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June 11, 2012 - 11:17 pm
ENJOY HAPPY HOURS AT THE SILVERTON
Mi Casa Grill Cantina at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road, is hosting happy hour daily from 4 to 7 p.m. Specials include $2 beer specials, half off tequila shots (not including super premium tequila and above) and $3 Mi Casa margaritas.
For a limited time, Mi Casa Grill also has a Coronita margarita for $15, with a margarita and two Coronitas upside down funneling into the drink. Guests can keep the glass.
Happy hour in the lounge at Twin Creeks Steakhouse is from 8 to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 8 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Items on the tapas menu are half price, along with specialty drinks, house wine and non-premium craft beer.
From 6 p.m. to close Thursday through Saturday, Shady Grove Lounge hosts the Party Pit, with food and drink specials and entertainment.
Food specials include $9 wings, $5 double dog, $8.95 cheeseburger, $8.95 sliders, $9 nachos, $7 cheese pizza and $9 pepperoni pizza.
PUP CRAWL TO BENEFIT ADOPT A RESCUE PET
The Las Vegas Pup Crawl is planned from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Coconuts Beach Bar & Mexican Grille in Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South, to benefit Adopt A Rescue Pet.
Dogs that are well-behaved and on a leash are welcome to attend with their owners. This will be the last Pup Crawl until September.
The event is set to include a first-aid demonstration by American Red Cross about how to help your pet during a medical emergency and tastings donated by the Artisan Beverage Co. Happy hour pricing, including 50 percent off appetizers, $10 buckets of sangria and $5 Coronas, will apply.
The event will raise money and increase awareness for charity group Adopt A Rescue Pet. For more information, visit adoptarescuepet.org.
AQUAE SULIS SPA TO HOST WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS AT JW MARRIOTT
The Aquae Sulis Spa at the JW Marriott, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to host Wine Down Wednesdays from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays.
This happy hour alternative is $25 per person and offers full access to the spa, mini manicures and red and white wine.
For more information, call 869-7807.
R STEAK & SEAFOOD PLANS PAIRING DINNERS AT RIVIERA
R Steak & Seafood at the Riviera, 2901 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is partnering with Southern Wine & Spirits to host a series of five-course pairing dinners featuring wine, scotch whisky or beer.
Each dinner is scheduled to begin with a welcome reception at 6 p.m., followed by the sit-down dinner at 6:30 p.m. Scheduled dinners are:
Scotch whisky tasting dinner Wednesday featuring all Johnnie Walker marques, including Blue, presented by Tom Turner, one of 15 Masters of Whisky worldwide. Cost is $85 in advance or $95 at the door.
Beer tasting dinner July 11 featuring a selection of beers from New Belgian Brewing Co. Cost is $40 per person in advance or $50 at the door.
For reservations, call 794-9233 or visit rivierahotel.com.
MARCHE BACCHUS PLANS THE GRAPE ESCAPE FUNDRAISING DINNER
Marche Bacchus, 2620 Regatta Drive, plans to host The Grape Escape fundraising dinner to benefit the North Las Vegas Chamber Community Foundation from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday.
The event will take place on the Lakeside Terrace and will feature a wine tasting, appetizers created by celebrity chef Alex Stratta and executive chef Dave Middleton and a slient wine auction.
Tickets are $75 if purchased today and $85 at the door. Attendees are also encouraged to bring canned goods to donate to Three Square food bank.
For tickets, visit northlasvegaschamber.com or call 642-9595.
CLUB CORTEZ MEMBERS TO GET FREE PIE THURSDAY AT EL CORTEZ
Club Cortez members will receive free slices of Marie Callender's apple pie in honor of Flag Day from noon to 6 p.m. Thursday at the El Cortez, 600 E. Fremont St.
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ TO GIVE OUT FREE SMOOTHIES FRIDAY
Tropical Smoothie Café is collecting donations for Camp Sunshine through Friday, which is National Flip Flop Day.
In honor of National Flip Flop Day, participating locations plan to offer customers who visit between 2 and 7 p.m. Friday wearing flip flop sandals a free 24-ounce Jetty Punch smoothie. National Flip Flop Day doubles as a fundraiser for Camp Sunshine, a summer camp geared toward children with life-threatening illnesses and their families.
Patrons can purchase $1 paper flip flops, which will be posted throughout the store. Those who purchase a Sunrise Sunset smoothie will have a portion of the proceeds donated to Camp Sunshine.
