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SILVERTON RESTAURANTS ANNOUNCE NEW YEAR'S EVE OPTIONS

Restaurants at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road, plan to serve special menus for New Year's Eve.

Twin Creeks Steakhouse plans to serve a special menu including entree choices of 12-ounce bone-in Brooklyn filet or mustard- and horseradish-encrusted seabass for $68.

The Seasons Buffet plans to serve a special menu from 4 to 10 p.m. for $27.99 per person with a Players Club card. The carving station will have whole stuffed salmon and prime rib.

Mi Casa Grill Cantina plans to offer a special dinner for $35, including entree choices of Mexican grilled chicken, chipotle barbecue bacon-wrapped shrimp or steak and lobster.

The Silverton's "Skip The Strip" option will feature $10 all-you-can-drink domestic drafts, well cocktails and wine and sparkling wine at all casino bars, along with food specials at the Mermaid Restaurant & Lounge and Shady Grove Lounge for guests 21 or older.

For reservations or more information, call 263-7777.

ELEMENTS KITCHEN & MARTINI BAR PLANS NEW YEAR'S EVE DINNER

Elements Kitchen & Martini Bar, 4950 S. Rainbow Blvd., plans to host a five-course dinner with a glass of sparking wine and Dutch oliebollen is planned for $69 per person from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday. To make a reservation, call 750-2991.

VIA BRASIL STEAKHOUSE TO OFFER NEW YEAR'S EVE MEAL

Via Brasil Steakhouse, 1225 S. Fort Apache Road, plans to offer New Year's Eve dinner from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. for $49.99, with soft drinks included.

For reservations, call 804-1400.

FLEMING'S PLANS THREE NIGHTS OF CELEBRATION FOR NEW YEAR'S EVE

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 8721 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to host New Year's Nights Thursday through Saturday.

The nights will feature Moët and Chandon Impérial champagne served from magnum bottles all night and a special celebration menu with three steak and seafood entrees each priced at $69.95, along with the regular menu.

Extended hours are available. For reservations, call 838-4774.

ALIZÉ SETS NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION AT THE TOP OF THE PALMS

Alizé at the Top of the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road, plans to offer a special New Year's Eve menu, with seatings at 6 and 9:30 p.m.

The cost is $150 per person for the first seating and $295 for the second. For reservations or more information, call 951-7000.

ARTISAN HOTEL BOUTIQUE TO HOST NEW YEAR'S EVE MEAL, CELEBRATION

The Artisan Hotel Boutique, 1501 W. Sahara Ave., plans to host a four-course New Year's Eve dinner at Mood, featuring a glass of champagne and entrance to the Ultra Lounge party.

Seatings are at 8:30, 9 and 9:30 p.m. The cost is $100 per person.

Early bird seating is available for just the dinner for $50 per person at 5:30, 6 or 6:30 p.m. Tickets for only the party and champagne toast are $30 for men and $20 for women from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.

For reservations, call 214-4000.

CHEEBURGER CHEEBURGER HOSTS BURGER-EATING CONTEST

Cheeburger Cheeburger, 8390 S. Rainbow Blvd., hosted a Man Vs. Cheeburger Cheeburger competition Dec. 7.

The contest had 19 participants competing in divisions for 1-pound, 2-pound, 3-plus-pound burgers. The winner of the 3-plus-pound burger competition was professional eater Tom "Goose" Gilbert, who finished 6 pounds to win the Southern Nevada championship.

MARCHE BACCHUS TO SERVE NEW YEAR'S EVE DINNER

Marche Bacchus, 2620 Regatta Drive, No. 106, plans to serve a New Year's Eve dinner with live entertainment.

The first seating is from 5:30 to 8 p.m. and is $95 for four courses. The second seating is from 8:30 to 10 p.m. and is $139 for six courses. A complimentary glass of champagne and party favors are included.

For reservations, call 804-8008.

rampart's CARMEL ROOM ANNOUNCES NEW YEAR'S EVE MENU

The Carmel Room inside the Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to offer a four-course menu for New Year's Eve at 5 and 10 p.m.

Entree choices are lobster, filet mignon or lamb chops. The cost is $110.

For reservations, call 507-5955.

THE RESORT ON MOUNT CHARLESTON PLANS NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY

The Resort on Mount Charleston, 2275 Kyle Canyon Road, plans to host a New Year's Eve party from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday with a disc jockey for guests 21 or older.

New Year's Eve packages also are available, including dinner and entrance for two to the party for $150, or dinner, entrance for two and a one-night stay for $299. The cost includes a champagne toast and party favors.

For reservations, call 872-5500 or email info@mtcharlestonresort.com.

BAR+BISTRO PLANS NEW YEAR'S EVE MEAL

Bar+Bistro at The Arts Factory, 107 E. Charleston Blvd., plans to offer seatings at 7 and 9 p.m. for its Lucky NYE Feast on New Year's Eve.

The meal will feature 10 tapas from around the world and a free Cava toast.

