A La Carte, Sept. 18-24, 2014

WOLFGANG PUCK PLANS JOB FAIR FOR DOWNTOWN SUMMERLIN LOCATION

Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group plans to host a job fair from 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 18 and 19 for the Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill at Downtown Summerlin. The job fair will be at Postrio in The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian. Open positions include both front and back of the house.

For more information, visit wolfgangpuck.com.

SAM’S TOWN LIVE HOSTING THURSDAY FARMERS MARKET

Sam’s Town Live at Sam’s Town, 5111 Boulder Highway, is hosting a new indoor farmers market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays.

Several farmers and vendors will offer a variety of products, including seasonal fruits and vegetables, herbs, breads and other items. Selections will vary seasonally.

Though likely to rotate weekly, vendors include: Pahrump Honey Co.; Vegas Valley Organics; Two Lazy Sisters; Crossfire Ranch; and Mrs. H. Produce. Las Vegas-based merchants include Sassy Salsas and Crave Balance Bars. A bread baker, fresh lemonade stand, clean air product maker and home delivery service Winder Farms also are among the vendors regularly expected.

Area restaurants also may place orders in advance with individual vendors for pick up on the day of the market.

Admission is free. All vendors will accept cash and some may accept credit cards. For more information, visit samstownlv.com.

NACHO DADDY TO OPEN IN FIREFLY’S FORMER SAHARA LOCATION

Nacho Daddy plans to open its third Las Vegas Valley location in the location that formerly housed Firefly at 9560 W. Sahara Ave. Nacho Daddy currently has locations at 113 N. Fourth St. in downtown Las Vegas and 9925 S. Eastern Ave. in Henderson.

For more information, visit nachodaddy.com.

BORDER GRILL PARTNERS WITH SHARE OUR STRENGTH TO FIGHT CHILD HUNGER

Border Grill at Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, has partnered with Share Our Strength’s Dine Out For No Kid Hungry campaign. During September, whenever a customer purchases an order of specialty Roasted Tomato and Bacon Guacamole, $1 will go to No Kid Hungry.

The program raises funds and awareness to fight childhood hunger in America. For more information, visit dineout.nokidhungry.org. For more information about Border Grill, visit bordergrill.com.

STATION CASINOS RESTAURANTS WIN WINE SPECTATOR AWARD

Several Station Casinos fine dining restaurants have been honored for their wine program in Wine Spectator’s 2014 Restaurant Wine List awards. Each restaurant received a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence and is recognized among other winners as a top destination for wine drinkers. Station Casinos restaurants honored in Las Vegas are: T-bones Chophouse & Lounge at Red Rock Resort, Hank’s Fine Steaks at Green Valley Ranch Resort, Austins Steakhouse at Texas Station, The Charcoal Room at Santa Fe Station, Sonoma Cellar at Sunset Station.

RAMPART BUFFET PLANS SPECIAL MENUS

The Rampart Buffet in the Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans a special Las Vegas Jazz Festival Menu Sept. 19-21 and a Rosh Hashanah Menu Sept. 24 and 25.

Hours are from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily for lunch and 4 to 9 p.m. daily for dinner. A champagne brunch is offered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

For more information, call 702-507-5944.

STATION CASINOS, FIESTA BUFFETS PLAN ROSH HASHANAH MENUS

Station Casinos Feast Buffets and Fiesta Casinos Festival Buffets plan to feature specialty items for Rosh Hashanah, in addition to standard offerings. Available for dinner Sept. 24 and 25 and lunch Sept. 25 and 26 will be: challah rolls; tabouleh salad; fresh sliced apples with honey salad; chicken Soup with matzo balls; beef brisket; roast chicken with apricot glaze; honey-glazed salmon; tzimmes; noodle kugel; and honey cake.

For more information, visit sclv.com.

FLEMING’S PLANS SEPT. 19 WINE DINNER

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 8721 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to host a wine dinner featuring four hand-selected wines from the Wagner Family, paired with a five-course menu, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 19.

