A La Carte, June 19-25, 2014
DISTILL PLANS JOB FAIR FOR SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS LOCATION
Distill plans to host a job fair for its Southern Highlands location from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 23-25 at Remedy’s Tavern, 3265 St. Rose Parkway. The new location is set to open July 19 and positions are available for bartenders, cocktail servers, food runners, line cooks, dishwashers and doormen.
Applicants 21 or older are asked to bring a Health Card, Social Security card, driver’s license, Alcohol Awareness and Sheriff’s Card.
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE TO GIVE FREE SMOOTHIES FOR FLIP FLOP DAY
Tropical Smoothie Cafe plans to celebrate National Flip Flop Day by handing out free 24-ounce Jetty Punch smoothies from 2 to 7 p.m. June 20 to patrons wearing flip flops. Patrons are encouraged to donate during this time for Camp Sunshine, a nonprofit that offers kids with life-threatening illnesses and their families a getaway on the shores of Lake Sebago in Maine.
Patrons can purchase a $5 flip flop key fob and receive a 10 percent discount on all future purchases through this year. Online donations will be accepted at nationalflipflopday.com.
For Tropical Smoothie Cafe locations, visit tropicalsmoothiecafe.com.
HONEY SALT TO HELP VARIOUS GROUPS
Honey Salt, 1031 S. Rampart Blvd., is partnering with a different local charity through Aug. 22 for Summer of Love, offering a special three-course Taste of Honey menu highlighting seasonal and local ingredients. For each Taste of Honey ordered, $5 will go to that week’s cause. Order the Summer of Love Sangria, and another $1 goes to that week’s charity.
The lineup includes: The Torino Foundation; United Way of Southern Nevada; Three Square food bank; Desert Reign; Opportunity Village; Green Our Planet; Keep Memory Alive; the Agassi Foundation; the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth; Create a Change Now; and Girls on the Run.
Summer of Love menus will run nightly beginning at 5 p.m. For reservations, call 702-445-6100. For more information, visit honeysalt.com.
WILD FISH COOKING CLASS SET FOR JUNE 21
The Nevada Department of Wildlife plans to host a wild fish cooking class from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 21 at the Technique Restaurant on the campus of Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, 1451 Center Crossing Road.
Participants will learn tips and techniques for taking fish from the lake to the table, along with meals they can create.
The cost is $40. To register, visit tinyurl.com/lsokh8s.
MINUS5 ICE BAR TO CELEBRATE FIRST DAY OF SUMMER WITH FREE ENTRY FOR LOCALS
Minus5 Ice Bar at The Shoppes at Mandalay Place, 3930 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to celebrate the first day of summer June 21 by offering locals free entry before 5 p.m. Residents must present valid Nevada ID.
T-BONES CHOPHOUSE PLANS WINE DINNER JUNE 26
T-Bones Chophouse at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to host a wine dinner featuring CrossBarn Winery of California at 5:30 p.m. June 26. A cocktail reception with passed appetizers and wine on the patio is set to start the evening, followed by dinner in the private dining room.
The cost is $95 per person. For reservations, call Michelle Lee at 702-797-7517.
TASTE & LEARN SERIES TO CONTINUE AT FERRARO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT
The Taste & Learn series is set to continue June 28 at Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar, 4480 Paradise Road.
Another event is planned for July 26. Guests will discover facts about the winemaker and learn about wine pairings. Each wine will be accompanied by a small-bite pairing.
The cost is $50. For reservations, call 702-364-5300.
SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY MENU TO MARK 35 YEARS OF MORTON’S THE STEAKHOUSE
Morton’s The Steakhouse, 400 E. Flamingo Road, plans to mark its 35th anniversary with a limited-time menu and special edition wine from Sbragia Family Vineyards in Napa, Calif.
The special menu and wine pairing are available from June 30 through July 6 for $35. Entree choices are 6-ounce filet, honey-chili-glazed salmon or chicken Bianco.
The Sbragia State & Rush Merlot, 2012 is $16 per glass or $64 per bottle, while supplies last.
For reservations, call 702-893-0703.
