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UNLV BEVERAGE CLUB PLANS
ROCK AND BREW AT HARD ROCK HOTEL
The Beverage Club at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas plans to host a second edition of Brew UNLV titled "Rock and Brew," an event that will be half beer festival and half music experience, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. May 11 at the Hard Rock Hotel, 4455 Paradise Road.
More than 60 different local and national beers will be available for attendees to sample around the Breathe Pool. A top-level lounge will feature music performances, more beers and barbecue food from Hard Rock Hotel chefs. Scheduled musical entertainment includes headliner Play for Keeps, Summit Grove, DJ Sousay and DJ Michael Uriarte. The event will be hosted by comedian Cherise and Brew UNLV founder Ryan Wieczorek.
Proceeds from ticket sales will go to the UNLV Beverage Club. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at brewunlv.com.
MARTORANO'S TO HOST BENEFIT
FOR KEEP MEMORY ALIVE AT RIO
Celebrity chef Steve Martorano plans to celebrate five years of his restaurant Martorano's at the Rio, 3700 W. Flamingo Road, by hosting a benefit for Keep Memory Alive at 6 p.m. May 18.
The event will feature Italian wine pairings and is set to begin with a cocktail reception at 6 p.m., followed by a seated dinner at 7 p.m.
Four courses will be presented family-style. The highlight will be trio of veal chop Marsala cooked in Sicilian Marsala wine, Chicken Downtown with spinach and mushrooms and a broccoli rabe dish.
Tickets are $150. For tickets, call 888-746-7784 or visit the Rio box office.
PROJECT DINNER TABLE SET FOR MAY 19
Project Dinner Table plans to host its next event at 6 p.m. May 19 at the Jackie Gaughan Plaza at the El Cortez, 600 E. Fremont St. Dinners will be served family-style and will feature cuisine by chef Philipp Norsetter of T-Bones Chophouse at Red Rock Resort.
Tickets are $140 per person, which includes all courses and cocktail pairings. For tickets, visit projectdinnertable.com.
EMBERS GRILLE + SPIRITS
ANNOUNCES NEW SPRING MENU
Embers Grille + Spirits in Boca Park, 740 S. Rampart Blvd., recently announced a new spring menu under the direction of executive chef Aaron Klafter-Phillips.
Updated appetizers include roasted garlic hummus with grilled pita bread, goat cheese crostinis with roasted fennel and fig, and bacon-wrapped dates. New salads include seared ahi tuna salad and grilled steak salad. New entrees include grilled chimichurri chicken breast burger, pan-roasted free-range chicken with panzanella salad and cioppino with mixed seafood and linguine. Lighter fare includes B.A.L.T. wrap with smoked bacon, avocado, romaine, cherry tomato and avocado herb aioli mayo and grilled miso salmon.
For more information and reservations, call 778-2160.
FLEMING'S MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH
SET FOR MAY 13
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 8721 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to serve a Mother's Day brunch menu from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 13.
The menu is $34.95 and includes choice of appetizer (The Wedge salad or fresh fruit medley), choice of entree (filet mignon Benedict, New Orleans-style French toast, Fleming's frittata with shrimp or filet mignon, steakhouse filet mignon Cobb or prime rib of beef) and choice of dessert (white chocolate bread pudding, creme brulee or walnut turtle pie). Entrees will be served with potatoes O'Brien and sautéed green beans.
A celebration cocktail, the blood orange fizz, will be available for $6.95.
The children's brunch menu will be $16.95 for children 12 or younger. Mothers who dine on May 13 will receive a $25 dining card. For reservations, call 838-4774.
ORIGIN INDIA TO HOST BENEFIT FOR CAMP K'HELAH
Origin India, 4480 Paradise Road, plans to host a cocktail party to benefit Camp K'helah from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday.
For $25, guests can enjoy hors d'oeuvres and one specialty cocktail. All proceeds will benefit the camp, which was established by the Jewish Community Center of Southern Nevada.
For reservations, call 327-5074 or email Desiree DeCastro at
decastro.desiree@gmail.com.
METRO MCDONALD'S PUTS MODERN TWIST ON CLASSIC
Metro McDonald's recently opened at 3717 Las Vegas Blvd. South near Harmon Avenue and features 24-hour service, digital menu boards and Wi-Fi access.
