A La Carte, March 26-April 1

THE ORLEANS ANNOUNCES
EASTER DINING MENUS

The French Market Buffet plans to offer an Easter Day Champagne Brunch from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., for $16.99 for B Connected members and $19.99 for nonmembers. Easter dinner will be the same price from 4 p.m. to close.

Canal Street plans to serve Easter dinner for $45 from 5 to 10 p.m., with entree choices of steak or mixed grill.

The Prime Rib Loft plans to have two Easter Day dinner specials from 5 to 10 p.m. Salmon Napoleon will be $28 and New York steak $32.

The Courtyard Café plans to have a special for $12.95 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. with entree choices of ham or lamb chops.

For more information, call 702-365-7111.

ELEMENTS TO HOST SEVEN-COURSE
TEQUILA DINNER APRIL 22

Elements Kitchen & Martini Bar, 4950 S. Rainbow Blvd., is accepting reservations for a seven-course tequila-pairing dinner planned for 6:30 p.m. April 22. The event is set to feature guest speaker and catador (tequila master) Kevin Vanegas of Wirtz Beverages Nevada. The cost is $89 per person. For reservations, call 702-750-2991.

PALMS UNVEILS THE VIEW
RECREATION SPACE AND BAR

The View, a recreation space and bar, was set to debut at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road on March 15.

Located atop the Fantasy Tower, the upscale lounge is part big-city bar with old-school board games, billiards and shuffleboard. It also will feature eclectic musical offerings.

The View is open Fridays and Saturdays beginning at 9 p.m. Cover charge is complimentary until 10:30 p.m., and thereafter is $25 per person. Paid admission includes complimentary games and entry into Moon nightclub. Happy hour is from 9 to 11 p.m.

For more information, visit 9groupvegas.com/theview or call 702-944-3464

BONEFISH GRILL RAISES MORE THAN $8,000 FOR OLIVE CREST

A grand opening charity event for Bonefish Grill at Town Square Las Vegas, 6527 Las Vegas Blvd. South, raised more than $8,000 for nonprofit Olive Crest on March 16. The group works to prevent and treat child abuse through services to at-risk children and their families in the greater Las Vegas area.

Continuing its charitable efforts, the restaurant plans to donate $1 from each of its Ocean Trust Martinis sold to Ocean Trust, an award-winning ocean conservation foundation. For more information about Bonefish Grill, call 702-407-0980.

AMIGO’S TO HOST BALLAST POINT BEER DINNER TODAY AT FIESTA HENDERSON

A Ballast Point Beer Dinner is planned from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Amigo’s at Fiesta Henderson, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway.

The cost is $30 per person. For reservations, call 702-558-7000.

CHOCOLATE & SPICE TO HOST COOKING CLASS WEDNESDAY

Chef Megan Romano plans to host a cooking class from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Chocolate & Spice, 7293 W. Sahara Ave.

Learn her personal recipe for Guinness-braised oxtail with mushroom risotto, a “Green River” lemon-lime drink and apple bread pudding with whiskey anglais and hot toffee.

The cost is $75 per person and includes a take-home gift, small bites and refreshments.

To sign up, email your name and credit card information, including expiration date, to megan@chefmeganromano.com.

For more information, call 702-527-7772.

TEA SERIES TO CONTINUE THURSDAY

The Las Vegas Tea Series, which launched in August, is set to continue with Sip + Sample: Tea and Chocolate from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Sweet Ruby Jane Confections, 8975 S. Eastern Ave., No. 3. The cost is $15. The rest of the schedule is:

–– At Trifecta Gallery at The Arts Factory, 107 E. Charleston Blvd.: Pu...What? Pu-erhs!, 6 to 7:30 p.m. April 11, $15; Tea. You Mean There’s More To It Than Just Drinking It, 6 to 7:30 p.m. May 9, $10; and Painting with Tea, 6 to 7:30 p.m. June 13, $20.

