Gordon Biersch introduces WinterBock beer, new menu

Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurants have introduced this year's WinterBock beer and a seasonal menu to complement its rich flavors. The menu includes spicy tuna crisps, lobster bisque, bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin, walnut-crusted barramundi, pumpkin cheesecake and more. Local outlets are at 3987 Paradise Road and 750 S. Rampart Blvd. ...

Marche Bacchus, 2620 Regatta Drive, is offering a $35 (plus tax and tip) three-course dinner through Dec. 23. Entree choices are pan-roasted Idaho trout or poulet frites. For reservations, call 804-8008. ...

Martinis, 1205 S. Fort Apache Road, now features Wine Night from 4 to 11 p.m. each Tuesday, with every bottle on the wine list at half price. ...

TC's Rib Crib, 8470 W. Desert Inn Road, now serves a Louisiana-inspired breakfast -- including grits and eggs, hand-cut smoked bacon, catfish and wings -- from 7 to 11 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays. ...

La Collina Cucina, 645 Carnegie St. in Henderson, has been renamed Carmine's on the Hill. With the same owner -- Carmine Vento, founder of the Villa Pizza chain -- it still serves southern Italian dishes, many of them incorporating fresh seafood. Hours are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily, with the bar remaining open until 6 a.m. Call 252-7474. ...

Buzz BBQ has moved to 7121 W. Craig Road. Call 294-2899. ...

In honor of National Cupcake Day, the two local locations of The Cupcakery will give a free Southern Belle or Tickle Me Pink cupcake to anyone who walks in the door between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday. The Cupcakery is at 9680 S. Eastern Ave. and 7175 W. Lake Mead Blvd. ...

The December pizza and dessert of the month at Grimaldi's, 9595 S. Eastern Ave., are garden pesto pizza and butterscotch toffee cheesecake. ...

The four Las Vegas-area stores of Whole Foods Market will have a holiday tasting from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, featuring ham, pheasant breast, pot roast, various vegetables and rum-raisin empanada. ...

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