A La Carte, June 26-July 2, 2014

DISTILL PLANS JOB FAIR FOR SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS LOCATION

Distill plans to host a job fair for its Southern Highlands location from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 23-25 at Remedy’s Tavern, 3265 St. Rose Parkway. The new location is set to open July 19 and positions are available for bartenders, cocktail servers, food runners, line cooks, dishwashers and doormen.

Applicants 21 or older are asked to bring a Health Card, Social Security card, driver’s license, Alcohol Awareness and Sheriff’s Card.

MERCADITO OPENS IN RED ROCK RESORT

Mercadito was scheduled to open June 23 inside Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd.

The menu features corn masa tortillas, five different guacamoles, three different ceviches and classic dishes such as enchiladas and chile rellenos. New items created especially for the Las Vegas location include nachos, ensalada verde and Mercadito mac and cheese.

The 5,500-square-foot restaurant seats 110 in the dining room and lounge and 47 on the outdoor patio. There’s also a bar and lounge that seats 19.

Prices range from $8 to $18 for small plates and appetizers and from $14.50 to $28 for tacos and entrees.

Hours are from 4 p.m. to midnight Sunday through Thursday and 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Brunch and lunch hours are planned soon.

For more information, visit mercaditohospitalitycom.

HENDERSON TO WELCOME LYFE KITCHEN’S FIRST NEVADA LOCATION

Lyfe Kitchen is set to open its first Nevada location in The District at Green Valley Ranch at 140 S. Green Valley Parkway, No. 142, in Henderson in July.

The name stands for Love Your Food Everyday, and the menu embraces the good food movement with a variety of healthy combinations, using local and seasonally organic ingredients whenever possible.

For more information, visit lyfekitchen.com.

SIN CITY BREWING CO. OPENS CRAFT BEER BAR ON STRIP

The Sin City Brewing Co. has opened its newest craft beer bar at Harmon Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard South. The 774-square-foot, walk-in bar features the craft beer on tap in six signature styles. It is Sin City’s first venue to serve premium cocktails.

For more information, visit sincitybeer.com.

T-BONES CHOPHOUSE PLANS WINE DINNER JUNE 26

T-Bones Chophouse at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to host a wine dinner featuring CrossBarn Winery of California at 5:30 p.m. June 26. A cocktail reception with passed appetizers and wine on the patio is set to start the evening, followed by dinner in the private dining room.

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

FLEMING’S TO OFFER SUMMER WINE TASTING JUNE 27

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 8721 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to host a summer wine tasting from 7 to 9:30 p.m. June 27, serving 15 sparkling wines from the Fleming’s 100 Collection, along with passed light hors d’oeuvres.

The cost is $35, and patrons will receive a $25 dining card. For reservations, call 702-838-4774.

TASTE & LEARN SERIES TO CONTINUE AT FERRARO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

The Taste & Learn series is set to continue June 28 at Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar, 4480 Paradise Road.

Another event is planned for July 26. Guests will discover facts about the winemaker and learn about wine pairings. Each wine will be accompanied by a small-bite pairing.

The cost is $50. For reservations, call 702-364-5300.

LES KINCAID TO CONTINUE CLASSES IN JULY

Les Kincaid, host of the radio wine show “Wines Du Jour,” plans to host a class on homemade pizzas from 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 1 at Ferguson Enterprises, 4175 S. Grand Canyon Drive. The cost is $49.

A class on refreshing summertime soups is planned from 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 15 at Ferguson. The cost is $49.

To register, visit continuingeducation.unlv.edu or call 702-895-3394 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday or 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

STUDIO B BUFFET PLANS FOURTH OF JULY-THEMED FEAST

The Studio B Buffet at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans a Fourth of July-themed feast July 4 featuring all-American favorites such as barbecue ribs, smoked beef brisket, grilled kielbasa, fried chicken, red skin potato salad, mac and cheese, coleslaw and macaroni salad. Lunch is planned from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for $15.99 for adults and $11.99 for children 5 to 8.

