A La Carte for Aug. 14-20
PRIME RIB AND SHRIMP BUFFET PLANNED AT BOYD PROPERTIES IN AUGUST
The buffets at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave.; the Gold Coast, 4000 W. Flamingo Road; the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive; and Sam's Town, 5111 Boulder Highway, plan to feature prime rib and shrimp Saturdays in August.
The price is $9.99 for B Connected members and $6 if a member pays with his points. Nonmembers pay $13.99 at The Orleans, $12.99 at the Gold Coast, $14.99 at the Suncoast and $15.99 at Sam's Town.
STATION CASINOS ANNOUNCES AUGUST DINING SPECIALS
A prime rib dinner, featuring a 12-ounce prime rib, vegetable and potato, is $12.99 through August at The Broiler at Palace Station, 2411 W. Sahara Ave., and Boulder Station, 4111 Boulder Highway; Sonoma Cellar at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road; Austins at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane; the Charcoal Room at Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive; and MRKT at Aliante Station, 7300 Aliante Parkway.
Those properties, along with Fuego at Fiesta Henderson, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway, are also featuring a lobster bake for $21.99.
Boarding Pass members can enjoy 50 percent off food and select wines at Pasta Cucina at Boulder Station, Palace Station and Texas Station.
Boarding Pass members also can get a shrimp burrito, shrimp tacos or shrimp enchiladas with a side of rice and beans and a Cerveza for $9.99 at Cabo at Aliante Station, Boulder Station, Palace Station, Santa Fe Station, Sunset Station, Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd.; Garduños at Fiesta Rancho, 2400 N. Rancho Drive; and Amigo's at Fiesta Henderson.
For more information, visit sclv.com.
SUNCOAST TO HOST MISS CUPCAKE PAGEANT AND BAKE-OFF EVENT
The Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive, is scheduled to host the Miss Cupcake USA Pageant and Las Vegas Cupcake Bake-Off Saturday and Sunday.
The pageant is set for 9:30 a.m. Saturday in the Madrid Room. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children 12 or younger and can be purchased at the door. Six winners will be crowned from multiple age divisions, along with optional categories.
The bake-off is set from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday in the Grand Ballroom and is presented by Gigi's Cupcakes and the Suncoast. The public is invited to watch 100 bakers compete for title of Best Cupcake Baker in Las Vegas and cash prizes. The grand prize winner's cupcake will be featured at both Gigi's Cupcakes locations in Las Vegas.
For guests 21 or older, flair bartenders will create cocktails. Speed decorating demonstrations also are planned.
Tickets for the bake-off are $20 for adults and $10 for children 12 or younger. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Project Teddy.
For more information and bake-off tickets, visit suncoastcasino.com/entertain/headliner-calendar.
GRIMALDI'S PIZZERIA UNVEILS FALL CHEESECAKES
Grimaldi's Pizzeria has added fall cheesecakes to its menu for a limited time for $5 each. Flavors are chocolate and caramel apple. The cheesecakes are prepared fresh daily at Grimaldi's Las Vegas Valley locations.
For more information or to find a location near you, visit grimaldispizzeria.com.
RUMOR TO HOST ELVIS-INSPIRED yappy HOUR FOR DOG OWNERS AND THEIR PUPS
The Rumor Boutique Hotel, 455 E. Harmon Ave., plans to host an Elvis Presley-inspired Viva Yappy Hour happy hour event for dog owners and their dogs from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday.
Games, prizes, Elvis music, a disc jockey and Yappatizers and cocktail specials are planned. Sponsors including The Dog House will be on hand, and $2 donations can be made to The Animal Foundation.
Yappy Hour is held at Rumor every third Thursday of the month. For more information, call 369-5400 or visit rumorvegas.com.
MARCHÉ BACCHUS TO HOST DAVID ARTHUR WINE DINNER THURSDAY
Marché Bacchus French Bistro and Wine Shop, 2620 Regatta Drive, No. 106, plans to host a wine dinner featuring David Arthur Vineyards of Napa Valley, Calif., at 6:30 p.m. Thursday.
A five-course tasting menu is planned. All wines will be available for purchase.
The cost is $95 per person. Space is limited. For reservations, call 804-8008.
J.C. WOOLOUGHAN'S IRISH PUB OFFERS FANTASY FOOTBALL DRAFT SPECIALS
J.C. Wooloughan's Irish Pub in the Rampart Casino at The Resort at Summerlin, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to offer food and drink specials as part of the fantasy football draft.
Specials include $5.99 Angus burgers, $10 domestic beer pitchers and $13 import beer pitchers during all draft parties scheduled Thursday through Sept. 4 (excluding Wednesdays).
For more information, call 869-7725.
CELEBRATE NATIONAL RUM DAY WITH COCKTAILS AT RM SEAFOOD
Rick Moonen's rm seafood in The Shoppes at Mandalay Place, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to celebrate National Rum Day Thursday with cocktails featuring Don Q Rum.
Rum-inspired dishes also are planned from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. downstairs and 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. upstairs.
For reservations, call 632-9300.