–– At Grouchy John’s Coffee, 8520 S. Maryland Parkway: Focused Tastings: Green Tea, 6 to 7:30 p.m. April 25, $15; Tea Brewing Methods and Madness, 6 to 7:30 p.m. May 23, $10; and Focused Tastings: Kenyan Artisanal Teas, 6 to 8 p.m., June 27, $15.

The information-based tea classes are paired with formal tastings and hands-on experiences. Cups will be provided, but attendees are invited to bring their favorite teacup or mug.

For more information, visit teaserieslv.com.

FLEMING’S PLANS PINE RIDGE VINEYARDS WINE DINNER FOR FRIDAY

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 8721 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to host a wine dinner featuring Pine Ridge Vineyards at 6:30 p.m. Friday . Winemaker Jason Ledbetter is scheduled to attend as a special guest.

The cost for the four-course dinner is $85, not including tax and gratuity.

For reservations, call 702-838-4774.

DUNKIN’ DONUTS PLANS DRIVE
FOR THREE SQUARE

Dunkin’ Donuts locations across the Las Vegas Valley are hosting a Food & Fund Drive to benefit Three Square food bank.

Through Saturday at participating locations, customers who bring in a canned food item or donate $1 to Three Square will receive a free medium hot or iced coffee. All the proceeds will go to Three Square.

Wish list items include canned meat, tuna, ham, salmon and stew, macaroni and cheese, canned soups, peanut butter, rice and beans.

For participating locations, visit dunkindonuts.com.

ARTFULLY SWEET TO BENEFIT
SOUTHERN NEVADA CHILDREN FIRST

Southern Nevada Children First plans to host its fourth annual Artfully Sweet fundraiser from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at a residence in Southern Highlands.

The event is set to feature desserts and pastries from some of Las Vegas’ premium pastry chefs, artwork from international and local artists, live performances and a silent auction featuring the works of master photographer Peter Lik.

SNCF is a nonprofit organization that provides long-term transitional living and life skills training to homeless pregnant and parenting teens and young adults ages 16 to 22.

Tickets are $40 and must be purchased in advance. For more information, call 702-595-2073 or 702-487-5665, email info@childrenfirst-nv.org, or visit childrenfirst-nv.org.

VIA BRASIL STEAKHOUSE PLANS EASTER SUNDAY BRUNCH AND DINNER

Via Brasil Steakhouse, 1225 S. Fort Apache Road, plans to offer Easter brunch from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday and dinner from 2 to 8 p.m.

Brunch is $34.99 and will feature more than 50 items, including homemade breads, made-to-order omelets and waffles. Dinner is $44.99 and will feature 18 meats, side dishes and a gourmet salad bar.

For reservations, call 702-804-1400.

THE SUNCOAST ANNOUNCES EASTER DINING MENUS

The Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive, plans to serve an Easter menu from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday in the St. Tropez Buffet for $14.99 for B Connected members and $19.99 for nonmembers.

SC Prime Steakhouse and Bar plans a special dinner from 2 to 9 p.m. with entree choices of beef tenderloin ($40), lamb loin ($42) and crab-crusted Alaskan salmon ($38).

Café Siena plans to serve a special dinner from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. for $12.99 with entree choices of leg of lamb or ham.

The Oyster Bar plans to offer a meal for $16.99 from 4:30 to 9 p.m. with entree choices of seabass or seafood stew.

For more information, call 702-636-7111.

EASTER CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH SET AT MARCHE BACCHUS

Marche Bacchus, 2620 Regatta Drive, plans to offer an Easter champagne brunch from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday for $49 per person. The brunch will feature four courses and a complimentary Mimosa or champagne.

For more information or reservations, call 702-804-8008.

BRUNCH, EASTER EGG HUNT SET FOR SUNDAY AT HONEY SALT

Honey Salt, 1031 S. Rampart Blvd., plans to host an Easter egg hunt at 11 a.m. Sunday, which is included in the purchase of the restaurant’s special Kid’s Easter Corners menu. Easter brunch is planned for 11:30 a.m. and dinner for 5 p.m.

