Taste of the Nation event to help fight childhood hunger

Local chefs will help fight childhood hunger during Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. June 4 at the Hard Rock Hotel, 4455 Paradise Road. Among the more than 30 chefs and restaurants participating are Carlos Guia of SW Steakhouse at Wynn Las Vegas, Kerry Simon of CatHouse at the Luxor and Simon Restaurant & Lounge at Palms Place, Andre's at the Monte Carlo, Rosemary's Restaurant, The Capital Grille at Fashion Show mall and Rare 120 Degrees at the Hard Rock. The event will include a live auction hosted by Nate Tannenbaum, plus a silent auction. Tickets are $75 for general admission, $100 for VIP, which includes a 5:30 p.m. reception. Tickets or details: (877) 268-2783 or www.TasteOfTheNation.org. ...

RA Sushi will host its fifth annual Nicky's Week fundraiser Sunday through May 30 to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. All proceeds from the sale of edamame, Tootsy Maki, Shrimp Shumai and various beverages will be donated. ...

Hors d'oeuvres, wines and cocktails will be part of the University of Southern Nevada's Taste of the Arts event from 2 to 4 p.m. May 30 at Morton's the Steakhouse, 400 E. Flamingo Road. Tickets are $85 per person; proceeds will benefit the university's community outreach. Details or tickets: Barbara Wood at 968-2055 or bwood@usn.edu. ...

Rhythm Kitchen has opened at 6435 S. Decatur Blvd., serving Cajun classics including jambalaya, shrimp or crawfish Creole, fried or charbroiled oysters, alligator tail and fried catfish, plus salads, blackened or char-grilled fish, pizzas, sandwiches, burgers and more. Hours are from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays, 5 to 10 p.m. Saturdays. Call 767-8438. ...

The Bar, 11624 Bermuda Road in Henderson, has opened but is more than just a bar, serving fried jalapeno macaroni and cheese bites, asparagus tempura, a 22-ounce rib-eye and more. It's open 24/7; call 269-3177. ...

PT's and Sierra Gold locations have introduced new Buckets and Party Buckets of wings, boneless wings, chicken fingers, popcorn chicken, beef sliders, grilled chicken sliders and Twister fries, at $5.99 to $17.99. ...

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