The restaurant's 6,734-foot, two-story interior has sleek furniture and graffiti-like murals
Metro McDonald's plans to host an after-hours grand opening celebration that will be open to the public from midnight to 6 a.m. Friday. The event is set to feature a red carpet, DJ Cyberkid spinning music, Las Vegas showgirls and celebrity servers. Prize-filled balloons with chances for free food and show tickets also are planned. Ten percent of the proceeds from food purchased from midnight to 4 a.m. will go to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Las Vegas.
CELEBRATE CINCO DE MAYO AT SUNCOAST
The Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive, plans to host a Cinco de Mayo celebration in its Marquee parking lot from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday.
The party is scheduled to include a beer and margarita garden, paintball, a rock wall and King Putt golf. Food vendors are set to include Ladder Truck Pizza, Carefree Catering, Charlie's Lunch, Smoothie King, Funnel Cake Café and Pizza Hut. DJ GC is scheduled to provide music, with a special performance by Volume 1 slated from noon to 3 p.m., a performance by Latin Vida from 4 to 7 p.m. and a performance by Bidi Bom, a Selena tribute band, from 8 to 10 p.m.
LETICIA'S MEXICAN COCINA PLANS CINCO DE MAYO PARTY TO BENEFIT FOUNDATION
Leticia's Mexican Cocina, 7585 Norman Rockwell Lane, No. 1, in the Village of Centennial Springs, plans to host its third annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta and Carnival Friday through Sunday.
Rides and midway games are planned, along with live music and entertainment, and food and drinks.
The event is set to kick off at 5 p.m. Friday with DJ Drastick, Jose Cuervo Tequila models, professional folkloric dancers and free giveaways. The fiesta is scheduled to continue from 2 p.m. to midnight Saturday, with more folkloric presentations, parades, mariachis and live bands playing the sounds of Santana and top 40. From 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday, more performances, food and fun are planned.
The fiesta is set to feature full bars and traditional festival food such as street tacos, grilled corn, tamales, taquitos, churros and sopapillas. The carnival is scheduled to feature midway games, clowns and carnival food from 5 p.m. to midnight Friday, noon to midnight Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday.
The event will raise funds for the Lili Claire Foundation, which provides resources and support for children living with special needs and their families.
For more information about the event, call 445-7722.
LINDO MICHOACÁN TO HOST
CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION
Lindo Michoacán, 7870 W. Tropical Parkway, plans to host a Cinco de Mayo celebration at 4 p.m. Saturday.
The festival is set to feature live music by Mario Olivares & Band, Gravedad Rock and Mariachi Mexico Antiguo, a ballet folklorico performance by Ballet Sol de Mexico, food and raffle prizes.
For more information, call 385-4636 or visit michoacanlv.com.
BORDER GRILL PLANS THREE-DAY
CINCO DE MAYO FIESTA
Border Grill at Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to host a Cinco de Mayo fiesta Friday through Sunday.
Specials will include $5 Patron margaritas, $25 Patron Grande Cadillac margarita, $29 bucket of Corona and Patron and $5 Corona and Corona Light.
Guests will receive a raffle ticket with every purchase of a specialty margarita or beer. Hourly giveaways also are planned from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday.
For reservations, call 632-7403.
EL SEGUNDO SOL PLANS
CINCO DE MAYO SPECIALS
El Segundo Sol at Fashion Show mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to offer specials for Cinco de Mayo all day Friday and Saturday.
Friday specials include prickly pear margarita for $5, tallboy cans of beer for $4.25, $3 Cazadores tequila shots, Atomic cheese nachos for $2.75 and slow-braised boneless short rib beef quesadillas for $5.
Saturday specials include $3 shots and tableside margaritas for $5. Entertainment will be provided by DJ Andy Gill and a live band. A prize wheel also is planned.
For reservations, call 258-1211.
LES KINCAID PLANS SPECIAL CINCO DE MAYO EDITION OF 'WINES DU JOUR'
Radio show host Les Kincaid plans to feature tequilas from El Caudillo on his "Wines Du Jour" show in honor of Cinco de Mayo. The broadcast is planned from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday.
The tequilas will be paired with cuisine by El Segundo Sol chef Terry Lynch. Juan Tinos, the Baja California secretary of tourism, also will be on hand.
Guests 21 or older are invited to attend for $20 per person (cash/check only). Guests are asked to arrive by 6:30 p.m. at El Segundo Sol in Fashion Show mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South.
To RSVP, email les@leskincaid.com with the names of those who plan to attend.