The cost is $85. For reservations, call 702-838-4774.

FLAVORS OF THE HEART PLANNED FOR SEPT. 20

Flavors of the Heart is planned from 7 to 10 p.m. Sept. 20 at the World Market Center, World View on 16, Building B, 475 S. Grand Central Parkway. The multicultural food festival is the culminating event of the 2014 Heart and Stroke Conference.

Individual tickets are $75. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit flavorsoftheheart.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 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 is $40 in advance and $45 at the door; early entry is $50 in advance and $55 at the door; and Brewers Lounge VIP tickets are $80 in advance and $85 at the door. 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.

CANNERY EVENT TO BENEFIT THREE SQUARE SEPT. 20

Together We Can is scheduled for 6 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road, to benefit Three Square food bank during Hunger Action Month. The event, presented by Smith’s, will feature a variety of gourmet action tasting stations, an auction, keynote speaker Punam Mathur of the Three Square Board of Directors and live musical performances by Las Vegas Academy students.

Proceeds will benefit Three Square. Event tickets and packages are available starting at $150 at cannerycasino.com/togetherwecan, ticketmaster.com and all Smith’s locations.

SPECIAL RI RA MENU TO BENEFIT HELP OF SOUTHERN NEVADA

Ri Ra Irish Pub in The Shoppes at Mandalay Place, 3930 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to offer a special HELP of Southern Nevada menu for lunch or dinner Sept. 22-28. For each order from the menu, the pub will donate 20 percent of proceeds to the nonprofit.

The menu features Guinness-inspired dishes, including Guinness beer cheese and pretzels ($10.95), Guinness beer can chicken ($19.95), barbecue pulled pork platter ($21.95), Guinness-braised short ribs ($23.95) and Guinness ginger cake ($6.95).

For more information about Ri Ra, visit rira.com/las-vegas. For more information about HELP, visit helpsonv.org.

HONEY SALT TO CONTINUE FARM TABLE DINNER SERIES SEPT. 22

Honey Salt, 1031 S. Rampart Blvd., plans to continue its Farm Table dinner series Sept. 22, with a beer pairing dinner featuring Tenaya Creek Brewery. The menu will feature seasonally inspired American comfort food served family style.

Tickets are $45, with an optional beverage pairing for an additional $25. For reservations, call 702-445-6100.

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: 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.

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.

RI RA PLANS GUINNESS EVENT SEPT. 25

In honor of Arthur Guinness’ birthday, Ri Ra Las Vegas at The Shoppes at MandalayPlace, 3930 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to host an Arthur’s Day event featuring a toast to the creator of the Guinness brand at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 25.

The first 100 guests will receive a free pint of Guinness. The toast is planned for 5:59 p.m. Guinness drafts, black lagers and foreign extra stouts will be $5 each from 5 to 11 p.m.

Ri Ra also plans to raise money for HELP of Southern Nevada all week in honor of Arthur’s Day. Guests can order off of the special HELP menu Sept. 22-28 during lunch or dinner and Ri Ra will donate 20 percent of all proceeds to the nonprofit.

For more information, call 702-632-7771 or visit rira.com/las-vegas.

WINE PAIRING DINNER SET AT JEAN GEORGES STEAKHOUSE

Jean Georges Steakhouse at ARIA at CityCenter, 3730 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to host a five-course wine pairing dinner featuring Bodega Catena Zapata winery at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25.

Tickets are $245. For reservations, call 702-693-8400.

FESTIVINO PLANNED SEPT. 26 AT THE VENETIAN/PALAZZO

The Venetian/Palazzo, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to host Festivino, a festival celebrating old-world and new-world wines paired with food, from 7 to 10 p.m. Sept. 26. Guests can learn about wines from master sommeliers and enjoy culinary specialties by the Waterfall Atrium of the Palazzo. Master sommeliers and master chefs of France participating include David Werly, Frederic Castan, Jean-Louis Dumonet, Jerome Ferrer, Claude Le-Tohic, Steve Benjamin, Bernard Liberatore, Nico Romo, Claude Godard and Olivier Dubreuil, executive chef of The Venetian and the Palazzo.

