Cheesecake Factory celebrating Cheesecake Day

The Cheesecake Factory, which has three locations in the valley, will celebrate National Cheesecake Day on Monday by offering any slice at half-off, dine-in only. The company's also introducing its new Oreo Dream Extreme Cheesecake. ...

The Freakin' Frog, 4700 S. Maryland Parkway, has scheduled a tasting of a cask of Saison de Pipaix beer, made by Le Brasserie a Vapeur in Belgium, for 6 p.m. Sunday. ...

Sammy's Woodfired Pizza, which has five valley locations, will give a free signature Messy Sundae to kids who read and list eight books on a "Reading is Rewarding" card, signed by a parent or teacher. The offer is open to kids 12 and younger through Aug. 31. ...

Islands restaurant, 10810 W. Charleston Blvd., is featuring its I-Shandy this summer, and in celebration of the Olympics it's $2.95 during lunch from today through Aug. 12. ...

Elements Kitchen & Martini Bar, 4950 S. Rainbow Blvd., has introduced some lighter dishes for summer: a Mediterranean salad, a mezze-style plate and a burger with caramelized onions and mushrooms. They're $14 each. Two panna cottas also have been introduced for summer. ...

The Carmel Room at the Rampart Casino and Ceres at the J.W. Marriott, both at 221 N. Rampart Blvd., are offering summer specials - the Carmel Room a daily $24.99 smoked rib-eye dinner with side dish and Ceres a $29.99 three-course seasonal menu. ...

Morton's the Steakhouse, 400 E. Flamingo Road, has introduced 18 new menu items, including an ahi tuna tower and a bone-in veal chop. ...

Lobster ME at the Miracle Mile Shops, 3663 Las Vegas Blvd. South, has added a lobster BLT and two spicy lobster dishes. ...

The Berliner, 9400 S. Eastern Ave., has reopened after solving air-conditioning problems. ...

Grimaldi's Pizzeria has opened in the Shoppes at Palazzo, 3327 Las Vegas Blvd. South. ...

Fresh 52 Farmers and Artisan Market will be open at Town Square, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays, beginning Aug. 3. ...

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