A La Carte, Jan. 22-28
BEANZ COFFEE SHOP TO HOST GRAND OPENING FEB. 2
Recently opened Beanz Coffee Shop, 4830 Blue Diamond Road, Suite 130, plans to host a grand opening celebration from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 2.
Patrons who wear a tutu will receive a free small drip coffee or a children's hot chocolate (one per family). The Vegas Vanguard Entertainment Drumline is scheduled to perform from 11 a.m. to noon.
The coffee shop also plans to showcase the work of local artist Hina Jain through Feb. 28. Proceeds from artwork sales will go to worldwide nonprofit group Operation Smile, with the artist matching donations up to $120.
For more information, call 702-492-2326 or visit beanzcc.com.
SILVERTON TO OFFER UNLIMITED FOOD AND DRINKS FOR SUPER BOWL
The Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road, plans to offer a $35 wristband good for unlimited food and drinks as part of its Super Bowl party Feb. 3 at Veil Pavilion.
Guests also can pay $20 and receive their choice of unlimited drinks or unlimited food. Guests must be 21 or older to enter the pavilion, which will broadcast the game for free on six giant screens.
The party is schedule to start at 2:30 p.m.
For more information, visit silvertoncasino.com or call 702-263-7777.
POPPY DEN LAUNCHES HAPPY HOUR AT TIVOLI VILLAGE
Tivoli Village's Poppy Den, 440 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 180, has launched a Champagne Happy Hour from 5 to 6:30 p.m. daily, offering women unlimited free champagne and champagne cocktails, including Mimosas and Kir Royals.
For more information, visit vegaspoppyden.com or call 702-802-2480.
BIG DOG'S WINTERFEST SET FOR SATURDAY
Big Dog's Brewery plans to host Winterfest from 2 to 9 p.m. Saturday 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.
CARRABBA'S PLANS 'SUPER BOWL' WINE DINNER JAN. 29
Carrabba's Italian Grill, 8771 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to host a five-course "Super Bowl" wine dinner at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 29 featuring Constellation Wines U.S. Guests are encouraged to wear their favorite sports team's jersey.
The cost is $50 per person. The event is limited to 30 people. For reservations, call 702-304-2345.
IHOP TO GIVE AWAY PANCAKES FEB. 5
IHOP plans to offer guests a free stack of buttermilk pancakes for National Pancake Day from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Feb. 5.
Guests will be encouraged to make a voluntary contribution to the local Children's Miracle Network Hospital or other local charities. Guests will also have the option to purchase Miracle Balloons for $1 and $5 each throughout January, with all proceeds going to Children's Miracle Network Hospital. Those who buy a $5 balloon will receive a $5 discount for their next visit.
To find a participating IHOP, visit ihoppancakeday.com.
ETHEL M CHOCOLATES ANNOUNCES VALENTINE'S COLLECTION
Ethel M Chocolates has launched its 2013 Valentine's Collection, with the gourmet chocolates available at ethelm.com and in stores.
Chocolates come wrapped in heart-shaped packaging, with options of 13 pieces for $25, 19 pieces for $36 or 47 pieces for $55. A Valentine Heart Tin with 14 pieces is available for $15, as well as a Lemon Satin Crèmes Tin Box with 21 pieces for $30. Customers also have the option to design their own collection in 7-, 9- or 13-inch boxes starting at $27.
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ DEBUTS FISH AND CHICKEN TACOS
Tropical Smoothie Café has added fish and chicken tacos to its menu. A new Passion Fruit smoothie also is available.
The fish and chicken tacos feature a choice of grilled tilapia or grilled chicken, topped with Caribbean salsa made with mango, pineapple, jicama, red peppers, jalapeno and cilantro and tucked into toasted flour tortillas with a chili lime cilantro spread and fresh romaine lettuce.
A Taco Tuesdays value combo will be available at participating locations through March 31, offering two tacos, a side and a soda for $5.99.
For more information or to find a location, visit tropicalsmoothiecafe.com.