SILVER SEVENS PLANS WEEKLONG FIRST ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
The Silver Sevens, 4100 Paradise Road, plans to mark its first anniversary July 1-7. As part of the celebration, through July, A-Play Club Card holders can enjoy dining specials, including a $9.99 meal with a half rack of baby back ribs, half of a barbecue chicken and fries in the Sterling Spoon Cafe. A seafood Sunday buffet will be $17.99 and a T-Bone Tuesday buffet $14.99.
For more information, visit silversevenscasino.com.
SHAVE ICE SHOP OPENS IN THE DOWNTOWN GRAND
The Ninth Island Shave Ice & Daiquiris has opened inside the Downtown Grand, 206 N. Third St. It features a street-side, walk-up window as well as an indoor counter. Hours are from noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.
JOE’S SEAFOOD DINNER TO BENEFIT PEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMOR FOUNDATION
Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab, 3500 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to host a dinner July 19 to benefit the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, a nonprofit that works to find a cure for childhood brain tumors.
The evening is set to begin with cocktails and a silent auction at 6 p.m., followed by dinner and a live auction at 7 p.m.
Tickets are $140 per person. Seating is limited to 80 guests.
For more information, call 702-795-2000 or visit lvrideforkids.org.
RESTAURANT WEEK SET FOR AUG. 22-28
Fall Restaurant Week is scheduled from Aug. 22-28 to benefit Three Square food bank. Participating restaurants plan to offer prix fixe menus priced $20.14 to $50.14, with a portion of the proceeds going to the food bank.
For more information, visit on.fb.me/lvrwfb.
FERRARO’S UNVEILS SUMMER MENU
Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar, 4480 Paradise Road, has new summer menu items using seasonal ingredients. Dishes include zucchini pizza and Pollo o Vitello Sorrento, chicken breast of veal scaloppini with eggplant, mozzarella, herbs and white wine tomato sauce. New summer pasta dishes include Gnocchi e Piselli and Rigatoni Toscano.
For more information, visit ferraroslasvegas.com.
GRIMALDI’S PIZZERIA TEAMS UP WITH CHILDHELP TO STOP CHILD ABUSE
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria is teaming up with nonprofit Childhelp through Aug. 15 to advocate for abused and neglected children. Guests who dine at Grimaldi’s will receive information with their checks asking if they would like to donate to Childhelp.
For locations, visit grimaldispizzeria.com.
SORBET ‘RITAS AVAILABLE AT CANTINA LAREDO FOR LIMITED TIME
Cantina Laredo at Tivoli Village, 430 S. Rampart Blvd., is offering sorbet ‘ritas for a limited time. The handcrafted cocktails feature rum, fresh herbs, spices and premium sorbets. Choices are Blood Orange ‘Rita, Mango Citrus ‘Rita and Raspberry Chipotle ‘Rita, each $7.
For more information, visit cantinalaredo.com.
OFFER TO FEATURE PRIX FIXE MENU, MOVIE AT THE COSMOPOLITAN
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is offering a Dinner for Two prix fixe summer menu in The Henry from 5 to 10 p.m. Mondays with free admission (normally $5) to Dive-In Movies at the Boulevard Pool. The menu features an appetizer to share, two signature entrees and a slice of red velvet cheesecake or a selection of house-made ice creams.
The menu is $40. Guests can receive free entry to the movie by showing their receipt.
For more information, visit cosmopolitanlasvegas.com or call 702-698-7000.
RED MANSION ANNOUNCES DIM SUM THURSDAYS
Red Mansion in the Downtown Grand, 206 N. Third St., plans to offer Dim Sum Thursdays, with all-you-can-eat dim sum for $9.99 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
STEWART + OGDEN FEATURES BUY ONE, GET ONE ENTREES
Stewart + Ogden in the Downtown Grand, 206 N. Third St., is offering a buy one, get one free entree special Tuesdays, along with a free appetizer with any lunch or dinner entree every day. Buffalo Wing Wednesdays is planned from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., with all-you-can-eat wings for $9.99.
GOLDEN GATE PLANS WORLD CUP DRINK SPECIALS
The Golden Gate, 1 Fremont St., plans drink specials during World Cup soccer games through July 13, including $2 Budweiser drafts at Bar Prohibition! until 6 p.m.