SEÑOR FROG'S PLANS CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION
Señor Frog's at Treasure Island, 3300 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to to host a Cinco de Mayo celebration beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday.
An attempt to set a record for the world's largest tequila toast is planned for 9 p.m. A live performance by the house band and emcees are planned. The restaurant and bar will have indoor and outdoor seating, five bars and a large outdoor patio.
For more information, visit senorfrogs.com.
CINCO DE MAYO TO BE CELEBRATED ON THE PATIO AT CARLOS'N CHARLIE'S
Carlos'n Charlie's at the Flamingo, 3555 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to host a Cinco de Mayo celebration on its outdoor patio beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday and lasting all night.
Flair bartenders, dancing waiters and live entertainment are planned, along with Mexican cantina-style cuisine and drink specials. Specials are set to include $30 buckets of domestic beer, $35 buckets of import beer and $38 buckets of Bazooka Beer Towers.
CINCO DE MAYO PARTY PLANNED AT COCONUTS AT TOWN SQUARE
Coconuts Beach Bar at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to host a Cinco de Mayo party from noon to close Saturday.
Entertainment is set to include live mariachis and a pinata smash every hour. A 4-foot-long burrito-eating contest is planned for 3 p.m., to be followed by a sombrero-throwing contest at 4:30 p.m., Grandma's guacamole making at 5 p.m., Chihuahua ball-eating contest at 6 p.m., worm-eating contest at 7:30 p.m., first annual Coconuts taco-eating contest at 9 p.m. and Miss Coconuts Cinco de Mayo at 10 p.m.
Food and drink specials planned from noon to 8 p.m. include $3 Coronas, tequila shots and frozen house margaritas, $8 pitchers of Pacifico and Modelo Negra, $5 sangrias and $10 sangria pitchers and $5 taquitos, regular nachos and Fiesta tacos.
For more information, call 823-5051.
CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL TO HOST WINE DINNER MAY 8
Carrabba's Italian Grill, 8771 W. Charleston Blvd., is scheduled to host a wine dinner featuring Folie a Deux Winery and Vineyards from Napa Valley, Calif., at 6:30 p.m. May 8.
The menu is set to start with a house salad and a sample of spinach and goat cheese flatbread pizza, paired with Ménage a Trois-White Wine Blend, followed by pasta Florentina (wood-grilled chicken and prosciutto tossed in garlic Alfredo sauce), paired with Russian River Chardonnay, Sonoma County, Calif., 2010; pasta Amalfi (shrimp sautéed in garlic, sun-dried tomatoes and basil, tossed in seafood tomato broth and served over whole grain spaghetti), paired with Merlot, Napa Valley, Calif., 2009, and Carrabba's Classic (meat sauce, meatballs and anise-flavored sausage served over rigatoni pasta), paired with Cabernet, Napa Valley, Calif., 2009. Dessert will be mixed berry crostada, paired with Zinfandel Dry Creek, Sonoma Valley, Calif., 2009.
The cost is $50. For reservations, call 304-2345.
FLEMING'S OFFERS PICK A PAIR FOR $24.95 THROUGH MAY 10
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 8721 W. Charleston Blvd., is offering pick a pair in the bar for $24.95 through May 10.
Combine a small plate and a big pour. Small plate choices are sliced filet mignon, shrimp scampi skewers, petite lamb chops, seared ahi tuna, New Bedford scallops, filet mignon skewers and lobster tempura. Big pour choices are Penley Gryphon merlot from Australia, Paco & Lola albariño from Spain, Cline Cashmere red blend from California, A to Z Wineworks pinot noir from Oregon, Cakebread sauvignon blanc from the Napa Valley, B.R. Cohn Silver cabernet from the Napa Valley and Silverado chardonnay from the Napa Valley.
EVENT TO MARK 20 YEARS OF SPAGO,
KICK OF VEGAS UNCORK'D
Wolfgang Puck is partnering with Bon Appétit editor-in-chief Adam Rapoport to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Spago at The Forum Shops at Caesars, 3500 Las Vegas Blvd. South, with a four-course, wine-pairing lunch planned from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. May 10.
The lunch will kick off the sixth annual Vegas Uncork'd event. Space is limited.
Tickets are $150 per person. For tickets, visit vegasuncorked.com.
CANNERY RESTAURANTS ANNOUNCE MOTHER'S DAY MENUS
Waverly's Steakhouse at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road, plans to offer a three-course prix fixe Mother's Day menu beginning at 5 p.m. May 13.
