Chefs participating in events

Joel Robuchon and fellow chefs Claude Le Tohic of Joel Robuchon, Matt Seeber of Craftsteak and Stephen Hopcraft of Seablue -- all at MGM Grand -- will participate in the Chef Artist Series event 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 16 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The chefs and students will prepare a four-course dinner with an entree of braised short rib and grilled rib-eye. Tickets are $150; call 895-1330. ...

Leading local chefs will participate in the Food & Wine All-Star Weekend Nov. 5-7 at Bellagio, Aria and Vdara. Events include parties, lunches, a Saturday night all-star tasting and a champagne and caviar brunch. For schedule and tickets, visit www.FoodandWine.com/vegas. ...

Rick Moonen, executive chef of rm seafood at Mandalay Bay, will host "Feasting on Words -- The Literature & Food Fair" from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St. Part of the Vegas Valley Book Festival, the day will include cooking demonstrations from noon to 2 p.m. by nine local chefs, a farmers' market, Kids in the Kitchen plaza and more. ...

Shakespeare's Grille & Pub has opened at 790 Coronado Center Drive in Henderson, serving traditional English favorites and much more. Call 837-7900. ...

A Hitachino Japanese beer and sake tasting is scheduled for 8 p.m. Thursday at Little Buddha at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. It's $25. ...

The Flame Steakhouse at the El Cortez, 600 Fremont St., once again offers its special of fresh Florida stone crab, flown in weekly. It's available 4 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays for $28 per pound. ...

Swordfish caught off the Southern California coast and California spiny lobsters are being featured at King's Fish House, 2255 Village Walk Drive in the District in Henderson, while supplies last. ...

Dress up as a "horrifying food product" -- we're talking processed food here -- and visit a Chipotle location between 6 p.m. and closing on Sunday and you can choose an item from the menu for $2. ...

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