A La Carte, Dec. 17-23

HONEY SALT PLANS COOKING DEMONSTRATION AT WILLIAMS-SONOMA

Honey Salt chef Brett Uniss plans to host a cooking demonstration featuring Nana’s Tiffin Chicken Curry at 11 a.m. Dec. 19 at Williams-Sonoma, 1001 S. Rampart Blvd. Those who attend will receive a 10 percent discount on most store items and 10 percent off their lunch bill that day at Honey Salt, 1031 S. Rampart Blvd.

BAKERY TO OFFER CHILDREN’S COOKIE-DECORATING CLASS

Chocolate & Spice Bakery, 7293 W. Sahara Ave., is set to host a cookie-decorating class from 4 to 5 p.m. Dec. 19. The class costs $20 per child and includes food and refreshments. Parents must be present during the class.

For more information or to sign up, email megan@chocolatenspice.com.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY HOUR TO SUPPORT LOCAL CHARITIES

In honor of the 20th anniversary of the House of Blues brand, the Foundation Room at Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to offer 20 Happy Anniversary Hour events through January. The next one is set for 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 19 to benefit the Women’s Development Center.

A portion of the proceeds raised during each happy hour event will go to the charity. Patrons must be 21 or older. The rest of the happy hour schedule is: Dec. 20, date available; Jan. 9, Aid for AIDS of Nevada; Jan. 10, Helping Hands; Jan. 16, Veterans Action Group; Jan. 17 Mabuhay Foundation; Jan. 23, date available; Jan. 24, Blues Society; Jan. 28, date available; Jan. 29, date available; and Jan. 31, U.S. Vets.

Charities that would like to inquire about available dates can email Holmes Pooser at homiepooser@livenation.com.

GRIMALDI’S PIZZERIA PLANS HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE FOR SHADE TREE

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria locations across the Las Vegas Valley plan to host a toy drive to benefit the Shade Tree shelter. Through Dec. 20, guests are asked to bring new, unwrapped toys.

For locations, visit grimaldispizzeria.com.

LAS VEGAS WINE & FOOD PLANS TASTE OF THE TOWN

Taste of the Town is planned for noon to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 21 in Yellowtail at the Bellagio, 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The event is set to feature some of chef Akira Back’s signature creations, including Big Eye Tuna Pizza, Jeju Domi and Baked Crab Hand Roll. Award-winning wines and spirits also will be featured.

Tickets are $50 and a limited amount are available at bellagiotasting.eventbrite.com.

CRAZY PITA OPENS TOWN SQUARE LOCATION

Crazy Pita has opened a new location in Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The original location is in The District at Green Valley Ranch in Henderson.

The menu features fresh, casual Mediterranean cuisine, including pitas, salads and skewers made to order with seasoned steak, lamb, chicken, shrimp, salmon, falafel, vegetables or kefta beef. There is also rotisserie chicken and side dishes, including fresh hummus and pita, vegetable cous cous, roasted eggplant dip and stuffed grape leaves. Catering is available.

Hours at the Town Square restaurant are from 10:30 to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For more information, call 702-896-7482 or visit crazypita.com.

RED ROCK RESORT EATERIES ANNOUNCE CHRISTMAS MENUS

T-Bones Chophouse at the Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to offer special menu items for Christmas. An appetizer of fennel-crusted sea scallop will be $18 and roasted butternut squash soup will be $12. Special entrees are apple-mustard-glazed Berkshire pork chop ($55) and pan-seared John Dory ($45).

Hachi plans to offer D.B. scallop and uni carpaccio for $19, seared foi gras nigiri sushi for $22 and Hachi Christmas Tree Sushi for $24.

Terra Rosa plans to offer lobster and mango salad for $21, lemon risotto with gratin langoustines for $45 and thyme-and-butter-roasted rack of lamb for $49.

For more information, call 702-797-7777 or visit redrock.sclv.com/dining.

