A La Carte: Dining events and news for July 30-Aug. 5, 2015
PDQ, Vegas PBS to host Family Fundraising Nights
PDQ and Vegas PBS are partnering to host monthly fundraising nights beginning Aug. 4 to help veterans and bolster services for the deaf and blind.
PDQ's two Las Vegas Valley locations — 3737 W. Craig Road in North Las Vegas and 3010 W. Sahara Ave. — each plan to host one fundraising night per month, with one benefiting the Vegas PBS Workforce Training and Economic Development program for veterans, which helps them connect to educational services, military-friendly employment opportunities and other programs, and the other benefiting the Vegas PBS Described and Captioned Media Center, which provides resources for the blind and visually impaired and the deaf and hard of hearing and their families.
During these nights, PDQ plans to donate a percentage of sales generated by the charity’s supporters back to the organization. The Family Fundraising Nights to benefit veterans are planned from 4 to 9 p.m. Aug. 4 and the first Friday of the month through December at the North Las Vegas location. Family nights to benefit the Described and Captioned Media Center are planned from 4 to 9 p.m. Aug. 25 and the last Friday of every month through December at the Sahara Avenue location. Visit eatpdq.com.
Ri Ra Las Vegas to celebrate International Beer day Aug. 6
Ri Ra Las Vegas at The Shoppes at Mandalay Place, 3930 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to host its annual #RiRaBeerDay celebration in honor of International Beer Day from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 6. Attendees can enjoy a free pint of Guinness and free appetizers. The first 15 guests to arrive also will receive a free beer flight. Raffle prizes are planned throughout the evening.
RSVP is required and can be completed by emailing rira@kirvindoak.com.
Boot Scootin' Benefit to assist HELP of Southern Nevada
The Boot Scootin' Benefit is planned for Aug. 15 to benefit HELP of Southern Nevada at Gilley's in Treasure Island on the Strip. The event is set to include line dance lessons, food and drink specials and $10 mechanical bull rides, with $5 being donated to the nonprofit.
Call 702-369-4357 or visit helpsonv.org.
'Top Chef Masters' alumni to reunite Aug. 19 for Border Grill dinner
Border Grill chefs/owners Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger plan to host fellow "Top Chef Masters" alumni in the Border Grill kitchen at Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, for a special Top Chef Masters Reunion Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 19.
Guest chefs set to participate include Hugh Acheson and Rick Moonen. Cocktails by "The Modern Mixologist" Tony Abou-Ganim also are planned. A cocktail reception is scheduled to be followed by a panel discussion and dinner.
The cost is $150, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch program.
Visit bordergrill.com/top-chef-masters-dinner-at-border-grill-mandalay-bay.
Panevino Italian Grille plans Southern Italy wine dinner for Aug. 27
Panevino Italian Grille, 246 Via Antonio Ave., plans to host the second installment of its quarterly wine dinner series at 7 p.m. Aug. 27. The four-course tasting menu will feature Italian wines from Campania, Basilicata, Calabria and Sicilia.
The cost is $85. Call 702-222-2400.
Mercadito to mark first anniversary with limited menu items through August
Mercadito at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to celebrate its first anniversary with limited edition menu items available through Aug. 31.
A new taco, Surf & Turf ($4 each), will feature ribeye, tempura lemon shrimp and asparagus/cauliflower chipotle hash. A special anniversary cocktail, Old Fashioned Mercadito ($10), will feature muddled orange, filthy cherries, angostura bitters and Mercadito's Herradura Double Barrel Reposado Tequila. Two tacos and a cocktail are $16.
Call 702-979-3609 or visit mercaditorestaurants.com or redrock.sclv.com.
Save bottle caps to help veterans
Through Aug. 31, the Bonanza Beverage Co., on behalf of The Miller Brewing Co., and O'Sheas Casino at The Linq on the Strip, will donate 10 cents for every $2 Miller High Life bottle cap collected to Goodwill of Southern Nevada's Veteran Integration Program. To participate, legal-age consumers can bring their bottle caps to O'Sheas or send saved bottle caps to Bonanza Beverage Co. at 6333 Ensworth St., Las Vegas, NV 89119.
Goodwill's VIP provides no-cost job placement and training opportunities to veterans and their immediate family members, plus veteran employment specialists who offer peer-to-peer assistance. Proceeds from the collected caps will go directly to helping empower veterans and their families with the tools they need to transition from military to civilian life and find employment. Visit goodwill.vegas/veteranintegrationprogram.
Edge Steakhouse opens at Westgate Las Vegas
Edge Steakhouse was set to open July 28 in the Westgate Las Vegas, 3000 Paradise Road. The menu features aged prime steaks, Snake River Farm Wagyu beef, fresh fish and seafood, and more than 12 other specialties. It also provides a variety of tableside dining experiences, including a fresh seafood tower, a tableside-prepared Caesar salad and an array of micro-desserts.
