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BARLEY'S BREWFEST SET FOR SATURDAY

Barley's Brewing Co., 4500 E. Sunset Road, plans to host its eighth annual Brewfest from 3 to 9 p.m. Saturday. This year's event will feature the nonprofit Beer for Boobs, an alliance with the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Guests of the Brewfest can show their support for the charity group by purchasing logoed merchandise at the event.

Patrons can sample specialty brews from more than 25 breweries. Barley's will pour four beers, including Boulder Gold Hefeweizen, Double Red Rock and Blue Diamond, and brewmaster Jim Wilson plans to introduce a new special India Pale Ale for the event.

The Brewfest will be in the patio and courtyard, with cocktails available for purchase from a full bar and a $5 sandwich menu featuring barbecue pulled pork, smoked beef brisket, smoked chicken breast and half-pound burgers and bratwurst sausage. Live music is planned, with a disc jockey from 3 to 5 p.m., The Fab performing Beatles hits from 5 to 7 p.m. and Ashley Red performing club rock from 7 to 9 p.m.

Tickets are $30 or $25 for Brew Club and Wildcard members and can be purchased at the event. All guests must be 21 or older. For more information, visit wildfiregaming.com/barleys/brewery.

Wine Walks to raise funds for New Vista Community

The Village Lake Las Vegas plans to host a Wine Walk from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday to raise funds for New Vista Community, a nonprofit group that provides equal opportunities and support for the intellectually challenged people of all ages. The Wine Walk will feature a variety of wines at 20 different tasting stations and live entertainment.

Another Wine Walk is scheduled from 7 to 10 p.m. May 21 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

The cost is $25 in advance or $30 for one or two for $50 at the door. For tickets, visit winewalklv.com. Guests must be 21 or older.

Eldorado plans Mother's Day specials

Mariana's Cantina at the Eldorado Casino, 140 S. Water St., plans to serve a Mother's Day special for $16.99 from 4 to 10 p.m. Sunday. It will feature orange roughy, roasted poatoes, vegetables and a choice of a glass of white zinfandel or chardonnay.

The Café plans to serve a special from 11 a.m. to close for $11.99 or $12.99 with a glass of house champagne. It will feature an 8-ounce prime rib with shrimp scampi, garlic mashed potatoes, vegetables and choice of soup or salad.

Jokers Wild offers Mother's Day meals

The Court Café at the Jokers Wild Casino, 920 N. Boulder Highway, plans to serve a Mother's Day special for $11.99 or $12.99 with a glass of house champagne from 11 a.m. to close Sunday with an 8-ounce prime rib with shrimp scampi, garlic mashed potatoes, vegetables and choice of soup or salad.

A Mother's Day champagne brunch is planned from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for $8.99 or $7.99 for Prime Rewards cardholders. It will feature a carving station, specialty egg station, biscuits and gravy, entrees of country fried steak, beef tenderloin medallions, chicken and pasta, fried shrimp and more, along with champagne and mimosas.

Panera Bread donates funds to Children's Miracle Network

Panera Bread recently donated $18,704.70 to the Children's Miracle Network through Panera Bread's Operation Dough-Nation. The funds will be used to further the network's mission of caring for children and families stricken by illness. The check was presented to the network at St. Rose Dominican Hospital in Henderson.

Operation Dough-Nation donates a portion of customer donations made in the Community Breadbox containers near the registers, which it matches with cash for distribution to local charities.

At the end of the day, local cafes also donate unsold bread and baked goods to local hunger relief agencies through the company s Day-End Dough-Nation program.

Sam's Town to serve dining specials

Billy Bob's Steak House and Saloon plans to serve a Mother's Day special menu for $25 from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday.

Entree choices are petite filet mignon, steak and sautéed shrimp and scallops, grilled Pacific salmon filet or lemon herb chicken breast. Dessert choices are blueberry cheesecake, chocolate mousse tart or mango raspberry sorbet. The meal includes house soup or salad, baked potato or rice and Billy's bread basket.

The Firelight Buffet plans to serve special menu items from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. for $18.99 or $13.99 for B Connected cardholders. A carving station will feature prime rib, turkey and glazed ham.

