Free workshop focusing on tea basics offered in Henderson

A free workshop on the basics of tea is scheduled from 2 to 3 p.m. Nov. 5 and from 6 to 7 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Whitney Ranch Recreation Center, 1575 Galleria Drive in Henderson. The one-session workshop, open to those 18 and older and sponsored by the City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department, will cover tea categories, how teas are made and their origins. To register, visit www.cityofhenderson.com, activity 194026-38 for the first session, 194026-39 for the second, or visit any of the city's recreation centers. For details, call 267-5850. ...

The wines of Germany will be featured in a dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Spiedini at the J.W. Marriott, 221 N. Rampart Blvd. With an entree of Bavarian Sauerbraten pot roast, the four-course dinner is $68 per person. To reserve, call 869-8500. ...

The wines of Tobin James Cellars and Hitching Post Winery will be featured in a dinner at 6 p.m. Thursday at Roy's Restaurant at 8701 W. Charleston Blvd. With an entree of zinfandel-braised lamb shank, the five-course dinner is $85, plus tax and tip. To reserve, call 838-3620. ...

A dinner featuring the bottlings of Ferrari-Carrano Vineyards and Winery is scheduled for Oct. 30, during regular hours of 6 to 10 p.m., at Buzio's at the Rio, 3700 W. Flamingo Road. With an entree of grilled filet with Maytag blue cheese, the six-course dinner is $65, plus tax and tip. To reserve, call 777-7923 or visit www.riolasvegas.com. ...

T&T at the Luxor, 3900 Las Vegas Blvd. South, has introduced a Sunday Mariachi Brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It includes a mariachi band and two-for-one Bloody Marias. ...

San Lorenzo at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane, has added new and returning menu items, including the house antipasto salad, meatball sliders, homemade pizza and linguine with clams. There's also a 20 for $20 wine menu. ...

The 2005 Nevada Ridge Zinfandel produced by Pahrump Valley Winery won a gold medal at the 2009 Pacific Rim International Wine Competition. ...

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