Tickets are $85 and $75 for Grazie loyalty card holders and can be purchased at venetian.com or at any box office at The Venetian/Palazzo. Guests must be 21 or older to attend.

GIRL SCOUTS TO HOST DESSERT BEFORE DINNER FUNDRAISER SEPT. 27

The Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada’s annual fundraiser, Dessert Before Dinner, is planned for 6 p.m. Sept. 27 in the Palace Ballroom at Caesars Palace, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

The event is a dessert competition for Las Vegas chefs. A cocktail reception, silent auction and a program featuring a keynote speech by Jan Jones Blackhurst, former Las Vegas mayor and executive vice president of government and communications at Caesars Entertainment, is planned, along with a performance by celebrity impressionist and Mirage headliner Terry Fator.

The highlight of the evening is the dessert competition before dinner, in which local chefs create unique desserts using this year’s chosen Girl Scout cookie. Gala guests will determine the winner by voting for their favorite.

The Girl Scouts also plan to honor seven outstanding women of Nevada who have positively impacted their communities: Dr. Heather Allen, Thalia Dondero, Alexandra Epstein, Phyllis A. James, Joyce Sherman Nelson, Sandy Colon Peltyn and Camille Ruvo.

All of the proceeds will go toward supporting Girl Scouts programs, including financial assistance for summer camps and the Science Technology Engineering and Math program.

Individual tickets are $300. For tickets, visit dessertbeforedinner.org or call 702-932-1910.

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. Prices are $45 for general admission and $65 for VIP.

PANEVINO TO HOST BOOK LAUNCH SEPT. 28

Panevino Ristorante, 246 Via Antonia Ave., plans to host the Las Vegas launch of “The Forks Over Knives Plan” from 4 to 6 p.m. Sept. 28. The event is scheduled to feature the book’s authors, Drs. Alona Pulde and Matthew Lederman, as well as Forks Over Knives founder Brian Wendel and chefs Darshana Thacker and Del Sroufe, who have written recipes for the book. A buffet will feature several of the book’s plant-based recipe creations. Signed book copies also will be for sale.

The cost is $20, which benefits Create a Change Now, a nonprofit that educates children about healthy food choices and creates gardens in low-income schools.

For tickets, visit lasveganeatzeventfok.bpt.me.

GRAPES & HOPS FESTIVAL TO RETURN OCT. 4 TO SPRINGS PRESERVE

Tickets are on sale for the Grapes & Hops festival planned from 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 4 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. The event features food and wine and beer tasting to benefit breast cancer research via nonprofit Par For The Cure. Live music and a silent auction and raffle also are planned.

Advance tickets are $40 each or two for $70 at springspreserve.org. Remaining tickets will be sold at the gate for $50 each. Each admission includes a sampling glass and unlimited wine, beer and food samples. VIP tickets are $100 each and include early entry at 4 p.m., specialty food samples and a private lounge and bar. Springs Preserve members receive $5 off each ticket.

LUCKYRICE NIGHT MARKET PLANNED AT THE COSMOPOLITAN OCT. 4

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to offer the Luckyrice Night Market at the Boulevard Pool from 8 to 11 p.m. Oct. 4. The outdoor marketplace is set to feature traditional Asian street food and modern variations as well as specialty cocktails.

General admission is $88, plus taxes and fees, and VIP tickets are $150, plus taxes and fees, and include early entry at 7 p.m. For tickets, visit ticketmaster.com or cosmopolitanlasvegas.com.

NATHAN ADELSON HOSPICE PLANS WINE AND TASTING EVENT OCT. 9

Nathan Adelson Hospice plans to host its 15th Annual Wine & Food Tasting Extravaganza from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 9 in the showroom at Gaudin Motor Co., 7200 W. Sahara Ave.