THE PARLOUR AT THE EL CORTEZ OFFERS DRINK SPECIALS FOR KARAOKE FRIDAYS
The Parlour at the El Cortez, 600 E. Fremont St., is offering $3 drink specials at 10 p.m. Fridays in August for Karaoke Fridays.
The vintage-style lounge is offering specials on Kamikazes, Jager bombs, Cabo bombs, cherry bombs and Irish car bombs.
For more information, call 385-5200 or visit elcortezhotelcasino.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.
CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL TO HOST WINE DINNER AUG. 21
Carrabba's Italian Grill, 8771 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to host a wine dinner in tribute to the late Jess Jackson of Kendall-Jackson Vineyards & Winery at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 21.
The menu is set to feature fresh spring mix salad, steamed mussels in fresh lemon butter sauce, Pollo Rosa Maria (grilled chicken breast stuffed with fontina cheese and prosciutto), eggplant Parmesan and Dessert Rosa (moist butter cake topped with pineapple, strawberries, bananas, vanilla pudding and whipped topping with a chocolate-covered strawberry), all with wine pairings.
The cost is $50 per person. For reservations, call 304-2345.
VEGETARIAN MEALS CLASS PLANNED AT FERGUSON GALLERY
Les Kincaid, host of the radio wine show "Wines Du Jour," plans to host a class on light vegetarian meals from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 21 at Ferguson Bath & Kitchen Gallery, 4175 S. Grand Canyon Drive, No. 109.
The cost is $49 per person (cash or check only). To make a reservation, email les@leskincaid.com. For more information, call 871-5145.
FLEMING'S UNVEILS RETRO COCKTAILS, BAR LA CARTE MENU
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 8721 W. Charleston Blvd., has unveiled new Retro Chic cocktails and a Bar la Carte menu available at the bar.
Retro Chic cocktails are Venetian Fizz Aperitif, Remy Sidecar, Sailor Daiquiri, Whiskey Rebellion, Old-Fashioned, Purely Fresh Margarita, Manhattan and Mango Mojito. The Bar la Carte menu offers housemade burrata, salt and pepper shrimp, Prime Steakhouse meatballs, filet mignon flatbread, cedar-roasted mushroom and artichoke flatbread, Fleming's Original Prime Rib Melt and The Prime Burger.
For more information, call 838-4774.
TECHNIQUE ANNOUNCES HOURS AT LE CORDON BLEU
Technique, the student-run restaurant at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, 1451 Center Crossing Road, is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for lunch and 5 to 9 p.m. for dinner Monday through Friday.
A three-course menu is served and includes a soft drink. Lunch is $14.95 and dinner is $18.95. A full bar is also available.
Reservations are recommended. For more information or to make a reservation, visit techniquerestaurant.com or call 851-5322.
LAGASSE'S STADIUM TO HOST GRILLING CLASS
Lagasse's Stadium at The Palazzo, 3325 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to host a grilling class with chef de cuisine Scott Pajak at 6 p.m. Aug. 24.
The class will take place in a private luxury box with demos and grilling techniques. Guests can try the fire-roasted creations, paired with specialty cocktails.
The Aug. 24 class will feature appetizers of shrimp and Creole Parmesan cheese sauce with grilled asparagus and charred beef and creamy Brie cheese risotto with chive oil, paired with a margarita with Patron Silver, Cointreau and sour mix. Entrees will be Bloody Mary-marinated chicken breast, herb-roasted Yukon Gold potatoes, haricot vert and grilled pork loin on Andouille sausage and cornbread stuffing, paired with a Rusty Nail featuring scotch and Drambuie.
The cost is $60 per person. Space is limited. To make a reservation, call 607-2665.
EL SEGUNDO SOL PLANS AUG. 25 COOKING CLASS
El Segundo Sol at the Fashion Show mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to host a cooking class with executive chef Terry Lynch from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 25.
Learn how to make and sample zesty guacamole with guajillo chiles and orange and achiote shrimp tacos with tomatillo salsa. Dessert will be bunuellos with summer berries and hibiscus syrup. Drinks will be summer sangria with melon and agave and watermelon with mint margaritas.
The cost is $25 per person. To sign up, call 258-1211.
CARNIVAL OF CUISINE TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THREE SQUARE AUG. 25
The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to host the fifth annual Carnival of Cuisine from noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 25 in The Venetian Ballroom to benefit Three Square food bank.
Guests can enjoy cooking demonstrations, tastings from more than 15 eateries and specialty drinks, along with the chance to win prizes such as restaurant gift cards.
Restaurants scheduled to participate include B&B Ristorante, Bouchon, Carnevino, Delmonico Steakhouse, Lagasse's Stadium, LAVO, Morels French Steakhouse & Bistro, Public House, SUSHISAMBA, Table 10, TAO and Valentino.
General admission tickets are $60. VIP tickets, which include early entry and a special gift, are $85. A portion of each ticket benefits Three Square.
Grazie members will receive a discounted admission price of $75 for VIP and $50 for general admission.
Guests must be 21 or older.
For tickets, visit the box office at The Venetian or Palazzo, call 414-9000 or visit venetian.com or palazzo.com.