The Kid’s Easter Corners menu is $15 per person and includes choices of pizza, mac and cheese, buttery Parm pasta or chicken.

For reservations, call 702-445-6100.

BORDER GRILL PLANS EASTER BRUNCH AT MANDALAY BAY

Border Grill at Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to host an all-you-can-eat Easter brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday for $29.99 per person, with optional $5 bottomless Mimosas.

For more information or reservations, call 702-632-7403.

RICK MOONEN’S RM SEAFOOD TO SERVE EASTER SPECIAL

Rick Moonen’s rm seafood at Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to serve a special Surf n’ Turf Benedict with lobster, prime flatiron, asparagus, truffle-poached egg and citrus hollandaise for $45 for Easter day Sunday.

For more information or reservations, call 702-632-9300.

COMME ÇA PLANS EASTER BRUNCH AT THE COSMOPOLITAN

Comme Ça by David Myers at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to serve an Easter brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.

The cost is $49 per person with an option for bottomless champagne, Mimosas or Bloody Marys for an additional $25 per person.

For reservations, call 702-698-7910.

RAO’S AT CAESARS PALACE TO OFFER EASTER SPECIALS

Rao’s at Caesars Palace, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to offer specials for Easter Sunday, including corn soup, crab cakes, penne pasta with lamb ragu and carrot cake.

For more information or reservations, call 702-731-7267.

MIMI’S CAFE TO OFFER
EASTER DINING OPTIONS

Mimi’s Cafe plans to offer options for Easter dining at its Las Vegas Valley locations.

The French-inspired bistro is offering two to-go options, Brunch Feast and Easter Ham Family Meal. The Brunch Feast is $39.99 for six people and $79.99 for 12 people. The Easter Ham Family Meal is $24.99 for four to five people and is available through March.

On Sunday, guests can enjoy a special three-course dine-in menu for $14.99 for adults and $8.99 for children. It includes choice of ham or turkey, sides and soup or salad.

For Mimi’s Cafe locations, visit mimiscafe.com.

MARIE CALLENDER’S PLANS EASTER MENUS

Marie Callender’s plans to offer Easter menus for dining in and taking home. The Take Home Brunch Feast is $49.99, the Ham Feast and Turkey Feast are $99.99 each, the Ham and Turkey Combo Feast is $139.99 and the Ultimate Turkey & Ham Feast is $149.99.

For those dining in Sunday, Marie Callender’s plans to serve Easter brunch and Easter ham dinner. Brunch will include champagne at some locations.

Marie Callender’s is also offering a Lent Menu through Sunday with a variety of seafood options.

To find a location, visit mariecallenders.com.

HASH HOUSE A GO GO ANNOUNCES EASTER SPECIALS

Hash House A Go Go plans to serve Easter specials Sunday priced from $5.25 to $31.95.

Brunch is set to include Lamb Chop HASH, Butterscotch Almond Pancake and Roast Chicken Benny. Dinner is set to feature Hash House Mixed Grill and mahi mahi stuffed with blue crab cake.

Special drinks are also planned.

For reservations at the 6800 W. Sahara Ave. location, call 702-804-4646; for the location at The Quad, 3535 Las Vegas Blvd. South, call 702-254-4646; for the location at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South, call 702-797-1500; and for the location at the Plaza, 1 Main St., call 702-384-4646. For more information, visit hashhouseagogo.com/lasvegas.

RAMPART BUFFET PLANS PASSOVER,
EASTER MENUS

Passover menu items are planned at the Rampart Buffet in the Rampart Casino at The Resort at Summerlin, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., for dinner service from 4 to 9 p.m. today.

Menu items are set to include gefilte fish, pickled herring, braised beef brisket, sweet potato tzimmes, homemade potato knishes and potato latkes.

Dinner is $15.99 per person or $13.99 with a Resort Rewards card.

The buffet plans to serve an Easter menu from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, with breakfast items to be served until 3 p.m., along with champagne. Extended seafood and carving stations with glazed ham, braised leg of lamb, marinated calamari and shrimp cocktail are planned.

