RESTAURANT NEWS

Morton's offering special burger

Morton's The Steakhouse, 400 E. Flamingo Road, is offering its $19.78 Morton's & Make-A-Wish Prime Sirloin Burger (and fries) on Sundays through September. The restaurant will donate $5 from each burger sold to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The price commemorates the year the first Morton's The Steakhouse opened in Chicago. For reservations or more information, call 893-0703 or visit www.mortons.com.

Morton's also has announced new additions to its menu: macaroni and cheese, carrot cake and double chocolate mousse. ...

To assist Iowa flood victims, the three valley locations of Famous Dave's Legendary Pit Bar-B-Que will donate $1 for every All American Feast sold during July to the American Red Cross. Local outlets are at 1951 N. Rainbow Blvd., 9695 W. Flamingo Road and 4390 Blue Diamond Road. ...

Goat Post Tropical Grill has opened at 4155 S. Buffalo Drive, serving Jamaican and Mexican favorites. The menu includes breakfasts such as Chilaquiles Rojos and Nicaraguan-style Gallo Pinto; appetizers including Jamaican beef patties, cod fish fritters and tostones; and entrees including oxtails, curry goat, jerk chicken or pork and shrimp ceviche; plus burritos, burgers, sandwiches, desserts and more. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily except holidays. Call 220-7929. ...

Outlaws Backyard BBQ & Chili (formerly known as Red Rock Chili), 9500 S. Eastern Ave. in Henderson, has adjusted its concept while retaining customer-favorite chilis and chili combos. Hours are from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays and 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays. Call 568-4018. ...

Mainland Restaurant at the Palazzo, 3325 Las Vegas Blvd. South, has introduced Thursday Happy Hours from 3 to 8 p.m. weekly. It includes $4 small dishes (including walnut shrimp, duck potstickers and more), half-price draft beer, $5 well martinis and $1 small carafes of hot sake. For details, call 739-6462.

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.