Guests can sample wines and cuisine while enjoying music and silent and live auctions. The event will benefit the nonprofit hospice’s Pediatric and Families in Need programs.

Guests must be 21 or older. Tickets are $75 per person. For tickets, call Stephanie Forbes at 702-938-3910 or visit nahwine.auction-bid.org.

PROJECT DINNER TABLE PLANS OCT. 11 EVENT

Project Dinner Table’s 2014 event finale is planned for Oct. 11 at the Barrick Museum at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, to raise funds for the Safe Nest domestic crisis shelter and the Blind Center of Nevada. The meal will feature cusine by Caesars Palace chefs. A social hour is planned for 5:15 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:15 p.m.

Tickets are $175 for members and $190 for nonmembers at projectdinnertable.com.

GRILLS & GUITARS TO KICK OFF LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL OCT. 23

Grills & Guitars, the Life is Beautiful festival’s kickoff party, is planned from 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Gold Spike, 217 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Gourmet comfort food, craft beers, wines and cocktails are planned, along with live musical performances.

Tickets are $175, plus fees. For tickets, visit lifeisbeautiful.com/tickets.

AUREOLE TO HOST WINE PAIRING DINNER OCT. 23

Charlie Palmer’s Aureole at Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to team with Champagne Taittinger winery for a wine pairing dinner at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 23.

Tickets are $225. For tickets, call 702-632-7401.

SLOTZILLA SPECIALS PLANNED AT THE D LAS VEGAS, GOLDEN GATE

In celebration of the new SlotZilla zip line on the Fremont Street Experience, the D Las Vegas, 301 Fremont St., and the Golden Gate, 1 Fremont St., plan to feature Slotzilla-themed food and drink specials.

The ShotZilla is 8 ounces of vodka, melon liqueur, Apple Schnapps and sweet and sour. It is $7 at the D Bar at the D Las Vegas and OneBar at the Golden Gate.

The StackZilla is available at Du-par’s inside the Golden Gate and features a tower of the restaurant’s pancakes for $16.99. Guests who finish the stack of 10 hot cakes in 15 minutes or less receive StackZilla for free.

STRATOSPHERE TO FEATURE FOOTBALL GAME SPECIALS

The Stratosphere, 2000 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to host Pro Football Headquarters inside the theater starting at 9 a.m. Sundays during football season. Breakfast dishes are planned from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. to close. Draft beer will be $10 per pitcher, margaritas or Bloody Marys $15 per pitcher and Jager or Fireball shots will be $3.

Admission is free for guests 21 or older. For more information, visit stratospherehotel.com.

PT’S PLANS FOOTBALL SEASON SPECIALS

PT’s Entertainment Group, operators of PT’s, Sierra Gold and taverns, plans football seasons specials from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, including $3 Bloody beers and Bloody Marys. Beer specials that run 24/7 feature Budweiser, Bud Light and Michelob Ultra for $3 a pint or $5 mugs.

A special football menu is offered from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and 5 to 10 p.m. Monday and Thursday with items starting at $4.99. Night games also feature happy hour specials with half off drinks and pizzas from 5 to 7 p.m.

For locations, visit pteglv.com.

J.C. WOOLOUGHAN’S OFFERS FOOTBALL SPECIALS

J.C. Wooloughan’s Irish Sports Pub in the Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., is offering football promotions. During games, Miller Genuine Draft and Miller Lite drafts will be $2, Fireball shots are $4 and Bloody Marys are $5. Food specials include half off select appetizers, $5.99 Angus burger and $5.99 breakfast special. A weekly drawing also is planned with two tickets to the Pro Bowl.

For more information, call 702-869-7725.

RESTAURANTS AT THE LINQ ANNOUNCE FOOTBALL SPECIALS

The Linq Promenade, Caesars Entertainment’s open-air shopping, dining and entertainment district, offers football fans 12 locations ideal for watching games. Football season specials planned include $5 Fireball specials and $20 beer buckets during games at L Bar at Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas and $75-per-person all-you-can-eat wings, pulled pork sliders and hummus and all-you-can-drink Coors Light during games (four people minimum in lane); $25 beer buckets at TAG Sports Bar; bottomless wings and an open bar for special beer offerings at the Tilted Kilt; and happy hour specials from 3 p.m. to close Mondays at Yard House.

