RESTAURANT NEWS

Sammy's locations collecting toys

For its fifth annual Toys for Tots promotion through Dec. 16, Sammy's Woodfired Pizza's three Las Vegas locations are collecting new, unwrapped toys. Anyone who brings in a toy will receive a coupon for a free Messy Sundae. The valley Sammy's locations are at 4300 E. Sunset Road in Henderson, 6500 W. Sahara Ave. and 7160 N. Durango Drive. ...

Wes Winters, a Liberace-inspired pianist, is performing dinner shows at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. every Monday at Pasta Palace at Palace Station, 2411 W. Sahara Ave. The show and three-course dinner is $19.99, plus tax and tip. For reservations, call 367-2411, Ext. 2320. ...

Actors and singers will bring scenes from "A Christmas Carol" to life during dinner shows at noon and 5 p.m. Dec. 2 and 9 at Lawry's the Prime Rib, 4043 Howard Hughes Parkway. It's $89 per person; for reservations, call 893-2223. ...

Scott Harvey wines will be featured at the November winemaker dinner at Spiedini at the JW Marriott, 221 N. Rampart Blvd. With an entree of Colorado lamb duo, the four-course dinner is $63 per person, plus tax and tip. For reservations, call 869-8500. ...

Bamboo Restaurant has opened at 4941 W. Craig Road, serving Thai, Chinese and Japanese food including family dinners and lunch specials. Hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. For more information, call 293-3888. ...

The latest Sierra Gold has opened at 6929 Aliante Parkway in North Las Vegas. Call 658-2593.

Send information to Heidi Knapp Rinella, P.O. Box 70, Las Vegas NV 89125-0070. You also can send faxes to 383-4676 or e-mail her at hrinella@reviewjournal.com.