A La Carte, March 12-18, 2015
BORDER GRILL TO HOST HORNITOS TEQUILA DINNER
Border Grill inside Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to host a Hornitos Tequila dinner from 6:30 to 9 p.m. March 12.
The cost is $75. For reservations, call 702-632-7403 or email destiny.hampton@bordergrill.com.
‘WINES DU JOUR’ BROADCAST PLANNED AT MCMULLAN’S IRISH PUB
Radio wine show “Wines Du Jour” plans to broadcast from McMullan’s Irish Pub, 4650 W. Tropicana Ave., for a pre-St. Patrick’s Day celebration March 12. Cuisine and green beer pairings are planned.
RSVP by emailing les@leskincaid.com.
CREAM PLANS GRAND OPENING GIVEAWAY AT DOWNTOWN SUMMERLIN
CREAM at Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive, No. 165, plans to give away free ice cream sandwiches during its grand opening celebration from noon to midnight March 14.
Regular hours will be from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.
For more information, visit creamnation.com.
BREW’S BEST SET FOR MARCH 14 AT TOWN SQUARE LAS VEGAS
Brew’s Best is planned from 1 to 6 p.m. March 14 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South, to benefit nonprofit New Vista. Sample beers from breweries such as Banger Brewing, Barley’s Casino and Brewery, Big Dog’s Brewing, Boulder Dam Brewing, Joseph James Brewing and Ellis Island Brewery.
Tickets are $30. For tickets, visit brewsbest.com. For more information on New Vista, visit newvistanv.org.
HONEY SALT PLANS MARCH 16 FARM TABLE DINNER
Honey Salt, 1031 S. Rampart Blvd., plans to host its next Farm Table dinner March 16. The menu will feature traditional Irish fare combined with Honey Salt’s take on classic dishes, with Irish beverage pairings.
Dinners are served family-style. Tickets are $45 per person (beverage pairing is an additional $27) and must be purchased in advance.
For tickets, call 702-445-6100.
TRIPLE GEORGE GRILL TO OFFER ST. PATRICK’S DAY MENU
Triple George Grill, 201 N. Third St., plans to offer a special green-themed St. Patrick’s Day menu from 4 to 10 p.m. March 17.
The menu will feature potato leek and Irish cheddar soup, green oysters and a Scotch egg, along with entree choices of Corn Beef Bubble N Squeak ($12.95), shepherd’s pie ($15.95) and stout-glazed lamb chops ($45.95). Drink specials will include $3 green beer, half off Jameson Irish whiskey drinks and a Kiss Me I’m Irish cocktail.
Live entertainment also is planned. For reservations, call 702-384-2761.
SEAN PATRICK’S PLANS ST. PATRICK’S DAY SPECIALS
Sean Patrick’s Pub & Grill locations plan to offer Irish-themed specials March 17, with a disc jockey planned from 5 to 10 p.m. Food specials are set to include corned beef and cabbage, fish and chips, Guinness-braised corned beef sliders and shepherd’s pie. Drink specials are set to include Guinness, Guinness mini shots and green Bud Light.
The first 200 people at each location will receive a free commemorative t-shirt.
Locations are at 11930 Southern Highlands Parkway, 3290 W. Ann Road, 6788 N. 5th St. and 8255 W. Flamingo Road.
For more information, visit pteglv.com.
RI RA TO HOST FOUR-DAY ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION
Ri Ra Las Vegas in The Shoppes at Mandalay Place, 3930 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to host a four-day St. Patrick’s Day celebration March 14-17, including live music, giveaways, Irish dancers and a special menu including corned beef and cabbage, shepherd’s pie and beef and Guinness stew.
Events are set to kick off at 6 p.m. March 14 with performances by The Black Donnellys, The American Diddle Idols and Craic Haus.
A $5 cover will be charged on March 17. For more information, visit rira.com/las-vegas or call 702-632-7771.
OFF THE STRIP TO MARK ST. PATRICK’S DAY AT THE LINQ
Off The Strip at The Linq, 3545 Las Vegas Blvd. South., plans to host a St. Paddy’s Day party from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. March, 17. A special menu is planned, including Killian’s cheddar soup served with soda bread, corned beef and cabbage sliders and Guinness-braised shepherd’s pie. The patio is set to offer all-beef hot dogs for $5 and the special Dubliner Dog, topped with corned beef, caramelized cabbage and onion and brown mustard, for $7.
Drink specials will include Jameson shots, Irish car bombs, Guinness specials, Shamrock Jell-O shots and green beer.