EMERALD ISLAND GRILLE SETS CHRISTMAS DAY DINNER MENU

Emerald Island Grille at Emerald Island Casino, 120 Market St., plans to serve a Christmas Day dinner from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 25 for $10.99. The menu will feature hickory-smoked, honey-glazed ham or slow-roasted prime rib au jus with creamed horseradish, each served with country green beans, candied yams and roasted rosemary potatoes. Dessert will be apple pie with freshly whipped cream. A beverage is included.

For more information, call 702-567-9160.

BAVARIAN CHRISTMAS FEAST PLANNED AT HOFBRAUHAUS

Hofbrauhaus Las Vegas, 4510 Paradise Road, plans to present a Bavarian Christmas feast Dec. 24-25. Christmas Eve will feature half roasted duck with orange sauce, and Hofbrauhaus Roasted Christmas Tower (roasted duck, roasted pork and veal bratwurst) is planned for Christmas Day.

For reservations, call 702-853-2337.

JW MARRIOTT ANNOUNCES CHRISTMAS MENUS

The JW Marriott, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to serve Christmas Day specials from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 25 at the Rampart Buffet, including carving stations with prime rib and roasted turkey. The cost is $16.99 with a Player’s Card and $18.99 without a card.

The Promenade Cafe plans a three-course special from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. for $14.99 featuring roasted turkey, mushroom-crusted seabass or braised leg of lamb with soup or salad and a Black Forest Yule Log.

The Carmel Room plans a three-course dinner from 4 to 9 p.m. for $49.99 featuring roast duck breast, grilled Kurobuta pork chop and holiday surf and turf.

The Ceres Christmas Brunch at the JW Marriott is set to serve roast turkey breast, maple-glazed ham, short ribs, baked salmon and more from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for $49.99.

RI RA TO SERVE CHRISTMAS DINNER, LOCALS DEAL

Ri Ra Irish Pub in The Shoppes at Mandalay Place, 3930 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to serve a Christmas Day menu Dec. 25 featuring roasted turkey and gravy or sweet ham for $18.95, each with sides. Dessert will be Irish soda bread pudding for $4.

Locals can enjoy 40 percent off lunch and dinner items Fridays through December. Guests must have a valid Nevada ID.

JW MARRIOTT PLANS DECEMBER DINING SPECIALS

The Promenade Cafe at the JW Marriott, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to offer a prime rib dinner with mashed potatoes or fries, chef’s daily vegetable, house salad, rolls and a beverage for $9.99 from 3 to 11 p.m. daily in December.

On Fridays, steak or chicken fajitas are $7.99 from 3 to 11 p.m.

Shizen plans to offer happy hour specials from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, including $5 glasses of select wine, $5 sake bombs and half off sushi. For more information, call 702-869-7900.

The 221 lounge plans to offer happy hour specials from 5 to 7 p.m. nightly, including $5 wine martinis and $5 holiday-themed martinis from 5 p.m. to close daily. For more information, call 702-869-7750.

Through Dec. 25, guests of the Rampart Casino can enjoy $2 drinks 24/7 at all casino bars.

Fridays during December, the Rampart Buffet plans to feature a seafood and crab legs buffet. Wednesday nights will feature a Brazilian steakhouse theme. For more information, call 702-507-5944.

VIA BRASIL STEAKHOUSE ANNOUNCES SANTA BRUNCH, CHRISTMAS HOURS

Via Brasil Steakhouse, 1225 S. Fort Apache Road, plans to host a Santa Brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 pm. Dec. 22. Children can take a picture with Santa Claus, and the rodizio brunch will offer all-you-can-eat meats and made-to-order omelets and waffles.

Christmas Eve dinner is planned from 3 to 9 p.m. Dec. 24, and Christmas Day lunch from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and dinner from 3 to 8:30 p.m.

For more information or to make reservations, call 702-804-1400.

ARIZONA CHARLIE’S ANNOUNCES DECEMBER SPECIALS

Arizona Charlie’s Boulder, 4575 Boulder Highway, plans to offer a chicken pot pie special from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. through Dec. 31 in the Sourdough Cafe for $5.99 with an ace I PLAY card and $6.66 without a card.