SIERRA GOLD ANNOUNCES WORLD CUP DRINK SPECIALS
Sierra Gold tavern locations plan to offer $3 Miller Lite pints, $4 Belvedere cocktails and $5.75 Belvedere Bloody Marys during World Cup soccer games at 3 p.m. June 22 and 9 a.m. June 26. Sierra Gold taverns are at 6515 S. Jones Blvd., 6929 Aliante Parkway, 2400 N. Buffalo Drive and 1341 W. Warm Springs Road in Henderson.
The specials will also be offered at valley PT’s locations during every World Cup game in June.
J.C. WOOLOUGHAN’S IRISH PUB TO FEATURE WORLD CUP SPECIALS
J.C. Wooloughan’s Irish Pub in the Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to feature World Cup specials through July 13, including $2 Coors Light draft, $3 Heineken draft, $4 shots of el Jimador Blanco tequila and $5 margaritas.
For more information, call 702-869-7725.
STATION CASINOS PLANS WORLD CUP DINING SPECIALS
The Race and Sports Books at Station Casinos plan to offer World Cup food and drink specials. When games are playing, Bud Light will be $3 at all Race and Sports bars. Select games also will feature hot dog specials and stadium food.
For more information, visit sclv.com.
TREASURE ISLAND PLANS WORLD CUP SPECIALS
Gilley’s Saloon, Dance Hall and Bar-B-Que, the Seafood Shack and Breeze Bar inside Treasure Island, 3300 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to feature World Cup drink specials June 12-July 13. Four for $20 beer buckets will feature Heineken, Newcastle and Dos Equis while select games are shown on big-screen televisions at each location.
For more information, visit treasureisland.com.
VIA BRASIL STEAKHOUSE SPECIALS TO MARK WORLD CUP
Via Brasil Steakhouse, 1225 S. Fort Apache Road, plans to feature World Cup specials June 12-July 13, with games to be shown on a 15o-inch screen with surround sound. Lunch will be served on Monday, Tuesday and Friday during the tournament. The cost is $19.99 for the gourmet appetizer bar and $26.99 for a special light rodizio option. A la carte menu items will start at $4.
Saturday will feature a $19.99 Saturday brunch and a $14.99 bar brunch special from noon to 3 p.m. The full Sunday brunch will be served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For more information, call 702-804-1400 or visit viabrasilsteakhouse.com.
LEV RESTAURANT GROUP SUPPORTING AUTISM PROGRAMS IN JUNE
Through June, Lev Restaurant Group eateries plan to donate a percentage of the sale of specific menu items to the Grant a Gift Autism Foundation.
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf plans to donate 10 percent of sales of Mud Pie and Caramel Brownie Ice Blended drinks. Jamba Juice plans to donate 10 percent of sales of fruit and veggies smoothies. I Heart Burgers at Town Square and the Palazzo plans to donate a percentage of all burger sales. Daily Kitchen & Wellness Bar plans to donate a percentage of entree sales. Lobster ME in The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian and the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort plans to donate a percentage of lobster roll sales.
SOUTH POINT RESTAURANTS ANNOUNCE JUNE DINING SPECIALS
The Coronado Cafe at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to offer graveyard specials daily from midnight to 6 a.m. through June. Biscuits and gravy is $2.95, two eggs with bacon or sausage is $3.45, steak and eggs is $4.95, pancake sandwich is $3.95, ham steak and eggs is $3.95 and a cheeseburger is $3.95. Guests must be 21 or older.
Big Sur Oyster Bar is serving new menu items for its $7.95 lunch special from noon to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday in June. Options include shrimp Alfredo, fish tacos, shrimp jambalaya, red snapper Creole style, oyster po’ boy and Big Sur shrimp salad. Oysters and clams on the half shell will be half price.
Baja Miguel’s is offering $7.95 meal deals from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Entrees comes with chips and salsa and a side of rice and beans, and choices include chicken cilantro, fish tacos and chile relleno.
Zenshin is featuring half off select items from 2 to 6 p.m. daily for happy hour, along with $5 martinis, $2 domestic and $2.50 import beers.
Silverado Steak House, Don Vito’s, Primarily Prime Rib, Big Sur Oyster Bar and Baja Miguel’s have revamped their menus.
