A La Carte, March 19-25, 2015

CPK TO FUND RAISE FOR MAKE-A-WISH MARCH 23

California Pizza Kitchen plans to host a fundraiser for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Nevada March 23 at all of its Las Vegas Valley locations. Patrons will receive a Pizza with a Purpose flier at the Make-A-Wish Foundation’s March 21 Walk for Wishes event at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South, and 20 percent of their check will go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Nevada on March 23 from open to close.

For locations, visit cpk.com.

WIENERMOBILE MAKING ITS WAY TO LAS VEGAS VALLEY

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is scheduled to be in the Las Vegas Valley March 19-22 as part of a tour of the Southwest.

The schedule for the Las Vegas stop is: noon to 5 p.m. March 19, Smith’s, 4001 S. Decatur Blvd.; noon to 5 p.m. March 20, Smith’s, 8180 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 21, Smith’s, 3013 W. Craig Road; 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. March 21, Smith’s, 2255 Las Vegas Blvd. North; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 22, Smith’s, 3602 E. Bonanza Road; and 2 to 5 p.m. March 22, Smith’s, 4965 E. Sahara Ave.

A free Wienermobile app is available to inform fans about its location. At each stop, Wiener Whistles will be handed out and the new app will be demonstrated for smartphones and tablets.

LAS VEGAS RESTAURANT WEEK SET FOR JUNE 15-26

Las Vegas Restaurant Week is scheduled to raise funds for Three Square food bank June 15-26, when participating restaurants around the valley will feature prix fixe menus for breakfast, lunch or dinner ranging in price from $20.15 to $50.15. A fixed portion of each meal’s cost will be donated to Three Square to help alleviate hunger in the valley.

The summer restaurant week will replace the previously scheduled separate spring and fall events. Restaurant owners and chefs are encouraged to register early to participate. To register, contact Kari Goldberg of Three Square at 702-664-3663, ext. 332, or email restaurantweek@threesquare.org.

Approximately two weeks before restaurant week begins, helpoutdineoutlv.org will launch, providing a complete list of participating restaurants, menus, directions and the ability to make reservations via OpenTable.

MERCADITO ANNOUNCES WEEKLY TEQUILA DINNERS, COOKING DEMOS

Mercadito is hosting weekly Wednesday Tequila Dinners at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. The four-course dinner offers off-menu items paired with tequilas including anejo, blanco and reposado variations.

The cost is $36 per person with a minimum of two per table. Four menus will rotate weekly over three months.

The restaurant also plans to begin offering Cooking Demo Mondays April 13, with chefs demonstrating 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 will begin at 6 p.m. with space limited to 30 to 40 people.

The schedule is: April 13, Spring Cooking Demo and Spring Menu Unveiling; May 4, Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Demo; June 22, Summer Recipes; July 13, Mexican Grilling and Entertaining; Aug. 10, Ode to the Avocado; and Sept. 28, Fall Cooking Demo and Fall Menu Unveiling.

For reservations, call 702-979-3609.

CPK INTRODUCES NEW HAPPY HOUR AT DOWNTOWN SUMMERLIN

California Pizza Kitchen at Downtown Summerlin, 10345 Oval Park Drive, is offering happy hours from 3 to 6 p.m. and 8:30 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday in the bar and lounge areas with a selection of flatbreads, small bites and drink specials.

Pairings include a California flatbread and a draft beer for $9 or a California flatbread and a glass of wine for $10. Small bites include white corn guacamole and chips for $5, asparagus and arugula salad for $4 and spicy chicken tinga quesdilla for $4. Drink specials include a draft or bottled beer for $4, a glass of wine for $5 and a hand-shaken agave mojito for $6.

For more information, call 702-978-5759 or visit cpk.com.

NEW GOURMET BOUTIQUE OFFERS OILS AND VINEGARS

Totally Olive, a new gourmet boutique offering premium extra-virgin olive oils, fused and infused oils, specialty oils and a variety of white and dark balsamic vinegars from around the world, has opened in Henderson at 10271 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 116. Guests are invited to sample oils, and a 1,500-square-foot tasting room is also available for private events for up to 70 people.

In addition to oils and vinegars, Totally Olive features artisan brands such as Stonewall Kitchen’s jams, jellies, sauces, mustards and aiolis; American Spoon’s handcrafted fruit preserves; Saucy Mama’s epicurean olives; Noyo Reserve mustards from the Napa Valley and a selection of gourmet pastas and sauces. Custom wedding/party favors also are available along with gift baskets for any occasion.

Totally Olive is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. After-hours appointments are available.

For more information, call 702-492-9292 or visit totallyolive.com.

ZENSHIN REVAMPS LUNCH MENU WITH DISCOUNTED SUSHI

Zenshin inside the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is offering a new lunch menu with discounted sushi rolls and entrees available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Starting at $5, the menu’s sushi roll options include: Crunch roll with shrimp tempura, crab and avocado roll topped with eel sauce; spicy tuna roll with spicy tuna and cucumber; and California roll with crab, avocado and cucumber.

Entree specials for $9.95 include Poke & Cone Sushi, Hawaiian-style seasoned tuna and seasoned tofu skin stuffed with sushi rice and Po’Boy Tempura Soft Shell Crab Sandwich served on a homemade bun with tempura soft-shell, spicy crab mix, Asian slaw, pickled red onion, lettuce, tomato and spicy mayo with a choice of Parmesan eggplant fries or sweet potato chips.

For more information or to view the complete menu, visit zenshinasianrestaurant.com.

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.

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.

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.

ARIZONA CHARLIE’S PLANS MARCH DINING SPECIALS

Yukon Grille at Arizona Charlie’s Boulder, 4575 Boulder Highway, 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.

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.

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.

For a full list of events, including the Grand Tasting and Chef’s Counter: All-Star Feast, and to purchase tickets, visit vegasuncorked.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.

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.