A La Carte: Dining news and events for June 11-17, 2015

ALEX’S LEMONADE STAND TO RAISE FUNDS FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER AT WEERA THAI

The Freiermuth family (also known as the Las Vegas Lemon Aiders) plan to host an Alex’s Lemonade Stand from 11 a.m to 3 p.m. June 14 at Weera Thai Restaurant, 3839 W. Sahara Ave., No. 9, to raise funds and awareness for the fight against childhood cancer.

The stand will reflect the family’s mission to continue the work of ALSF founder Alex Scott and will take place during Alex’s Lemonade Days, June 12-14.

For more information, email brianfreiermuth@yahoo.com, or to donate online, visit alexslemonade.org/mypage/1131792.

CRAZY PITA PLANS PAINT-DINE-DRINK EVENTS

Crazy Pita Rotisserie & Grill at Town Square Las Vegas, 6587 Las Vegas Blvd. South, No. 190, is partnering with Paint and Party Las Vegas throughout the summer to offer guests Paint-Dine-Drink events.

Guests 18 or older can paint along with local artists to create artwork to take home. The cost is $30 per person and includes painting materials and supplies along with one appetizer per table.

The events are planned twice a month on Tuesdays. The next one is set from 6 to 8 p.m. June 16. For reservations, call 702-778-3310.

MADE L.V. PLANS JUNE DINING EVENTS

Made L.V. at Tivoli Village, 450 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 120, plans to host the pop-up dining experience The Early Summer Dinner at 6:30 p.m. June 9, featuring the culinary couple talents of Made L.V. owners chef Kim Canteenwalla and Elizabeth Blau and chef Megan Romano of Chocolate & Spice Bakery and her husband, Joseph Romano, of PT’s Entertainment Group. The cost is $39.

A guest chef dinner with chef Benoit Cornet and mixologist James Starkus of Southern Wine and Spirits is planned for 6:30 p.m. June 24.

For reservations, call 702-722-2000.

CHOCOLATE & SPICE TO HOST CHILDREN’S CLASSES

A summer series of hands-on children’s classes are planned at Chocolate & Spice Bakery, 7293 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 8.

On June 10, children will learn how to make fresh pasta and finish with seasonal garden vegetables. On June 24, they will learn to make ice cream and create their own sundaes. The July 8 class is set to feature favorite snacks, while the last class on July 22 will explore seasonal sorbets.

Each one-hour class is $25, or purchase two classes at once for $45. Classes begin at 3 p.m., and parents must be present. Walk-ins are welcome, but spots fill up quickly, so reservations are recommended.

To sign up, email megan@chefmeganromano.com. For more information, call 702-527-7772.

STAGS’ LEAP WINE DINNER SET AT FLEMING’S

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 8721 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to host a wine dinner featuring five wines from Stags’ Leap Winery at 6:30 p.m. June 12. Stag’s Leap Winery Director of Education Jerry Comfort is set to be the special guest.

The cost is $125. For reservations, call 702-838-4774.

BLAZE FAST FIRE’D PIZZA OPENS IN HENDERSON

Blaze Fast Fire’d Pizza, a fast-casual, build-your-own pizza concept, opened its first Nevada location May 28 at 10520 S. Eastern Ave.

Along with custom-built, artisanal pizzas, its menu also features freshly made salads, blood orange lemonade and s’more pies. Menu items average less than $8, and custom pizzas are 11 inches. The Henderson restaurant also has wine and craft beer.

For more information, visit blazepizza.com.

CAFE 6 OPENS IN FORMER SIMON LOCATION AT PALMS PLACE

Cafe 6 has opened in the space formerly occupied by Simon Restaurant & Lounge at Palms Place, 4381 W. Flamingo Road.

The cafe offers a contemporary take on American classic comfort foods, including burgers, craft beer pairings and desserts.

Cafe 6 is open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m. daily. For more information, visit palms.com or call 702-944-3292.

COFFEE BEAN TO HOST TROOP SUPPORT FUNDRAISER

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Las Vegas plans to support active troops, veterans and their families by hosting the Support At Home campaign in its participating stores and online through July 5.