The cost is $48 per person or $88 for two. To make a reservation, call 202-6060.

EL CORTEZ TO OFFER SPECIALLY PRICED CHAMPAGNE FOR NEW YEAR'S EVE

The Parlour and Flame Steakhouse at the El Cortez, 600 E. Fremont St., plan to offer Roederer Brut Premier Champagne for $50 per bottle for New Year's Eve, while supplies last.

The Parlour plans to host local guitarist and singer Bert Lynch from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

GOLD SPIKE PLANS NEW YEAR'S EVE AFTER-PARTY

The Gold Spike, 400 E. Ogden Ave., plans to host a New Year's Eve after-party from 11 p.m. to 4 a.m.

The open party will take place throughout the entire casino floor and lounge, with a disc jockey and prizes. Purchase a drink and receive a raffle ticket. A New Year's Eve package is $349.99 for Friday and Saturday and includes a two-night stay, two prime rib dinners, two American breakfasts and a bottle of champagne.

For more information, call 384-8444.

RUMOR TO HOST NEW YEAR'S EVE PRE-PARTY AND CELEBRATION

Rumor Boutique Hotel, 455 E. Harmon Ave., plans to host a New Year's Eve pre-party Friday and Saturday.

The celebrations will feature $6 glasses of champagne and $6 tapatizers from Addiction from 6 p.m. to midnight. A disc jockey will spin from 7 to 11 p.m.

A New Year's Eve package for two is available for $650.

For more information, call 369-5400.

RAO'S RESTAURANT at caesars palace PLANS NEW YEAR'S EVE DINNER

Rao's Restaurant at Caesars Palace, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to offer a four-course New Year's Eve menu for $140.

For reservations, call 877-346-4642.

BORDER GRILL PLANS SPECIAL NEW YEAR'S EVE MENU

Border Grill at Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to offer a three-course menu for New Year's Eve for $49, including roasted beet and Spanish goat cheese fritter salad, East Meets West Coast oyster platter and Negra Modelo Kobe beef short ribs. Sign up for the VIP Club and receive a free glass of sparkling wine with the purchase of the three-course dinner or à la carte entree.

For reservations, call 632-7403.

GOLD COAST BUFFET TO SERVE NEW YEAR'S MENU

The Ports O' Call Buffet at the Gold Coast, 4000 W. Flamingo Road, plans to offer a New Year's Day champagne and Mimosa brunch and dinner buffet, with doors opening at 8 a.m.

The cost is $13.99 for B Connected members and $15.99 for nonmembers.

SC PRIME STEAKHOUSE TO OFFER NEW YEAR'S MENU AT SUNCOAST

The SC Prime Steakhouse and Bar at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive, plans to serve a special New Year's menu and offer seatings from 5 to 9 p.m. for $85 and 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. for $125.

The late seating will feature entertainment by Lisa Smith, a champagne toast, party favors and a view of the Strip fireworks.

For reservations, call 636-7111.

THE ORLEANS PLANS NEW YEAR'S DINING SPECIALS

Canal Street at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., plans to offer New Year's Day dinner specials from 4 to 10 p.m., including a champagne toast, crab meat cocktail, choice of soup or salad, entree choices of steak au poivre ($41) or bistro stuffed chicken breast ($28) and Manhattan ice cream truffle for dessert.

The Coasta Cantina plans to offer a $19 special from noon to 8 p.m. featuring a seafood cocktail shot, choice of soup or salad, choice of seafood parrilada or filet Colorado and fruit tart for dessert.

The Courtyard Café plans to serve a New Year's Day Hangover Special for $11.99 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. It includes soup or salad, Southern fried chicken or triple cheeseburger and brownie and ice cream for dessert.

The French Market Buffet plans to have a champagne brunch from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. New Year's Day for $17.99. It will include complimentary Bloody Marys, and additional Bloody Marys will be $1.99 each.

The Prime Rib Loft plans to offer a New Year's Eve dinner for $100, featuring a gourmet meal, open bar, disc jockey, dancing and champagne toast. Seating begins at 9:30 p.m. The meal includes bread and salad, prime rib of beef, herb-crusted airline chicken breast, filet mignon or salmon Napoleon and creme brulee or white chocolate raspberry truffle.

The New Year's Day dinner will be $36 from 4 to 10 p.m. It includes a champagne toast, Caprese stack, soup or salad, bacon-wrapped filet mignon or grilled jumbo prawns and Italian spumoni or black forest cake.

For reservations, call 367-7550 after 2 p.m. or make them in person at the box office.

HASH HOUSE A GO GO ANNOUNCES NEW YEAR'S EVE SPECIALS

Hash House A Go Go plans to serve New Year's Eve specials, including HH Wedge Salad or HH Kennebac Potato Chips for $7.95 each, main course options of Surf & Turf (14-ounce New York steak with garlic shrimp) for $31.95 or New Year's Mixed Grill (blue crab cake, ahi tuna and giant scallops) for $32.95. Order any entree and receive a complimentary glass of champagne.

