A La Carte, Jan. 15-21

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. 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.

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

Guests must be 21 or older. General admission tickets are $30, and VIP tickets are $45. For tickets, visit greatvegasbeer.com.

VEGAS VIKING LODGE PLANS LUTEFISK DINNER FOR JAN. 26

The Vegas Viking Lodge of the Sons of Norway has scheduled its annual lutefisk dinner for Jan. 26 at the Elks Lodge at 1217 Nevada Highway in Boulder City. Seatings will be at 3 and 6 p.m.; tickets must be purchased by Sunday.

Lutefisk will be served with melted butter or white sauce, roasted pork, boiled potatoes, peas and carrots, lefse and Norwegian cookies. Packaged lefse (10 for $10) also will be available, as will aquavit.

Tickets are $18 for adults and $5 for children 10 or younger and are available by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope with a note on how many are attending which seating, plus a phone number and a check made out to the Sons of Norway, to Gwen Knighton, 2156 Marstons Mills Court, Henderson, NV 89044. For more information, call 702-869-5775.

LES KINCAID PLANS FOOD AND WINE CLASSES

Les Kincaid, host of the radio wine show "Wines Du Jour," plans to host a Taste of Wines class at Total Wine & More in Boca Park, 730 S. Rampart Blvd., Wednesdays from Jan. 23-Feb. 27 (no class on Feb. 13). Learn about sensory evaluation, types of wines and grapes, ordering wine and food/wine matching. The cost is $179 per person for all five sessions. Students must be 21 or older.

The class Chicken Fundamentals is planned for Jan. 29 at the Ferguson Bath & Kitchen Gallery, 4175 S. Grand Canyon Drive, No. 109. Learn proper techniques for whole chickens and chicken pieces, including how to cut up a chicken, as well as covered methods such as roasting, braising, pan-frying and grilling. The cost is $49.

Essential Knife Skills is planned for Feb. 5 in a room to be determined at the Paradise Campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 851 E. Tropicana Ave. Observe and practice proper knife handling and sharpening, learn how to slice, dice and chop and the art of cutting up a chicken. The cost is $39.

Chocolate & Wine Pairing is planned for Feb. 12 at Total Wine & More in Boca Park. Identify and match subtleties of taste, texture and intensity to draw out the best qualities in wine and chocolate. The cost is $69. Students must be 21 or older.

A Taste of Noodles is planned for Feb. 19 and 26 at Ferguson. Explore various types of Asian noodle dishes and create meals using Italian pastas. The cost is $98 for two sessions.

Class times are from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Payments can be cash, check or credit card. To register for any class, 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, email michelle. baker@unlv.edu or call 895-3254.

DOM DEMARCO'S PIZZERIA & BAR ANNOUNCES COFFEE MENU

Dom DeMarco's Pizzeria & Bar, 9785 W. Charleston Blvd., is offering a new coffee menu featuring j. gursey Fine Coffee and Teas of Los Angeles. The menu includes a Crème Brulee Latte ($6) created especially for Dom DeMarco's.

For more information, call 702-570-7000 or visit domdemarcos.com.

CAESARS PALACE RESCHEDULES FOOD UNIVERSITY FOR MARCH

The Food University originally planned for Dec. 11-13 at Caesars Palace, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South, has been rescheduled for March 27-29.

The event is designed to transform foodies from spectators into competition-ready chefs. Student volunteers from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas' hospitality school will assist with back-of-the-house preparations, and proceeds from "admissions" will go to Keep Memory Alive.

The first session will be open to 80 people. The cost is $1,995 per person for all three days and includes food and beverages and course instruction.

For more information, visit fooduniversitylasvegas.com. For tickets, call 866-840-8822.

FLEMING'S PLANS SAVOR & SIP, PRIME RIB DINNERS IN JANUARY

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 8721 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to offer Savor & Sip dinners nightly through Jan. 31.

The $49.95 dinner offers a choice of porcini-rubbed filet mignon topped with Gorgonzola sauce and flanked by asparagus spears or peppercorn steak, which is prime New York strip with cracked black and white peppercorns, served with Fleming's proprietary "F17" dipping sauce and sautéed French green beans. The steak is served with an oversized Big Pour of wine, with four wines to choose from.

Fleming's prime rib dinner is also available Sundays through Feb. 10 for $29.95. The three-course menu starts with The Wedge, Caesar or Fleming's salad, followed by prime rib with a trio of sauces, one of 10 side choices and dessert.

For more information or to make a reservation, call 702-838-4774.

Promenade CafÉ serving prime rib dinner special

The Promenade Café at the Rampart Casino at The Resort at Summerlin, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to offer a $9.99 prime rib special from 3 to 11 p.m. daily in January, excluding holidays.

The special features a 4-ounce prime rib, house salad, choice of side, warm rolls and a non-alcoholic beverage.

CERES TO SERVE FIRST SUNDAY BRUNCH

Ceres at the Rampart Casino at The Resort at Summerlin, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., is scheduled to host a First Sunday brunch the first Sunday of the month featuring the JW Marriott Signature Breakfast Buffet.

