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Mercadito celebrates with Surf & Turf tacos

In celebration of its first anniversary, Mercadito at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., has introduced the Surf & Turf taco (with rib-eye, tempura lemon shrimp and asparagus-cauliflower chipotle hash), $4 each, and Old Fashioned Mercadito, $10 (or $16 for the cocktail and two tacos). They'll be available through Aug. 31. ...

Participating Baskin-Robbins locations are celebrating National Ice Cream Month today with 31 percent off all ice cream sundaes. ...

Honey Salt, 1031 S. Rampart Blvd., will begin its second Summer of Love charitable campaign Saturday. Throughout the month, the restaurant will offer daily specials and other promotions to support Green Our Planet, with the goal of funding an educational garden at a local elementary school. The community-dining Summer of Love Farm Table Dinner on Aug. 17 will have a vegetarian menu with an entree of sweet potato and mushroom pierogis. The four-course dinner is $55, with wine pairings an optional $25. Call 702-445-6100. ...

RiRa at The Shoppes at Mandalay Place, 3930 Las Vegas Blvd. South, will celebrate International Beer Day from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Those attending will each get a free pint of Guinness and appetizers, and the first 15 guests who arrive will each get a free beer flight. RSVPs are required; email RiRa@kirvindoak.com. ...

At Via Brasil Steakhouse, 1225 S. Fort Apache Road, kids 10 and younger can eat and drink free from 3 to 9 p.m. Sundays, with one paid adult dinner for every free child dinner. The offer is good through Sept. 5. The restaurant also has introduced alcohol-infused adult ice creams. ...

Commonwealth at 525 E. Fremont St. has introduced Martes, a "Latin-inspired rooftop fiesta," from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tuesdays. ...

Hussong's Cantina has opened a fast-casual hybrid at Boca Park Fashion Village at 750 S. Rampart Blvd., serving a variety of tacos, the Original Margarita and a full-service bar. Hours are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily, and patio dining is available. Call 702-778-2160. ...

Intuitive forager Kerry Clasby will discuss Dry Farmed Early Girl Tomatoes from California's Central Coast at 11 a.m. today at the Downtown 3rd Farmers Market, 300 N. Casino Center Blvd. And Chef Collin of Taste of Jamaica will discuss summer outdoor dining tips and share cultural recipe secrets beginning at noon Saturday at the Downtown Summerlin Farmers Market, which is under The Pavilion.

Email Heidi Knapp Rinella at Hrinella@reviewjournal.com. Read more of her stories at bestoflasvegas.com, and follow @HKRinella on Twitter.

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