The courses will be wild mushroom soup, seared fresh halibut or steak au poivre and molten chocolate lava cake.
The cost is $34.95. For reservations, call 507-5777.
Vino's Ristorante plans to offer a Mother's Day special of Dover sole filets stuffed with salmon mousse from 5 to 9 p.m. The cost is $14.99.
The Cannery Row Buffet plans to serve a Mother's Day menu from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. for $11.99 with a CAN Club card and $13.99 without a card.
The buffet will include full breakfast selections, including made-to-order omelets, until 4 p.m.; carving stations with turkey and ham and specialty entrees such as maple- and beer-braised pork loin, seafood thermidor, salmon Milano and penne pasta with shrimp scampi.
EASTSIDE CANNERY RESTAURANTS PLAN MOTHER'S DAY MENUS
One Six Sky Lounge at the Eastside Cannery, 5255 Boulder Highway, plans to feature a live band and brunch seatings at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. for Mother's Day, May 13.
The menu will feature a seafood station, omelet and carving stations, hot items, salad and display bars and desserts. The cost is $34.95. For reservations, call 856-5555.
Carve plans to offer a special three-course meal beginning at 5 p.m. It will feature wild mushroom soup, fresh halibut or steak au poivre and molten chocolate lava cake.
The cost is $39.99. For reservations, call 856-5300.
The Cannery Row Buffet plans to serve a Mother's Day menu from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. for $7 with a CAN Club card and $11.99 without. Brunch will be from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and dinner from 4 to 9 p.m.
NOVE ITALIANO TO PRESENT MOTHER'S DAY COOKING CLASS
Nove Italiano at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road, plans to host a Mother's Day cooking class with chef Geno Bernardo at noon May 12.
The class will feature five courses: heirloom tomato salad, veal sweetbreads, lobster ravioli, salmon and Harry Berry strawberries.
The cost is $85 per person and includes wine pairings and specialty cocktails. Space is limited.
To reserve a spot, call 942-6800.
THE ORLEANS PLANS MOTHER'S DAY MENUS
Canal Street at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., plans to serve a special Mother's Day menu from 5 to 10 p.m. May 13, featuring house salad or Madreline soup (cream of chicken and cheese), followed by Asian chicken lettuce wrap and entree choices of stuffed twin filets or seafood grill. Dessert is chocolate sampler plate.
Coasta Cantina plans to offer its special menu from 4 to 10 p.m. for $15.99 per person. The appetizer will be shrimp soup or salad, followed by entree choices of enchiladas nortenas or rib-eye el Patron. Dessert will be margarita cheesecake.
Courtyard Café plans to offer its special menu from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. for $12.99 per person. The menu includes choice of soup or salad and features entree choices of Land and Sea Duet (flat iron steak and fried jumbo shrimp), stuffed salmon or prime rib.
The French Market Buffet will serve a Mother's Day champagne buffet from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for $14.99 for B Connected members and $15.99 for nonmembers. The dinner menu will be offered from 4 to 9 p.m.
The Prime Rib Loft plans to serve its special brunch menu from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. featuring sparkling wine, Mimosas and Bloody Marys. Specialty entree choices are bananas Foster French toast for $22, lobster Benedict for $29, breakfast feast for $22, Parmesan-crusted orange roughy for $24, Louisiana crab cakes and poached eggs for $28, filet and golden potato cakes for $30, grilled free range chicken breast paillarde for $24 and asparagus and wild mushroom frittata for $22.
The dinner menu will be served from 2:30 p.m. to close and includes soup or salad and entree choices of Ship and Shore (blackened shrimp and New York steak) for $30 or grilled salmon for $24. Dessert is espresso fudge pie.
GOLD COAST PLANS MOTHER'S DAY MENUS
The Cortez Room at the Gold Coast, 4000 W. Flamingo Road, plans to offer a Mother's Day menu from 3 to 9 p.m. May 13.
The menu features choice of appetizer (corn chowder or vegetable and cheese platter), choice of entree (seared swordfish or mixed grill) and dessert. The cost is $31 per person.
The Ports O'Call Buffet will be $13.99 for B Connected members and $15.99 for nonmembers from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for brunch and 4 to 9 p.m. for dinner.
ENJOY MOTHER'S DAY MEALS AT SUNCOAST
Café Siena at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive, plans to serve a Mother's Day menu from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. May 13 for $16.95 per person.