Along with live jazz music, the brunch will offer made-to-order omelets and waffles, bagles and lox, pastries, hash browns, sausage, bacon and more for $18.95. Additional treats include mimosas and JW Marriott Perfect Tea Service.

Seatings are available at 10 a.m. and noon, and reservations are recommended. For reservations, call 702-869-7381.

MARCHÉ BACCHUS PLANS SILVER OAK CELLARS AND TWOMEY CELLARS WINE DINNER

Marché Bacchus French Bistro and Wine Shop, 2620 Regatta Drive, plans to host a wine dinner at 6:30 p.m. Thursday featuring a five-course tasting menu by executive chef David Middleton and wines from Silver Oak Cellars and Twomey Cellars.

The cost is $98, plus tax and gratuity. Seating is limited. For reservations, call 702-804-8008.

B CONNECTED MEMBERS CAN ENJOY DINING DEALS IN JANUARY

B Connected members can enjoy a $19.99 seafood dinner buffet Fridays in January 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.

The menu includes split snow crab, oysters, clams, mussels, orange roughy, salmon, catfish and hush puppies.

A prime rib dinner buffet is $9.99 Saturdays through Thursdays in January for B Connected members.

The Courtyard Café at The Orleans and Café Siena at the Suncoast are offering a $7.11 steak and lobster special from 7 to 11 p.m. nightly in January for B Connected members.

Coasta Cantina at The Orleans and the Suncoast and Willy & Jose's at Sam's Town are offering 50 percent off fajitas during regular hours Wednesdays and Thursdays in January for B Connected members.

RESTAURANT WEEKS TO BENEFIT THREE SQUARE IN 2013

Las Vegas Restaurant Weeks are planned for March 8-15 and Aug. 23-30 to benefit Three Square food bank.

In 2012, Las Vegas Restaurant Week raised more than $610,000 for Three Square, helping to provide more than 1.8 million meals to those in need in Southern Nevada.

To take part in Restaurant Week, diners simply visit a participating restaurant during the specified dates and enjoy a multi-course, prix fixe menu created especially for the fundraiser. Price points will range from $20.13 to $50.13, with a fixed portion of the proceeds going to the food bank.

For details, including a list of participating restaurants and menus, visit helpoutdineoutlv.org starting in late February. Diners are encouraged to share their experiences on Twitter by following @threesquarelv and using the hash tag #LVRW2013 and on Facebook by "liking" the Las Vegas Restaurant Week page at on.fb.me/lvrwfb.

KABUKI SUSHI 101 TO LAUNCH TODAY AT TIVOLI VILLAGE

Kabuki Japanese Restaurant at Tivoli Village, 400 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 190, plans to launch Kabuki Sushi 101 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today.

The class is set to be hosted by Yuji Matsumoto, California Sushi Academy founder and Kabuki's master sake sommelier. Attendees will have a chance to make four of Kabuki's most popular sushi rolls. Besides a hands-on tutorial from Matsumoto, the class will include sake pairing and a Sushi Swag Bag full of items needed to make sushi at home.

The cost is $60 per person or $100 per couple. To sign up, visit kabukisushi101.eventbrite.com. Attendees must be 21 or older. Class space is limited.

The series is set to continue Feb. 19 and March 19.

AGAVE'S BREAKFAST BURRITOS LIVE ON AFTER RESTAURANT'S CLOSING

Agave has closed its location on West Charleston Boulevard, but the Mexican eatery's breakfast burritos and taco cart will still be available from the parking lot of Vintner Grill, 10100 W. Charleston Blvd. The cart is scheduled to be there from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays offering $5 breakfast burritos with eggs, potatoes, specialty meats, cheeses and homemade salsas.

WAHOO'S FISH TACO TO CELEBRATE 25 YEARS

Wahoo's Fish Taco, which has locations in the Las Vegas Valley at 7020 W. Sunset Road and 1000 S. Rampart Blvd., is celebrating 25 years in 2013. To mark the occasion, Wahoo's plans to offer a new promotion on the 25th of every month in 2013, including special discounts, new menu items and a visitor reward program.

TEXAS STATION OFFERS JAMBALAYA LUNCH SPECIAL

The Oyster Bar at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane, is offering a $6.99 shrimp jambalaya lunch special from noon to 4 p.m. daily for those with a Boarding Pass rewards card.

For more information, call 702-631-1000 or visit sclv.com/dining.

BIG DOG'S WINTERFEST SET FOR JAN. 26

Big Dog's Brewery plans to host Winterfest from 2 to 9 p.m. Jan. 26 at The Draft House, 4543 N. Rancho Drive. More than 50 beers will be featured, and food, live music and raffles are also planned.

Admission is free. For more information, visit bigdogswinterfest.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.