It is set to open at 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Visit westgateVegas.com or call 702-732-5277.
Duckhorn wine dinner set at T-Bones Chophouse
T-Bones Chophouse and Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to host the Duckhorn Wine Dinner at 6:30 p.m. July 30. A five-course menu will be paired with wines from Napa Valley's Duckhorn Vineyards. Passed hors d'oeuvres are planned on the patio before dinner at 7 p.m.
The cost is $125. To RSVP, contact Michelle Lee at 702-797-7517 or michelle.lee@stationcasinos.com.
Table 10 to team up with craft breweries for five-course beer dinner July 31
Emeril Lagasse's Table 10 is set to partner with craft breweries for a five-course craft beer dinner set for 7 p.m. July 31 at the Palazzo, 3327 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The dinner is set to feature brews from Firestone Walker Brewing Co., Brooklyn Brewery, New Belgium, Samuel Smith and Victory Brewing.
The cost is $75. RSVP by calling 702-607-6363. Visit emerilsrestaurants.com/table-10.
Cheesecake Factory set to celebrate National Cheesecake Day
The Cheesecake Factory announced a two-day celebration and menu offers in honor of National Cheesecake Day, July 30. Dine-in guests can get a slice for half price on July 29 or 30. The restaurant is also unveiling a new flavor, Salted Caramel Cheesecake.
Visit locations.thecheesecakefactory.com.
Dunkin' Donuts collecting bottled water for Salvation Army
Dunkin' Donuts is hosting a bottled water drive for The Salvation Army through July 31. Customers who donate a case of bottled water at participating Las Vegas-area locations will receive a free medium hot or iced coffee and a doughnut of their choice.
Participating locations are: 10100 S. Eastern Ave.; 171 Gibson Road; 6795 W. Tropicana Ave.; 6935 N. Durango Drive; 7250 S. Durango Drive, No. 100; 5861 W. Craig Road; 6295 S. Rainbow Blvd.; 5485 Simmons St.; 409 E. Silverado Ranch Blvd.; 7430 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 1710 W. Charleston Blvd.; 3481 S. Durango Drive; 200 E. Fremont St.; 4125 S. Eastern Ave.; 3350 E. Tropicana Ave.; 5111 Boulder Highway; and 5959 W. Sahara Ave.
Visit dunkindonuts.com.
Mercadito to host cooking demo Aug. 6
Mercadito at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to offer a Cooking Demo Mondays session Aug. 6. The theme is Ode to the Avocado. 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.
Another Cooking Demo is set for Sept. 28 on Fall Cooking Demo and Fall Menu Unveiling.
To make a reservation, call 702-979-3609.
Chef Rodelio Aglibot creates taco for Share our Strength campaign
Chef Rodelio Aglibot, known as The Food Buddha, has created the The Food Buddha's Pastrami Kung Pao Style Taco to be featured through July for Share our Strength's Tacos for Strength campaign. The taco features diced pastrami, red bell peppers, white onions and sliced scallions, seasoned and caramelized with Kung Pao sauce and topped with crushed roasted peanuts and julienne celery leaves on a flour tortilla. An order of four is $16.50 for dinner at Mercadito in Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd.
A portion of the proceeds goes to Share Our Strength to fight childhood hunger.
Visit mercaditorestaurants.com or nokidhungry.org.
Andiron Steak & Sea to offer dinner tasting menu through August
Andiron Steak & Sea, 1720 Festival Plaza Drive, is set to offer a dinner tasting menu through Aug. 28 for $55 per person.
The menu includes a choice of appetizers, including roasted corn soup, Andiron Caesar salad or yellowtail crudo; a choice of entree, including Mary’s organic chicken breast, Scottish salmon or grilled skirt steak; and a choice of dessert, including Ashley's creme brulee doughnuts or cherry almond cake
Visit andironsteak.com.
Desert Hops Beer Festival to return Aug. 22
Tickets are on sale for the Desert Hops beer festival, which is set to return to Boulevard Pool at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. South, at 9 p.m. Aug. 22. It will highlight 150 beers from around the world and feature new selections from Nevada brewers.
Musical entertainment, unlimited beer samples and tastes of multicultural food offerings are planned. VIP ticket holders will receive exclusive perks, such as pours from one of Firestone Walker Brewing Co.'s rarest brews and Brooklyn Brewery’s 2013, 2014 and 2015 elite Black Ops. In addition to tasting rare beer selections, VIP guests can enjoy early entry at 8 p.m.
