Grillers taking on steak challenge poolside at Hilton

The Beringer Great Steak Challenge Las Vegas Regional Grill-Off is scheduled from 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday poolside at the Las Vegas Hilton, 3000 Paradise Road. The public is invited to watch and cheer on their favorites. ...

Lisa Lillien, author of the Hungry Girl books and creator of www.Hungry-Girl.com, will sign copies of her latest book, "Hungry Girl Happy Hour," from 7 to 9 p.m. July 9 at Planet Hollywood Resort, 3667 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Free snacks, prizes and Hungry Girl cocktails will be included. ...

Chef Alex Stratta has revised the menu at Stratta at Wynn Las Vegas, 3131 Las Vegas Blvd. South. New selections include herbed garlic ciabatta bread ($8), fettucine Alfredo with chicken and snap peas ($24) and cioppino ($16), joining a menu of pizzas and other Italian-American favorites. ...

The Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., has introduced its New York Deli Buffet from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursdays. Priced at $18.99, it includes various sliced meats, breads, knishes, latkes, kugel, sauerkraut and more. ...

The Mandarin Oriental, 3752 Las Vegas Blvd. South, has extended its 20 percent discount for locals through Sept. 6. The discount applies in the Mandarin Bar, Mozen Bistro and Amore Patisserie; proof of Nevada residency required. ...

Hussong's Cantina at Mandalay Place, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is offering locals a 20 percent discount on food daily with Nevada ID. It also has introduced a new happy hour from 4 to 7 p.m. Sundays through Fridays, which includes a $5 24-ounce Tecate and taco and other drink specials. ...

Rhumbar at The Mirage, 3400 Las Vegas Blvd. South, has paired a 10 Cane Rum Hurricane Punch with an XiKar HC Habano Colorado cigar for $20, through the end of the month. ...

Valley locations of Chipotle Mexican Grill now offer a kids' menu. And on July 11, 18 and 25 and Aug. 1, parents who purchase a burrito, salad, burrito bowl or order of tacos can get a free meal for a kid. ...

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