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FAMILIA PIZZERIA TO HAND OUT
FREE CANNOLIS SATURDAY

Familia Pizzeria plans to offer customers a free cannoli from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday in honor of its fourth anniversary.

Familia Pizzeria is at 8090 S. Durango Drive, Suite 116. For more information, call 896-4606.

ELEMENTS KITCHEN & MARTINI BAR ANNOUNCES WEEKLY SPECIALS

Elements Kitchen & Martini Bar, 4950 S. Rainbow Blvd., No. 1, is serving specials today through Saturday.

Today, the flounder filet is $22. It comes stuffed with seafood and finished with homemade pesto. It is served with a house salad, potatoes and veggies.

On Wednesday, chicken Madeira is $21. It's a pan-sautéed chicken breast finished with Madeira wine reduction and mushrooms. It is served with a Caesar salad, potatoes and veggies.

On Thursday, penne salmone is $21. It's pasta tossed with fresh salmon, dill, capers and light pink cream sauce. It is served with a house salad and a glass of wine.

On Friday, pork chop Creole is $22. It's a wood-grilled, center-cut, bone-in pork chop, finished with a spicy Creole sauce. It is served with potatoes, veggies and a house salad.

On Saturday, red snapper filet is $23. It's pan sautéed and finished with fresh ginger, cilantro and citrus. It is served with a Caesar salad, potatoes and veggies.

For more information or to make a reservation, call 750-2991.

CATCH HAPPY HOUR, LATE-NIGHT DEALS
AT THE SILVERTON

The Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road, is offering happy hour specials at Twin Creeks Steakhouse and late-night dining specials at Sundance Grill.

At Twin Creeks Steakhouse, happy hour is from 5 p.m. to close Tuesdays through Thursdays. Receive half price on all items from the tapas menu, including specialty drinks, house wine and non-premium craft beer from 5 to 8 p.m. Guests can enjoy 75 percent off the same items from 8 p.m. to close. Happy hour specials are available only in the lounge.

At Sundance Grill, late-night specials are served from midnight to 5 a.m. and include biscuits and gravy for 99 cents, all-you-can-eat pancakes for $4.99 and the Wild Card Special, two farm fresh eggs, two bacon or sausages, hash browns and toast and jelly for $3.99.

For more information, call 263-7777 or visit silvertoncasino.com.

PT'S, SIERRA GOLD ANNOUNCE
SEPTEMBER SPECIALS

PT's and Sierra Gold locations across the valley plan to offer game-time food specials in September.

From 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and from 6 to 10 p.m. Monday, specials will be $5.99 and include golden nuggets with fries, roast beef sliders with fries and chili cheese silder dogs with fries.

Other food specials at PT's, starting at $4.99 and available 24 hours a day, are chipotle chicken salad, pastrami burger sliders, Southwest pork sandwich, roast beef sandwich, Cajun fish wrap and dessert of choice.

At Sierra Gold, specials start at $5.99.

Drink specials at PT's and Sierra Gold are 16-ounce pints and 25-ounce mugs of Bud Light, 16-ounce pints and bottled Widmer Brothers Hefeweizen, Jack Daniel's shots, Secret Rewards Tennessee Honey shots, Gentleman Jack shots and Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Select Tennessee Whiskey shots. Specials start at $6.25.

For more information or to find a location, visit goldentaverngroup.com.

GORDON BIERSCH INTRODUCES
LOW-CALORIE OPTIONS

Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurants recently introduced 10 new Lighter Side menu entrees under 575 calories.

Entrees are Creole chicken, Mediterranean chicken, Moroccan salmon or chicken, spicy shrimp stir fry, ahi salad, grilled chicken cashew salad, spinach salad, margarita steak and BBQ chicken flatbread.

In addition to lighter offerings, a veggie burger and lobster burger also were added to the menu.

Gordon Biersch in the Las Vegas Valley is at 750 S. Rampart Blvd., No. 16, in Boca Park (487-6463) and 3987 Paradise Road (312-5247).

For more information, visit gordon
bierschrestaurants.com.

SILVER OAK WINE DINNER
COMING TO FLEMING'S

A Silver Oak wine dinner featuring the just-released 2007 Alexander Valley Cabernet is planned for 6:30 p.m. today and Saturday at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 8721 W. Charleston Blvd.

A five-course menu will be served, paired with five wines from Silver Oak and Twomey Cellars. The menu is set to feature roasted red pepper and arugula flatbread with goat cheese, tuna carpaccio, petite lamb chops with polenta fries, Newport Club rib-eye and a trio of flavored truffles.

The highlight of the evening will be a side-by-side vertical tasting of the 2006 and 2007 Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.

For reservations, call 838-4774.

LES KINCAID TO INSTRUCT
WINE AND COOKING CLASSES

Les Kincaid, host of the nationally syndicated radio show "Les' Wines & Vines" plans to host wine and cooking classes in September from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on select days.

Regional Pinot Noirs is planned for today at Total Wine & More in Boca Park, 730 S. Rampart Blvd. Taste and experience the differences in pinot noirs from different regions.

South of the Border ---- Mexican is planned for Sept. 20 at the Ferguson Bath & Kitchen Gallery, 4175 S. Grand Canyon Drive, Suite 109. Learn how to make tortilla soup, fish tacos, chicken mole, carnitas and frijoles borrachos.