It includes soup or salad, and entree choices are blackened New York steak and shrimp or Beijing beef, with Tiramichoc (chocolate sponge cake) for dessert.
Salvatore's plans to serve a special menu from 2 to 9 p.m. Choices include lobster dainties for $45.95, pappardelle with crab for $27.95, osso bucco for $37.95, prime ribs of beef for $28.95 and Australian seabass for $26.95.
SC Prime plans to serve a special menu from 2 to 9 p.m., with appetizer choices of shrimp and asparagus salad or Sunshine spinach salad, entree choices of grilled filet mignon for $38, pan-roasted chicken breast for $28 or grilled Chilean seabass for $42. Dessert is black forest cake.
The Oyster Bar plans to serve a special menu for $19.99 per person from 4:30 to 9 p.m., featuring lobster bisque soup, Four Season fresh fruit cake for dessert, and entree choices of Pacific halibut or jumbo scallops.
MOTHER'S DAY MENUS SET AT FREMONT
The Paradise Buffet at the Fremont Hotel, 200 Fremont St., plans to offer a special Mother's Day menu from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 13.
Carving stations with prime rib, roasted turkey and baked Virginia ham are planned, along with an omelet and egg station, lamp chop Seville, chicken coq au vin, crab claws, eggs Benedict, lox and bagels, and salmon Florentine. The cost is $15.99 for B Connected members and $16.99 for nonmembers.
The Paradise Café plans to serve a special menu from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. May 13 for $12.99 per person. Entree choices are salmon Florentine with rice pilaf or New Zealand lamb chops, served with chef's dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy and mint jelly, or rib-eye steak served with your choice of potatoes. Dessert choices are coconut custard pie, pumpkin pie, cherry pie or key lime pie. All dinners include one trip to the soup and salad bar, peas and rolls with butter.
MAIN STREET STATION ANNOUNCES MOTHER'S DAY MENUS
The Garden Court Buffet at Main Street Station, 200 N. Main St., plans to serve a Mother's Day menu from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. May 13, with regular brunch set from 7 to 10:30 a.m.
The cost is $15.99 for B Connected members and $16.99 for nonmembers.
SAM'S TOWN PLANS MOTHER'S DAY MEALS
Billy Bob's Steak House and Saloon plans to serve a Mother's Day menu from 4 p.m. to close May 13 for $25 per person.
Entree choices are petite filet mignon, blackened ahi tuna or steak with crab cakes, served with soup or salad, baked potato or rice and bread. Dessert choices are blueberry cheesecake, chocolate mousse torte or red velvet cake.
The Firelight Buffet will have a special menu from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. for $13.99 for B Connected members and $16.99 for nonmembers.
Willy & Jose's plans to serve a special menu from 4 p.m. to close that features grilled shrimp tacos for $16 and chicken and pork burrito for $15.
HOUSE OF BLUES PLANS GOSPEL BRUNCH
The House of Blues at Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to host a Gospel Brunch at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sundays.
The brunch is a live music show and dining experience. The all-you-can-eat Southern-style buffet features omelet and carving stations that include turkey breast and maple-glazed ham, Mini Waffles of Love with fresh strawberries, whipped cream and maple syrup; and salads such as couscous with fresh vegetables. Desserts include house-baked cookies, brownies, muffins and white chocolate bread pudding.
While guests enjoy the buffet, high-energy gospel groups perform.
The cost is $37 for adults and $17 for children 11 or younger. For tickets, visit ticketmaster.com or call 632-7600.
ETHEL M, SAMMY'S OFFER 15 PERCENT TEACHER DISCOUNTS
Ethel M Chocolates is offering Clark County School District educators 15 percent off their purchases made through Dec. 31 in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, which is being observed through Friday.
Coupons will be distributed through the school district and must be presented at the time of purchase. Coupons are vaild at all seven Las Vegas locations and cannot be combined with other offers or promotions.
To find an Ethel M location near you, visit ethelm.com.
Sammy's Woodfired Pizza & Grill is offering teachers a free tapa appetizer with any menu purchase of equal or greater value (one offer per teacher/ID card) through Friday. Teachers are asked to present their school district ID at lunch or dinner.
To find a Sammy's location near you, visit sammyspizza.com.
TIVOLI VILLAGE PLANS DINE AROUND EVENT MAY 14
Restaurants at Tivoli Village, 400 S. Rampart Blvd., plan to host Dine Around Tivoli May 14 and donate 10 percent of the day's food sales to the Children's Miracle Network. Funds raised will help local children in need of medical attention.