The cost is $18.99 per person or $16.99 with a Resort Rewards card.

For the Passover and Easter buffets, children 4 to 7 eat for half price, and children 3 or younger eat free.

FLEMING’S PLANS THREE-COURSE
EASTER SUNDAY BRUNCH

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 8721 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to serve a three-course Easter brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday for $36.95.

Appetizer choices will be lobster bisque, Modern Caesar or fresh seasonal fruits, followed by entree choices of Fleming’s Signature eggs Benedict, baked brioche French toast with a walnut crisp, prime rib with a trio of sauces or Fleming’s Egg Strata. Entrees will be served with Fleming’s Smashed Potatoes O’Brien and ginger and orange baby carrots.

Dessert choices are white chocolate bread pudding, crème brûlée or walnut turtle pie.

Easter cocktails will feature Bellapolitan ($8.95), Scottish Beauty ($9.95) and Blood Orange Mimosa ($7.95).

For reservations, call 702-838-4774.

CANTINA LAREDO TO OFFER FREE KIDS MEAL WITH ADULT ENTREE FOR EASTER

Cantina Laredo at Tivoli Village, 430 S. Rampart Blvd. Suite 110, plans to offer a complimentary kids meal with the purchase of an adult entree for Easter from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday. Brunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For more information, call 702-202-4511.

T-BONES CHOPHOUSE PLANS EASTER BRUNCH AT RED ROCK RESORT

T-bones Chophouse at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to offer Easter brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. The cost is $75 per person and $29 for children 8 or younger. The Easter Bunny is scheduled to make an appearance.

For reservations, call 702-797-7576.

CERES PLANS EASTER CELEBRATION, BRUNCH

Ceres at the Rampart Casino at The Resort at Summerlin, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to host its 13th Annual Easter Celebration, with brunch scheduled for 9 and 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sunday, and Easter egg hunts scheduled for 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 and
2:30 p.m.

Families can have their picture taken with the Easter Bunny, and during brunch, the Easter Bunny and his friends will visit tables, inviting children to partake in the Easter egg hunt. During the hunts, a golden egg will be hidden for each age group to find, and the winners will receive a gift certificate for a JW Marriott private poolside cabana for the day, as well as lunch for a family of four.

The brunch menu is set to feature a chilled seafood display, assorted salads and fruits, artisan cheeses and homemade bakery items, as well as chef’s stations with made-to-order omelets and the carvery with maple-glazed ham and New York striploin. Other hot items, desserts selections and a children’s buffet are also planned.

The cost for brunch is $52 for adults and $24 for children 5 to 12. Children 4 or younger eat for free.

For reservations, call 702-869-7381 or 702-869-7777.

RAMPART PLANS EASTER DINING MENUS
AT PROMENADE CAFÉ, CARMEL ROOM

The Promenade Café in the Rampart Casino at The Resort at Summerlin, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to serve a three-course Easter dinner from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday for $14 per person. Diners can choose glazed ham, roasted leg of lamb or filet of sole.

The Carmel Room plans a three-course prix fixe Easter menu to be served starting at 5 p.m. for $55 per person. Menu items will also be available a la carte. Entree selections are roasted halibut, grilled beef tenderloin and mustard-crusted Colorado rack of lamb.

For reservations, call 702-507-5955.

Silverton TO SERVE EASTER MENU AT SEASONS BUFFET

The Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road, plans to serve a special Easter menu from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday in the Seasons Buffet, including all-you-can-eat crab legs, prime rib, honey-glazed ham, mussels, roasted leg of lamb and herb-crusted turkey.

The cost is $25.95 per person, $23.95 for Silverton Rewards Club card holders and half price for children 4 to 6.

THE RESORT ON MOUNT CHARLESTON ANNOUNCES EASTER BRUNCH

The Resort on Mount Charleston, 2275 Kyle Canyon Road, plans to host an Easter Sunday brunch at 9 and 11 a.m. and 1 and 3 p.m. Sunday.

