DINING: Gilley’s, chef masters and romantic packages

  Gilley’s Saloon, Dance Hall and Bar-B-Que is scheduled to open April 16 at Treasure Island, 3300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Gilley’s became a Las Vegas landmark during its run at the New Frontier, which at the time was owned by current Treasure Island owner Phil Ruffin. It will be open for lunch and dinner and will have a show kitchen, retractable glass for outdoor seating along the Strip and custom saddle seats at the bar. The mechanical bull will be back, as will the Gilley Girls. Now, if they’d only kick out the Sirens and bring back the pirate show ...
  Rick Moonen, executive chef of RM Seafood at Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, will compete on the next “Top Chef Masters,” which debuts April 7 on Bravo. Fellow contestants include David Burke and Susan Feniger, who also have Las Vegas restaurants -- Burke at the Venetian and Feniger, Border Grill at Mandalay Bay. ...
  And Jean Joho, executive chef of the Eiffel Tower Restaurant at Paris Las Vegas, 3655 Las Vegas Blvd. South, has introduced a number of “Propose in Paris” wedding-proposal packages, ranging from $500 to more than $10,000. The $500 package, for example, includes an eight-course tasting menu served at a table overlooking the Strip, Champagne, photos, tickets to the Eiffel Tower Experience, a dozen roses and “creative” delivery of the ring. A package priced at $7,777 includes two nights in a deluxe suite at the hotel, rose petals, chocolate-covered strawberries, dinner, Champagne, photos, a spa visit, lunch and more. For details, call 948-6937 or visit www.eiffeltowerrestaurant.com. ...