For more information, visit offthestripatthelinq.com.
MADE L.V. TO HOST PATTY’S DAY BAR BURNER
Made L.V. at Tivoli Village, 450 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 120, plans to host a St. Patty’s Day Bar Burner event from 5 p.m. to close March 17. Irish-themed specials are planned, including Irish whisky, Guinness drafts and green PBR. Dining specials will include Guinness stew and Irish soda bread for $14, classic corned beef and cabbage for $18.50 and a Bailey’s Irish float with vanilla ice cream for $6.
For more information, call 702-722-2000 or visit made-lv.com.
MERCADITO PLANS ST. PATRICIO’S DAY SPECIALS
Mercadito at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to offer St. Patricio’s Day (St. Patrick’s Day) specials from 11 a.m to close March 17, including corned beef tacos and the White Stripe cocktail, each for $6.50.
For more information, visit mercaditorestaurants.com or call 702-979-3609.
REMEDY’S, ELIXIR AND DISTILL PLAN ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATIONS
Remedy’s Tavern, 3265 St. Rose Parkway and 530 Conestoga Way; Elixir, 2920 N. Green Valley Parkway; and Distill, 10820 W. Charleston Blvd. and 4830 W. Pyle Ave., plan to host St. Patrick’s Day celebrations at 7 p.m. March 17. A disc jockey and Wear’n O’ the Green costume contest are planned, along with green beer, $3 Irish car bombs and 16-ounce Guinness drafts and $11.99 corned beef and cabbage.
For more information, visit remedystavern.com, elixirlounge.net or distillbar.com.
ARIZONA CHARLIE’S PLANS MARCH DINING SPECIALS
Arizona Charlie’s Boulder, 4575 Boulder Highway, plans to offer a St. Patrick’s Day special from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. March 17 in the Sourdough Cafe. It will feature corned beef and cabbage served with boiled red potatoes and creamy mustard sauce for $7.99 with an ace I PLAY card and $8.88 without a card.
A St. Patrick’s Day menu is planned for the Wild West Buffet, including Irish lamb stew, shepherd’s pie, bangers and mash, beer-battered cod, braised cabbage and special desserts. Lunch is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and dinner is from 4 to 8 p.m. Red, green and orange card members pay $6.99 for lunch, blue members pay $8.39 and those without a card pay $9.32. Dinner is $9.99 for red, green and orange card members, $11.99 for blue members and $13.32 without a card.
The Yukon Grille plans to offer a three-course steak au poivre special for $18.99 with a card and $21.10 without a card from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday through April 30.
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 the Sourdough Cafe.
SOUTH POINT ANNOUNCES ST. PATRICK’S DAY DINING SPECIALS
The Coronado Cafe at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to offer special menus for St. Patrick’s Day for $8.95 per person. The first menu features Guinness-marinated sirloin steak, eggs, boxty potato cakes and Irish soda bread and is available from 7 to 11 a.m. March 17. The second menu offers O’Flaherty’s split pea soup or a dinner salad, accompanied by corned beef and cabbage with broiled potatoes and carrots, and is available from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Drink specials include $3 bottles of Guinness and $2 Bailey’s Irish cream shots with coffee from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The Garden Buffet plans to offer special menu items for breakfast, lunch and dinner March 17, including corned beef and cabbage, lamb shanks braised with Guinness and Paddy’s Irish lamb stew.
For more information, visit southpointcasino.com.
LES KINCAID TO HOST CLASSES IN MARCH
Les Kincaid, host of the syndicated wine show “Wines Du Jour,” plans to host the Exploring Wine Sensory from 6 to 8:30 p.m. March 18 and 25 at Total Wine & More in Boca Park, 730 S. Rampart Blvd. The cost is $109 for both sessions. Participants must be 21 or older.
To register, visit continuingeducation.unlv.edu or call 702-895-3394 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
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 through 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 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.
MADE L.V. PLANS MARCH PROMOTIONS
Made L.V. in Tivoli Village, 450 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 120, plans to offer March Made-ness specials March 19-22 from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. Watch the game and enjoy $2 PBR drafts and game time snacks.
A Spring Fling Cornhole Tournament and Tailgate Grill Out is planned from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 21. The cost is $20 per team, with an additional cost for food and refreshments. A menu including sausage with peppers and onions, street-made corn, grilled smoked wings and fried Oreos is planned. Drink specials will include two cans of tall PBR for $5, $3 Fireball shots and Deep Eddy Backyard Lemonade for $5.
