A La Carte, April 16-22

ELEMENTS TO HOST SEVEN-COURSE
TEQUILA DINNER MONDAY

Elements Kitchen & Martini Bar, 4950 S. Rainbow Blvd., is accepting reservations for a seven-course tequila-pairing dinner planned for 6:30 p.m. Monday. The event is set to feature guest speaker and catador (tequila master) Kevin Vanegas of Wirtz Beverages Nevada.

The cost is $89 per person. For reservations, call 702-750-2991.

CHOCOLATE & SPICE BAKERY TO HOST MOTHER’S DAY-THEMED COOKING CLASS

Chef Megan Romano plans to host a Mother’s Day brunch cooking class from 6 to 7 p.m. April 25 at Chocolate & Spice Bakery, 7293 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 8.

Romano will break down some of her favorite recipes, providing personal tips and tricks to making a meal fit. Fresh brunch selections are set to include a wild mushroom and Gruyere egg white frittata and spring salad of arugula, goat cheese and caramelized hazelnuts, topped with citrus vinaigrette. Blueberry scones will round out the meal.

Classes are $75 per person. For more information or to see other classes, visit chocolatenspice.com or call 702-527-7772. To sign up for a class, email your name and credit card information, including expiration date, to megan@chefmegan
romano.com.

SILVERTON TO HOST FOODIE FEST APRIL 26-28

The Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road, plans to host the third annual Las Vegas Foodie Fest in its parking lot from 4 p.m. to midnight April 26, noon to midnight April 27 and noon to 10 p.m. April 28.

Food trucks, food vendor booths, eating contests, a beer garden, carnival rides and games are planned. A VIP section will feature live entertainment. White Castle is scheduled to bring specialty grills and fresh ingredients for a first-time special appearance at the festival.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit Three Square food bank. Admission is $10, which grants access for all three days. For more information, visit silvertoncasino.com.

FLEMING’S EXTENDS FILET AND LOBSTER OFFER THROUGH SUNDAY

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 8721 W. Charleston Blvd., has extended its $37.95 filet and lobster offer through Sunday. For reservations, call 702-838-4774.

LES KINCAID PLANS CULINARY CLASSES
IN MAY AT FERGUSON

Les Kincaid, host of the radio wine show “Wines Du Jour,” plans to host the class Sauces, Rubs & Marinades from 6 to 8:30 p.m. May 21. A class on grilling is planned from 6 to 8:30 p.m. May 28. Both classes will be at the Ferguson Bath & Kitchen Gallery, 4175 S. Grand Canyon Drive, No. 109. The cost is $49 for each.

Payments can be cash, check or credit card. To register, visit continuing
education.unlv.edu or call 702-895-3394 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

PIZZA LOUNGE OPENS AT TIVOLI VILLAGE

Pizza Lounge has opened at Tivoli Village, 410 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 210. The eatery serves gourmet pizza, artisan salads, small plates, beer and wine.

More than 25 pizza combinations are available, including Pear and Gorgonzola, Coconut Shrimp and Farm Goat Cheese Pizza. All pizzas can be made with a gluten-free crust. Small plates include Lobster Mac “n” Cheese and crispy calamari.

The dining room seats 60, and the patio seats 30, with plans to expand it to 70 seats by the end of May. Hours are from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, with dine-in and take-out available. Delivery is planned to start soon.

For reservations, call 702-778-0400.

UNLVINO EVENTS TO KICK OFF THURSDAY

The 39th annual UNLVino is scheduled for Thursday through Sunday, with four tasting events planned.

The event is a fundraiser for the William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration’s scholarship program at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Bubble-Licious is scheduled for 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday at The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $125 in advance and $150 at the door.

Sake Fever is scheduled for 7 to 10 p.m. Friday at The Mirage, 3400 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $100 in advance and $125 at the door.

The Grand Tasting is scheduled for 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday at Paris Las Vegas, 3655 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $125 in advance and $150 at the door.