The menu is set to feature scrambled eggs, pancakes, French toast, bacon and sausage, carved honey-glazed ham, oven-roasted turkey, corn, asparagus, wild rice, scalloped and breakfast potatoes and a salad bar. Sweet treats are set to include muffins, scones, cookies and brownies.

The Easter Bunny is scheduled to visit for an Easter egg hunt at 4:30 p.m.

The cost is $27.95 for adults and $15.95 for children 12 or younger. For reservations, call 702-872-5500.

GRAND LUX CAFE PLANS EASTER BRUNCH

The Grand Lux Cafe at The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South, and Palazzo, 3339 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to offer an Easter brunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday.

The menu is set to include omelets, blueberry pancakes, made-to-order beignets, chocolate chip-infused red velvet pancakes and chilaquilas, along with cocktails.

For more information, visit grandluxcafe.com.

ARIZONA CHARLIE’S LOCATIONS TO SERVE
EASTER DINING SPECIALS

Arizona Charlie’s Decatur, 740 S. Decatur Blvd., plans to offer Easter food specials from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday in the Sourdough Café.

An 8-ounce New York steak with a half pound of snow crab with soup or salad, choice of potato, vegetables upon request and choice of pie will be $14.99 with an ace I PLAY card and $16.66 without a card. Honey-glazed ham with soup or salad, vegetable of the day, rolls and butter and choice of potato will be $9.99 with a card and $11.11 without a card.

The Frisco Market Buffet plans to serve leg of lamb, Virginia ham, prime rib and more from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for $9.99 for those with a red, green or orange card, $11.99 for blue card holders and $13.33 for those without a card.

Ron’s Steakhouse plans to serve leg of lamb with pineapple mint demi sauce and scalloped potatoes for $32 with a card and $35.55 without a card. Easter ham with rum apple crème sauce, Yukon Gold mashed potatoes and pork dripping gravy will be $28 with a card and $31.11 without a card. Cornish game hen with cherry glaze, stuffed with wild rice, will be $28 with a card and $31.11 without a card. All entrees come with choice of appetizer (jumbo shrimp cocktail or stuffed mushrooms), soup or salad, bread basket and green beans with garlic butter.

Yukon Grille at Arizona Charlie’s Boulder, 4575 Boulder Highway, plans to offer a special prix fixe menu for Easter from 4 to 10 p.m. Sunday with entree choices of roasted leg of lamb with garlic mashed potatoes and fresh mint salad or baked honey-glazed ham with mashed sweet potatoes. Each entree comes with soup or salad, fresh vegetable, Easter egg cake or ice cream. The cost is $22.95 with an ace I PLAY card or $25.50 without a card. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 702-951-5800.

Easter specials are planned from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. in the Sourdough Café. Baked honey-glazed ham with mashed sweet potatoes and vegetables will be $9.99 for those with a card and $11.10 without a card.

The Wild West Buffet plans to serve Easter specials during a champagne brunch from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Specials are set to include honey-glazed ham, roasted turkey and cooked-to-order New York strip steaks.

The cost for the Easter champagne brunch buffet is $8.99 for those with a red, green or orange card and $10.79 for those with a blue card. The cost without a card is $11.99.

JOE’S OFFERS MARCH SPECIALS

Joe’s Prime Steak, Seafood & Stone Crab at The Forum Shops at Caesars, 3500 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is offering a new take on the traditional steak Diane for $32.95 through Sunday.

The dish features a 6-ounce filet of beef served over Zatarain’s mustard, topped with sweet roasted cipollini and brandy bordelaise. An ahi tuna option is also available for the same price. Creamed winter greens are available for $8.95.

As part of its Pie It Forward fundraiser, Joe’s is offering to donate $1 from the sale of each slice of Mascarpone-Citrus Ice Box Pie ($7.95) in March to Best Buddies.

For reservations, call 702-792-9222.

