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NOV. 15 CLASS TO FEATURE HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING TIPS

Les Kincaid, host of the nationally syndicated radio show "Wines Du Jour," plans to host the class Holiday Entertaining from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Ferguson Kitchen & Bath Gallery, 4175 S. Grand Canyon Drive, No. 109.

Attendees must be 21 or older. The cost is $45 per person (cash or check only). To make a reservation, email les@leskincaid.com. For more information, call 871-5145.

PALACE STATION EATERIES SERVING HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS

Cabo Mexican Restaurant offers happy hour from 4 to 9 p.m. daily at Palace Station, 2411 W. Sahara Ave.

Specials include nine items for 99 cents, such as shrimp cocktail, ceviche, 12-ounce domestic draft beer and mojitos.

Traditional beef taco, 12-ounce mojito and chicken quesadillas are $2.99 each. Pequeno bean and beef burrito and pequeno taco salad and Cabo margaritas are $3.99 each.

Jack's offers happy hour specials from 4 to 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. daily, including half-off appetizers, $2 well drinks, Budweiser and Bud Light drafts and house wine and $3 higher-end liquor, including SKYY and Jameson.

SIMON TO SERVE THANKSGIVING DINNER

Simon Restaurant & Lounge plans to serve a Thanksgiving Day menu from 2:30 to 11 p.m. Nov. 24 for $55 per person at Palms Place, 4381 W. Flamingo Road.

Main courses will be served family style and include turkey breast, turkey leg confit and mashed potatoes.

For reservations, call 944-3292.

COAST CASINO BUFFETS OFFER MILITARY PERSONNEL DISCOUNT

Active-duty and retired military personnel can receive one complimentary meal at any Coast Casino buffet ---- The Orleans, Gold Coast, Sam's Town or the Suncoast ---- Friday in honor of Veterans Day.

B Connected club membership and a military ID, or DD-214, are required. Buffet hours are from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. at The Orleans, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Gold Coast, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Suncoast and 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Sam's Town.

EL CORTEZ PLANS DINING PROMOTIONS

The El Cortez, 600 E. Fremont St., plans to serve free White Castle cheeseburgers in celebration of Veterans Day Friday.

Club Cortez members can enjoy free White Castle cheeseburgers from noon to 6 p.m.

On Nov. 19, El Cortez plans to serve free slices of Marie Callender's pumpkin pie to all Club Cortez members from noon to 6 p.m.

VEGAS STREATS FESTIVAL SET FOR SATURDAY

The El Cortez, 600 E. Fremont St., plans to host the Vegas StrEATs food truck, arts and music festival from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Nov. 12.

The event is presented by the El Cortez, Slidin' Thru and Insert Coin(s) VideoLounge Gamebar. Drink specials include $3 Bud Light, Shock Top and Bud Light Lime, $4 Jameson Irish whiskey, Jagermeister, 1800 Silver Tequila shots and $2 Pepsi products.

For a list of participating food trucks and vendors, visit facebook.com/vegasstreats.

FRESH52 FARMERS MARKET TO PRESENT AUTUMN HARVEST FESTIVAL

The fresh52 Farmers and Artisan Market plans to host an Autumn Harvest Festival from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd., and 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at Sansone Park Place, 9480 S. Eastern Ave.

The festival will feature pumpkin decorating, a pie-eating contest, a petting zoo (only at the Tivoli Village location), live music, face painting, kids' arts and crafts, games and prizes. All events are free.

The pie-eating contest is scheduled for noon at both locations. The Tivoli Village contest is open to those 18 or older, but the Sansone Park Place contest is open to children accompanied by an adult.

For more information, visit fresh52.com or call 900-2552.

BEER FESTIVAL TO RAISE FUNDS FOR NEW VISTA COMMUNITY

The Village Lake Las Vegas plans to host the Winter Brew's Best Hand-Crafted Beer Festival from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday, featuring more than 50 beers for sampling from local and regional breweries. Last year's participants included Boulder Dam Brewing, Gordon Biersch, Stone Brewing Co., Tenaya Creek, Joseph James and Nevada Beverage.

The event will benefit New Vista Community. Tickets are $25 per person in advance and $30 at the door.

For advance tickets or more information, visit newvistanv.org. Guests must be 21 or older.

P.J. CLARKE'S TO HOST FIRST OYSTER & BEER FESTIVAL

P.J. Clarke's at the Forum Shops at Caesars plans to host its first Oyster & Beer Festival from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday.