Participating restaurants are Bottles & Burgers, Petra Greek Taverna, Kabuki Japanese Restaurant, Leoné Café, Radio City Pizzeria and Brio Tuscan Grille.
WINE AWAY WEDNESDAY SCHEDULED MAY 16
AT TIVOLI VILLAGE
Tivoli Village, 400 S. Rampart Blvd., plans to host Wine Away Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. May 16.
Guests can enjoy wine tasting, including two complimentary glasses of wine, live entertainment and offers from local businesses for $13.95 per person.
Tickets must be purchased in advance at wineawaywednesday.eventbrite.com.
ANNIE'S GOURMET ITALIAN TO HOST BENEFIT FOR LABRADOR RESCUE
Annie's Gourmet Italian, 1716 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 100, plans to host a spaghetti night fundraiser for Las Vegas Labrador Rescue from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 16.
All-you-can-eat spaghetti will be $20 and $10 for children 10 or younger. A portion of the proceeds will go the rescue. A slient auction also is planned, and patrons will be able to meet Labradors available for adoption.
Space is limited. For tickets, email lasvegaslabradorrescue@gmail.com or visit Annie's.
SHARE OUR STRENGTH'S TASTE OF THE NATION SET FOR MAY 17 AT THE PALMS
Share Our Strength plans to host its 20th annual Taste of the Nation fundraising event from 7 to 9:30 p.m. May 17 at Rain Nightclub in the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road.
A VIP champagne reception is planned for 6 p.m. The event will help raise funds to support SOS's efforts to end childhood hunger in the Las Vegas Valley and across the nation.
More than 35 of the city's chefs and restaurants plan to participate, including chef Carlos Guía of Wynn Las Vegas' The Country Club ---- A New American Steakhouse, Taste of the Nation chairman; Fleur by Hubert Keller, Alizé at The Top of The Palms, Society Café at Wynn Las Vegas, Scarpetta at the Cosmopolitan, N9NE Steakhouse and Nove Italiano at the Palms, Sushi Roku at The Forum Shops at Caesars and Tao/Lavo at The Venetian and Palazzo.
In addition to food and drinks, a silent auction and live auction are planned. Area charities that will benefit from this year's event are Three Square food bank, Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada, UNCE Chefs for Kids and Project MANA.
Tickets are $100 for general admission and $125 for VIP, which includes the reception, early entrance to the event and a gift bag.
For tickets, call 877-268-2783 or tasteofthenation.org.
ROY'S WINE CLUB TO MEET
Roy's Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine, 620 E. Flamingo Road, plans to host a waina hui (wine club) tasting from 5 to 6:30 p.m. May 18.
Each tasting features a sampling of Roy's signature appetizers. Members receive a wine glass, an invitation to all wine club events, an invitation to Roy's select seasonal events, a 10 percent reduction on bottled wine purchased at Roy's and reduced pricing for select Roy's wine dinners.
The cost to attend a tasting is $20 for wine club members and $25 for nonmembers.
For more information or to make a reservation, call 691-2053.
FOOD TRUCK THROWDOWN SET FOR MAY 20 AT TIVOLI VILLAGE
A Food Truck Throwdown is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 20 at Tivoli Village, 400 S. Rampart Blvd.
Five Tivoli Village restaurants plan to collaborate with chefs from gourmet food trucks to compete in a culinary showdown. Each team will be given the challenge of creating a dish combining both food styles and presenting their dish to a panel of celebrity judges. Restaurant and food trucks set to participate are Petra Greek Taverna and Slidin' Thru, Bottles & Burgers and Chi-Town Hustlers, Kabuki Japanese Restaurant and Fukuburger, Leoné Café and Tasty Bunz, and Radio City Pizzeria and Haulin' Balls.
BARLEY'S CASINO AND BREWING CO.
PLANS BREWFEST MAY 26
Barley's Casino and Brewing Co. plans to host its annual Brewfest from 2 to 8 p.m. May 26 at 4500 W. Sunset Road.
More than a dozen breweries plan to offer beer tastings, including Red Rock German-style lager, Blue Diamond Helles-style lager and Boulder Gold Hefeweizen.
Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Smoked barbecue will be $5 per item. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Beer 4 Boobs, an organization that provides funding to help fight breast cancer and help those living with the illness.
For more information, call 458-2739 or visit wildfiregaming.com/barleys.