For more information, call 702-722-2000 or visit made-lv.com.
RAISING CANE’S NLV LOCATION PUSHES BACK OPENING
Raising Cane’s has pushed back the grand opening for its new North Las Vegas location, 1950 E. Craig Road, to March 20. The Canyon Springs High School marching band is set to perform at the grand opening.
Hours will be from 9 a.m. to midnight daily (dining room closes at 11 p.m.). For more information, call 702-912-4890 or visit raisingcanes.com.
CORKS & KEGS TO RAISE FUNDS FOR HEALTH CARE
Corks & Kegs is planned for 5 p.m. March 21 at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road, to raise funds for the Nevada Health Care Association Perry Foundation. The foundation is a nonprofit committed to improving the quality of care in Nevada’s nursing homes and post-acute care facilities by providing continued education for health care professionals.
The event is set to feature live music and all-you-can-drink wine, beer and spirits. Tickets are $45 through March 20 and increase to $55 on March 21.
For tickets, visit tinyurl.com/corksandkegs. For more information, visit nvhca.org/perryfoundation.
ANDIRON STEAK & SEA OPENS IN DOWNTOWN SUMMERLIN
Andiron Steak & Sea from Honey Salt owners Elizabeth Blau and Kim Canteenwalla was scheduled to open March 10 at Downtown Summerlin, 1720 Festival Plaza Drive. The restaurant offers a modern take on traditional steakhouse fare and is open daily from 5 to 10 p.m. Brunch is planned from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
For more information, call 702-685-8002 or visit andironsteak.com.
LAZY DOG PLANS APRIL OPENING AT DOWNTOWN SUMMERLIN
Southern California-based Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar plans to open its first location outside California in April at Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive. The family-owned and operated group of restaurants offers made-from-scratch comfort food, classics and globally inspired dishes, along with a bar program. The restaurant will be open for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.
The restaurant is hiring for 200 positions, including front- and back-of-house jobs, including servers, bartenders, cooks, bussers and hosts/hostesses. Applicants can visit the hiring center above the Apple store in Downtown Summerlin from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
For more information or to schedule an interview, call 702-727-4784. For more information about Lazy Dog, visit lazydogrestaurants.com.
EVENT TO HONOR LEGENDARY CHEF ANDRE ROCHAT MARCH 29
A special menu is planned for an event set to honor legendary Las Vegas chef Andre Rochat at 5:30 p.m. March 29 at Andre’s Restaurant & Lounge at the Monte Carlo, 3770 Las Vegas Blvd. South.
Rochat will celebrate 35 years in Las Vegas in 2015. A team of chefs plan to create a one-night-only menu, showcasing the talents of each chef. Hors d’oeuvres and cocktails are planned at 5:30 p.m., to be followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. Ticket proceeds will benefit the nonprofit James Beard Foundation.
Tickets are $225 per person for foundation members and $275 per person for nonmembers. Seating is limited to 120 guests. For reservations, email info@andrelv.com or call 702-798-7151.
FARMERS MARKET ANNOUNCES NEW VENDORS AT TIVOLI VILLAGE
The fresh52 Farmers & Artisan Market at Tivoli Village, 420 S. Rampart Blvd., has added new vendors. Featured vendors include: Bite Vegan Bakery, DD Enterprise Ventures (fresh fruits and vegetables from California), Laguna Salt Co. (handcrafted sea salts), Tuk Tuk Thai Cuisine and Veg Out (pant-based, dairy-free, heart-healthy whole foods).
The market is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. For more information, visit tivolivillage.com.
THE CREPE TO HOST CLASSICAL MUSIC BRUNCH AT TIVOLI VILLAGE
The Crepe in Tivoli Village, 420 S. Rampart Blvd., No. 150, plans to offer a Classical Music Brunch from 10 a.m. to noon March 22 and 28. Enjoy live classic music and a brunch with mimosa and Bellini drink specials
For more information, call 702-441-0719 or visit thecrepelasvegas.com.
BRIO TUSCAN GRILLE PLANS COCKTAIL AND WINE SPECIALS
Brio Tuscan Grille at Tivoli Village, 420 S. Rampart Blvd., plans to offer $5 cocktail specials all day on Wednesdays and $5 wine on Thursdays.
For more information, call 702-433-1233.