The event will celebrate the success of Daily Pearl Happy Hour and launch a new extended happy hour with specials such as Double Happiness, $1 oysters from "a quarter to three" until 6 p.m. and $3 draft beers from 10 p.m. to close daily. The festival is set to feature six oyster specials and seasonal mignonettes, shucking and eating competitions, a Guinness beer chug competition, beer tasting and pouring by Tim Etter of Tenaya Creek Brewing Co. and food specials such as oyster pot pie, oyster chowder, Ritz cracker-crusted oysters with homemade Cheese Whiz, oysters Rockefeller, baked oysters with riesling and herbs and barbecued oysters. Cadillac burgers with bacon and American cheese will be $5, and tuna tartare tacos will be $1.

FOGO DE CHÃO BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE TO OPEN ON EAST FLAMINGO ROAD

Fogo de Chão, a Southern Brazilian steakhouse, plans to open its first Las Vegas location Thursday at 360 E. Flamingo Road.

Brazilian-trained churrasqueiros or gaucho chefs will present and slice 15 signature cuts of meat tableside from roasting skewers. Southern Brazilian side dishes also will be featured, along with a 30-item gourmet salad and sides bar. The drink menu will include the Caipirinha.

Hours will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, until 10:30 p.m. Friday, 4:30 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday and 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Beginning Monday, lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.

For reservations or more information, call 431-4500.

EAT PIE AT JOE'S SEAFOOD AND HELP OPPORTUNITY VILLAGE

Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab at the Forum Shops at Caesars plans to donate $1 from the sale of every $6.95 slice of sweet potato pecan pie to Opportunity Village.

LEARN TO ROLL SUSHI AT HACHI

Hachi Modern Japanese, inside Red Rock Resort at 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., offers monthly sushi rolling classes. The next one is set for 6:30 p.m. Nov. 17.

The two-hour class will offer each participant his own work area with all ingredients at arm's length. The cost is $85 per person, plus tax.

For more information or to make a reservation, call 797-7054.

PARIS LAS VEGAS TO CELEBRATE RELEASE OF BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU

Mon Ami Gabi at Paris Las Vegas, 3655 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to celebrate the annual release of Beaujolais Nouveau with a five-course menu inspired by the red wine, to be served Nov. 17-23.

Items are set to include trout rillettes with apple slaw, tartine of smoked trout with frisee and poached egg and pan-seared whitefish with red potatoes, brussels sprout leaves, caramelized garlic and Beaujolais and bacon sauce. Blackcurrant sorbet with red wine syrup will end the meal.

For reservations, call 944-4224.

FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT ADOPT A RESCUE PET

Two Tickle Your Ribs comedy show fundraisers are planned at Buzz BBQ's two locations to benefit the nonprofit group Adopt A Rescue Pet.

The first show is scheduled for 8 p.m. Nov. 18 at 9640 W. Tropicana Ave. and the second for 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at 7121 W. Craig Road. Tickets for both shows are $5; 25 percent of the proceeds will go to support the animals if a coupon is presented to the server.

To print the coupon, visit facebook.com/arplasvegas or adoptarescuepet.org or email arpinfo@adoptarescuepet.org with "Buzz Support Coupon" as the subject line. For more information, call 489-2800 or 294-2899.

ROY'S WINE CLUB TO MEET

Roy's Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine, 620 E. Flamingo Road, plans to host a waina hui (wine club) tasting from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 18.

Each tasting features a sampling of Roy's signature appetizers. Members receive a wine glass, an invitation to all wine club events, an invitation to Roy's select seasonal events, a 10 percent reduction on bottled wine purchased at Roy's and reduced pricing for select Roy's wine dinners.

The cost to attend a tasting is $20 for wine club members and $25 for nonmembers.

For more information or to make a reservation, call 691-2053.

VIA BRASIL STEAKHOUSE PLANS THANKSGIVING FEAST

Via Brasil Steakhouse, 1225 S. Fort Apache Road, plans to offer a Thanksgiving Day feast from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for lunch and 3 to 9 p.m. for dinner Nov. 24.

In addition to the regular fixed price rodizio menu of more than 14 meats, chicken, pork and fish, full gourmet salad bar, more than 30 hold and cold dishes and complimentary side dishes, the holiday menu also will include whole roasted turkey carved tableside with all the trimmings, corn, stuffing and traditional Thanksgiving fixins.

All-you-can-eat dinner will be $45.99, and lunch will be $36.99 for 11 meats. The salad bar only option will be $28.99. The cost for children 6 to 12 is $14.99 and free for children 5 or younger.

For reservations, call 804-1400.

RAMPART CASINO ANNOUNCES THANKSGIVING MENUS

Restaurants at the Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plan to offer special menus for Thanksgiving Nov. 24.