Patrons can also donate $5 or more in store and receive a Flip Flop Key Fob good for 10 percent off all purchases this year, or text "CAMP" to 20222 to donate $10 automatically, with charges appearing on your mobile phone bill.
To find a location near you, visit tropicalsmoothiecafe.com. For more information on the fundraiser, visit nationalflipflopday.com.
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. Friday.
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.
GOLD SPIKE PLANS CRUISIN 4 HOPE POKER RUN AND BREWFEST
The Gold Spike, 217 Las Vegas Blvd. North, plans to host the Cruisin 4 Hope Poker Run and Brewfest Saturday to benefit Hopelink of Southern Nevada.
The Gold Spike will serve as the end point for the five-stop poker run and the site of the Brewfest, which will feature 15 beers to sample. Tickets to both events are available in advance at cruisin4hope.com for $40. Tickets for only the poker run are $30. Tickets for only the Brewfest are $25 in advance and for locals and Gold Spike guests at the door and $30 for out-of-towners at the door.
Registration and check-in for the poker run is set from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. at the Kiss Monster Mini Golf Course at Paradise Road and Harmon Avenue. The poker run is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the Brewfest from 4 to 10 p.m. The Brewfest is set to also include food trucks and Southern rock music by DJ Lee from 4 to 7 p.m. and Cletus and the Mexican Sweat from 7 to 10 p.m.
BAR+BISTRO PLANS FATHER'S DAY COOKOUT
Bar+Bistro @ The Arts Factory, 107 E. Charleston Blvd., plans to host a Father's Day Cookout from 1 to 7 p.m. Sunday.
New York steaks, chicken drumsticks, country-style pork ribs, kielbasa sausage and all-beef hot dogs are on the menu. Dads are welcome to help grill or just sit back and enjoy the bluegrass band.
Bar+Bistro's Hangover Brunch will also be served from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
For more information, call 202-6060.
SIMON TO SERVE FATHER'S DAY BRUNCH AT PALMS PLACE
Simon Restaurant & Lounge at Palms Place, 4381 W. Flamingo Road, plans to serve a Father's Day brunch from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
The menu will feature signature selections as well as a carving station with Cajun spice-crusted New York strip, mashed Red Bliss potatoes, pretzel bread dressing, loaded mac and cheese and pineapple upside down cake.
The cost is $49 for adults and $29 for children 12 or younger.
For reservations, call 944-3292.
PROMENADE CAFÉ PLANS FATHER'S DAY SPECIAL
The Promenade Café in the Rampart Casino at The Resort at Summerlin, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., is offering a $15.99 three-course Father's Day special from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday.
The Promenade Café is also offering daily dining specials throughout June, including six different breakfast specials for $3.99 with a Rampart Rewards card from 5 to 9 a.m., $5.99 senior specials from 3 to 5 p.m., a steak and shrimp special for $9.99 from 3 to 7 p.m. and a three-course meal for $9.99 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
For more information, call 507-5966.
ELDORADO CASINO PLANS FATHER'S DAY DINING SPECIAL
The Cafe at the Eldorado Casino, 140 S. Water St., plans to serve a Father's Day special from 11 a.m. to close Sunday.
The special will be $12.99 and will feature prime rib, fried shrimp, potato, unlimited soup and salad bar and a Miller draft beer. The Cafe also is offering a $2.99 spaghetti dinner with choice of soup or salad from 11 a.m. to close through June.
Also in June, Mariana's Cantina plans to offer $9.99 chicken or beef fajitas with rice and beans and a choice of house margarita or Coronita. Purchase any entree $10 or more and a house margarita and receive free refills. A bucket of five Coronitas will be $6.99.
The Snack Bar plans to offer two Nellie wings for 50 cents and Miller draft beer for 50 cents.
For more information, call 564-1811 or visit eldoradocasino.com.
JOKERS WILD CASINO TO OFFER FATHER'S DAY SPECIALS
The Court Cafe at Jokers Wild Casino, 920 N. Boulder Highway, plans to serve a Father's Day special from 11 a.m. to close Sunday.
The special will be $12.99 and will feature prime rib, fried shrimp, potato, unlimited soup and salad bar and a Miller draft beer.
Also in June, the Court Cafe is offering a $2.99 spaghetti dinner with choice of soup or salad from 11 a.m. to close, and the Snack Bar is offering two Nellie wings for 50 cents and a Miller draft beer for 50 cents.
For more information, call 564-8100 or visit jokerswildcasino.com.