GET FOOD AND DRINK SPECIALS AT RÍ RÁ LAS VEGAS THROUGH SUNDAY

Rí Rá Las Vegas at The Shoppes at Mandalay Place, 3930 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is offering 16-ounce Guinness-inspired mixed pints for $7 each through Sunday.

Also through Sunday, Emigrant’s Corned Beef & Cabbage will be $15.95, including mashed potatoes, Irish parsley sauce and choice of soup or salad.

Friday, locals can get 40 percent off lunch and dinner food items with a valid Nevada ID. The special cannot be combined with other offers.

For more information, call 702-632-7771.

SOUTH POINT RESTAURANTS SERVING EASTER MENUS SUNDAY

Silverado Steakhouse at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to serve a special four-course Easter menu from 2 to 10 p.m. Sunday. Entree selections are bourbon-glazed ham, chicken Silverado, pork tenderloin or braised lamb shanks. The cost is $49.

Don Vito’s plans to have a four-course Easter menu with entree choices of Parmesan Dijon-crusted lamb chops for $36, trout Vito’s for $30 or chicken milanese for $27.

Primarily Prime Rib plans special Easter selections of leg of spring lamb ($24), Georgia cider baked ham ($23), breast of spring chicken ($22), prime rib ($25), roasted crab-stuffed salmon filet ($24) and filet medallions of beef ($29). All entrees are served with green beans and choice of chateau or mashed potatoes. The special menu will be available from 2 to 9 p.m.

Baja Miguel’s Mexican plans to serve a special meal from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a complimentary margarita and carnitas tostada. The entree is salmon Puerto Nuevo, followed by Three Milk Cake with raspberry sauce. The cost is $15.95.

The Coronado Café plans to offer a special menu from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. with a complimentary cocktail and choice of cream of chicken soup or spring salad. Entree choices are leg of lamb or honey-glazed ham with potatoes and vegetables. Dessert is chocolate mousse cake. The cost is $12.95.

The Garden Buffet plans an Easter Champagne Brunch from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for $14.95 with a card or $18.95 without a card. The dinner buffet will be served from 4 to 9 p.m. and is the same price.

TRY FIVE COURSES OF SPECIAL DISHES WITH FERRARO’S CHEF MIMMO EXPERIENCE

Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar, 4480 Paradise Road, is offering guests the chance to enjoy five courses of specially prepared dishes through the Chef Mimmo Experience.

For tables requesting the Experience, chef Mimmo Ferraro himself will greet diners tableside and find out their preferences or food sensitivities. Each course typically features a tasting portion of two or three dishes.

The Experience costs $95 per person and is available for parties of up to six people. Wine pairings can be added for $30 more per person.

For more information, call 702-364-5300.

TWIN PEAKS RESTAURANT OPENS
first LAS VEGAS LOCATION

Twin Peaks Restaurant has opened its first Las Vegas location at 3717 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite 285.

The two-story, mountain lodge-style sports eatery is 14,200 square feet and offers lunch and dinner, an extensive selection of 29-degree draft beer from two full-service bars, a patio and a three-story rock climbing wall.

The menu features American favorites such as rib-eye pot roast, chicken fried steak and grilled meatloaf, along with Cheesy Chili Mac and BBQ Pulled Pork Nachos.

Hours are from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. Friday and Saturday. For more information, visit facebook.com/twinpeakslasvegas or call 702-795-8946.

SOUTH POINT WELCOMES ZENSHIN ASIAN RESTAURANT

Zenshin Asian Restaurant has opened inside the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

The Japanese restaurant hosted a grand opening March 20 with Taiko drummers and a traditional sake barrel-opening ceremony.

The menu includes sashimi, nigiri and sushi rolls, as well as garlic chicken, oxtail soup, miso ramen and barbecue grilled beef short ribs.

Hours are from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday.

For reservations, call 702-797-8075.

SILVERTON SERVING MARCH MADNESS-THEMED SPECIALS

The Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road, is offering food and drink specials for March Madness during every televised NCAA Basketball Tournament game.

