Rio offering discounts to locals in restaurants, Carnival Buffet

The Rio, 3700 W. Flamingo Road, is offering Las Vegas residents 50 percent off breakfast, lunch and dinner on weekdays and dinner on Sundays at the Carnival World Buffet; 25 percent off at the All American Bar & Grille, Buzio's Seafood, Gaylord, Mah Jong, Martorano's, McFadden's, Sao Paulo, Sports Deli, Starbucks, the Village Seafood Buffet, VooDoo Steak (but not VooDoo Lounge) and Wetzel's Pretzels; and 50 percent off at iBar, Race & Sports Bar, Shutters, Masquerade Bar and Village Bar (but not The Wine Cellar). Discounts are good for up to eight people; local ID and Total Rewards card required. ...

The Waina Hui -- wine club -- at Roy's Restaurant at 8701 W. Charleston Blvd. will host a Pinot Noir Tasting Tour from 5 to 6:30 this evening. It's $20 for members, $25 for nonmembers. ...

Wolfgang Puck Pizzeria & Cucina at the MGM Grand, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South, has introduced a Happy Hour Every Hour bar menu. A selection of the restaurant's appetizers and cocktails, wines and beers are offered daily for less than $7 each. ...

January specials at PT's taverns include beef stew in a sourdough bread bowl, a Reuben burger, loaded chips Philly style or barbecued-chicken style, minestrone soup with ham and cheese sandwich, shrimp tacos and funnel cake fries. They're available 24/7. ...

The Sporting House Bar & Grill at New York-New York, 3790 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is offering Basketball.Burgers.Brews. every Wednesday, with a burger and beer for $12. ...

Koi Las Vegas at Planet Hollywood, 3667 Las Vegas Blvd. South, has introduced a Skinny Menu, with light dishes such as a grilled chicken lettuce hand roll or tuna and tofu caprese, and low-calorie cocktails such as the Citrus Slim-Tini. ...

Ice Dessert Boutique, by former World Pastry Champion Patrice Caillot, is offering a retail line at 6625 S. Valley View Blvd., including various pastries, cookies, chocolates and other sweets. Hours are from noon to 4 p.m. weekdays. Pre-orders available at 458-3982; for details, visit www.IceBoutique.com. ...

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