New this year is BAR-b-q, scheduled for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at the Keep Memory Alive Events Center at the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, 888 W. Bonneville Ave. Tickets are $100 in advance and $125 at the door.

Tickets are on sale at unlvtickets.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 702-691-2053.

NEW YORK-NEW YORK TO HOST QUALIFIER FOR NATHAN’S HOT DOG EATING CONTEST

The Brooklyn Bridge at New York-New York Hotel & Casino, 3790 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is scheduled to host the 16th annual qualifying event for the 98th annual Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest starting at 1 p.m. Saturday.

The Fourth of July contest is held in Coney Island, N.Y. The male and female winners of Saturday’s 3 p.m. main event will be crowned Nevada Hot Dog Eating Champions and represent Las Vegas in the July finals.

A special employee contest and a Heroes competition for charity that will feature military personnel and first responders are scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday.

Admission is free and open to the public.

TRIPLE GEORGE GRILL ANNOUNCES ‘BEAUTY AND THE BEAST’ MENU

Triple George Grill, 201 N. Third St., No. 120, is offering a special “Beauty and the Beast” menu for theater-goers to enjoy before the evening Broadway show performances in April at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave.

The menu offers Waldorf salad, entree choices of petite filet or sliced New York steak and white chocolate trifle for dessert for a fixed price of $69.95. The menu is available through Sunday.

For reservations, call 702-384-2761 or visit triplegeorgegrill.com.

POPPY DEN INTRODUCES MEANINGFUL MONDAYS TO BENEFIT LOCAL CHARITIES

Poppy Den at Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 180, is offering a community giving program, Meaningful Mondays, to raise money for local charities. Monday’s event will benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Las Vegas.

For more information, call 702-802-2480 or visit vegaspoppyden.com.

LES KINCAID PLANS WINE AND CHEESE CLASS FOR APRIL 24, MAY 1

Les Kincaid, host of the radio wine show “Wines Du Jour,” plans to host a Wine & Cheeses of Italy & France class from 6 to 8:30 p.m. April 24 and May 1 at Total Wine & More in Boca Park, 730 S. Rampart Blvd.

The cost is $125 for both sessions for students 21 or older. Payments can be cash, check or credit card. To register, visit continuingeducation.unlv.edu or call 702-895-3394 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

For more information, call 702-933-8740.

FOGO DE CHÃO PLANS JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT FUNDRAISER FOR APRIL 25

Fogo de Chão, 360 E. Flamingo Road, plans to host a fundraiser for Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 25.

The Junior Achievement Dinner Package will feature unlimited servings of 17 cuts of fire-roasted meats carved tableside, a gourmet salad bar with more than 30 items, one glass of wine or one cocktail, unlimited nonalcoholic beverages and dessert.

Last year’s inaugural effort raised nearly $6,000. All proceeds will benefit the organization in honor of Financial Literacy Month.

The cost is $50 per adult (a $75 value) and $25 per child ages 7 to 12. Guests 6 or younger eat for free.

For reservations, call 702-431-4500.

TEA SERIES TO CONTINUE APRIL 25

The Las Vegas Tea Series, which launched in August, is set to continue with Focused Tastings: Green Tea from 6 to 7:30 p.m. April 25 at Grouchy John’s Coffee, 8520 S. Maryland Parkway. The cost is $15. The rest of the schedule is:

–– At Trifecta Gallery in The Arts Factory, 107 E. Charleston Blvd.: Tea. You Mean There’s More To It Than Just Drinking It, 6 to 7:30 p.m. May 9, $10; and Painting with Tea, 6 to 7:30 p.m. June 13, $20.

–– At Grouchy John’s Coffee: Tea Brewing Methods and Madness, 6 to 7:30 p.m. May 23, $10; and Focused Tastings: Kenyan Artisanal Teas, 6 to 8 p.m., June 27, $15.

The information-based tea classes are paired with formal tastings and hands-on experiences. Cups will be provided, but attendees are invited to bring their favorite teacup or mug.

For more information, visit teaserieslv.com.