Drink specials at all bars are $4 PBR pitcher, $2 Modelo Especial Cans, $12 Corona and Corona Light Bottles Bucket (six bottles), $2 Jagermeister shots (add Red Bull for $2) and $3 Skyy Vodka cocktails.

Food specials in the Mermaid Restaurant & Lounge are $2 roasted vegetable pizza, $2 classic tomato and mozzarella pizza and $2 pepperoni and mushroom pizza. Food specials in the Shady Grove Lounge & Bar are $2 chili cheese dog, $2 slaw dog and $2 BBQ dog. Food specials in the Mi Casa Grill Cantina are $2 crispy chicken tacos, $2 machaca beef taquitos, $2 Jalapeno Bottle Caps, $2 crispy quesadillas, $2 Chihuahua dog, $4 Mi Casa Nachos, $4 bean dip and $6 honey chipotle hot wings.

For more information, visit silvertoncasino.com.

POPPY DEN INTRODUCES MEANINGFUL MONDAYS TO BENEFIT LOCAL CHARITIES

Poppy Den at Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 180, is offering a community giving program, Meaningful Mondays, to raise money for local charities.

Monday’s event will benefit the Epicurean Charitable Foundation. The rest of the schedule is: April 8, Nevada Blind Children’s Foundation; April 15, Dress for Success of Southern Nevada; and April 22, Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Las Vegas.

For more information, call 702-802-2480 or visit vegaspoppyden.com.

PROJECT DINNER TABLE SELLING TICKETS
FOR APRIL 20 EVENT

Project Dinner Table is now selling tickets for its first dinner of the 2013 season, planned for April 20 at the Neon Museum, featuring chefs from the MGM Grand.

Charitable gifts will support the Contemporary Arts Center and Neon Museum, 770 Las Vegas Blvd. North. More details will be announced soon.

For the first time, Project Dinner Table is offering an annual membership package for $39. Members will receive special advantages and offers throughout the year. Four additional member events will also be planned.

Tickets for the April 20 event are $175 for members and $190 for nonmembers. Ticket packages are also available for a season pass for all six community dinners, plus an annual membership for $900, and a half-season pass for $516 that includes three dinners of the purchaser’s choice and a membership. Season pass packages are available until Monday.

For tickets, visit projectdinnertable.com.

ORIGIN INDIA RESTAURANT AND BAR TO HOST WINE DINNER April 3

Origin India Restaurant and Bar, 4480 Paradise Road, plans to host a five-course wine dinner featuring wines from Battaglini Estate Winery at 7 p.m. April 3.

The cost is $65 per person. For reservations, call 702-734-6342.

RUMOR TO OFFER SPECIAL BRUNCH MENU STARTING APRIL 6

Rumor Boutique Hotel, 455 E. Harmon Ave., plans to offer a special brunch menu from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday beginning April 6 featuring a make-your-own Bloody Mary bar and live acoustic music on Saturday.

For more information, call 702-369-5400.

GOLDEN NUGGET PLANS WINE REVOLUTION EVENT IN APRIL

The Golden Nugget, 129 Fremont St., plans to host the fifth annual Wine Revolution North America vs. South America April 12-14, bringing together consumers, winemakers and winery owners with poolside receptions, wine tastings and silent and live wine auctions.

Wine from Two Hemispheres: A Golden Nugget Las Vegas Signature Wine Dinner is planned for 7 p.m. April 12 at the Tank pool deck. It will feature Argentinean winery Valentin Bianchi and California boutique wineries Two Angels, Eponymous and Angels Secret.

Reservations can be made for $95 and include admission to the Poolside Champagne & Wine Kick-off Reception at the H2O poolside bar. The reception is set from 8 to 10 p.m., and individual tickets are available for $35.

Vic & Anthony’s Steakhouse plans to host Introduction To South American Wines at noon April 13 with master sommelier Larry Stone. Tickets are $35.