LAS VEGAS RESTAURANT WEEK SET FOR AUG. 27 THROUGH SEPT. 2
Las Vegas Restaurant Week is planned Aug. 27 through Sept. 2 to benefit Three Square food bank.
Diners can visit any participating restaurant and enjoy a multi-course, prix fixe menu for $20.12 to $50.12.
For a list of participating restaurants and menu details, visit helpoutdineoutlv.org.
ARIZONA CHARLIE'S DECATUR ANNOUNCES AUGUST DINING SPECIALS
Ron's Steakhouse at Arizona Charlie's Decatur, 740 S. Decatur Blvd., is offering a three-course dinner for $34.99 with an ace I PLAY card Wednesdays through Sundays in August.
The meal features soup or salad, choice of entree (8-ounce filet mignon, pan-seared salmon or chicken Oscar), choice of sides, dessert and a glass of wine or bottled beer.
The Sourdough Cafe is offering a Reuben sandwich special for $5.99 with a card that features a Reuben sandwich and choice of fries, coleslaw or potato salad. Summer selections are seasonal fruit platter with cottage cheese or yogurt for $7.99 with a card, Lo-cal platter with hamburger, turkey or salmon patty, fruit and cottage cheese or yogurt for $8.99 with a card, and Chef Mike's Summer Parfait for $6.99 with a card.
Other dining specials at the cafe for card holders include a $2.99 skillet breakfast, $3.99 steak and eggs or ham and eggs, a $9.99 three-course dinner and $10.99 prime rib and shrimp.
The Frisco Market Buffet will have specialty nights from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday (New York steak cooked to order) and Saturday (prime rib and peel-and-eat shrimp) for $10.99 with a red, green or orange card and $13.19 with a blue card.
For a $5 add-on at the buffet, card holders can have rib-eye steak or two shrimp skewers, and for $1, beer or wine. The Sunday brunch buffet will be $8.99 for card holders.
For more information, call 258-5200 or visit arizonacharliesdecatur.com.
ARIZONA CHARLIE'S BOULDER ANNOUNCES AUGUST DINING SPECIALS
The Yukon Grille at Arizona Charlie's Boulder, 4575 Boulder Highway, is offering a meal for $15.95 with an ace I PLAY card from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays in August.
The meal features soup or salad and a choice of New York steak with Yukon Gold mashed potatoes and vegetable, chicken breast topped with mushroom and artichoke sauce and served with saffron rice, or prawns and scallops with bleu cheese mashed potatoes and vegetable. Dessert is apple crumb cake or ice cream.
The Sourdough Cafe is offering Greek salad with chicken, Mediterranean shrimp salad or California chicken tortilla salad for $6.99 with a card. A Reuben sandwich special with fries, potato salad or coleslaw will be $5.99 with a card.
The cafe also has $3.99 steak and eggs or ham and eggs and $9.99 prime rib and shrimp for card holders.
Summer drink specials are raspberry Bellini, Malibu Bay Breeze or peach colada for $4 each and $1 Budweiser drafts at all casino bars, the cafe and the Wild West Buffet.
The buffet has a $5 add-on for card holders of T-bone steak or crab legs, and the Sunday champagne brunch buffet is $8.99.
For more information, call 951-5800 or visit arizonacharliesboulder.com.
SLICE OF VEGAS ADDS NEW MENU ITEMS
Slice of Vegas at The Shoppes at Mandalay Place, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, has added new menu items, including vegetarian choices.
Sticks and Shrooms is a medley of zucchini and mushrooms battered, fried and served with house ranch and blue cheese dipping sauce. The Vegan Faux Pie is topped with Daiya mozzarella and a mix of vegetables. The Tuscan salad has a spring mix with roma tomatoes, mozzarella, red onion, basil, parsley, toasted herb bread and aged balsamic vinaigrette.
Slice of Vegas is open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily and offers by the slice counter service until 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday. For more information, call 632-6470 or visit sliceofvegaspizza.com.
RÍ RÁ ANNOUNCES LOCALS LUNCH AND DINNER SPECIAL
Rí Rá at The Shoppes at Mandalay Place, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is offering 40 percent off lunch and dinner menu items for locals Fridays.
Guests must present a valid Nevada ID, and the discount can not be combined with other offers.
In August, a draft sampler is available for $6, featuring any four 5-ounce samples of the pub's draft beer selection. The Rasher Wrapped Filet will be $20.95, featuring a center-cut filet mignon wrapped in a rasher of Irish bacon and served on a pan-seared potato cake with asparagus, a light whiskey demi-glace and choice of garden or Caesar salad.
For more information, call 632-7771 or visit rira.com.
THE RESORT ON MOUNT CHARLESTON PLANS LABOR DAY BARBECUE
The Resort on Mount Charleston, 2275 Kyle Canyon Road, plans to host a Labor Day weekend barbecue from noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 2.
The all-you-can-eat menu is set to feature hot dogs, hamburgers, grilled chicken and assorted desserts. Bottled water is included, and draft beers and well drinks will be $3 each.
The cost is $15.95 for adults and $7.95 for children 12 or younger.
For more information, call 872-5500 or visit mtcharlestonresort.com.