The Yukon Grille plans to serve a three-course dinner special for $16.99 with a card and $18.88 without a card. It features soup or salad, chioce of side, choice of dessert and entree choices of flat iron steak, chicken and mushroom Alfredo pasta, grilled salmon or garlic and herb chicken.

On Dec. 25, the Yukon Grille plans a special menu from 3 to 9 p.m. with dinner choices of roasted turkey or Black Forest baked ham. The cost is $24.99 with a card and $27.77 without a card. For reservations, call 702-951-5800.

The Wild West Buffet plans to offer Christmas breakfast/brunch from 8 a.m. to noon and dinner from noon to 8 p.m., including honey baked ham, roasted turkey, braised ribs and baked cod. The cost is $11.99 for those with blue ace I PLAY cards and $13.32 for others.

The Sourdough Cafe plans to serve a Christmas special from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. with baked ham, candied yams, soup or salad and dessert for $8.99 with a card and $9.99 without a card.

Arizona Charlie’s Decatur, 740 S. Decatur Blvd., plans to serve a special of chicken pot pie or a half-pound Reuben with fries, coleslaw or potato salad for $5.99 with a card and $6.66 without a card.

Ron’s Steakhouse plans to offer a Triple Selection special with soup or salad, a bread basket, choice of appetizer and entree choices of filet mignon, prime rib, rainbow trout, chicken piccata or chicken pomodoro for $24.99 with a card and $27.77 without a card.

On Dec. 25, the Sourdough Cafe plans to offer a special from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. for $10.99 with a card and $12.22 without a card. It will offer baked ham or stuffed pork loin with sides, soup or salad and dessert.

The Frisco Market Buffet plans to serve lunch from 11 a.m .to 3:30 p.m. and dinner from 4 to 8 p.m., including baked ham, prime rib and leg of lamb. The cost is $10.99 with a red, green or orange ace I PLAY card, $13.19 with a blue card holders and $14.65 without a card.

Ron’s Steakhouse plans to serve a special from 3 to 8 p.m. featuring baked ham with sides for $29 with a card and $32.22 without a card; lamb shank osso buco for $32 with a card and $35.55 without a card; or stuffed orange roughy Florentine for $29 with a card and $32.22 without a card. All entrees come with soup or salad and dessert.

For more information, visit arizonacharlies.com.

SOUTH POINT PLANS DECEMBER DINING SPECIALS

The South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is offering a Ho Ho Ho Let it Flow promotion with $2 drink specials on all well, call, premium, draft or bottle beverages at all hotel and casino bars through Dec. 24.

On Dec. 23, a celebration of the property’s eighth anniversary is planned, with cake and champagne for guests in the valet entrance from noon to 4 p.m.

Christmas Day specials are planned Dec. 25. The Coronado Cafe and Baja Miguel’s each plan to serve a cocktail of choice, soup or salad, turkey platter and Christmas Yule Log or warm mince meat pie and cream with coffee or tea for $16.95.

The Garden Buffet plans specials for $15.95 with a casino Club card and $19.95 without a card. A champagne dinner buffet will be served from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Prix Fixe menus are planned at Don Vito’s Silverado Steak House and Primarily Prime Rib. Don Vito’s menu includes entree choice of roast turkey dinner ($29), osso bucco ($35) or Alaskan halibut with king crab ($32).

Silverado Steak House’s menu is $49 for four courses, including entree choices of roast turkey, halibut Francaise, filet mignon, chicken Oscar or roast prime rib of beef.

Primarily Prime Rib’s menu is $29 for three courses, including entree choices of roast turkey, roast prime rib of beef, chicken Francaise, black and blue medallions of beef or Chilean seabass.

The menus are available from 4 to 9 p.m. at Don Vito’s and Silverado Steak House and from 2 to 9 p.m. at Primarily Prime Rib.

For more information, visit southpointcasino.com.