A contribution of $1 will be donated to Operation Homefront, a national nonprofit that provides financial assistance to service members and wounded warriors, for every 12-ounce Support at Home ground coffee or 20-count Support at Home tea tin sold, or patrons can purchase Support at Home retail coffee and tea products for donation to military families.

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf also plans to have bins to collect backpacks from patrons for Operation Homefront’s Back-to-School Brigade initiative.

In honor of Flag Day June 14, customers who purchase any Support At Home coffee or tea blend or donate a backpack that day will receive any size Ice Blended drink of their choice free from 2 to 6 p.m.

The Flag Day promotion will take place at participating neighborhood locations. For a list of participating locations, visit coffeebeanlv.com/locations.

CHEF RICK MOONEN, CRAFTHAUS BREWERY TO COLLABORATE FOR DINNER

Chef Rick Moonen plans to partner with Henderson-based CraftHaus Brewery to host a special four-course collaboration dinner at 6 p.m. June 26 at Rx Boiler Room inside The Shoppes at Mandalay Place, 3930 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

Moonen plans to celebrate the launch of his first brewery collaboration, Gone with the Wit, which features a blend of locally sourced flowers, herbs and botanicals from Desert Bloom Eco Farm infused into the beer.

The cost is $60. For reservations, call 702-632-9900.

LAS VEGAS RESTAURANT WEEK SET FOR JUNE 15-26

Las Vegas Restaurant Week is scheduled to raise funds for Three Square food bank June 15-26, when more than 140 participating restaurants around the valley are set to feature prix fixe menus for breakfast, lunch or dinner ranging from $20.15 to $50.15. A fixed portion of each meal’s cost will be donated to Three Square to help alleviate hunger in the valley.

The summer restaurant week replaces the previously scheduled separate spring and fall events. Helpoutdineoutlv.org offers a complete list of participating restaurants, menus, directions and the ability to make reservations via opentable.com.

Diners are encouraged to share their experiences by following @threesquarelv on Twitter and using hashtags #LVRW and #HelpOutDineOut LV.

WOLFGANG PUCK BAR & GRILL PLANS FINAL MONDAY NIGHT FLIGHT

Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill at Downtown Summerlin, 10955 Oval Park Drive, and Southern Wine & Spirits are set to offer the final round of Monday Night Flights at 6 p.m. June 15, with the winning Las Vegas sommeliers from the previous event competing to win guests’ approval with expert wine pairings for three courses.

The dinner is $50. Guests must be 21 or older. For reservations, visit downtownsummerlin.com.

LES KINCAID TO HOST GRILLING, BARBECUING CLASSES

Les Kincaid, host of the syndicated wine show “Wines Du Jour,” plans to host a grilling class from 6 to 8:30 p.m. June 16 at Ferguson Enterprises, 4175 S. Grand Canyon Drive. The cost is $69.

A class on barbecuing is planned from 6 to 8:30 p.m. June 23 at Ferguson Enterprises. The cost is $69.

To register, visit continuingeducation.unlv.edu or call 702-895-3394 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

WONDERLAND BAKERY PLANS CULINARY CAMP CLASSES

Wonderland Bakery, 2010 Festival Plaza Drive, No. 150, at Downtown Summerlin, has scheduled three-day baking and decorating courses as part of its Culinary Camp series. Taught by accomplished bakers and decorators, children will learn how to create baked goods using fondant, frosting, chocolate and more.

The schedule is: Fun with Fondant, June 16-18; Chocolate Lover’s Dream, June 23-25; and Crazy About Cupcakes, July 14-16.

Classes are planned from 1 to 3 p.m. and are recommended for children 5 or older. Parents are welcome to also reserve a spot. Class fees include a Wonderland apron, a T-shirt, a daily snack and beverage and take-home treats.

Each three-day series is $295. For reservations, call 702-363-3333.