The Promenade Cafe plans to serve a special menu from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. featuring your choice of pumpkin bisque or green salad. Entree choices are turkey with green bean casserole, mashed Yukon potatoes and giblet gravy and cranberry stuffing; honey-glazed ham with sugar-glazed walnut brussels sprouts and sweet potato casserole; or combination with roasted turkey and baked ham with sweet potato and green bean casserole. Dessert is pumpkin or pecan pie. The cost is $12.99 per person.

The Rampart Buffet plans to serve Thanksgiving dinner from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with prime rib of beef, turkey and pineapple-glazed ham at the carving station. Sides include roasted garlic mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole with marshmallows, five-cheese baked macaroni and cheese, roasted root vegetables and giblet gravy. Desserts include French pastries, pumpkin, pecan, sweet potato and rhubarb pies and sugar-free desserts. The cost is $18.99 per person.

The Carmel Room plans to serve its special menu from 3 to 8 p.m. It will feature three courses, with selections including butternut squash soup or Carmel Autumn salad, free-range turkey with wild rice and mushroom stuffing, spiced sweet potato mash, truffle and smoked Gouda cornbread muffin and cabernet cranberry compote; prime rib of beef with herb-crusted smoked tomato and roasted garlic mashed potatoes with au jus; or crab-stuffed salmon with Yukon mashed potatoes, steamed asparagus and lemon butter emulsion. Dessert is homemade pumpkin cake with vanilla bean ice cream and maple gastric or pumpkin creme brulee with fresh berries. The cost is $49 per person.

CANNERY PLANS THANKSGIVING MENUS

The Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road, plans to offer Thanksgiving Day menus Nov. 24 at several of its restaurants.

Victory's Cafe plans to serve a special menu of roast turkey or baked ham from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., including giblet gravy, sage dressing, mashed potatoes, glazed yams, dinner rolls, chef's vegetable medley and fresh cranberry sauce, along with choice of soup or salad and pumpkin or apple pie. The cost is $11.99 per person.

The Cannery Row Buffet plans to offer Thanksgiving dinner from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with carved turkey breast, roast prime rib and ham. The cost is $16.99 per person with a CAN Club card and $18.99 without.

Waverly's Steak House plans to offer a special menu from 3 to 9 p.m. with turkey and giblet gravy, herb dressing, sweet potato, green beans, mashed potatoes and fresh cranberry relish, along with choice of pumpkin bisque or family-style house salad with assorted breads. Dessert is apple torte. The cost is $26.99 per person. For reservations, call 507-5777.

THE RESORT ON MOUNT CHARLESTON TO FEATURE HOLIDAY MENUS

The Resort on Mount Charleston, 2275 Kyle Canyon Road, plans to serve a Thanksgiving Day buffet from noon to 6 p.m. Nov. 24, including turkey, honey baked ham and roast beef.

Buffets also are planned from noon to 6 p.m. Dec. 24 and 25.

Holiday buffet prices are $26 for adults and $15 for children 12 or younger. For reservations, call 872-5500 or email info@mtcharlestonresort.com.

EASTSIDE CANNERY ANNOUNCES NOVEMBER DINING SPECIALS

All casino bars at the Eastside Cannery, 5255 Boulder Highway, plan to offer $1 hot dogs and $1 Bud bottles during football games in November. Seasonal beer and Wild Turkey drinks or shots will be $2.

Snaps plans to offer a $5.99 build-your-own skillet with choice of meat, two eggs, hash browns and cheese and non-alcoholic beverage from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday. Chicken and dumplings will be $8.99 with the purchase of a beverage from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.

The buffet will be $7 all day every Sunday in November, as well as Friday for Veterans Day for those with a Players Card. An early bird buffet special of $1 off will be offered from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday for those with a Players Card.

Carve plans to serve a $24.99 surf and turf special with beef tenderloin, shrimp, seasonal vegetables and choice of potato and a glass of house wine.

Casa Cocina plans to serve its signature chimichanga with a Tecate for $10.99.

The Deli plans to serve a Buffalo chicken sandwich and fries for $5.99.

EASTSIDE CANNERY PLANS THANKSGIVING MENUS

Restaurants at the Eastside Cannery, 5255 Boulder Highway, plan to offer Thanksgiving Day menus Nov. 24.

Snaps will offer a special menu from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. (and available daily during November) featuring turkey, ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, dressing, cranberry, green beans and house salad, served with a beverage and seasonal pie for $11.11 per person.

The Cannery Row Buffet plans to offer a Thanksgiving buffet from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., including carving stations with roasted turkey, honey-glazed ham and rotisserie rosemary leg of lamb, along with sides such as mashed potatoes with giblet gravy, candied yams, green bean and mushroom casserole with crispy onions and cornbread stuffing. The cost is $11.24 per person.

