A La Carte: Dining events and news for Dec. 31, 2015-Jan. 6, 2016

Sons of Norway dinner: The 18th annual Lutefisk Dinner hosted by the Vegas Viking Lodge of the Sons of Norway is planned at 3 and 6 p.m. Jan. 30 at the Boulder City Elks Lodge. Tickets must be purchased by Jan. 22. The cost is $20 for adults and $5 for children 10 or younger. The menu is: lutefisk with melted butter or white sauce; roasted pork; boiled potatoes; peas and carrots; lefse (traditional soft Norwegian flatbread); coffee and iced tea; and Norwegian and other cookies. Aquavit, called the "water of life," will be available at an open bar. Take-home packets of lefse also will be sold. Checks can be made out to the Sons of Norway, to Gwen Knighton, 2156 Marstons Mills Court, Henderson, NV 89044. Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope and a note indicating the names of those attending, whether they are going at 3 or 6 p.m., and a telephone number. Call 702-869-5775. Tickets will not be available at the door.

Boss of the Bars contest results: The Mob Museum, 300 Stewart Ave., recently announced the winner of the third annual Boss of the Bars cocktail contest. Velveteen Rabbit won the Repeal Day Cup, and the runner-up was Oscar's Steakhouse. The People's Choice Award went to Glutton.

Jolly Beans holiday menu: Jolly Beans Cafe, a full-service coffee shop that opened recently in Inspirada in Henderson, is offering seasonal coffee flavors including eggnog, peppermint and pumpkin, as well as new baked goods. Hours are from 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily at 2016 Via Firenze Ave. Call 702-235-4791.

New Year menu: Brio Tuscan Grille at Tivoli Village and Town Square Las Vegas is offering a three-course prix fixe meal from Dec. 31 to Jan. 2. Visit brioitalian.com.

Truffle season: Italian white truffles are set to be available at Ferraro's Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar, 4480 Paradise Road, in three dishes available nightly through early January. Call 702-364-5300.

M Resort holiday events: Through Jan. 3, Studio B Buffet at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is set to host its Holiday Feast to Remember, priced at $39.99 per person. Visit themresort.com.

Spaghetti day specials: Brio Tuscan Grille and Bravo! Cucina Italiana are celebrating National Spaghetti Day with a citywide, all-you-can-eat special for $9.99. On Jan. 4, all three locations (Brio Town Square, Brio Tivoli Village and Bravo! Henderson) are offering the classic Italian dish featuring guests' choice of marinara or meat sauce. Hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Tivoli Village and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at Town Square Las Vegas. Reservations can be made at brioItalian.com.

New Year's specials:

— BRAVO! Cucina Italiana, 1300 W. Sunset Road, Suite 1950, at the Galleria at Sunset mall, is planning a weekendlong offering of two three-course prix fixe meals with seafood and surf and turf entrees. Visit bravoitalian.com.

— The Bootlegger Bistro, 7700 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans a prix fixe three-course dinner for $99 per person including dancing, entertainment, party favors, tray-passed appetizers, a champagne toast and the dinner service. Visit bootleggerlasvegas.com.

— Via Brasil Steakhouse, 1225 S. Fort Apache, is is planning a special New Year's Eve menu. Visit viabrasilsteakhouse.com.

— SC Prime Steakhouse and Bar inside the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive, is planning a four-course New Year's Eve prix fixe meal for $99 per person. Visit suncoastcasino.com.

— Elements Fine Casual Dining & Cocktails, 4950 S. Rainbow Blvd., is offering a four-course dinner for $59.95 per person. Call 702-750-2991.

— The Linq Promenade, 3535 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is offering a $10 New Year's Eve Pub Crawl and private cabin specials for New Year's Day. Call 702-322-0537 or visit highrollersales@caesars.com.

— Cantina Laredo at Tivoli Village, 430 S. Rampart Blvd., No. 110, is offering a New Year Celebracion three-course prix-fixe menu for $35 per person, with an option for a $10 mule cocktail addition Dec. 31 through Jan. 2. Call 702-202-4511 or visit www.cantinalaredo.com.

— On Dec. 31, Lucky Foo's Sushi, Cocktails, & Kitchen, 8955 S. Eastern Ave., invites revelers to ring in 2016 with The Ridiculously Fun New Year's Eve Celebration from 6 to 10 p.m. with a full dinner menu, a hosted bar, local disc jockeys, surprise musical performances and champagne. The cost is $45 per person. Call 702-650-0669.

— Andiron Steak & Sea at Downtown Summerlin, 1720 Festival Plaza Drive, is planning an evening of music, cuisine, hand-crafted cocktails and dancing from 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Dec. 31.

— Treasure Island restaurants are planning holiday menus that include brunch, cocktails and entrees. Visit treasureisland.com.