Willy and Jose's Cantina plans to serve specials from 4 to 9 p.m. Grilled shrimp tacos will be $16 and chicken and pork burrito will be $15.

For reservations, call 456-7777.

Enjoy Mother's Day brunch with a view

One Six Sky Lounge inside the Eastside Cannery, 5255 Boulder Highway, plans to serve a champagne brunch for Mother s Day Sunday. Offering a panoramic view from the 16th floor, the lounge has six seatings available between 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.

The menu is set to feature omelets prepared to order, eggs Benedict, rosemary-crusted prime rib, seafood, salads and more. Desserts will feature a selection of cookies, tarts, creme brulee, tiramisu, warm bread pudding with rum sauce and three-layer cakes.

Champagne and Bloody Marys will be included, along with non-alcoholic beverages. All mothers will receive a gift box of chocolates.

The cost is $29.99. Children 9 or younger are half price. For reservations, call 856-5566.

Smashburger offers deal for UNLV students

Smashburger at 4725 S. Maryland Parkway is offering a Rebel Special for UNLV students who show their RebelCard.

The deal features a classic Smashburger, Smashfries or regular fries and a 16-ounce fountain drink for $8, plus tax.

The Maryland Parkway location of Smashburger also accepts RebelCards as forms of payment.

Les Kincaid, UNLV announce wine and cooking classes

Wine radio show host Les Kincaid and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas plan to present a series of wine and cooking classes from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on select dates in May.

Tequilas is scheduled for Wednesday at Total Wine & More in Boca Park, 730 S. Rampart Blvd. Learn the differences between average tequila and premium flavors, as well as how tequilas are made and why they are not just for margaritas anymore. The cost is $50 per person, paid by cash or check. This class is for students 21 or older. To RSVP, email les@leskincaid.com or call 871-5145.

Garlic Lover s Feast is scheduled for May 10 at the Ferguson Bath & Kitchen Gallery, 4175 S. Grand Canyon Drive, Suite 109. Learn to use garlic in a multitude of recipes.

There s More Than Chardonnay! is scheduled for May 11 at Total Wine & More in Boca Park. Explore the richness of choices available to aficionados of the white grape, from light and fresh sparkling wines to deep and rich dessert wines. This class is for students 21 or older.

Summer Salads is scheduled for May 17 and 24 at the Ferguson Bath & Kitchen Gallery. Learn how to transform fresh vegetables and lettuce into dishes that are healthy, tasty and easy to prepare.

To reserve a spot for Garlic Lover s Feast, There s More Than Chardonnay! or Summer Salads, visit edoutreach.unlv.edu/continuingeducation and under Programs and Courses click on Personal Enrichment and then Gardening, Food and Beverage.

Sauces, Rubs & Marinades is scheduled for May 18 at the Ferguson Bath & Kitchen Gallery. This is part one of a three-part class designed to give information to make your summer grilling and barbecue experience a breeze. Learn easy recipes to enhance your outdoor cooking. This class can be taken alone or as part of the series. The cost is $45 per person.

Grilling, part two of the series, is scheduled for May 25 at the Ferguson Bath & Kitchen Gallery. Learn proper methods of grilling everything from fish, seafood and meat to vegetables. Find out the difference between grilling and barbecuing. The cost is $55 per person.

The third class, Barbecuing, is scheduled for June 1 at the Ferguson Bath & Kitchen Gallery. Learn proper methods of barbecuing, including direct and indirect smoking. The cost is $55 per person.

Class fees can be paid by cash or check. Seating is limited. To RSVP for Sauces, Rubs & Marinades or any of the Grilling series classes, email les@leskincaid.com or call 871-5145.

Border Grill announces weekend brunch, Cinco de Mayo margaritas

Border Grill at Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is offering a weekend brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through October.

The all-you-can-eat menu includes Yucatan eggs Benedict, breakfast enchilada, coconut French toast, green corn tamale, guava empanada, huevo ranchero, machaca chilaquiles, chipotle shrimp BLT, mini breakfast burrito and steak and eggs.