VIA BRASIL STEAKHOUSE TO SERVE FATHER'S DAY BRUNCH
Via Brasil Steakhouse, 1225 S. Fort Apache Road, plans to feature more than 50 breakfast and lunch items from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday for its Father's Day brunch.
The all-you-can-eat, rodizio-style lunch includes six cuts of meat served tableside, made-to-order omelets and fresh homemade breads, followed by a dessert of your choice for $27.99.
For dinner, a full rodizio meal will be offered from 2 to 9 p.m. for $44.99, including up to 18 meats served tableside, a full gourmet salad bar and side dishes.
Children 6 to 12 can dine for $14.99, and children 5 or younger eat for free.
Fathers will receive a $20 dining card good for a future visit from June 18 through July 31.
For reservations, call 804-1400.
FLEMING'S PRIME STEAKHOUSE & WINE BAR TO SERVE FATHER'S DAY BRUNCH
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 8721 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to serve a three-course Father's Day brunch for $34.95 per guest from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.
Appetizer choices are The Wedge or fresh fruit medley, followed by entree choices of filet mignon Benedict, New Orleans-style French toast, Fleming's frittata, steakhouse filet mignon Cobb or prime rib of beef. Sides are potatoes O'Brien and green beans. Dessert choices are white chocolate bread pudding, creme brulee or walnut turtle pie.
A children's brunch menu will be $16.95. Fathers will receive a $25 Fleming's dining card good for a future visit Monday through July 17.
For reservations, call 838-4774.
CANNERY RESTAURANTS TO SERVE FATHER'S DAY SPECIALS
Victory's Cafe at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road, plans to offer a Father's Day prime rib dinner for $9.99 Sunday. The meal will feature an 8-ounce prime rib with potato, chef's vegetable of the day, rolls and butter, and choice of soup or salad. Add a Bud Light for $1.
The Cannery Row Buffet will offer diners with a CAN Club card a "Who's Your Daddy?" T-Shirt and a 16-ounce Bud or Bud Light. The buffet will be $13.99 and will feature shrimp scampi, fried shrimp, salad bar, barbecue, desserts and breakfast with a build-your-own-omelet station from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Casa Cocina is offering a two-course Father's Day special with loaded nachos and steak ranchero for $19.99, served with a complimentary Casa Rita.
Waverly's is ofering a two-course Father's Day special with wild mushroom soup, chargrilled, bone-in filet with bacon-cheddar mashed potatoes and sautéed corn with peppers and onions for $34.99.
GOLD SPIKE PLANS RIB-EYE SPECIAL FOR DADS
The Gold Spike, 217 Las Vegas Blvd. North, plans to offer a rib-eye special for Father's Day for $20.
The special features two 10-ounce rib-eye steaks, an appetizer for two, mixed vegetables, baked potatoes and dessert for two.
For more information, call 384-8444.
FOGO DE CHÃO TO SERVE PRIX FIXE MENU FOR FATHER'S DAY
Fogo de Chão, 360 E. Flamingo Road, plans to serve a prix fixe menu for Father's Day from 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday that will feature 16 cuts of meat, a 30-item salad bar, southern Brazilian sides and desserts.
All fathers dining on Sunday will receive a complimentary lunch or dinner card for their next visit.
For reservations, call 431-4500 or visit fogo.com.
HASH HOUSE A GO GO PLANS MENU SPECIALS FOR FATHER'S DAY
Hash House A Go Go plans to serve Father's Day specials Sunday at its four Las Vegas Valley locations.
Specials include the Papi Chulo Hash, crispy potatoes, boneless rib-eye steak in chipotle adobo, fresh corn, tomato, green beans, jalapenos, cilantro and queso fresco crowned with two eggs and served on a fresh tortilla; Felix's Spicy Hot BBBLT, spicy jalapeno bacon on fresh milk bread with chili mayo and fries or salad; crispy pork tenderloin quesadilla with mashed potatoes and BBQ cream; and Alfonso's Lunchbox, a 14-ounce roasted certified Angus beef prime rib with au jus, griddled horseradish mash and fresh grilled corn.
Beer specials are 24-ounce Bud in a Bag for $5, Hamms, Schlitz or Pabst cans for $1.50 and 750 mml Ommegang Hennepin for $13.95.
Locations are at 6800 W. Sahara Ave. (804-4646), the Imperial Palace, 3535 Las Vegas Blvd. South (254-4646), the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South (797-1500) and the Plaza, 1 S. Main St. (384-4646).