ECHO & RIG OFFERS HAPPIEST HOURS SPECIALS
Echo & Rig at Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd., is offering a Happiest Hours menu from 3 to 6 p.m. daily and 10 p.m. to close Monday through Saturday. Drink specials include $3 draft beers, $4 premium well cocktails and $5 house red and white wines by the glass. Small plates start at less than $2, including Steak & Egg, shrimp cocktails and hot dogs.
For more information, call 702-849-3525 or visit echoandrig.com.
KABUKI PLANS LATE-NIGHT SUSHI AND DRINK SPECIALS
Kabuki Japanese Restaurant at Tivoli Village, 400 S. Rampart Blvd., is offering craft cocktails starting at $6, sake starting at $3, wine pours starting at $5 and beer starting at $3 during happy hour from 3 to 6 p.m. weekdays, 9 p.m. to close Monday through Thursday and 8 p.m. to close Sundays. Sushi specials include rolls prices from $3 to $7, and small plates are $5 to $7.
For more information, call 702-685-7776 or visit kabukirestaurants.com.
VIEW WINE BAR & KITCHEN OFFERS WEEKLY SPECIALS
View Wine Bar & Kitchen in the Market LV at Tivoli Village, 420 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 150, features Wine Wednesday, with half off bottles of select wine (promotion repeats Friday and Saturday from 9 p.m. to midnight). Happy Afternoon specials are offered from 1 to 3 p.m. and include mimosas, Bloody Marys and Bellinis for $2. Happy Evening specials are offered from 5 to 8 p.m. and include $2 draft wine pours and $3 Stella Artois.
For more information, call 702-280-7390 or visit viewwinebar.com.
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE ANNOUNCES LIMITED TIME MENU ITEMS
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is offering a new LTO line of handcrafted artisan tacos, available through April 26. Selections are Thai Chili Steak taco, Cilantro Lime Fish taco and Smoked Jalapeno Chicken taco.
A new smoothie, the Avocolada, also is available and features avocado, pineapple, spinach, kale, coconut and lime.
For locations, visit tropicalsmoothie.com.
MIMI’S CAFE LAUNCHES NEW MENU ITEMS
Mimi’s Cafe has added new signature breakfast items to its menu, including Chicken and Waffles for $12.99, Lemon Poppy Seed Griddle Cakes with Strawberry Rhubarb Butter for $10.99 and Farmhouse Tacos for $10.99. The Santa Fe Omelet has returned to the menu. The breakfast menu is also featuring a Taste of France with hickory-smoked ham and Swiss crepes for $10.99 and Bruleed banana, strawberry and Nutella crepes for $8.99, along with other French-inspired items.
For locations, visit mimiscafe.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: 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 are live music and enhanced programming with revamped BrewLogic educational sessions.
For tickets, visit greatvegasbeer.com.
UNLVINO EVENTS SET FOR APRIL 16-18
UNLVino events are scheduled for April 16-18 to raise scholarship funds for UNLV’s William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration. Along with tastings, entertainment is planned, including musicians Frankie Moreno and Franks & Deans. Hospitality leaders will be recognized with the Dom Perignon Award of Excellence.
Bubble-Licious is scheduled from 7 to 10 p.m. April 16 in Doge’s Palace Plaza at The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South, and will feature small plates and a variety of champagnes and sparkling wines. Tickets are $125 in advance and $150 at the door.
Sake Fever is scheduled from 7 to 10 p.m. April 17 at the pool at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., and will feature a variety of sakes, Japanese spirits and cocktails, cuisine and entertainment. Tickets are $100 in advance and $125 at the door.
The Grand Tasting is scheduled from 7 to 10 p.m. April 18 in the ballroom at Paris Las Vegas, 3655 Las Vegas Blvd. South, and will feature premium beverages and entertainment. Tickets are $125 in advance and $150 at the door.
For tickets, visit unlvtickets.com. For more information, visit unlvino.com.
VEGAS UNCORK’D EVENTS COMING IN APRIL
The ninth Vegas Uncork’d by Bon Appetit is scheduled for April 23-26 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.
GIADA LAUNCHES LOCALS APPRECIATION OFFER
Giada at The Cromwell, 3595 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is offering locals 20 percent off breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday through March.
Hours for breakfast are from 9 to 11 a.m. daily and for lunch from 11 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
For information or to make a reservation, call 855-442-3271.
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.
During March, the featured taco will be taco de cabeza featuring braised beef cheeks, spicy caramelized onions, chipotle-garlic aioli and avocado salsa, created by chef Guillermo Tellez of Tippling Hall in Chicago.
For reservations or more information, call 702-979-3609.