The cost is $24.99 per person, plus tax and gratuity, or $29.99 with free-flowing mimosas. For a reservation, call 632-7403.

In honor of Cinco de Mayo, Border Grill is offering a $5 Margarita Countdown through Wednesday.

Mention the secret password Cinco de Drinko, and the featured margarita for that week will be $5 any time of day or night. There is a limit of one per person.

Rick Moonen s rm Seafood plans Surf & Turf The Sequel

Rick Moonen s rm Seafood in Mandalay Bay, 3930 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is collaborating with chef Ralph Pagano of STK Miami to create round two of the ultimate surf and turf dinner.

The event is planned for 7 p.m. Thursday and will feature a cocktail reception with three hand-crafted specialty cocktails and a four-course dinner with wine pairings. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Three Square food bank.

The cost is $150 per person. For reservations, call 632-9300.

Brio Tuscan Grille to reward educators

Brio Tuscan Grille at Town Square Las Vegas, 6653 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to celebrate Teachers Appreciation Week through Friday by offering teachers and school administrators 20 percent off.

Teachers and administrators must present their Clark County School District badge to receive the discount, which is valid only for patrons dining in the restaurant. Tax, gratuity and beverages are not included.

For more information, call 914-9145.

Vegan cooking event set at Wynn Las Vegas

Wynn Las Vegas, 3131 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to host a vegan cooking and tasting event as part of Vegas Uncork d by Bon Appétit magazine at noon Saturday in the Beethoven Suite at Encore.

It will be co-hosted by Tal Ronnen, a vegan culinary pioneer and New York Times best-selling author, and chefs from Wynn Las Vegas and Encore. Guests can sample a selection of vegan creations, with each participating chef demonstrating how to prepare their vegan dish. Step-by-step preparations will be projected onto a large screen so guests can follow along using ingredients provided at their stations.

Tickets are $125 per person. For tickets, visit vegasuncorked.com.

Les Kincaid to debut new radio show

Les Kincaid plans to broadcast his new radio show Les Kincaid s Lifestyles Las Vegas from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday.

Each week guests will include celebrity chefs, cookbook authors, restaurateurs, food professionals, vintners, winemakers, wine professionals and Las Vegas entertainers. There will be three guests featured each week, with the live broadcast coming from P.J. Clarke s in The Forum Shops at Caesars.

Listeners can tune in to KLAV 1230 AM or sorealradio.com (click Station: Les Kincaid. ) Broadcasts will replay the following Mondays at noon on sorealradio.com.

Brio Tuscan Grille plans Mother s Day brunch

Brio Tuscan Grille at Town Square Las Vegas, 6653 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to serve a Mother s Day brunch starting at 9 a.m. Sunday.

A Tuscany-influenced menu will feature selections ranging from $10.95 to $18.95, and the full dinner menu will be available all day. The brunch menu includes frittata al forno, white chocolate raspberry French toast and crab and shrimp crepes. The drink menu will feature Italian bellinis or Mama s Mimosa, served with Moletto Prosecco and fresh squeezed orange juice.

For reservations, call 914-9145.

Buca di Beppo announces Mother s Day, dining specials

Buca di Beppo plans to open at 11 a.m. Sunday for Mother s Day. The Mother s Day menu will include the new Fritto Misto, which blends shrimp, calamari and pepperoncini coated in zesty breading and served in a colossal martini glass. The new red or white sangria will be available in 1-liter carafes.

Buca di Beppo is offering a Spring Features Menu for a limited time. Appetizers include cheesy bread Florentine and chopped antipasto salad. Entree selections include Parmesan-crusted tilapia served on a bed of sautéed spinach with fresh tomato bruschetta.

Buca di Beppo in the Las Vegas Valley is at 7690 W. Lake Mead Blvd. (363-6524) and 412 E. Flamingo Road (866-2867).

El Segundo Sol plans Cinco de Mayo celebration, Mother s Day specials

El Segundo Sol at Fashion Show mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to celebrate Cinco de Mayo all this week.