KABUKI TO HOST WINE AWAY WEDNESDAYS AT TIVOLI VILLAGE
Kabuki Japanese Restaurant at Tivoli Village, 400 S. Rampart Blvd., No. 190, plans to host Wine Away Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. June 20 in conjunction with Las Vegas Woman Magazine.
The monthly mixer will feature wine tasting, two complimentary glasses of wine, light passed appetizers and offerings from local businesses. Tickets are $13.65 per person and must be booked in advance at wineaway wednesday.eventbrite.com.
LES KINCAID'S FOOD AND WINE CLASSES ARE UNDER WAY
Les Kincaid, host of the syndicated radio program "Wines Du Jour," is hosting food and wine classes through June.
Summer Wines is scheduled from 6 to 8:30 p.m. June 20 at Total Wine & More in Boca Park, 730 S. Rampart Blvd. The cost is $49. For more information, email michelle.baker@unlv.edu or call 895-3254. To register online, visit edoutreach.unlv.edu/continuingeducation.
Sauces, Rubs & Marinades is set for today, to be followed by Grilling June 19 and Barbecuing June 26. All three classes are scheduled from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Ferguson Bath & Kitchen Gallery, 4175 S. Grand Canyon Drive, No. 109. The cost when registering for only one session is $49, or register for more than one session and pay $39 each. The cost of the class includes all materials.
To register for the discounted fee, call 895-3394.
Summertime Sparklers is planned from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday and Pinot Terrioir & Where To Find It is scheduled from 6 to 8:30 p.m. June 27 at Total Wine & More in Henderson, 501 N. Stephanie St.
Students must be 21 or older. The cost for each class is $49 (cash or check only). To make a reservation, email les@leskincaid.com or call 871-5145.
SUNDOWN IN DOWNTOWN TO BRING LOCAL RESTAURANTS TO MUSEUM
The Las Vegas Natural History Museum, 900 Las Vegas Blvd. North, plans to host Sundown in Downtown, a grown-up carnival event, from 6 to 10 p.m. June 22.
The event is set to feature small bites from downtown Las Vegas restaurants such as Bar+Bistro @ The Arts Factory, the Barrymore, Casa Don Juan, Triple George Grill and Hash House A Go Go. Signature cocktails also are planned, along with live musical performances by Kid Meets Cougar and Wild Card, strolling performance artists, and the museum's new traveling exhibit.
The event is open to guests 21 or older. All food, drinks and entertainment are included with admission, which is $55 per person and $100 per couple, with group rates available. All proceeds will benefit the museum's educational programs for underserved youths.
For tickets, call 384-2008 or visit lvnhm.org.
EL SEGUNDO SOL PLANS COOKING CLASS JUNE 30
El Segundo Sol at Fashion Show mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to host a cooking class with chef Terry Lunch from 10 a.m. to noon June 30.
The menu is set to feature watermelon-tomato salad with guajillo dressing, tacos with housemade chorizo and roasted poblano, and bunellos with blackberry and mango. Cocktails are set to include paloma with fresh grapefruit and mint, and a fresh farmers market strawberry margarita.
The cost for the class is $25. To make a reservation, call 258-1211.
NEXT PROJECT DINNER TABLE EVENT SET FOR JUNE 30
The next Project Dinner Table event is planned for 6 p.m. June 30 at the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Orchard in North Las Vegas, 4600 Horse Drive at Decatur Boulevard.
The dinner will be served family-style and will feature cuisine by chef Geno Bernardo of Nove Italiano at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road.
Tickets are $140 per person, which includes all courses and cocktail pairings.
For tickets, visit projectdinnertable.com.
ORIGIN INDIA OFFERING TIFFIN LUNCH BOX SPECIALS
Origin India, 4480 Paradise Road, is offering takeout and delivery options for Indian cuisine on the go for $9.95.
India-inspired Tiffin lunch box specials are offered from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily for carryout or delivery. The box menu features changes weekly, including chicken, lamb, fish and vegetarian specials. Boxes include an entree, two restaurant-chosen sides, rice and naan. Signature items include sag paneer (housemade Indian cheese and chopped spinach), chicken makhani, lamb South Indian curry and fish vindaloo.
For more information, call 734-6342 or visit tiffinlasvegas.com.