A Cabernet Contrast: North vs South America is set for 2:30 p.m. in the steakhouse and will explore the relationship between cabernet from both hemispheres. Tickets are $45.

Tickets can be purchased for both events for $75.

The Grand Tasting, a showdown between 120 wine selections from California, Chile and Argentina, is set for 7 to 10 p.m. April 13 in The Grand. Appetizers, live music, barrel tastings and more are planned. Tickets are $100.

A Champagne and Jazz Brunch is set for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 14 in The Grand. A live auction featuring wine lots, large format collector’s bottles and more is planned. Tickets are $100.

Wine Down with the Winemakers is planned at the Hideout pool. Tickets are $25.

Guests who book in advance will pay $199 for the kickoff reception, Grand Tasting, brunch and Winedown event. Regular tickets will be $260.

For reservations, visit goldennugget.com or call 866-946-5336.

LES KINCAID PLANS WINE AND CHEESE CLASS FOR APRIL 24, MAY 1

Les Kincaid, host of the radio wine show “Wines Du Jour,” plans to host a Wine & Cheeses of Italy & France class from 6 to 8:30 p.m. April 24 and May 1 at Total Wine & More in Boca Park, 730 S. Rampart Blvd.

The cost is $125 for both sessions for students 21 or older. Payments can be cash, check or credit card. To register, 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, call 702-933-8740.

MOTLEY BREWS TO PRESENT
FESTIVAL OF BEER APRIL 27 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.

Motley Brews is partnering with the Nevada Craft Brewers Association to create its first collaboration beer, Pyrite Pale Ale, which will be the official brew of the festival.

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

A portion of ticket sales will benefit the Nevada Craft Brewers Association and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Las Vegas.

Guests must be 21 or older. Advance general admission tickets are $30 online, and VIP tickets are $55. Early-entry tickets are $40 in advance. Day-of-event tickets are $40 at the door for general admission, $50 for early entry and $65 for VIP.

For tickets, visit greatvegasbeer.com.

CINCO DE MAYO FIESTA SET FOR MAY 4 AND 5 AT CANTINA LAREDO

Cantina Laredo at Tivoli Village, 430 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 110, is scheduled to host a Cinco de Mayo Fiesta May 4 and 5. Plans for the indoor-outdoor celebration include live entertainment, piñatas, raffles and food and drink specials.

The May 4 event is for adults and is scheduled from 6 p.m. to midnight. It is set to feature live bands from 6 to 9 p.m. and a live disc jockey and dance contests from 9 p.m. to midnight. Cigar rolling is also planned.

The May 5 event is for families and is schedule from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. It is set to feature music, pony rides, balloon artists and games.

For more information, call 702-202-4511.

NEVADA BLIND CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES CHEF LINEUP FOR BALL

The Nevada Blind Children’s Foundation has announced the celebrity chef lineup for its Ladybug Ball fundraiser, which is scheduled for 6 p.m. May 4 at Aria at CityCenter, 3730 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

Chefs scheduled to prepare and present a course during the gourmet meal are Bradley Ogden, Brian Massie, Angelo Sosa and Megan Romano. A cocktail reception, silent and live auctions and live entertainment are also planned. Proceeds will support the foundation’s educational programs and services.

Tickets are $225 for individuals or $2,250 for a table of 10. Sponsorships are available. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit nvblindchildren.org or call 702-735-6223.

LAS VEGAS EPICUREAN AFFAIR TO RETURN MAY 23 TO PALAZZO

The Las Vegas Epicurean Affair is scheduled to feature some of Las Vegas’ best restaurants from 7 to 10 p.m. May 23 poolside at The Pools at the Palazzo, 3339 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

Guests can sample gourmet offerings and cocktails while helping to raise funds for the Nevada Restaurant Association’s scholarships and educational programs.

Tickets are set to go on sale April 24 at lasvegasepicureanaffair.com. The cost for general admission at 7 p.m. is $100. VIP admission at 6 p.m. is $150. Private cabanas are available for $100 for restaurant association members and $150 for nonmembers.