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Aurelio's Pizza opens in North Las Vegas
Aurelio's Pizza has opened a location in North Las Vegas at 445 W. Craig Road. For more information, visit aureliospizza.com.
Marie Callender's selling fresh fruit pies through June 30
Marie Callender's is offering fresh fruit pies through June 30. Flavors include apple, berry, blueberry, cherry, Razzleberry, strawberry and peach. New flavors are Wild Berry Cream Pie and Wild Berry Pie. To find a location near you, visit mariecallenders.com.
Fresh & Easy looking
for summer side dishes
Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market is looking for a summer side dish to sell in its stores.
To submit a recipe, visit freshandeasy.com/bbq and submit the ingredients, recipe and a photo. The grand prize winner will have their side dish sold in Fresh & Easy stores and will receive a $500 Fresh & Easy gift card and a new grill. Three finalists will be given a new grill and a $100 Fresh & Easy gift card.
Project Dinner table set for Saturday
Project Dinner Table plans to host an event Saturday at the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Orchard, 4600 Horse Drive.
Cocktails are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. and the dinner for 7:30 p.m. Chefs from chef Mario Batali's team at B&B Ristorante and Enoteca Otto Pizzeria at The Venetian and Carnevino Italian Steakhouse at the Palazzo plan to prepare the meal.
Each dinner has guests seated together at a long table and lasts approximately four hours. It includes cocktails and coffee, the meal, entertainment, a gift bag and a philanthropic donation.
Saturday's dinner will benefit We Care, We Share Foundation and Create a Change Now.
Tickets are $140. For more information about upcoming events or to buy tickets, visit projectdinnertable.com.
Create gourmet burgers plans customer appreciation day
Create Gourmet Burgers and Frozen Custard, 7290 W. Lake Mead Blvd., No. 2, plans to host a customer appreciation day from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday.
Every customer who orders a combo will receive a free scoop of frozen custard with a topping of their choice. The event is also set to include free kids' games, hourly raffles and face painting.
For more information, call 586-0430 or visit createburgers.com.
Festa Junina celebration set
at Via Brasil Steakhouse
Via Brasil Steakhouse, 1225 S. Fort Apache Road, is scheduled to host Festa Junina, a celebration of family and food, Sunday.
Festa Junina is a Brazilian festival that takes place in June. The celebration at Via Brasil is set to feature children's entertainment, including balloon animals, face painting and showings of a popular children's movie on a 100-inch projection screen at 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. with popcorn, snow cones and caramel apple treats.
Adults can enjoy traditional Brazilian dishes, the gourmet salad bar and 16 varieties of meat, chicken, lamb and fish. A half-price wine list will be available.
For more information, call 804-1400.
Memphis Championship Barbecue founder on Food Network show
Mike Mills, owner of 17th Street Bar & Grill and founder of Memphis Championship Barbecue, recently appeared on the Food Network show "Best Thing I Ever Ate."
To celebrate, Memphis Championship Barbecue is offering the Rack 'em Up Rewards promotion all summer. Patrons have the chance to earn free Naked Rib dinners and a chance to win an Apple iPad2. The promotion runs now through Sept. 5.
Naked Ribs is a new item at Memphis, where guests can choose their own sauce or combination of sauces, including original, spicy or Sweet & Sticky Red Sauce.
Memphis Championship Barbecue has three locations in the Las Vegas Valley at 1401 S. Rainbow Blvd., 2250 E. Warm Springs Road and 4379 Las Vegas Blvd. North. For more information, visit
memphis-bbq.com.
Ethel M Chocolates marks 30 years
Ethel M Chocolates is celebrating its 30th anniversary in Southern Nevada by launching a 30th Anniversary Commemorative Collection this summer, featuring 32 original pieces packaged in a commemorative, Las Vegas-themed keepsake tin.
Sample pieces include Lemon Satin Crème, Rum Liqueur, Coconut Delight, Classic Caramel and Almond Butter Krisp.
The collection will be available for purchase at any of the Las Vegas retail locations and online at ethelm.com.
Les Kincaid announces next round
of wine classes
Wine radio show host Les Kincaid plans to instruct a series of wine classes from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on specific days in June and July.
Spanish Wines & Tapas is scheduled for June 28 at the Ferguson Bath & Kitchen Gallery, 4175 S. Grand Canyon Drive, No. 109. Students will learn about Spanish wines and pairing them with tapas. The cost is $55 per person.
Garlic Lover's Feast is scheduled for June 29 at Ferguson. Learn to use garlic in a multitude of recipes. The cost is $45 per person.
Summer Pastas is scheduled for July 12 at Ferguson. Learn how to make simple summer dishes, such as herbed vegetable and artichoke pasta, spicy snapper with linguini, orecchiette, cauliflower and prosciutto and spaghetti with grilled corn and chicken. The cost is $45 per person.
Beers is scheduled for July 13 at Total Wine & More in Boca Park, 730 S. Rampart Blvd. Sample beers and learn about their origins and history. The cost is $45 per person.
Organic Wines is scheduled for July 20 at Total Wine & More in Boca Park. Explore organic wine terms such as biodynamic and sustainable, the agricultural practices behind the terms and look at techniques for vinification and how it translates into what you taste in the glass. The cost is $45 per person.
Finally, Pizzas is scheduled for July 26 at Ferguson. Learn foolproof techniques for making pizza at home. The cost is $45 per person.
Class fees can be paid by cash or check. Seating is limited. Advanced reservations are required. To RSVP, email les@leskincaid.com or call 871-5145.
Haulin Balls Food truck hits the streets
The Haulin Balls Food Truck is now open for business across the Las Vegas Valley, serving specialty meatballs.
Meatballs are made daily with an emphasis on fresh herbs. The menu also includes "Ballwiches," which are served with your choice of fresh baked roll or Boston lettuce wrap. Favorites include Godfather, a classic Italian meatball sandwich; The Zorba, a spin on the Greek gyro with lamb meatballs; and All Thai'd Up, fresh ginger-lemongrass-turkey meatballs served with various vegetables in lettuce wraps.
For more information or to learn the truck's schedule, visit haulinballslv.com.
Fleming's offering Prime Celebrations menu through June 30
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 8721 W. Charleston Blvd., is offering a Prime Celebrations menu for $50 per guest or $100 per couple through June 30.
Appetizers (choice of one) are classic Caesar salad, Fleming's salad, The Wedge and chef's seasonal soup. Entrees (choice of one) are petite filet mignon, New York strip, double chicken breast and tuna mignon. Sides (choice of one) are grilled high country asparagus, sautéed mushrooms, Fleming's potatoes and mashed potatoes. Desserts (choice of one) are creme brulee, cheesecake and walnut turtle pie. Beverage choices are coffee, tea and soda.
The price does not include tax or gratuity. For more information or to make a reservation, call 838-4774.