Dinner is planned from 2:30 to 8 p.m., with items including slow-roasted prime rib, crab legs and barbecue chicken. The cost is $39.99 for adults and $26.99 for children.

Guests can enjoy free beer and wine.

For more information, call 702-797-1000.

WHISK(E)Y WEDNESDAY RETURNS TO ANDRE’S JULY 9

The next Whisk(e)y Wednesday event is planned from 7:30 to 9:30 and 10 p.m. to midnight July 9 at Andre’s inside the Monte Carlo, 3770 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

The event includes unlimited whiskey tastings, and July’s flight will feature American whiskies from George Dickel and Bulleit, along with a special 20-year-old release from Barterhouse. The scheduled guest speaker is Dr. Tom Turner, master of whiskey for Diageo.

The next event will take place in September. The cost is $35. For reservations, call 702-798-7151.

GILLEY’S PLANS HOT WING CHALLENGE

Gilley’s Saloon, Bar-b-que and Dance Hall at Treasure Island, 3300 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to celebrate National Chicken Wing Day July 29 with the Cowboys from Hell Wing Challenge. Patrons will be challenged to finish 12 hot wings in four minutes. The winner will get a picture on the Wall of Fame and a 40-ounce Gilley’s Beer Boot. Those who fail will have their picture on the Wall of Shame.

For more information, visit gilleyslasvegas.com or call 702-894-7147.

DISTILL SERVING HOME RUN SPECIAL FOR $9.99

Distill, 10820 W. Charleston Blvd., is offering a Home Run Special for $9.99 that features a pint of Miller Lite and choice of cheeseburger sliders or chicken sliders with fries.

For more information, visit distillbar.com or call 702-534-1400.

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.

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.

Ticket prices are set to be announced soon. For more information, visit downtownbrewfestival.com.

SOUTH POINT CULINARY TEAM RECEIVES AWARDS

The culinary team at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, has received awards from the American Culinary Federation. Chef George Bailey was named Chef of the Year, and Garde Manger Culinarian Jessica Iannotti was named Student Culinarian of the Year.

The awards were handed out June 8 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts.

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 goes 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.

SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY MENU TO MARK 35 YEARS OF MORTON’S THE STEAKHOUSE

Morton’s The Steakhouse, 400 E. Flamingo Road, plans to mark its 35th anniversary with a limited-time menu and special edition wine from Sbragia Family Vineyards in Napa, Calif.

The special menu and wine pairing are available from June 30 through July 6 for $35. Entree choices are 6-ounce filet, honey-chili-glazed salmon or chicken Bianco.

The Sbragia State & Rush Merlot, 2012 is $16 per glass or $64 per bottle, while supplies last.

For reservations, call 702-893-0703.

SILVER SEVENS PLANS WEEKLONG FIRST ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

The Silver Sevens, 4100 Paradise Road, plans to mark its first anniversary July 1-7. As part of the celebration, through July, A-Play Club Card holders can enjoy dining specials, including a $9.99 meal with a half rack of baby back ribs, half of a barbecue chicken and fries in the Sterling Spoon Cafe. A seafood Sunday buffet will be $17.99 and a T-Bone Tuesday buffet $14.99.

For more information, visit silversevenscasino.com.

JOE’S SEAFOOD DINNER TO BENEFIT PEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMOR FOUNDATION

Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab, 3500 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to host a dinner July 19 to benefit the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, a nonprofit that works to find a cure for childhood brain tumors.

The evening is set to begin with cocktails and a silent auction at 6 p.m., followed by dinner and a live auction at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $140 per person. Seating is limited to 80 guests.

For more information, call 702-795-2000 or visit lvrideforkids.org.

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.

For more information, visit on.fb.me/lvrwfb.

FERRARO’S PLANS SPECIALS DURING WORLD CUP MATCHES

Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar, 4480 Paradise Road, plans to offer special small bites and free drinks during televised World Cup games through July 13.