SILVERTON CASINO ANNOUNCES CHRISTMAS MENUS

Twin Creeks Steakhouse at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road, plans to serve a Christmas Day menu from 2 to 7 p.m. with three courses for $39. It features seared scallop salad or lobster butternut bisque, free range turkey with sides and pumpkin cheesecake or apple cranberry strudel.

The Sundance Grill plans a special with soup or salad, roast turkey or grilled salmon with sides and cherry or pecan pie from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. for $17.95.

The Seasons Buffet plans to serve specials for $25.99 or $23.99 with a Silverton Rewards Club card from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Children 4-6 pay half price.

For more information, visit silvertoncasino.com.

J.C. WOOLOUGHAN’S PLANS BEER FLIGHT, SPECIAL DECEMBER HOURS

J.C. Wooloughan’s Irish Pub in the Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to offer a beer flight special in December with four 5-ounce beers for $6.

Happy hour specials are available from 3 to 6 p.m. nightly, including $2.50 select draft beers and $5 appetizers.

The pub also plans to offer a Chicago Bears Tailgate Menu Sundays when Bears games are televised. The menu will feature chicken wings, chicken sausage sandwich, hot dogs and Italian beef sandwich. Beverage specials will also be offered.

In December, the pub will be closed during lunch and open at 4 p.m. through Dec. 12, Dec. 16-19 and Dec. 23 and 25. The pub will be closed on Dec. 24.

For more information, call 702-869-7725.

HAKKASAN LAS VEGAS TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THREE SQUARE

Hakkasan Las Vegas in the MGM Grand, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is partnering with Three Square through December to raise funds for the food bank. Guests who dine at the restaurant during December can have $5 donated to Three Square. A celebratory event is planned for January, when Hakkasan will provide Three Square with a check for the full donation amount generated.

For reservations, visit hakkasan.com/lasvegas or call 702-891-7888.

PALACE STATION OFFERS CHOCOLATE-COVERED BACON IN GRAND CAFE

The Grand Cafe at Palace Station, 2411 W. Sahara Ave., is offering homemade chocolate-covered bacon in its pastry case for $1 per slice.

PIZZA ROCK INTRODUCES SUNDAYS ACOUSTIC BRUNCH

Pizza Rock, 201 N. Third St., is offering a new brunch menu with live entertainment from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sundays.

The menu includes Pizza Rock Benedict, Meatball Hash N’ Eggs and pizza offerings such as Double Sausage and Eggs and The Baja. Guests can also enjoy Premium Bacon Bloody Mary for $10 and bottomless Mimosas for $10 with the purchase of any brunch item.

For more information, call 702-385-0838.

SLS LAS VEGAS WLECOMES CLEO TO RESTAURANT OFFERINGS

SLS Las Vegas, 2535 Las Vegas Blvd. South, has welcomed Cleo to its resturant offerings. The eatery showcases chef Danny Elmaleh’s contemporary Mediterranean cuisine.

For more information, visit slslasvegas.com.

ANDRE’S AND ALIZE LAUNCH NEW COLLECTION OF WINTER COCKTAILS

Andre’s at the Monte Carlo, 3770 Las Vegas Blvd. South, and Alize at the Top of the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road, have launched new winter cocktails, available while supplies last.

Choices include the Glen-Pear (Glenfiddich 12 year Scotch, spiced pear simple syrup and lemon juice, topped with pear foam) for $16 and Rye Rumble (Templeton Rye whiskey, fresh raspberries, agave nectar, lemon juice and rhubarb bitters) for $14.

TICKETS ON SALE FOR ROBERT BURNS SUPPER

The St. Andrew’s Society of Southern Nevada plans to host its annual Robert Burns Supper at 7 p.m. Jan. 18 at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive.

The no-host bar is set to open at 6 p.m.

Tickets are $50 per person. For tickets, mail a check payable to: SASSN, P.O. Box 33244, Las Vegas, NV 89133, or pay via PayPal at sassn.com.

STRATOSPHERE’S TOP OF THE WORLD TO HOST WINE EVENT JAN. 22

The Top of the World Restaurant in the Stratosphere, 2000 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to host a special food and wine event celebrating 17 consecutive years as a recipient of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 22.

