARLIE’S OFFERS DINING SPECIALS

Arizona Charlie’s Decatur, 740 S. Decatur Blvd., and Arizona Charlie’s Boulder, 4575 Boulder Highway, are offering a summer barbecue brisket special in the Sourdough Cafe from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. The special features barbecue beef brisket, baked beans, french fries, Texas toast and a slice of pie for $9.99 with an ace I PLAY card. The cafe at both properties also is featuring ham or steak and eggs with hash browns and toast or biscuit and gravy all day for $4.49 with a card and $4.99 without a card.

At Arizona Charlie’s Decatur, Ron’s Steakhouse plans to offer a Triple Selection special with three courses for $24.99 with a card and $27.77 without a card. Entree choices are 6-ounce dry-aged filet mignon, 14-ounce prime rib, chicken piccata or rainbow trout. The special is available from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.

Yukon Grille at Arizona Charlie’s Boulder plans a dining special through Sept. 28 that offers New York steak and lobster tail, sides, soup or salad and dessert. The cost is $18.99 with a card and $21.10 without a card.

SUMMER MEAL DEALS AVAILABLE AT SOUTH POINT EATERIES

Summer Meal Deals are on the menus at Don Vito’s and Silverado Steak House at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The prix fixe menus are available from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and 9 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

At Don Vito’s, the two-course meal is $19 and features choices of fettucine Alfredo, cappellini pomodoro or chicken piccata.

At Silverado Steak House, the three-course meal is $29 and features choices of 6-ounce filet mignon, chicken francaise or filet of salmon.

For more information, visit southpointcasino.com.

OFFER TO FEATURE PRIX FIXE MENU, MOVIE AT THE COSMOPOLITAN

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is offering a Dinner for Two prix fixe summer menu in The Henry from 5 to 10 p.m. Mondays with free admission (normally $5) to Dive-In Movies at the Boulevard Pool. The menu features an appetizer to share, two signature entrees and a slice of red velvet cheesecake or a selection of house-made ice creams.

The menu is $40. Guests can receive free entry to the movie by showing their receipt.

For more information, visit cosmopolitanlasvegas.com or call 702-698-7000.