For more information, visit thelinq.com.

SILVER SEVENS PLANS FOOTBALL AND DINING SPECIALS

The Silver Sevens, 4100 Paradise Road, plans to offer football season drink specials Monday through Thursday throughout the entire season, including Coors or Blue Moon drafts for $2, Ketel One and Jim Beam cocktails for $4 or buckets of mixed beer bottles for $9.

The S7 Buffet plans to celebrate Mexican Independence Day Sept. 16 with a specialty buffet from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. for $11.99 with an A-Play Club card or $13.99 without a card. Entrees are set to include fried chimichanga and pork tamale, as well as a live fajita action station. Desserts are set to include churros and flan.

The Sterling Spoon Cafe plans daily $6.99 lunch specials from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guests can select from three menu items: burrito grande, chicken pot pie or pot roast.

For more information, visit silversevenscasino.com.

DISTILL AND ELIXIR TO OFFER FOOTBALL SEASON SPECIALS

Distill, with locations at 10820 W. Charleston Blvd. and 4830 W. Pyle Ave., and Elixir, 2920 N. Green Valley Parkway, plan to offer football season specials Thursday, Sunday and Monday nights, including $2 Miller Lite pints, $10 buckets of bottled beer and $12 personal table draft systems. A special $5 football menu is set to include sliders, beef tacos, chili cheese tots and more.

For more information, visit distillbar.com or elixirlounge.net.

SOUTH POINT PLANS MONDAY NIGHT PIGSKIN PARTIES

The South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to host weekly Monday Night Pigskin Viewing Parties in the showroom. Drink special are planned, including $15 bottomless Budweiser drafts, $12 five-beer buckets of Budweiser and Bud Light, $5 Coors Lite drafts, $5 Gold and Silver Jose Cuervo tequila cocktails and $4 Fireball or Ciroc shots. Food specials are set to include $1 popcorn, $1 hot dogs, $3 pizza, $4 Italian subs and $5 wings.

Doors for the viewing parties are set to open at 4:30 p.m. For more information, visit southpointcasino.com.

BOYD GAMING PROPERTIES PLAN FOOTBALL SPECIALS

Brendan’s Pub at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., and the Showroom at the Gold Coast, 4000 W. Flamingo Road, plan to host Monday Night Madness at 4 p.m. The free viewing parties are set to feature $10 buckets of beer, $2 Budweiser and Bud Light and $1.50 Vienna Beef hot dogs.

The Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive, plans to host free Monday viewing parties in the Showroom beginning Sept. 8 with $2 Miller Genuine Drafts or Miller Lights and food specials. Doors are set to open an hour before kickoff. Thursday viewing parties are planned in the race and sports book lounge.

Sam’s Town, 5111 Boulder Highway, plans to host Monday viewing parties. Admission is free and the first draft beer is free for B Connected members.

Main Street Station, 200 N. Main St., plans Monday viewing parties at Triple 7 Restaurant and Brewery. Food and drink specials are planned, including $4 specialty cocktails, $2 Jim Beam Kentucky Fire shots, $7 glasses of J. Lohr wines and $8 beer buckets.

For more information, visit boydgaming.com.

TREASURE ISLAND KICKS OFF FOOTBALL SPECIALS

Gilley’s Saloon, Dance Hall and Bar-B-Que, Seafood Shack and Breeze Bar in Treasure Island, 3300 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is offering specials through football season, including $15 beer buckets, $8 beer and a shot, $5 cocktail and a shot and $3 draft beer.

Specials at Gilley’s are available during all televised college and professional football games. Specials at the Seafood Shack and Breeze Bar are available at all times.

For more information, visit treasureisland.com.