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Memphis Championship Barbecue raising funds for Opportunity Village
Memphis Championship Barbecue, 1401 S. Rainbow Blvd., is raising funds to benefit Opportunity Village. For a $2 to $10 donation, customers will receive a specially designed paper pig they can write their name on and place on the restaurant's walls.
The promotion ends Monday. For more information, call 254-0520.
Sweet Tomatoes to support
Easter Seals through June
Sweet Tomatoes plans to support Easter Seals Southern Nevada by offering a free bag of cookies and a coupon toward each diner's next visit as a thank you for making a donation of $2 or more during June.
Over the last four years, Sweet Tomatoes has donated more than $119,000 to help Easter Seals locations across the country in its mission to help people with disabilities and other challenges.
The money raised will go directly to the Easter Seals services that assist nearly 6,000 Southern Nevada residents living with disabilities.
Participating locations in the Las Vegas Valley are at 375 N. Stephanie St., Henderson, 933-1212; 2080 N. Rainbow Blvd., 648-1957; and 9460 W. Flamingo Road, Suite 100, 242-0277.
Raising Cane's to share profits
with Soldiers and Families First
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers plans to share profits from its Las Vegas Valley stores with Soldiers and Families First to buy care packages for deployed parents.
Raising Cane's plans to give 100 percent of its profits from Monday's sales to the organization. The families will be invited to Raising Cane's company picnic on Sept. 18 to assemble the packages alongside Raising Cane's crew members.
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.
Three Square food bank plans
third annual DISH Las Vegas
Three Square food bank's third annual DISH Las Vegas event is planned from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Palms Pool and Bungalows, 4321 W. Flamingo Road.
The benefit will feature tastes from more than 20 Las Vegas restaurants and a special performance by the band Sugar Ray.
Tickets go on sale Friday.
For more information, visit threesquare.org.
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 today 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 Wednesday 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.
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.
Brio Tuscan Grille introduces
extensive cocktail menu
Brio Tuscan Grille at Tivoli Village at Queensridge, 420 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 180, recently debuted a new cocktail menu offering seasonal cocktails, signature and traditional drinks, wine by the glass, imported, craft and domestic beer and non-alcoholic beverages.
The 12 signature drinks range from $7 to $10 a glass and include Strawberry Basil Limonata, Raspberry Mojito, Baca Limon Martini, Il Tramonto Limoncello and Pineapple Gimlet Martini.
The restaurant also has a $2.95 Tuscan Tasters menu, available from 3:30 to
6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 p.m. to close Monday through Thursday in the bar.
It offers portions of 10 appetizer classics such as shrimptini, pepper formaggio dip and spicy shrimp and eggplant.
For more information, call 433-1233.
Gordon Biersch announces SommerBrau beer and seasonal menu
Gordon Biersch is introducing a Caribbean-inspired menu for the summer, available through July 31. The menu is designed to complement the SommerBrau beer.
SommerBrau is a Kolsch-style beer originating from Cologne, Germany.
Starters on the new menu include coconut shrimp, shrimp and lobster rolls and jerk chicken sliders. Entrees include lobster, crab and shrimp salad, blackened mahi mahi, blackened chicken linguini, the Jamaican Kobe burger, churrasco steak and jerk chicken tacos. Desserts include the Montego Bay banana split.
Also featured in the promotion is the Watermelon Splash cocktail, a blend of Barcardi Superior Rum and O3 Orange Liqueur. Non-alcoholic watermelon lemonade also is available.
Gordon Biersch in the Las Vegas Valley is at 750 S. Rampart Blvd., No. 16, in Boca Park (487-6463) and 3987 Paradise Road (312-5247).
Marche Bacchus serving
summer lunch special
Marche Bacchus, 2620 Regatta Drive, No. 106, is offering a new summer lunch special featuring two courses paired with a glass of wine for $19.95.
The special features a rotating selection of dishes, including appetizers such as soup du jour, house salad or Caesar salad. Entrees include pan-roasted, farm-raised chicken paillard, pomme frites and natural jus, a half-pound burger topped with horseradish black pepper aioli, cheddar cheese, picked red onion and arugula, and tuna melt sandwich garnished with mayo and pan de mie.
A glass of house red or white wine accompanies the meal and is complimentary.
Dessert selections include creme brulee and Grand Marnier flourless cake.
The special is available from
11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, call
804-8008.
'Les' Wines & Vines' to broadcast
at Lake Las Vegas July 14
Les Kincaid plans to bring his radio show "Les' Wines & Vines" to Lake Las Vegas' La Contessa yacht for a live broadcast on July 14.
The event will feature handcrafted appetizers, celebrity wines and a live broadcast while cruising around the 320-acre lake.
Space is limited, and advance reservations and payment are required on or before July 7. The cost is $69 per person or $125 per couple (includes pre-show soiree, appetizers and wines, broadcast and cruise from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.).
For more information, call 871-5145 or email les@leskincaid.com.
Prime Celebrations menu to end Thursday at Fleming's
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 Thursday.
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.
Marie Callender's selling fresh fruit pies through Thursday
Marie Callender's is offering fresh fruit pies through Thursday.
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 market 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 the 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.
Due Forni pizza & wine
serving up new summer dishes
Due Forni Pizza & Wine, 3555 S. Town Center Drive, is offering new summer dishes, including a foie gras pizza featuring Hudson Valley foie gras, caramelized onions, Farmers Market peaches and a red wine Sangiovese reduction (served Neopolitan- or Roman-style).
New to the appetizers list is roasted baby octopus with fraise, piquillo peppers, taggiasca olives and mint viniagrette. Desserts now include Drunken Berries, featuring the chef's mixture of only ripe berries, amaretto and other savory features.
A new happy hour is available from 4 to 6:30 p.m. daily and features glasses of $5 Sicilian white and red wine.
For more information, call 586-6500 or visit dueforni.com.
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
in Southern Nevada
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.
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.
Brio Tuscan Grille to mark
National Lasagna Day
Brio Tuscan Grille at Tivoli Village at Queensridge, 420 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 180, plans to celebrate National Lasagna Day by offering its signature lasagna entree for half price on July 28.
The housemade dish includes lasagna bolognese al forno, originally $17.25, available for $8.63 on that day.
Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 433-1233.
