RESTAURANT NEWS

7-Eleven celebrates 7/11 with free Slurpees

In honor of today's date -- 7/11 -- 7-Eleven stores are offering free Slurpee drinks. Customers can pour their favorite flavors in 7.11-ounce birthday cups throughout the day, while cup supplies last. ...

Origin India, 4480 Paradise Road, continues its annual Kebab Festival through July 31. The kebabs are offered as an a la carte menu ranging from $15 to $28. Wine pairings are $7 to $13, with full bottles (and the regular menu) also available. Among the kebabs planned as part of the festival are paneer tiranga, homemade cheese sandwiches in three flavors; aloo and tamatar, potatoes and tomatoes stuffed with mixed vegetables and nuts; tandoori mushroom, fresh mushrooms stuffed with spiced potatoes; ajwaini jhinga, tiger prawn with caraway seeds; honey chili lamb chops; and sweet and sour garlic-chicken. For reservations, call 734-6342. ...

Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse, 3767 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is celebrating its first Lobster Month with Maine lobster chowder, Cajun fried lobster, surf and turf, a $55 3-pound Maine Lobster (broiled, steamed or boiled) and more through the end of July. For reservations, call 862-4100 or visit www.smithandwollensky.com. ...

Belgian brews will be highlighted during the Artisanal Imports Beer Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Rosemary's Restaurant, 8125 W. Sahara Ave. The four-course dinner and reception is $90 per person, inclusive. For reservations, call 869-2251. ...

In recognition of July as National Hot Dog Month and Ice Cream Month, participating Wienerschnitzel outlets are offering a free signature chili dog or kid's cone from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. There are 11 Wienerschnitzel locations in the valley. ...

Yogurtland has opened at 6587 Las Vegas Blvd. South, offering numerous flavors of self-serve yogurt, plus fresh fruit and other toppings. Hours are 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays. Call 822-1000.

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.