Silverado Steak House’s new items include chipotle-glazed flat iron steak for $29 and double-cut pork chop for $27.
Don Vito’s new items include The Don’s Meatballs for $12 and sweet balsamic scallops for $32.
Primarily Prime Rib’s new items include Primarily Flat Bread for $6.95.
Big Sur’s new items include fish sliders for $15 and jambalaya for $19.
Baja Miguel’s new items include seafood salad for $13.95 and shrimp tacos for $15.95.
JAYDE FUZION ADDS ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT SUSHI TO ITS MENU
Jayde Fuzion in the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is offering unlimited sushi for $24.95 from 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday at the sushi bar. It includes a free carafe of sake for guests 21 or older. Seating is limited and first come, first served.
For more information, call 702-797-1000.
RI RA ANNOUNCES JUNE DINING SPECIALS
Ri Ra Irish Pub in The Shoppes at Mandalay Place, 3930 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is offering a Mussel Celebration for $13.95 in June with freshly caught mussels in a choice of broths. A Shandy beer cocktail is $5.50.
Lunch and dinner food items are 40 percent off for locals with valid ID Fridays in June.
Ri Ra also is offering new summer menu items, including Jameson pulled pork for $11 and crispy cod for $17.
For more information, visit rira.com/las-vegas.
RAMPART CASINO RESTAURANTS ANNOUNCE JUNE DINING SPECIALS
The Promenade Cafe in the Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to offer dining specials in June, including $7.99 rotisserie barbecue half chicken dinner, available daily from 3 to 11 p.m., and a $9.99 three-course special, available daily from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
For more information, call 702-507-5966.
Shizen has added new menu items, including signature sushi rolls starting at $9 and noodle bowls starting at $10. Sushi is all you can eat from 5 to 10 p.m. Sundays for $28 per person.
HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS SET AT THE COMMISSARY LATIN KITCHEN
Happy hour specials are offered daily from 4 to 7 p.m. at The Commissary Latin Kitchen at the Downtown Grand, 206 N. Third St. House red and white wine, mojitos, margaritas, tinta roja and select beers are $4 each.
Street Taco Tuesdays feature tacos for 99 cents from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For more information, visit facebook.com/commissarykitchen.
ARIZONA CHARLIE’S OFFERS DINING SPECIALS
Arizona Charlie’s Decatur, 740 S. Decatur Blvd., and Arizona Charlie’s Boulder, 4575 Boulder Highway, are offering a summer barbecue brisket special in the Sourdough Cafe from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. The special features barbecue beef brisket, baked beans, french fries, Texas toast and a slice of pie for $9.99 with an ace I PLAY card. The cafe at both properties also is featuring ham or steak and eggs with hash browns and toast or biscuit and gravy all day for $4.49 with a card and $4.99 without a card.
At Arizona Charlie’s Decatur, Ron’s Steakhouse plans to offer a Triple Selection special with three courses for $24.99 with a card and $27.77 without a card. Entree choices are 6-ounce dry-aged filet mignon, 14-ounce prime rib, chicken piccata or rainbow trout. The special is available from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.
MIMI’S CAFE OFFERS PANCAKE DINNER FOR CHILDREN DINING WITH PARENTS
Mimi’s Cafe is offering children dining with their parents an invitation to come back and enjoy an all-you-can-eat pancake dinner, while parents will receive $5 offer their next meal.
For more information, including Las Vegas Valley locations, visit mimiscafe.com.
BELLAGIO ANNOUNCES CULINARY CLASSROOM SCHEDULE FOR 2014
The Executive Chef’s Culinary Classroom at the Bellagio, 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South, has announced its schedule for 2014. The educational series includes interactive cooking classes led by executive chef Edmund Wong and his team. Each two-hour class is held in Tuscany Kitchen, a state-of-the-art demonstration kitchen. Each class has a seasonal theme and features a menu created with fresh ingredients.
The schedule is: What to Eat First? The Chicken or the Egg, Aug. 27; Farm to Table, Sept. 24; Cooking with Chocolate, Oct. 1 and Harvesting Thanksgiving, Nov. 19.
Classes are $125. To sign up, call 866-406-7117.