MIMI'S CAFE ANNOUNCES $6.99 ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT LUNCH
French-inspired bistro Mimi's Cafe announces a $6.99 all-you-can-eat lunch special available during January that offers unlimited soup and salad and a Mimi's muffin. Soup choices include cafe corn chowder, Mimi's Classic French Onion, roasted tomato and basil bisque and soup of the day. Salad choices are garden or Caesar.
The special is available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday through Jan. 31. For locations, visit mimiscafe.com.
MARIE CALLENDER'S TO CELEBRATE PIE DAY WEDNESDAY
Marie Callender's plans to celebrate National Pie Day Wednesday with the Perfect Pie Trio, which offers a perfectly portioned chicken pot pie for $9.99 or shepherd's pie for $11.99. Both come with a Caesar salad and a slice of pie. The offer is available through March 28.
Red Velvet Dream Pie is available for $13.99, plus tin, through Feb. 28. A flaky crust is filled with vanilla cream, layers of red velvet cake and cream cheese icing.
For more information or to find a location, visit mcpies.com.
VALENTINO LAS VEGAS PLANS HANDS-ON SOMMELIER FOR A DAY EXPERIENCE
Valentino Las Vegas at The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to offer a Sommelier for a Day experience, where guests will have a hands-on opportunity to hone their wine skills.
Gretchen Allen, wine director at Valentino and a certified sommelier, will guide each guest through a one-on-one training session exploring the history of wine and Valentino's wine list, with more than 2,400 selections. Guests also will learn aspects of wine service and wine and food pairing. A tasting of Valentino's most elite wines will be paired with James Beard Award-winning chef Luciano Pellegrini's cuisine.
The cost is $250. For more information or to make a reservation, call 702-414-3000 and ask for Allen.
JOE'S PRIME STEAK, SEAFOOD & STONE CRAB ADDS NEW MENU ITEMS
Joe's Prime Steak, Seafood & Stone Crab at The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, 3500 Las Vegas Blvd. South, has added new items to its menu including Big Eye tuna tartar, Big Eye tuna filet, beef short ribs, celery root gratin and Butterscotch Chiffon pie.
Throughout January, Joe's Pie it Forward fundraiser will contribute $1 from the sale of each slice of Butterscotch Chiffon pie to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
For more information or reservations, call 702-792-9222.
RÍ RÁ announces january DINING specials
Rí Rá Las Vegas at The Shoppes at Mandalay Place, 3930 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is offering a draft beer sampler for $7 in January, featuring 5-ounce samples of Guinness, Harp, Smithwick's and Half & Half, a mix of Guinness and Harp.
The pub is also offering Bushmills Irish coffee for $7, made with French press coffee and Bushmills Irish whiskey. The house-made potato and green onion boxty is $15.95 and comes in a choice of three preparations: chicken, mushroom and leak with parsley sauce; cottage pie with cheddar sauce; or roast salmon and tomato with lemon dill sauce. Each boxty is served with traditional Irish champ and sautéed squash and includes a choice of garden or Caesar side salad.
For more information, call 702-632-7771.
GILLEY'S PLANS ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT-AND-DRINK SUPER BOWL PARTY
Gilley's Saloon, Dance Hall & Bar-B-Que at Treasure Island, 3300 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to host an all-you-can-eat-and-drink party for the Super Bowl Feb. 3.
Doors are set to open at noon and the party to begin at 2 p.m. Bottomless drinks are set to include draft beers and well/call cocktails, and the Big Game Buffet to include Southern-style chicken wings, Gilley's barbecue pork sliders, build-your-own Texas nachos bar, Gilley's pork green chili, hot dogs and popcorn. Giveaways are also planned.
Tickets are $98, plus tax, and can be purchased by calling 702-894-7371 or emailing ti-restaurants@ treasureisland.com.
B CONNECTED MEMBERS CAN ENJOY DINING DEALS THROUGH 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.
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.
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.
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 Wednesday through 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.
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, bagels 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.
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.
On Friday, diners can enjoy 25-cent tacos at both locations.
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.
ARIZONA CHARLIE'S SERVING 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.
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.
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.