ARIZONA CHARLIE'S DECATUR ANNOUNCES JANUARY DINING SPECIALS

Arizona Charlie's Decatur, 740 S. Decatur Blvd., is offering January dining specials in the Sourdough Café that feature a skillet breakfast for $2.99 with the purchase of a beverage with an ace I PLAY card and $3.33 without a card; $3.99 steak and eggs or ham and eggs with a card, $4.44 without; $5.99 winter stew (beef stew or chili served in a sourdough bread bowl) with a card, $6.66 without; $5.99 Reuben with fries, coleslaw or potato salad with a card, $6.66 without; and $10.99 prime rib and shrimp with a card, $12.22 without.

The Frisco Market Buffet is offering a $5 buffet every Wednesday for card holders for lunch or dinner. The Sunday champagne brunch buffet is $8.99 with a card and $9.99 without.

Ron's Steakhouse plans to celebrate its second anniversary Jan. 23-27 with a three-course special from 4 to 9 p.m. It includes soup or salad with a choice of entree (8-ounce filet mignon, pan-seared salmon or chicken Oscar), served with sides, a breadbasket with flavored butters, dessert and a glass of wine or a bottled beer for $34.99 with a card and $38.88 without.

All casino bars, the Sourdough Café and the Frisco Market Buffet will offer Jameson Irish coffee for $3 through January.

For more information, visit arizonacharlies.com.

SHOW SMITH CENTER TICKET STUBS FOR DINING DISCOUNT AT EL CORTEZ

Show an official Friends of The Smith Center card or show tickets and stubs from a show at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts and receive a $10 discount on an entree at The Flame Steakhouse at the El Cortez, 600 Fremont St., on the same date as the show.

The offer is also good for options of a complimentary cocktail at The Parlour.

For more information, call 702-385-5200.

THE FLAME STEAKHOUSE TO SERVE FRESH STONE CRAB THROUGH MAY

The Flame Steakhouse at the El Cortez, 600 Fremont St., is offering a weekly fresh jumbo stone crab dinner special Friday and Saturday through May, while supplies last.

The meal features stone crab flown in fresh from Florida, served with cottage fries and coleslaw. It is $28 per pound.

For reservations, call 702-385-5200.

ARIZONA CHARLIE'S BOULDER ANNOUNCES JANUARY DINING SPECIALS

Arizona Charlie's Boulder, 4575 Boulder Highway, is offering a January dining special at the Yukon Grille that features a meal with soup or salad, entree choice (flat iron steak, poached cod or chicken breast), sides and dessert for $15.95 with an ace I PLAY card and $17.72 without a card from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursdays and 4 to 9 p.m. Sundays (not available Jan. 24 or 27).

A special menu week is planned Jan. 24-27 and includes soup or salad and one of four entrees (prime rib, jumbo prawns, chicken breast or beef tenderloin, all served with sides) and a choice of one of four desserts for $25.95 with a card and $28.83 without a card.

The Sourdough Café is offering a winter stew special from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. for $5.99 with a card and $6.66 without a card that features a sourdough bread bowl filled with beef stew or chili. Other specials are $3.99 steak and eggs or ham and eggs with a card and $4.44 without a card; $5.99 Reuben with a card and $6.66 without a card; and $9.99 prime rib and shrimp with a card and $11.10 without a card.

The Wild West Buffet is $5 every Wednesday with a card for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

All casino bars, the Sourdough Café and the Wild West Buffet will offer Jameson Irish coffee for $3 through January.

For more information, visit arizonacharlies.com.

GIADA'S OFFERS VETERANS DISCOUNT

Giada's Italian Cucina, 2540 Anthem Village Drive, Suite 100, is offering veterans, local law enforcement agencies personnel and their families a 20 percent discount off their total bill.

For more information, call 702-462-9830.

BARLEY'S INTRODUCES IMPERIAL NUT BROWN ALE

Barley's Casino & Brewery, 4500 E. Sunset Road, has introduced Imperial Nut Brown Ale for winter. The beer is brewed with chocolate, Munich and Crystal malts, pure Vermont maple syrup and Willamette hops. It's a strong brown ale with a toasted malt character and a flavor profile dominated by hops.

The beer costs $4.75 for 12 ounces. Happy hour pricing is available. For more information, call 702-458-2739.

FIESTA HENDERSON OFFERS ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT DEAL AT AMIGO'S

Amigo's at the Fiesta Henderson, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway, is offering an all-you-can-eat Tailgate Fiesta for $9.99 for guests who present a Boarding Pass rewards card. Food items include enchiladas, tacos, chips and a variety of salsas.

The special is available from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 4 to 10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday.

For more information, call 702-558-7000 or visit sclv.com/dining.

ELDORADO, JOKERS WILD CASINOS SERVING JANUARY DINING SPECIALS

The Café at the Eldorado Casino, 140 S. Water St., and the Court Café at Jokers Wild Casino, 920 N. Boulder Highway, are offering a spaghetti dinner for $2.99 from 11 a.m. to close daily. The meal includes soup or salad.

Mariana's Cantina at the Eldorado Casino is offering an 8-ounce filet and 7-ounce lobster tail dinner with potatoes and vegetables for $35.99 from 4 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

For more information about the Eldorado, call 702-564-1811, and for the Jokers Wild, call 702-564-8100.