SUSHI ROKU TO MARK INTERNATIONAL SUSHI DAY JUNE 18

In honor of International Sushi Day, June 18, and its 18th anniversary, Sushi Roku in the Forum Shops at Caesars, 3500 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plansa to offer a special ume for $18, featuring: tuna with avocado, cream cheese, sesame oil and sesame seed; yellowtail with salsa fresca, mizore and arare; salmon with mango, yuzu foam, ikura and ponzu; shrimp with cucumber, amazu, lemon zest and radish, halibut with red yuzu kosho, olive oil, sea salt and micro shiso; and albacore with garlic nikiri soy, aji amarillo, scallion and fried onion.

For more information, call 702-733-7373 or visit innovativedining.com/restaurants/sushiroku.

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE LAUNCHES ANNUAL FLIP FLOP DAY CAMPAIGN

Tropical Smoothie Cafe locations plan to offer free smoothies to flip flop-clad customers June 19 in honor of its ninth annual Flip Flop Day campaign, underway through June 30. The campaign asks customers to purchase paper flip flops for $1 to display on the cafe’s wall or a $5 key fob that allows for 10 percent discounts for the rest of the year. In return, Tropical Smoothie plans to make a sizable donation to Camp Sunshine, a family camp created for children and families who are dealing with cancer and cancer-related illnesses.

In addition to the campaign, Tropical Smoothie has also introduced Luau sliders and Mojito smoothies, new menu items, available until June 28. The sliders come with choices of Caribbean jerk chicken, sweet Sriracha chicken or Hawaiian pork.

For more information or to find a location, visit tropicalsmoothie.com.

WOLFGANG PUCK BAR & GRILL TO HOST SUNDAY SUPPERS

Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill, 10955 Oval Park Drive at Downtown Summerlin, has launched a new family-style Sunday Supper featuring an assortment of starters, entrees and dessert.

The special menu is available Sundays for $25 per person for parties of 4 or more. For reservations, call 702-202-6300.

GLUTTON LAUNCHES THE BOOZY BRUNCH

Glutton, 616 E. Carson Ave., No. 110, plans to offer The Boozy Brunch from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays with a menu of brunch dishes and drinks.

Plates includes yeast risen pancakes with cultured butter and maple cider syrup; steak and eggs featuring a kalbi-marinated ribeye with kim chee fried rice and a poached egg; and wood-roasted chicken hash with poached eggs, potatoes, peppers and sweet onion.

Brunch cocktails include Pappes Peaches with Bulleit bourbon, Giffard creme de peche, honey, lemon and basil; and Glutton Mary with kimchi Bloody Mary, American Harvest Vodka, shrimp, pickled mushrooms, celery and Togarashi chili.

For more information, visit gluttonlv.com or call 702-366-0623.

VIA BRASIL PLANS FATHER’S DAY BRUNCH

Via Brasil Steakhouse, 1225 S. Fort Apache Road, plans to offer a three-course Father’s Day brunch from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 21 for $34.99.

A Father’s Day dinner is planned from 2 to 9 p.m. and will feature the full rodizio menu for $49.99 and $24.99 for children 7 to 12. Children 5 to 6 eat for $4.99, while children 4 or younger eat free.

Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 702-804-1400. For more information, visit viabrasilsteakhouse.com.

RI RA LAS VEGAS ANNOUNCES FATHER’S DAY SPECIAL

Ri Ra Las Vegas in The Shoppes at Mandalay Place, 3930 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to serve Father’s Day specials June 21: Innis & Gunn Irish Cask for $7; Guinness beer cheese and pretzels for $10.95, banger and penne pasta for $17.95, blackened ribeye for $24.95 and prime rib carvery for $24.95 to $26.95.

Locals receive 40 percent off lunch or dinner food items Fridays with a valid Nevada ID.

For more information, call 702-632-7771.

ARIZONA CHARLIE’S ANNOUNCES JUNE DINING SPECIALS

Yukon Grille at Arizona Charlie’s Decatur, 740 S. Decatur Blvd., plans to offer a three-course Father’s Day dinner at Ron’s Steakhouse from 3 to 8 p.m. June 21. It will feature ribeye served with Asian barbecue pork ribs. The cost is $39.99 with an ace I PLAY card and $44.44 without a card.

