RESTAURANT NEWS

Vidalia onions on the way

The annual supply of Vidalia onions is expected to arrive in early May at Zelzah Shrine Center, 2222 W. Mesquite Ave. Some 40,000 pounds have been ordered; they'll be 5 pounds for $6 or 10 pounds for $10. To order, call 382-5554. ...

EVOS restaurants will offer free organic, low-fat milkshakes to its customers on Earth Day, which is Tuesday. EVOS is at 10895 S. Eastern Ave. in Henderson, with two more local stores planned. ...

Solaire wines by Robert Mondavi will be featured during a winemaker dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Spiedini at the J.W. Marriott, 221 N. Rampart Blvd. With an entree of slowly roasted Nieman Ranch bone-in pork loin, the four-course dinner is $68. For reservations, call 869-8500. ...

A Tour of Sicily wine dinner is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Gaetano's Ristorante, 10271 S. Eastern Ave. in Henderson. With an entree of grilled swordfish or stuffed pork loin, the five-course dinner is $75, plus tax and tip. For reservations, call 361-1661. ...

La Golosita Italian Trattoria, bakery and gelateria -- from the creators of Zeffirino and Tintoretto at The Venetian -- has opened at 9500 S. Eastern Ave. in Henderson. Restaurant hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; the bakery opens at 8 a.m. daily. Call 216-4080. ...

Mimmo Ferraro's restaurant, 5900 W. Flamingo Road, has launched a new lunch menu that harks back to the days when Gino Ferraro first began in the business. Selections include panini, pizzas, calzones, stromboli, salads and entrees. The restaurant also has revamped its happy hour; selections include $5 salads and starters, $10 pizzas and some $10 entrees, served from 5 to 7:30 p.m. weekdays in the lounge. ...

The Melting Pot, 8704 W. Charleston Blvd. and 8855 S. Eastern Ave., has introduced a Caribbean-themed Big Night Out four-course menu, which includes Peppadew, a new fruit, plus a tropical salad, meats and seafood with Caribbean rubs, and more.

Send information to Heidi Knapp Rinella, P.O. Box 70, Las Vegas, NV 89125-0070. You also can send faxes to 383-4676 or e-mail her at hrinella@reviewjournal.com.