RESTAURANT NEWS

Ritz-Carlton starts barbecues, clambakes

The Poolside Cafe and Grill at the Ritz-Carlton, Lake Las Vegas, will serve a barbecue feast today, Saturday and every Saturday through May 26, and clambakes on Fridays from May 4 through May 25. The barbecue feast is $36 per person, plus tax and tip, the clambake $42, plus tax and tip. Fridays in May also will include "Dive-In Movies," when guests (including the public) can stay at the pool and swim while watching free movies. For details or reservations, call 567-4700. ...

Rock 'n Roll Wine plans a Reggae Pool Party at 7 p.m. today at the Golden Nugget, 129 Fremont St. Some 15 wineries representing more than 50 wines will be featured. Tickets are $38 at the door. ...

To commemorate Roy Yamaguchi's participation in the James Beard 2007 Celebrity Chef Tour, Roy's Restaurants at 8701 W. Charleston Blvd. and 620 E. Flamingo Road plan a four-course dinner during regular hours through Sunday. With an entree of Japanese Wagyu Otoro Beef, it's $75 with wines, $55 without. To reserve, call 838-3620 for the Charleston location or 691-2053 for Flamingo. ...

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 8721 W. Charleston Blvd., will host a dinner featuring PGA Tour wines and wines from Greg Norman, Ernie Els and Arnold Palmer at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. With an entree of marinated stuffed flank steak, the five-course dinner is $85 per person, plus tax and tip. To reserve: 838-4774. ...

Those who donate blood Sunday or April 29 at United Blood Services, 6930 W. Charleston Blvd., can get a $10 gift card for Z'Tejas, 9550 W. Charleston Blvd. For an appointment, call 233-9620. ...

Dream Dinners meal-assembly service at 101 S. Rainbow Blvd. now offers a grab-and-go option for those who would rather not assemble the meals themselves.

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.