DINING: Stratta on ‘Top Chef,’ wine dinner canceled

Alex Stratta, executive chef of Stratta at Wynn Las Vegas, 3131 Las Vegas Blvd. South, will compete in Bravo’s “Top Chef Masters,” which begins April 6. He has the potential of winning $100,000 for Faster Cures, which is part of the Milken Prostate Center Foundation. ...

The Silver Oak and Twomey Cellars wine dinner that had been scheduled for Thursday (March 24) at Nove Italiano at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road, has been postponed until further notice. But David Long, owner of David Arthur Vineyards, will make a stop on his Tour Meritaggio at Nove at 7 p.m. Sunday (March 27). The evening will feature small bites and signature wines and the “urban-geek artwork” of local artist J.D. Newitt. It’s $50 per person, plus tax and tip. Call 942-6800. ...

I’m guessing you didn’t know this, but Sunday (March 27) is National Paella Day. In commemoration of the observance, Julian Serrano Tapas at Aria, 3730 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is offering half off sangria with the purchase of paella. The restaurant offers five variations of paella: Valenciana (chicken, rabbit, Spanish chorizo, vegetables, saffron rice), Marinera (calamari, shrimp, mussels, monkfish, vegetables and saffron rice), mixed (lobster, mussels, chicken, Spanish pork chorizo, vegetables and saffron rice), Rosellat (shrimp, monkfish and angel-hair pasta) and vegetable, priced at $40 to $50. White, red and nonalcoholic sangrias are available. ...

Dos Caminos at the Palazzo, 3325 Las Vegas Blvd. South, has scheduled a series of interactive cooking classes. The three-hour classes, followed by lunch, signature cocktails, recipes and a signed copy of the Dos Caminos cookbook, are $65 per person plus tax and tip. The schedule is as follows: April 2, “Light and Healthy Spring Cooking”; June 18, “Father’s Day Summer Grilling”; Sept. 17, “Mexican Independence Day — A Dos Caminos Fiesta0”; and Nov. 12, “Entertaining for the Holidays.” All classes start at 11 a.m. To register, call 577-9550. ...

The Capital Grille at the Fashion Show mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is featuring a limited-edition Cabernet Sauvignon with an original piece of artwork on its label. The company will donate $25 from the sale of each bottle to Share Our Strength, which works to end childhood hunger in America. ...

OysterPalooza has been introduced at Morels French Steakhouse & Bistro at the Palazzo, 3325 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The seasonal menu, which is available from April 1 to May 31, features seven oyster varieties (Blue Point, Hama Hama, Kumamoto, Kumiai, Kusshi, Malpeque and Paradise Cove) from both coasts. Served with mignonette, lemon and cocktail sauce, they’re $3.50 each, $16.95 for a half-dozen or $36.95 for a dozen. ...

The Hard Rock Cafe has introduced 12 lighter options, including balsamic tomato bruschetta, chicken lettuce wraps and a blackened fish of the day sandwich. ...

Cabo Wabo Cantina at Planet Hollywood, 3667 Las Vegas Blvd. South, has added new menu items, such as an improved appetizer sampler, fresh tostada salad, beef burrito and cilantro jalapeno chicken. ...

Angel Park Golf Club, 2100 S. Rampart Blvd., now offers happy hour from 4 to 7 p.m. weekdays except Tuesdays, with half off drinks and appetizers. It’s also offering a patio party from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, with happy-hour prices, live music, prize giveaways and more. ...

M Resort, 1200 Las Vegas Blvd. South in Henderson, has introduced its Happy Hour Guarantee, with $5 premium drinks, $3 domestic and imported bottled beer and one-third off all bottles of wine all day, every day. ...

Panevino Ristorante, 246 Via Antonio Ave., has added several vegan and vegetarian options to its restaurant menu and deli offerings. Restaurant dishes include housemade three-color tortelloni filled with roasted vegetables and served on fresh tomato sauce, while new deli salads include a lentil salad and orzo pasta salad.