RAMPART CASINO RESTAURANTS ANNOUNCE JUNE DINING SPECIALS
Ceres in the Rampart Casino at The Resort at Summerlin, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., is offering a daily breakfast buffet. The Good Start Buffet is $16 and includes fruit, smoked salmon, oatmeal, breads, muffins, juice, coffee and tea. The All American Buffet is $19 and includes all of the Good Start items, along with eggs cooked to order, waffles, daily meat selections, pancakes and French toast.
The buffets and a full breakfast menu are offered from 6 to 11 a.m. weekdays, 6 a.m. to noon Saturdays and 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays. For more information, call 869-7381.
Ceres is also offering a three-course tasting menu that changes weekly for $29.95 from 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
J.C. Wooloughan's Irish Pub has $14 dinner specials daily at 5 p.m. while supplies last. Monday is chicken pot pie, Tuesday is roasted prime rib of beef, Wednesday is Irish night, Thursday is roasted half chicken, Friday is bouillabaisse (seafood and vegetables in saffron tomato broth), Saturday is roasted leg of lamb, and Sunday is roasted pork loin.
The pub is also offering an Angus burger special for $5.99 that features an Angus cheeseburger and a side of fries or salad.
A happy hour is from 3 to 6 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. to midnight nightly with specials including $2.50 draft beers and $5 appetizers.
For more information about pub specials, call 869-7725.
The happy hour at 221 is from 5 to 7 p.m. nightly with more than 30 items starting at $5. For more information and reservations, call 869-7750.
Shizen hosts happy hour from 5 to 7 p.m. nightly with select wine and sake for $5 per glass and select sushi for half off. For more information and reservations, call 869-7900.
The Carmel Room is offering a four-course menu from 5 to 9:30 p.m. nightly for $44.99 that includes a glass of wine. For more information and reservations, call 507-5955.
CANNERY RESTAURANTS ANNOUNCE JUNE DINING SPECIALS
Restaurants in the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road, plan to offer dining specials throughout June.
At Casa Cocina, a pork carnitas special with refried beans, rice and tortilla soup is $9.99, and patrons can add a Casa Rita for $3.99. Happy hour is from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday with $2 tacos and $2 Casa Ritas.
The Cannery Row Buffet will be $7 all day on Saturday for those with a CAN Club card.
Victory's Cafe is offering a $9.99 surf and turf skewer, featuring herb-grilled shrimp and bay scallop skewer and beef with peppers and onion skewer, served with steamed rice, vegetable of the day and soup or salad. The special is available from 3 to 11 p.m.
Vino's Ristorante is offering lemon cream chicken for $9.95 with chicken breast sautéed with artichokes and garlic in lemon cream sauce and served over penne pasta. Add a glass of house wine for $3.95.
Waverly's is offering rosemary roasted pork tenderloin for $23, served with white wine and mustard cream sauce, Dauphinoise potato and sautéed spinach. Add a glass of house wine for $3.99. Wine Down Fridays in the steak house bar is offering $5 house wine, $5 martinis and $5 appetizers from 5 to 7 p.m. Fridays in June.
Vino's Pizzeria is offering any large one-topping pizza for $7.99 Mondays and Tuesdays for those with a CAN Club card. On Wednesdays, chicken wings are 50 cents and a slice of pepperoni pizza is 99 cents with a CAN Club card.
The Booze & Bets and Pin Ups Lounge is offering $1 Bud and $1 Bud Light from 5 to 7 p.m. for happy hour.
The Canteen is offering $9.99 Patrón Contrónge with a CAN Club card, while supplies last.
EASTSIDE CANNERY ANNOUNCES JUNE DINING SPECIALS
Snaps at the Eastside Cannery, 5255 Boulder Highway, is offering a breakfast special in June that features two eggs, bacon or sausage, hash browns and toast for $3.33 from 6:30 to 10 a.m. Monday through Friday.
Also in June, the surf and turf skewer is $9.99, featuring herb-grilled shrimp and bay scallop skewer and beef with peppers and onion skewer, served with steamed rice and vegetable of the day. The special is available from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays in June, the buffet will be $7 all day.
At Casa Cocina, the casa carnitas special is $9.99, featuring enchilada sauce, Monterey Jack cheese, rice, refried beans, sour cream, pico de gallo, guacamole and tortilla soup.
At Carve, the rosemary roast pork is $23, featuring pork tenderloins served with white wine mustard cream, Dauphinoise potato and sautéed spinach.
At the Deli, the sloppy Joe sliders special is $5.99 and comes with three sliders, fries and a drink.
All bars in the Eastside Cannery will offer $1 margaritas and $1 Corona beer in June.