EVENING OF HOPE EPICUREAN EXPERIENCE TO BENEFIT CANDLELIGHTERS

An Evening of Hope, a fundraiser event for the Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada, is planned from 6 to 11 p.m. April 27 at the Keep Memory Alive Event Center at the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, 888 W. Bonneville Ave.

The epicurean-style experience and cocktail reception is set to feature tastes from Las Vegas’ top restaurants, complimentary cocktails, live entertainment, children’s art and silent and live auction prizes. The annual event will also honor Donna Palladino, special events director at Purdue Marion & Associates, as Volunteer of the Year. Colliers International will receive the Founders Award.

Guests are invited to bring a bottle of wine, valued at $25 or more, to contribute to a wine package to be auctioned off during the evening.

Tickets are $100. For more information, tickets or sponsorships, visit candlelightersnv.org or contact Robin Kelley at 702-737-1919 or rkelley@candlelightersnv.org.

SOUTH POINT ANNOUNCES APRIL
DINING AND BEVERAGE SPECIALS

The South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is offering $1 Bloody Marys and Mimosas throughout April at all casino bars and in the Coronado Café. Guests can enjoy $2 Irish coffees at any of the casino bars. The special is available from 6 a.m. to noon daily.

Baja Miguel’s Tequila Bar is offering a $3 Tequila Time happy hour throughout April from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Specials include margaritas, Cuervo shots, well drinks and all beers.

Baja Miguel’s also has a $9.95 lunch special with a complimentary frozen margarita and fideo soup. Choose two entree items from a list of enchiladas, flautas, tacos or chili relleno. Entrees come with rice and beans. The lunch special is available from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.

Steak ’n Shake has four meals for less than $4, including Double n’ Cheese Steakburger and fries and Single Bacon and Cheese Steakburger and fries.

The Coronado Café has $7.95 daily specials available from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. in April. Monday is roast loin of pork or classic chef’s salad; Tuesday is meatloaf or Greek chicken salad; Wednesday is Swiss steak or barbecue chicken salad; Thursday is chicken a la king or grilled steak salad; Friday is seafood Creole or citrus glazed chicken salad; Saturday is flat iron steak or chicken bruschetta; and Sunday is roasted turkey or tequila lime chicken bake. Add a cup of soup or house salad for $3.

Graveyard specials at the café will be buttermilk biscuits and gravy ($2.25), two eggs with bacon or sausage ($2.95), steak and eggs ($3.95), a pancake sandwich ($3.45) and a cheeseburger ($3.75), available from midnight to 6 a.m. daily. All guests must be 21 or older with valid ID.

Big Sur Oyster Bar has $7.95 lunch specials and half-priced oysters and clams. Lunch specials include shrimp Alfredo, pasta primavera with shrimp, fish tacos, shrimp jambalaya and red snapper Creole style. Specials are available from noon to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

Silverado Steakhouse, Don Vito’s and Primarily Prime Rib will feature two unique wines for $20 per bottle in April: Angeline Chardonnay and Don Miguel Gascon Colosal Red Blend.

For more information, call 702-796-7111 or visit southpointcasino.com.

EMERALD ISLAND GRILLE OFFERING WEEKLY SPECIALS

Emerald Island Grille at the Emerald Island Casino, 120 Market St., is offering food specials Tuesday and Wednesday.

From 4 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, diners can enjoy Maryland-style crab cakes, Southern fried chicken, liver and onions, beef stroganoff, and meatloaf and mac ‘n cheese combination dinner specials. From 4 to 10 p.m. Wednesday is BBQ Night, featuring all-you-can-eat barbecue baby back ribs, a half of a barbecued chicken, barbecue pork sandwich and a combination platter (hot links, pulled pork, chicken and ribs).

Late-night specials include a 1-pound ham steak, eggs, hash browns and toast with coffee for $5. (Dine-in with card only).

Emerald Island Grille is open 24 hours daily. For more information, call 702-567-9160 or visit emeraldislandcasino.com.