— Honey Salt, 1031 S. Rampart Drive, is planning a "Mad Men"-inspired evening with vintage craft cocktails, a four-course dinner and champagne toast. Visit honeysalt.com.

— A New Year's Eve menu is set to be offered at Buddy V's Ristorante in the Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian and the Palazzo for $59 per person. To RSVP, call 702-607-2355.

— Prime Rib Loft at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., is planning a gourmet meal and dancing for $120 per person. Visit orleanscasino.com.

— California Noodle House at the California Hotel, 12 E. Ogden Ave., is planning to serve a New Year's Day prix fixe menu option for $25. Visit thecal.com.

— Paradise Buffet at the Fremont Hotel, 200 Fremont St., is planning a New Year's Day brunch from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., including a special menu addition. Visit fremontcasino.com.

— The Garden Buffet at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is planning to serve a New Year's Eve seafood dinner buffet from 4 to 10 p.m. Dec. 31 for $24.95 with a Club Card or $29.95 without a Club Card. It is also planning a New Year's Eve and New Year's Day brunch from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 for $15.95 with a Club Card or $19.95 without a Club Card. Primarily Prime Rib is planning a three-course menu and a complimentary cocktail or glass of wine for $45 per person Dec. 31. Silverado Steakhouse is offering a four-course menu Dec. 31 for $69 per person. Visit southpointcasino.com.

— Triple George Grill, 201 N. Third St., is offering a four-course New Year's Eve menu for $65. For an additional $30, diners can receive sommelier-selected, 3-ounce wine pairings with each course. Seating times are 5, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Dec. 31. Visit triplegeorgegrill.com.

— Andre's Restaurant & Lounge at the Monte Carlo, 3770 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is offering a six-course menu starting at 5:30 p.m. for $195 per person. Visit montecarlo.com.

— Alize at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road, is offering a New Year's Eve tasting menu from 8:30 to 11 p.m., priced at $495 per person. N9NE Steakhouse is offering specials, including Florida stone crab with mustard dipping sauce, white truffle risotto and minced chives for $48 and other menu options. A prix fixe dinner will be offered at Nove Italiano. Visit palms.com.

— Top of the World at the Stratosphere is offering a five-course menu from 5 to 11 p.m. for $299 per person. On New Year's Day, diners can try an all-day champagne brunch at the Stratosphere Buffet from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. for $21.99 for adults, $9.99 for children ages 5 to 12 and $12.99 for children ages 5 to 12 without a paid adult (prices do not include tax and gratuity). Visit stratospherehotel.com.

— Patrons can enjoy a three-course meal and live entertainment from George Bugatti at the Westgate Las Vegas, 3000 Paradise Road. The hotel is also planning an East Coast New Year's Eve dinner and countdown starting at 7 p.m. in the ballroom. Tickets are $125. Visit westgateresorts.com/las-vegas-resort-and-casino.

— Small plates and cocktails are planned at Tom's Urban at New York-New York, 3790 Las Vegas Blvd. Soth. Tickets are $175 per person (excludes tax and gratuity) from 8 p.m. to midnight. Visit tomsurban.com.

— Remedy's, Elixir and Distill invite Las Vegans to "ditch the strip" and celebrate New Year's Eve parties at all locations, set to start at 9 p.m. Dec. 31. The events are free to all patrons, who must be 21 or older with valid ID.

— New Year's Eve dining options are available at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South, including special menu items at Anthony's Gourmet Burgers & Brews, Studio B Buffet, Anthony's Prime Steak & Seafood and Jayde Fuzion restaurants. Visit themresort.com.

— Fireworks, cruise and dining specials are set to be offered New Years Eve at Lake Las Vegas in Henderson. Festivities and special packages are being offered by the Lake Las Vegas Master Planned Community, MonteLago Village Association and its restaurants, Hilton Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa, and Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa.

Buy a slice for veterans: Pizza Forte at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road, now offers customers the option of buying a slice for a veteran. Customers will have the option of buying a Hofmann hot dog for $2, a slice of cheese pizza for $2 or an entire cheese pizza for $11.11. They will then be asked to write a thank you note on a pizza-shaped card that will be provided by Pizza Forte. Those notes will be hung up on the walls. When veterans come into Pizza Forte, they can redeem the notes for a complimentary slice of pizza or a whole pizza. The offer will be available throughout the year and at all Pizza Forte locations. Visit pizza-forte.com.

Taste the Rock: Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd, has announced Taste the Rock, a small bites tasting featuring a selection of drinks and dishes from the resort's lineup of restaurants and lounges. Taste the Rock is designed to give guests an opportunity to try a variety of signature cocktails and dishes rotating seasonally. It is planned from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday inside each restaurant's bar area. Visit blog.stationcasinos.com/taste-the-rock.