A seven-course tasting menu is planned, to be paired with selections from Joseph Phelps Vineyards. Bill Phelps, president of the vineyards, is set to attend.

The cost is $85 per person. For reservations, call 702-380-7777 or purchase tickets online at bit.ly/1hDiQbt.

FLEMING’S TO OFFER TASTE OF THE SEASON MENU THROUGH JAN. 31

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 8721 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to offer a Winter Taste of the Season two-course prix fixe menu through Jan. 31.

The menu features forest mushroom and housemade ricotta crostini, cedar-smoked and charred prime New York strip, rosemary and garic cipollini onions and creamy horseradish sauce.

The cost is $40.95. A Blackberry Sage Smash Cocktail is $9.95, and a chocolate whisky tart with cinnamon cream is $7.95.

For reservations, call 702-838-4774.

TERRA VERDE TO HOST WEEKDAY WINE BAR HAPPY HOUR

Terra Verde at the Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway, plans to host a weekday wine bar happy hour from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday in the bar lounge and outside patio with half off appetizers and an enomatic wine system featuring a large collection of Italian and California wines.

The appetizer menu includes pizza margherita, crostini, bruschetta and arancini. Guests also can enjoy $6 cocktails or featured wines by the glass with the enomatic wine card, a special $10 card that offers $20 worth of wine during happy hour (one car per guest, per day).

For more information, call 702-617-7075.

HACHI OFFERING REVERSE HAPPY HOUR AT RED ROCK RESORT

Hachi at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to offer specials during a reverse happy hour from 9 p.m. to close Thursday through Saturday. Drinks including sake bombs and modern Japanese small bites will be $8 each. Options include seaweed salad, Sizzling Shiromi Sashimi and mini truffle ramen.

The restaurant closes at 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For more information, call 702-797-7576.

FERRARO’S PLANS PROGRAMS FOR LOCALS

Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar, 4480 Paradise Road, is offering a Locals Too program for Nevada residents. After providing an email address and valid ID, local residents will receive a Locals Too card and can find exclusive news and offers in their email. Perks include new menu information, wine tastings and other locals-only deals. Members will receive 25 percent off their check when ordering from the dinner menu.

For more information, call 702-364-5300.

BUDDY V’S RISTORANTE ANNOUNCES HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS

Buddy V’s Ristorante —Bar & Lounge inside The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian, 3327 Las Vegas Blvd. South, offers happy hour specials from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. nightly. Specials include $4 draft beers, Prosecco, red or white Villa Antinori wines and high ball cocktails. Featured specialty cocktails are $6. Food specials include Grandma’s Meatballs and calamari fritti for $5 each.

The restaurant is owned by baker Buddy “Cake Boss” Valastro, Elizabeth Blau and Kim Canteenwalla.

TWIN CREEKS STEAKHOUSE ANNOUNCES SMALL PLATES DEAL IN LOUNGE

Twin Creeks Steakhouse in the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road, is offering half off its small plates menu in the lounge from 5 to 6 p.m. and 9 to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Options include prime rib sliders, seared scallops, crispy rock shrimp and sashimi oysters, along with specialty cocktails, house wine and beer.

VIA BRASIL STEAKHOUSE OFFERS ALL-NIGHT HAPPY HOUR SATURDAYS

Via Brasil Steakhouse, 1225 S. Fort Apache Road, is offering Reverse Ultra Happy Hour from 8 p.m. to close, with $5 appetizers, cocktails starting at $5.50 and premium cocktails at $7.50. Regular Saturday happy hour is from 3 to 7 p.m.

Throughout the week, happy hour is offered from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday and Friday and from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday.

For more information, call 702-804-1400.

THE RESORT ON MOUNT CHARLESTON FEATURES HAPPY HOUR

The Resort on Mount Charleston, 2275 Kyle Canyon Road, plans to offer happy hour from 3 to 7 p.m. weekdays in the Cliffhanger Lounge with half off all appetizers and drinks.

For more information, call 702-872-5500.