Tickets for early bird general admission start at $30, and early bird VIP tickets start at $50. Visit cosmopolitanlasvegas.com or call Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000. After the limited number of early bird tickets sell out, prices will be $45 for general admission and $65 for VIP.
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.
South Point announces summer meal deals
Don Vito's and Silverado Steakhouse at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, are offering Summer Meal Deals featuring prix fixe menus through Aug. 27. The custom, multi-course menus are available from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and 9 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
The three-course meal at Don Vito's is $19 and includes entree choices of fettucine Alfredo, baked penne pasta or chicken manicotti.
The three-course meal at Silverado Steakhouse is $29 and includes entree choices of 6-ounce filet mignon, chicken Francaise or filet of salmon.
The wine of the month at each restaurant will be available for $20 per bottle.
For more information, call 702-796-7111.
Ferraro's introduces $35 prix fixe menu
Ferraro's Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar, 4480 Paradise Road, has new seasonal menus for summer and is offering a prix fixe dinner option featuring a new family-style menu.
The family-style menu is available during dinner hours and offers three courses and a side dish. Entree choices are sporcacciona pizza, rigatoni vegetariani (seasonal vegetable ragout), salmone (oven-roasted organic salmon, warm eggplant caponata, infused olive oil) or vitello piccata (veal scaloppini in lemon-caper sauce served with broccoli rabe). A homemade dessert sampler is included.
The cost is $35 per person.
For more information, call 702-364-5300.
DB Brasserie offering locals discount at The Venetian
Locals can get 30 percent off their bill at db Brasserie at The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South, through Sept. 7 with a valid Nevada ID. The discount is not valid during happy hour.
For more information, call 702-430-1235 or visit dbbrasserie.com.
Happy hours planned at Red Rock Resort
Happy hour is scheduled from 3 to 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close daily in the Flying Pig Lounge at Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Menu highlights include fried green tomatoes, fried pickles, sliders and barbecue rib tips, priced less than $8. Draft beers, wine specials, well cocktails, martinis and featured cocktails are also available starting at $4.
T-Bones Chophouse and Lounge plans to host happy hour from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, with small plates priced $10 or less in the bar and lounge. Highlights include roasted bone marrow, egg white oysters Rockefeller and tuna crudo. Craft beers, cocktails and wines by the glass specials are also available. Mingle Thursdays is planned from 5 to 8 p.m. in the lounge for local industry professionals and elite business goers. Featured cocktails, small bites and entertainment are planned Thursdays through Sept. 3.
Lucky Luxe Ladies Night is set from 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays at Lucky Bar. Along with a makeup lesson from Sephora, a Lululemon trunk show and champagne paired with chocolates, guests can weekly prizes from Downtown Summerlin. The weekly event is planned for Fridays through Sept. 4.
Downtown Grand plans luaus, barbecues
The Downtown Grand, 206 N. Third St., plans to host Thursday Night Luaus presented by Hot Lava at The Pool Deck. Live luau performances and an authentic Polynesian buffet are planned. The cost is $18 for adults, $14 for children 12 or younger and free for children 3 or younger. Tickets can be purchased at VIP services or at downtowngrand.com.
The Chillin' and Grillin' All-You-Can-Eat BBQ at The Pool Deck is planned from 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays. It is $12.99 and includes cheeseburgers, hot dogs and grilled chicken. All ages are welcome. Tickets can be purchased at The Pool Deck.
For more information, call 702-719-5100.
Double happy hour set at El Cortez
The El Cortez, 600 Fremont St., plans to host Double Happy Hour in The Parlour Bar from 4 to 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday through Thursday. Guests can enjoy throwback two-for-one cocktails, $3 Crafthaus pints and 50-cent chicken wings.
For more information, visit elcortezhotelcasino.com or call 702-385-5200.
Border Grill to feature backyard barbecues
Border Grill at Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to transform its lower patio into a pop-up backyard barbecue destination to host its summer-long Backyard BBQ series prior to each Concert On The Beach performance. Barbecues are planned from 6 to 8 p.m. overlooking the Lazy River and Beach.
The menu includes oysters, ceviches, tortas, barbacoa favorites, grilled Mexican corn and grilled shrimp. Food items are prices from $3 to $8, and beers are $5 and margaritas are $7.
For more information, visit bordergrill.com or call 702-632-7403.
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. For reservations, call 702-778-3310.
Happy hour specials announced at Tapas by Alex Stratta
Tapas by Alex Stratta at Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd., plans to host happy hour from 4:30 to 6 p.m. daily. Small plates for $5 are patatas bravas, chicken croquetas and fried calamari. Glasses of red or white house wine are $6, along with red or white sangria and various rotating craft beers.
For more information, call 702-483-3555 or visit tapasalexstratta.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 four 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.
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).
For more information and locations, visit grimaldispizzeria.com.