MOTLEY BREWS TO PRESENT
FESTIVAL OF BEER APRIL 27 AT SUNSET PARK

Motley Brews plans to present the Third Annual Great Vegas Festival of Beer from 3 to 7 p.m. April 27 at Sunset Park, 2601 E. Sunset Road. The event is set to feature live music, 200 craft brews and more than 50 breweries.

Motley Brews is partnering with the Nevada Craft Brewers Association to create its first collaboration beer, Pyrite Pale Ale, which will be the official brew of the festival.

Early entry will be available at 2 p.m. for VIP ticket holders.

A portion of ticket sales will benefit the Nevada Craft Brewers Association and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Las Vegas.

Guests must be 21 or older. Advance general admission tickets are $30 online, and VIP tickets are $55. Early-entry tickets are $40 in advance. Day-of-event tickets are $40 at the door for general admission, $50 for early entry and $65 for VIP.

For tickets, visit greatvegasbeer.com.

NEVADA BLIND CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES CHEF LINEUP FOR BALL

The Nevada Blind Children’s Foundation has announced the celebrity chef lineup for its Ladybug Ball fundraiser, which is scheduled for 6 p.m. May 4 at Aria at CityCenter, 3730 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

Chefs scheduled to prepare and present a course during the gourmet meal are Bradley Ogden, Brian Massie, Angelo Sosa and Megan Romano. A cocktail reception, silent and live auctions and live entertainment are also planned. Proceeds will support the foundation’s educational programs and services.

Tickets are $225 for individuals or $2,250 for a table of 10. Sponsorships are available. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit nvblindchildren.org or call 702-735-6223.

CINCO DE MAYO FIESTA SET FOR MAY 4 AND 5 AT CANTINA LAREDO

Cantina Laredo at Tivoli Village, 430 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 110, is scheduled to host a Cinco de Mayo Fiesta May 4 and 5. Plans for the indoor-outdoor celebration include live entertainment, piñatas, raffles and food and drink specials.

The May 4 event is for adults and is scheduled from 6 p.m. to midnight. It is set to feature live bands from 6 to 9 p.m. and a live disc jockey and dance contests from 9 p.m. to midnight. Cigar rolling is also planned.

The May 5 event is for families and is schedule from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. It is set to feature music, pony rides, balloon artists and games.

For more information, call 702-202-4511.

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH PLANNED
AT RESORT ON MOUNT CHARLESTON

The Resort on Mount Charleston, 2275 Kyle Canyon Road, plans to host a Mother’s Day brunch May 12, with seating times at 9 and 11 a.m. and 1 and 3 p.m.

The menu is set to feature an assortment of breakfast bites, including prime rib, grilled chicken, bacon and sausage, pancakes and breakfast potatoes.

The cost is $27.95 for adults and $15.95 for children 12 or younger. For reservations, call 702-872-5500.

LAS VEGAS EPICUREAN AFFAIR TO RETURN MAY 23 TO PALAZZO

The Las Vegas Epicurean Affair is scheduled to feature some of Las Vegas’ best restaurants from 7 to 10 p.m. May 23 poolside at The Pools at the Palazzo, 3339 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

Guests can sample gourmet offerings and cocktails while helping to raise funds for the Nevada Restaurant Association’s scholarships and educational programs.

Tickets are set to go on sale April 24 at lasvegasepicureanaffair.com. The cost for general admission at 7 p.m. is $100. VIP admission at 6 p.m. is $150. Private cabanas are available for $100 for restaurant association members and $150 for nonmembers.

BELLAGIO OFFERS HANDS-ON
COOKING CLASSES

The Bellagio, 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to teach students how to make a three-course meal in culinary classes offered by executive chef Edmund Wong. The two-hour classes are scheduled once a month.

Memorial Day BBQ Secrets is planned for 7 p.m. May 29 in Tuscany Kitchen, a state-of-the-art demonstration kitchen.

The cost is $95. To reserve a spot, call 866-406-7117. To view more classes, visit www.bellagio.com/hotel/epicurean-epicenter.aspx and click on “Executive Chef Classroom.”