RESTAURANT NEWS

J.C. Wooloughan's to host concert series

J.C. Wooloughan's Irish Pub at the JW Marriott, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., will present an outdoor concert series this summer. Concerts are scheduled for 9 p.m. June 1 and 2, July 13 and 14 and Aug. 31 and Sept. 1. Tickets, which are $10, include a pint of beer; the final weekend will be an anniversary celebration with food and toasts. ...

Spicy Pickle has opened at 9985 S. Eastern Ave. in Henderson, serving paninis, salads, subs and thin-crust pizzetti pizzas. Call 485-5907 or visit www.spicypickle.com. ...

Vino 100 has opened at 7220 W. Azure Drive in the Northwest Tenaya Village with a unique policy: Customers can try a wine before they buy it, and if they take it home and don't like it, they can return to the store to trade for a different wine. A grand-opening celebration is planned from 5 to 7 p.m. June 14. Call 734-8466 or visit www.vino100lasvegas.com. ...

Sushi Roku and Boa Steakhouse at The Forum Shops at Caesars, 3500 Las Vegas Blvd. South, have introduced specials for locals. Those with valid Nevada identification can receive a 20 percent discount for lunch and dinner June 1 through Aug. 31. ...

To celebrate July 7 (7/7/07) as the luckiest day of the year, the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group has created a signature cocktail, the Strawberry Hardway, named for the blackjack hand. A summery blend of Chinaco Silver, lemon juice, fresh strawberries, balsamic creme -- and, reportedly, a dash of luck-- it will be available at all local Puck restaurants from June through August. ...

Williams-Sonoma at 1001 S. Rampart Blvd. has scheduled two free cooking demonstrations. Chef Saul Garcia of Z'Tejas will present a demonstration from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday. And Chef Cindy Craddock of Cin City Cuisine will present a demonstration themed "Grilling for Father's Day" from noon to 3 p.m. June 9.

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.