Desserts will be chocolate peanut butter bread pudding, blueberry cobbler with vanilla bean ice cream or egg nog cheesecake for $7.95 each.

The location at 6800 W. Sahara Ave. will offer a different selection of chef's specials and Twisted Farm Food dinner menu selections.

Hash House A Go Go locations are at Imperial Palace, 3535 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 254-4646; the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 797-1500; the Plaza, 1 S. Main St., 384-4646; and 6800 W. Sahara Ave., 804-4646. For more information, visit hashhouseagogo.com/lasvegas.

ELEMENTS KITCHEN TO HOST BOOK SIGNING AND SPECIAL DINNER

Elements Kitchen & Martini Bar, 4950 S. Rainbow Blvd., No. 100, plans to host a book signing for Las Vegas author Jake Elliot's book, "The Wrong Way Down," along with a special four-course dinner at 4:30 p.m. Jan. 7.

The meal will include a glass of wine and "Root of All Evil" martini tasting for $49 per person.

For reservations, call 750-2991. For more information, visit elementskitchenandmartinibar.com.

DRAGON NOODLE CO. TO MARK SOUP MONTH IN JANUARY

Dragon Noodle Co. & Sushi Bar inside the Monte Carlo, 3770 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to mark National Soup Month in January with half-price hot and sour and egg flower soup.

The restaurant plans to celebrate Dragon Day on Jan. 16 by offering a small bottle of sake with the purchase of a Dragon Roll, a sushi roll packed with imitation crab meat, cucumber and avocado and topped with eel.

OLD HOMESTEAD STEAKHOUSE OPENS AT CAESARS PALACE

Old Homestead Steakhouse has opened its first Las Vegas location at Caesars Palace, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

Old Homestead Steakhouse is one of New York City's most historic restaurants. The Caesars Palace location has more than 6,000 square feet and 250 seats, including a full dining room, private dining room, lounge and bar.

The menu features a colossal crab cake, 32-ounce Gotham rib-eye steak and New York-style cheesecake.

JAMESON FUSION DINNER SET AT BAR+BISTRO

Bar+Bistro at The Arts Factory, 107 E. Charleston Blvd., is scheduled to host a Jameson Fusion Dinner at 7 p.m. Jan. 11.

Each course will be paired with varieties of Jameson Irish Whiskey.

The cost is $59 per person. To make a reservation, call 202-6060.

DRAGON NOODLE CO. PLANS CHINESE NEW YEAR MENU

Dragon Noodle Co. & Sushi Bar inside the Monte Carlo, 3770 Las Vegas Blvd. South, to celebrate the Year of the Dragon with a special prix fixe Chinese New Year Menu on Jan. 23.

The cost is $29 per guest, plus tax and service fee. For more information or reservations, call 730-7965.

THE VILLAGE LAKE LAS VEGAS WELCOMES XING ASIAN

Xing Asian bistro has opened in The Village Lake Las Vegas at 10 Via Brianza.

The menu features traditional Asian cuisine such as Kung Pao spicy chicken, kim chi, Mongolian beef and wonton soup. A banquet facility accommodating groups of up to 125 people also is available.

Hours are from 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday. For more information or takeout orders, call 667-7777.

ASTON MONTELAGO VILLAGE RESORT haS MAKE ROOM FOR BREAKFAST DEAL

Aston MonteLago Village Resort at Lake Las Vegas, 30 Strada di Villaggio, is offering a Make room for Breakfast promotion, offering guests an overnight stay and complimentary breakfast for two at Harry's Café.

The special rate is $101 per night for a Luna di Lusso studio. Additional fees or taxes may apply.

For more information or reservations, call 866-774-2924 or visit aston montelagovillage.com.

LEARN TO ROLL SUSHI AT HACHI

Hachi Modern Japanese, inside Red Rock Resort at 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., offers monthly sushi rolling classes. The next one is set for 6:30 p.m. Jan. 19.

The two-hour class will offer each participant his own work area with all ingredients at arm's length. The cost is $85 per person, plus tax.

For more information or to make a reservation, call 797-7054.

TICKETS ON SALE FOR APRIL BEER FESTIVAL AT TIVOLI VILLAGE

Advance tickets are on sale for the second annual Great Vegas Festival of Beer, which is planned from 5 to 9 p.m. April 21 at Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd.

The event is presented by Motley Brews and is set to feature more than 150 brews from across the Southwest, with a portion of the proceeds to benefit area nonprofit groups.

Paid ticket holders will be able to access express entry lines. Beer tasting tickets are $27 for pre-sale and $37 at the door, if available. The Brewer's VIP Lounge is $37 pre-sale and $47 at the door. Designated Driver tickets are $15 and are available only at the door.

The ticket cost includes admission, a tasting glass and samples of beer from more than 40 breweries. Food will be available for purchase.

For more information or to purchase advance tickets, visit greatvegasbeer.com.