Also ongoing, Ron’s Steakhouse is offering a three-course Triple Selection special with entree choices of 6-ounce prime dry-aged filet mignon, 14-ounce prime rib, pan-seared Atlantic salmon or chef’s special chicken of the day for $27.99 with a card and $31.11 without a card.

For reservations at Ron’s Steakhouse, call 702-258-5201.

The Sourdough Cafe plans to offer a Father’s Day special from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. June 21 featuring a 16-ounce Porterhouse for $15.99 with a card and $17.77 without a card.

The Frisco Market Buffet plans to feature Father’s Day specials from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for brunch and 4 to 8 p.m. for dinner June 21, including carved prime rib and roast turkey.

Yukon Grille at Arizona Charlie’s Boulder, 4575 Boulder Highway, plans to offer a prix fixe Father’s Day dinner featuring 16-ounce Porterhouse steak from 3 to 9 p.m. June 21. The cost is $25.95 with a card and $28.83 without a card.

Also through June 28, Yukon Grille is offering the salmon Oscar special for $18.99 with a card and $21.10 without a card from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday, as well as an ongoing three-course dinner special with entree choices of flat iron steak, chicken and mushroom Alfredo pasta, grilled salmon or garlic and herb chicken for $16.99 with a card and $18.88 without a card.

For reservations at Yukon Grille, call 702-951-5800.

The Sourdough Cafe plans a Father’s Day special of Brazilian-style Porterhouse from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. June 21 for $15.99 with a card and $17.77 without a card.

The Wild West Buffet plans Father’s Day specials including carved prime rib, roasted turkey and honey-glazed ham from 4 to 8 p.m. June 21.

MERCADITO TO HOST COOKING DEMO JUNE 22

Mercadito at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to offer a Cooking Demo Mondays session June 22 on summer recipes. Chefs will demonstrate their skills as guests drink and dine.

Demonstrations are $45 per person, which includes a five-course meal with cocktails, question-and-answer session and recipes. Each event is set to begin at 6 p.m., with space limited to 30 to 40 people.

The rest of the schedule is: July 13, Mexican Grilling and Entertaining; Aug. 10, Ode to the Avocado; and Sept. 28, Fall Cooking Demo and Fall Menu Unveiling.

To make a reservation, call 702-979-3609.

GRIMALDI’S PIZZERIA RETURNS TUESDAY TASTINGS

Through the summer, Grimaldi’s Pizzeria locations plan to offer Tuesday Tastings, featuring half-off glasses, carafes and bottles of wine (with the exception of sangria and house wine).

Prosciutto arugula pizza is back for June, along with a limited release of URLO (Scream) Red Blend Italian wine.

For more information and locations, visit grimaldispizzeria.com.

NEXT CULINARY CLASSROOM SET FOR JUNE 30 AT BELLAGIO

Bellagio executive chef Edmund Wong plans to host the Executive Chef’s Culinary Classroom, a series of interactive, two-hour cooking classes through Nov. 10. Wong and his culinary team will share ideas and techniques as they guide guests through the steps to creating a three-course meal. Classes will be held in the resort’s demonstration kitchen, Tuscany Kitchen.

The schedule is: Backyard Patio Grilling, June 30; Learning to Roll … Sushi and Rolls, July 23; Back to School, Aug. 27; Cupcakes & Cocktails, Sept. 29; Octoberfest, Oct. 13; and Harvesting Thanksgiving 2.0, Nov. 10.

All-inclusive tickets for each session are $135 per person. For tickets, call 866-406-7117.

FOOD AND WINE EVENT SET FOR SEPT. 12 AND 13

The Food & Wine Festival is scheduled for Sept. 12 and 13 at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd.

The grand tasting is set from 8 to 11 p.m. Sept 12 poolside. Tickets are $100 to $150. An after-party is slated from midnight to 2 a.m. at Hearthstone. Tickets are $85.

The events are for guests 21 or older. For tickets, visit vegasfoodandwine.com.