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Raising Cane's locations to collect
cell Phones for soldiers
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers locations in the Las Vegas Valley will be collecting gently used mobile phones and donations for Cell Phones for Soldiers and local military members during May.
On Memorial Day, May 30, all of the profits and collected phones will be donated to Cell Phones for Soldiers, a nonprofit group dedicated to providing free calls home to U.S. armed forces. The USO, a nonprofit organization that works to life the spirits of America's troops and their families, plans to distribute calling cards through its Las Vegas center.
Raising Cane's in the Las Vegas Valley is at 1120 E. Flamingo Road, 4655 W. Charleston Blvd., 7550 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 5660 Centennial Center Blvd. and 7135 S. Rainbow Blvd. For more information about Cell Phones for Soldiers, visit cellphonesforsoldiers.com.
Brio, AFAN raise $8,000 at charity event
Brio Tuscan Grille at Tivoli Village at Queensridge hosted a charity reception for Aid for AIDS of Nevada on April 27 that raised $8,000 in ticket and raffle sales. More than 400 guests attended. Entertainment was provided by local musician Jeremy James.
Brio at Tivoli Village is at 420 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 180. For more information, visit brioitalian.com.
Taste of the Nation coming
to the Palms Thursday
Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation Las Vegas is planned for Thursday at Rain Nightclub inside the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road.
The event will feature Las Vegas' hottest chefs and mixologists and more than 35 restaurants pairing cuisine with signature cocktails to raise funds to fight childhood hunger.
VIP admission is from 5:30 to 9 p.m. and costs $100. General admission is from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and costs $75. For more information, call 877-268-2783 or visit tasteofthenation.org.
Learn to roll sushi at Hachi
Hachi Modern Japanese, inside Red Rock Resort at 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., offers monthly sushi rolling classes. The next one is set for 6:30 p.m. Thursday.
The two-hour class will offer each participant his or her own work area with all ingredients at arm's length. The cost is $85 per person, plus tax. To make a reservation, call 797-7054.
Wine Walk to raise funds
for New Vista Community
A Wine Walk to benefit New Vista Community is scheduled from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South.
New Vista Community is a nonprofit group that provides equal opportunities and support for intellectually challenged people of all ages.
The cost is $25 per person in advance or $30 for a single ticket or two for $50 at the door. For event tickets, visit winewalklv.com. Guests must be 21 or older.
Fleming's adds new items to menu
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 8721 W. Charleston Blvd., has introduced two new entree salads to its menu, reinvented the classic shrimp cocktail and lightened its scallop offering.
The menu now features the Steakhouse Cobb salad entree, the seared New Bedford scallops entree and a shrimp cocktail appetizer.
The Steakhouse Cobb salad features Maine lobster or filet mignon tossed with romaine lettuce, blue cheese, crisp bacon, tomato and avocado, along with white mushrooms and asparagus. The salad with lobster comes with tarragon ranch dressing, while the filet mignon option comes with signature red onion balsamic dressing.
The seared New Bedford scallops entree features four to five large scallops, lightly seasoned with a spice blend and finished with Meyer lemon oil-honey glaze. The entree is garnished with shaved young green beans, asparagus and baby carrots in lemon balsamic dressing.
The shrimp cocktail has three large fresh shrimp on a bed of crushed ice, served tableside with signature tomato horseradish sauce in a silver shaker. A touch of Grey Goose vodka is added before shaking.
For more information or to make a reservation, call 838-4774.
Barbecue championships coming
to The Orleans this weekend
The USA Barbecue Championships and food festival are planned for Saturday and Sunday at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave.
More than 100 of the world's top-ranked professional grilling teams, including those representing 43 states, six teams from Canada and one from Tokyo, will vie for their piece of the largest barbecue purse, totaling $125,000 in prizes.
The competition will feature four categories: brisket, chicken, ribs and pork butt. Local barbecue teams Trailhound Smoker BBQ, Sin City Smokers and The Smokin' B.A.R. are set to compete from the South for a top prize of $25,000.
The event also will feature professional and amateur barbecue cook-offs, barbecue vendors, an expo, live music and a kids' play zone. The UNLV Ribba Ramma Amateur Rib Cook-Off also is planned on the event grounds, and for a $10 donation, attendees can sample ribs, with all donations supporting athletics at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Admission to the festival is free from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. For more information, visit orleansarena.com.
Brio introduces catering menu
Brio Tuscan Grille at Tivoli Village at Queensridge, 420 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 180, is offering an extensive new catering menu with large group portions of some of the restaurant's most popular appetizers, bruschetta, flatbreads, salads, pasta dishes, house specialties and desserts.
In honor of its new location at Tivoli Village, Brio will give guests who order $75 or more from the catering menu a complimentary bruschetta appetizer or flatbread of their choice.
For the full menu, visit brioitalian.com/catering. Call 24 hours before your desired pickup time. To place a catering order, call 433-1233.
Fleming's announces
Prime Celebrations menu
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.
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 Monday.
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.
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.
Summer Salads is scheduled for today and May 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, 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 Wednesday 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.
Springs Cafe hosting SUnday brunch
The Springs Cafe at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., plans to host an a la carte brunch every Sunday through June from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The cost is $21 for adults, $12.50 for children ages 4 to 12 and free for children 3 or younger. Coffee and soda are included.
Springs Preserve members receive 10 percent off the brunches.
Reservations are required. For reservations, call 822-8716.
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 7160 N. Durango Drive (365-7777).
For more information, visit sammyspizza.com.
