Krispy Kreme offers free treats

Free doughnuts! To celebrate National Doughnut Day today, local Krispy Kreme stores are offering a free doughnut in any variety to anyone who stops in. No purchase is necessary. ...

The 2009 Silver State Regional Chili Cook-Off, sanctioned by the International Chili Society, is scheduled for Saturday at The Village at Lake Las Vegas. Cooking will begin at 10 a.m.; tastings will run from noon to 5 p.m. The tastings are open to the public for $5 per person. ...

Indian Gourmet Curry Bowl has opened at 5643 Centennial Center Blvd. From the former owners of the Samosa Factory, it serves traditional meat and vegetable curries, homemade chutneys, naan and more, including custom orders for those with special dietary needs. Hours are from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays. Call 233-2695. ...

Fukuda Teppanyaki, 1199 W. Sunset Road in Henderson, has introduced a Recession Special with prices dropping after 8 p.m. daily; examples include a steak and chicken dinner for $15.95 and salmon for $13.95. ...

Morels French Steakhouse & Bistro at the Palazzo, 3325 Las Vegas Blvd. South, now offers a Bloody Cart, dispensing Bloody Marys in various permutations, at brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

Morels also is offering locals half-priced bottles of wine on Sundays, with Nevada ID. ...

King's Fish House at the District, 2255 Village Walk Drive in Henderson, celebrates Lobster Fest through June 24 with dishes including a lobster roll, lobster bisque, lobster mac and cheese and more. ...

Marssa at Loews Las Vegas Resort has introduced a happy hour from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, with a sushi menu and drink specials. ...

The Cannery Row Buffet has debuted at the Eastside Cannery, 5255 Boulder Highway, serving lunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays and dinner from 3 to 9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays (with a seafood buffet from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays) and 3 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and brunch from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekends. It replaces Sweet Lucy's Buffet. ...

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