Carve will feature its special menu from 5 to 10 p.m., including butternut squash cream soup or salad and entree selections of turkey, rack of lamb or beef prime rib, all with sides. Desserts are pumpkin or mincemeat pie or pumpkin creme brulee. The cost is $31.99 per person, and reservations are suggested by calling 856-5425.

THE VENETIAN, PALAZZO ANNOUNCE THANKSGIVING MENUS

The Venetian and Palazzo plan to offer special menus for Thanksgiving Nov. 24.

A holiday feast is planned for 4 p.m. in the Palazzo waterfall atrium gardens. Guests will sit side by side at two 30-foot picnic-style benches. The meal will be served family style with wines.

General admission tickets are $100, tickets for children 12 or younger are $50 and VIP tickets are $120, which includes a pre-party at Laguna Champagne Bar from 3 to 4 p.m. with complimentary selected cocktails. Tickets can be purchased at venetian.com, at any box office in The Venetian and Palazzo or by phone at 414-9000.

In addition to the feast, restaurants at both properties plan to serve holiday menus, including Delmonico Steakhouse, Pinot Brasserie, Postrio and Zeffirino at The Venetian and Dal Toro Ristorante, Dos Caminos, FIRST Food & Bar, Morels French Steakhouse & Bistro, SUSHISAMBA and Table 10 at Palazzo.

For more information, visit venetian.com or palazzolasvegas.com.

GRAND LUX CAFE TO FEATURE THANKSGIVING DAY MENU

The Grand Lux Cafe at The Venetian and Palazzo plans to serve a Thanksgiving menu including turkey breast, sausage stuffing with gravy and traditional sides for $22.95.

Corn chowder will be $4.95 and carrot ginger soup $6.95. Dulce de leche pumpkin pie or pumpkin cheesecake will be $6.95.

For more information call 414-3888 for The Venetian location or 733-7411 for the location in Palazzo.

MARIE CALLENDER'S PLANS TAKE-HOME THANKSGIVING FEAST

Marie Callender's is offering take-home feasts for Thanksgiving that include whole meals starting at $99.99. The classic feast features oven-roasted turkey breast or ham, seven sides and a whole pie.

Fresh-baked pies also are available for Thanksgiving, including banana cream, apple pumpkin, mince with rum sauce, caramel pecan pumpkin mousse pie and no-sugar-added pies.

For those looking for dine-in options for Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24, Marie Callender's will offer a special meal for $19.99 for adults and $8.99 for children (prices vary by location) that includes soup or salad, turkey or ham with all the classic sides and a slice of pie.

For more information, visit mcpies.com/holidayguide.

JOE'S SEAFOOD AT CAESARS TO SERVE THANKSGIVING SPECIAL

Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab at the Forum Shops at Caesars plans to serve a Thanksgiving meal Nov. 24 for $34.95 per person.

The menu includes stone crab bisque or salad, roast turkey with turkey gravy, cranberry sauce and Jennie's mashed potatoes and pumpkin chiffon pie.

For reservations, call 792-9222.

DJT PLANS THANKSGIVING MENU AT TRUMP INTERNATIONAL HOTEL

DJT at Trump International Hotel, 2000 Fashion Show Drive, plans to feature a special menu for Thanksgiving from 3 to 10 p.m. Nov. 24.

The menu is set to offer fresh salads, roasted turkey with apple and savory stuffing and giblet gravy, baby carrots and green beans, bourbon baked sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, homemade cranberry-orange relish and chioce of apple pie a la mode or cherries Jubilee.

The prix fixe menu is $39 per person. For reservations, call 476-7358.

ENJOY THANKSGIVING DINNER, NEW HAPPY HOUR MENU AT RUMOR

Rumor Boutique Hotel, 455 E. Harmon Ave., plans to serve a Thanksgiving Day menu Nov. 24.

Rumor also has revamped its happy hour menu, with select food items and drinks for $7 each. Happy hour is from 3 to 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily.

For more information, call 369-5400 or visit rumorvegas.com.

SAMMY'S WOODFIRED PIZZA ENHANCES KIDS MENU

Sammy's Woodfired Pizza recently added new items to its kids menu for children 10 or younger.

New options include Little Dippers, a combination of cucumber, celery, carrot sticks and apple wedges and choice of ranch dip, hummus or peanut butter for $2.50; mini tuna salad sandwiches served with french fries or vegetable sticks for $6.95; make-you-own pasta for $5.95; mini hamburger sliders served with french fries or vegetable sticks for $6.95, and Mac 'n Cheesy for $5.95.