A La Carte, April 23-29

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. Thursday 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@chefmeganromano.
com.

SILVERTON TO HOST FOODIE FEST
FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY

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 Friday, noon to midnight Saturday and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday.

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.

LES KINCAID PLANS CULINARY CLASSES

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. Wednesday 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.

The class Sauces, Rubs & Marinades is planned from 6 to 8:30 p.m. May 21, and a class on grilling is planned from 6 to
8:30 p.m. May 28 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 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.

POPPY DEN’S MEANINGFUL MONDAY
TO BENEFIT FORECLOSED UPON PETS

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 help Foreclosed Upon Pets.

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

ARIZONA CHARLIE’S DECATUR TO OFFER ANNIVERSARY SPECIALS THURSDAY

Arizona Charlie’s Decatur, 740 S. Decatur Blvd., is celebrating its 25th anniversary Thursday with a prime rib dinner special for $25 at Ron’s Steakhouse. It comes with soup or salad, breadbasket with flavored butters, choice of side, glass of wine or Budweiser and dessert.

The lunch or dinner Frisco Market Buffet will be $5 for all ace I PLAY members.

A slice of fruit or cream pie will be 25 cents with the purchase of any entree at Sourdough Café from 11 a.m. to midnight.

Budweiser drafts will be $1 at all casino bars.

For more information, visit arizonacharlies.com.

FOGO DE CHÃO PLANS JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT FUNDRAISER THURSDAY

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. Thursday.

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 THURSDAY

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. Thursday 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. Saturday 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.

MOTLEY BREWS TO PRESENT
FESTIVAL OF BEER AT SUNSET PARK

Motley Brews plans to present the Third Annual Great Vegas Festival of Beer from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday 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.

POSHBURGER BISTRO OPENS IN SUMMERLIN

Michelin Star chef Conrad Gallagher and his wife, Candice, recently opened PoshBurger Bistro at 9921 W. Charleston Blvd., at the corner of Hualapai Way.

The eatery combines classic burgers with upscale cuisine made with grass-fed, antibiotic-free meats and organic fruits and vegetables.

Selections include the $29 Kobe Burger, topped with truffle aioli and seared foie gras, and the $19 Black Angus Burger, topped with confit tomato, arugula, hummus, Raclette cheese and red onion marmalade. Other burger selections are lamb ($17), wild boar ($18) and venison ($19), along with specialty burgers made from elk, ostrich, salmon, duck or oxtail.

The menu also features a variety of raw juice blends, craft beers, an extensive wine list, salads and appetizers such as spicy Buffalo wings, oysters on the half shell and duck liver parfait. Desserts include Granny Smith Apple Cobbler and Mango Upside Down Cheesecake.

The restaurant is 2,000 square feet and seats 97 inside and soon will seat 55 outside. Lunch and dinner are served daily from 11:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., with hours subject to change. A weekend brunch and happy hour are planned in the coming months.

For more information, call 702-201-1408.

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.

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.

KIRK FRANKLIN TEAMS WITH HOUSE OF BLUES FOR MOTHER’S DAY GOSPEL BRUNCH

Grammy Award-winning gospel music star Kirk Franklin is partnering with the House of Blues at Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, for a new Gospel Brunch as part of the House of Blues Gospel Brunch’s yearlong 20th anniversary celebration.

Kirk Franklin’s Gospel Brunch will be unveiled on Mother’s Day, May 12. The all-you-can-eat brunch features a nondenominational, participative celebration of gospel music. The menu includes cornbread muffins and maple butter, Creole chicken, shrimp jambalaya, chicken and waffles, carving stations and create-your-own Bloody Mary and mimosa bars.

Brunch is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $50 for adults and $27.50 for children 10 or younger. For tickets, visit ticketmaster.com, houseofblues.com or the House of Blues box office. A portion of ticket sales will benefit the International House of Blues Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides arts and cultural educational programs and resources for youths.

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.

MARIE CALLENDER’S PLANS
MOTHER’S DAY FEAST

Marie Callender’s plans to offer a take-home Mother’s Day brunch for $49.99, featuring eight muffins, two breakfast quiches, fruit salad and fresh whipped cream. For more information, visit mariecallenders.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.

FREE CONE DAY RAISES MORE THAN $2,000 FOR ST. JUDE’S RANCH FOR CHILDREN

Ben & Jerry’s 35th annual Free Cone Day, held April 9 at two locations in Henderson, raised more than $2,000 for St. Jude’s Ranch for Children.

St. Jude’s Ranch for Children is in Boulder City and serves abandoned and neglected children and families. For more information about the organization, visit stjudesranch.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 17.

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.

CANTINA LAREDO PLANS MAY 22
TEQUILA DINNER AT TIVOLI VILLAGE

Cantina Laredo at Tivoli Village, 430 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 110, plans to host a four-course tequila dinner featuring Chamucos Tequila at 6:30 p.m. May 22.

The menu is set to offer crab-corn quesadilla topped with habanero mango ginger salsa, Guadalajara tomatillo guajillo soup and choice of grilled halibut on banana leaf with roasted red bell pepper almond sauce, cilantro lime rice and green beans or grilled black peppercorn filet with potatoes confit and green beans. Dessert will be homemade coconut ice cream served on a bed of toasted coconut, topped with fresh mango and raspberry sauce.

Space is limited. The cost is $49.99. For reservations, call 702-202-4511.

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.”

PROM DINNER PACKAGE AVAILABLE
AT FOGO DE CHÃO THROUGH MAY

Fogo de Chão, 360 E. Flamingo Road, is offering a Prom Dinner Package through May 30 that includes the gourmet salad and vegetable bar, meats, accompaniments, desserts, soft drinks and coffee for $65 per person. The offer includes tax and gratuity.

Private rooms are available for parties of 15 or more, and requests for separate checks will be honored.

For reservations, call 702-431-4500 or email rshiplett@fogodechao.com.

CROSSROADS AT HOUSE OF BLUES UNVEILS NEW BREAKFAST MENU, EXPANDED HOURS

Crossroads at House of Blues Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, has a new breakfast menu and has expanded its breakfast hours to 7 to 11:30 a.m. daily.

The menu includes Bacon Avocado Eggs Benedict, Breakfast Burger with a Kick and the Rock Steady Skillet with cage-free eggs, applewood bacon, red rose potatoes, green chiles, green onions, jack cheese and fresh pico de gallo. Super Fuel is an omelet with grilled chicken, mushrooms and cheddar cheese, topped with avocado and Brie.

For more information, call 702-632-7607.

MARIE CALLENDER’S ANNOUNCES NEW
PIE & PASTA AMORE MENU

Marie Callender’s announces its Pie & Pasta Amore menu, with four homestyle pasta dishes starting at $9.99. Each dish is served with a slice of pie.

Choices are baked rigatoni with Caesar salad, wild mushroom ravioli with rosemary chicken, shrimp angel hair sorrento and chicken pesto Alfredo with Caesar salad.

For more information, including locations, visit mariecallenders.com.