Today will feature $3 Avion Blanco shots for the entire day. Wednesday will have half-price Sauza Hornitos Blanco shots, $5 Casa Noble and Loco Hour specials all night long, and a live disc jockey scheduled to start spinning tunes at 6 p.m. Thursday will have Loco Hour specials, a live disc jockey and live music courtesy of Grupo D7 and giveaways. Friday will be the Cincuperate Party, with Bloody Marias for $5.95 and Loco Hour pricing all day long and a live disc jockey.

From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Mother s Day specials will be available, including Nachos Piled High for $9.95, taco platters with beef short rib ($15.95), vegetarian ($12.95), pulled pork ($14.95) or fresh grilled mahi mahi ($17.95) tacos, chicken enchiladas ($14.95) or jumbo shrimp fajitas ($19.95). The Spicy Mama margarita will have Avion tequila, muddled cilantro and red Fresno chile.

Reservations are encouraged for Mother s Day and can be made by calling 258-1211.

Moms eat free at P.J. Clarke s

In honor of Mother s Day, moms can eat for free from 11 a.m. to closing on Sunday at P.J. Clarke s inside The Forum Shops at Caesars, 3500 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

Moms can order anything on the menu up to $35 for free with the purchase of at least another $35 in other food and beverage items.

For more information, call 434-7900 or visit pjclarkes.com.

Joe s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab plans Mother s Day specials

Joe s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab at The Forum Shops at Caesars, 3500 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to serve a three-course lunch and dinner for Mother s Day from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday.

Lunch will be $29.95, and dinner is $36.95. Both include a choice of Joe s famous stone crabs or filet mignon, soup, signature sides and a slice of homemade pie. Moms can purchase a South Beach Peach cocktail for $1.

For reservations, call 792-9222.

Mon Ami Gabi plans Mother s Day brunch

Mon Ami Gabi in Paris Las Vegas, 3655 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to serve a Mother s Day brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.

French toast will be $10.95, along with eggs Benedict for $14.95 and strawberry waffle for $10.95.

For reservations, call 944-4224.

Sammy s Woodfired Pizza to highlight gluten-free menu

May is Celiac Awareness Month, and Sammy s Woodfired Pizza is offering an extensive gluten-free menu at all five of its Las Vegas Valley locations.

There are more than 20 gluten-free pizzas available, along with a variety of tapas, salads, entrees and beers.

Locations include 4300 E. Sunset Road (450-6664).

Carl s Jr. partners with March of Dimes, Las Vegas 51s for fundraisers

Carl s Jr. locations across the Las Vegas Valley are collecting donations for the March of Dimes through May 23.

Any customer who donates $1 will receive a special cutout to sign and display, along with food coupons. Last year Carl s Jr. raised $40,000 for the organization, which supports research, awareness programs, local hospitals and families affected by the outcomes of premature births.

Carl s Jr. also is partnering with the Las Vegas 51s baseball team. While supplies last, Las Vegas, North Las Vegas and Henderson locations are giving one ticket to a 51s game to customers for free, upon request, with the purchase of any large combo. The 51s also are selling a Family Four Pack with four game tickets, four Carl s Jr. $4 food coupons and four 51s hats for $36.

To purchase a Family Four Pack, visit lv51.com or call 798-7825.

To find a Carl s Jr. location near you, visit carlsjr.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. the third Friday of the month. The next one is set for May 20.

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.

Las Vegas Epicurean Affair set for May 26 at the Palazzo

The Las Vegas Epicurean Affair is scheduled for May 26 at The Pools at the Palazzo, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

The annual event is sponsored by the Nevada Restaurant Association (NvRA) and will feature samplings of cuisine and cocktails from restaurants and beverage purveyors. The Las Vegas Epicurean Affair package features a luxury suite at the Palazzo or The Venetian, two general admission tickets to the Affair, two-for-one well drinks at Salute Lounge, complimentary line pass/admission to LAVO nightclub and a buy-one-get-one-half-off ticket deal for a gondola ride.

The Affair is scheduled from 7 to 10 p.m. General admission is $100. VIP tickets are $150 for early admission at 6 p.m. Proceeds benefit the NvRA s educational and scholarship programs.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit lasvegasepicureanaffair.com, palazzo.com, venetian.com or call 414-9000.