Ferraro’s also is debuting its partnership with the app It’s On Me during the World Cup. Text “World Cup” to 31996 and the first drink, sponsored by Jack Daniels, will be free.

For more information, call 702-364-5300.

CROSSROADS AT HOUSE OF BLUES TO FEATURE WORLD CUP SPECIALS

Crossroads inside the House of Blues at Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to host World Cup soccer game viewing parties featuring giveaways, drink specials, and an Around the World menu. It features smoked barbecue brisket sandwich for $13.99, chicken tacos for $2, bratwurst and German potato salad for $11.99, beef skewers and chimichurri for $14.99, and pork and clams for $17.99.

Drink specials will include Leblon Caipirinha or Leblon Breeze for $8 each and Budweiser Gold bottles for $8 each.

The final viewing party is set for July 13. By attending each match viewing, fans can earn entries for a chance to win a Best Fan package at the final party.

For more information, visit houseofblues.com/lasvegas/crossroads or call 702-632-7607.

CANTINA LAREDO PLANS SPECIAL DRINKS FOR WORLD CUP GAMES

Cantina Laredo at Tivoli Village, 430 S. Rampart Blvd., No. 110, plans to offer special drinks for World Cup games. During USA games, Old Glory (Sauza Silver tequila, Cointreau, lemon and lime juices, blue curacao and pomegranate) will be $5. During MEX games, La Bandera (Sauza Silver tequila, Cointreau, lemon and lime juices, Midori and pomegranate) will be $5.

GOLDEN GATE PLANS WORLD CUP DRINK SPECIALS

The Golden Gate, 1 Fremont St., plans drink specials during World Cup soccer games through July 13, including $2 Budweiser drafts at Bar Prohibition! until 6 p.m.

SIERRA GOLD ANNOUNCES WORLD CUP DRINK SPECIALS

Sierra Gold tavern locations plan to offer $3 Miller Lite pints, $4 Belvedere cocktails and $5.75 Belvedere Bloody Marys during the World Cup soccer game at 9 a.m. June 26. Sierra Gold taverns are at 6515 S. Jones Blvd., 6929 Aliante Parkway, 2400 N. Buffalo Drive and 1341 W. Warm Springs Road in Henderson.

The specials will also be offered at valley PT’s locations during every World Cup game in June.

J.C. WOOLOUGHAN’S IRISH PUB TO FEATURE WORLD CUP SPECIALS

J.C. Wooloughan’s Irish Pub in the Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to feature World Cup specials through July 13, including $2 Coors Light draft, $3 Heineken draft, $4 shots of el Jimador Blanco tequila and $5 margaritas.

For more information, call 702-869-7725.

STATION CASINOS PLANS WORLD CUP DINING SPECIALS

The Race and Sports Books at Station Casinos plan to offer World Cup food and drink specials. When games are playing, Bud Light will be $3 at all Race and Sports bars. Select games also will feature hot dog specials and stadium food.

For more information, visit sclv.com.

TREASURE ISLAND PLANS WORLD CUP SPECIALS

Gilley’s Saloon, Dance Hall and Bar-B-Que, the Seafood Shack and Breeze Bar inside Treasure Island, 3300 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to feature World Cup drink specials through July 13. Four for $20 beer buckets will feature Heineken, Newcastle and Dos Equis while select games are shown on big-screen televisions at each location.

For more information, visit treasureisland.com.

VIA BRASIL STEAKHOUSE SPECIALS TO MARK WORLD CUP

Via Brasil Steakhouse, 1225 S. Fort Apache Road, plans to feature World Cup specials June 12-July 13, with games to be shown on a 15o-inch screen with surround sound. Lunch will be served on Monday, Tuesday and Friday during the tournament. The cost is $19.99 for the gourmet appetizer bar and $26.99 for a special light rodizio option. A la carte menu items will start at $4.

Saturday will feature a $19.99 Saturday brunch and a $14.99 bar brunch special from noon to 3 p.m. The full Sunday brunch will be served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For more information, call 702-804-1400 or visit viabrasilsteakhouse.com.