Syrah vs. Shiraz is planned for Sept. 21 at Total Wine & More in Boca Park. Discover when and where these varietals were first grown and produced and the mystery behind the difference in names.

The cost for each class is $45 per person, cash or check only. To RSVP, email les@leskincaid.com, or call 871-5145 for more information.

Taste of Wines I is planned for Tuesdays, Sept. 27 through Oct. 25, at Total Wine & More in Henderson, 501 N. Stephanie St. Enjoy wines from around the world that are available in Las Vegas, including champagnes and sparkling wines and reds from Australia, Chile, Argentina, South Africa and Europe. Participants must be 21 or older. The cost for five sessions is $175 per person.

Champagne & Caviar Indulgence is planned for Sept. 28 at Total Wine & More in Henderson. Learn about pairing caviar and champagne. The class is $69 per person, or register as a couple for $125. Participants must be 21 or older.

For more information, email michelle.baker@unlv.edu or call 895-3254. To register online, visit edoutreach.unlv.edu/continuingeducation.

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. Thursday.

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.

EAST WEST PIZZERIA TO RAISE FUNDS FOR JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION

East West Pizzeria, 5025 S. Fort Apache Road, plans to host a fundraiser for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday.

The event is also a celebration of the pizzeria's one-year anniversary. It is scheduled to include bounce houses, face painting, popcorn, ice cream, carnival games, baked goods and more.

Admission is free. From 2 to 4 p.m. slices of cheese pizza will be 15 cents. A pizza-eating contest is planned for 3 p.m. and live music and free cake from 4 to 7 p.m. Raffle tickets will be available for $1. Proceeds benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

That day, buy a large cheese pizza for $9.99 and receive a second one for 1 cent, dine in or pickup only.

For more information, call 735-9044.

WINE WALK TO RAISE FUNDS
FOR NEW VISTA COMMUNITY

Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to host a wine walk from 7 to 10 p.m. Sept. 24 to benefit New Vista Community, a nonprofit group that provides equal opportunities and support for intellectually challenged people of all ages.

Wine walk tickets are $25 per person in advance. Tickets at the door will cost $30 for one or $50 for two.

For event tickets or more information, visit winewalklv.com or newvistacommunity.org. Guests must be 21 or older.

DOGTOBER BEER FEST ON TAP AT BIG DOG'S

Big Dog's Brewing Company plans to host its Dogtober Beer Fest from 2 to 9 p.m. Sept. 24 at The Draft House, 4543 N. Rancho Drive.

The event is set to feature tasting of more than 25 brews from around the world, a Wisconsin-style brat party, live music with Rhapsody in Blues and raffles.

For more information, visit bigdogsbrews.com or call 940-2739.

MORTON'S THE STEAKHOUSE TO HOST CELEBRITY SERVER EVENT

University of Nevada, Las Vegas, alumnus and PGA Tour player Charley Hoffman is scheduled to be a part of Morton's The Steakhouse's first Celebrity Server event Sept. 26.

The event will serve as the official dinner for the Charley Hoffman Foundation Las Vegas Pro-Am, which is part of the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open weeklong festivities. Hoffman and other pro golfers from the Pro-Am will serve four courses at Morton's, 400 E. Flamingo Road, with the proceeds going to the foundation.

The evening is scheduled to begin with a reception and silent auction at 7 p.m., followed by dinner and a live auction at 8 p.m. Tickets are $250 per person, including tax and gratuity and a grounds pass good for any one-day access to the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, Sept. 27-Oct. 2 at TPC Summerlin.

Tickets can be purchased at mortonsmlfcharleyhoffman.eventbrite.com.

GOLF TOURNAMENT TO PRESENT
LUNCHEON FOR WOMEN

The Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open plans to host its third annual Women's Day event, the Kick Off Your Heels Luncheon, presented by Lulu B. Wines, Sept. 27 at The Hill, the tournament's tented hospitality venue overlooking the 16th, 17th and 18th holes of TPC Summerlin, 1700 Village Center Circle.

News 3 anchor Kim Wagner will emcee the event, which is set to feature a silent auction and a speech from keynote speaker Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman.

Lunch will be served by Buca di Beppo, with wines by Lulu B. Wines and dessert by Retro Bakery.

Tickets are $125, or reserve a table of 10 for $1,000. VIP tables are available for $1,500 and include weekend tickets to the The Hill for the tournament, which is scheduled for Sept. 25-Oct. 2.

For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Emily Eskin at 589-4947 or email eeskin@jtshrinersopen.com.

CALIFORNIA HOTEL PLANS CONCERT BRUNCH

The California Hotel, 12 E. Ogden Ave., plans to host an all-you-can-eat buffet and concert with Amy Hanaiali'i, a Hawaiian vocalist, songwriter and composer, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday.

The event will be in the Ohana Maile Room. Tickets are $28 in advance and $33 the day of the concert brunch. Advanced tickets can be purchased at the California Hotel B Connected Players Club or by calling 388-2705.

For more information, visit thecal.com or call 385-1222.

EL CORTEZ REMODELS LOUNGE BAR

The El Cortez, 600 E. Fremont St., is remodeling its Lounge Bar. The Lounge Bar officially closed in mid-June as construction began on the PARLOUR. It is set to be completed this month and is being designed by The Friedmutter Group. The PARLOUR will feature a classic lounge setting with a baby grand piano and leather club chairs.

For more information, visit elcortezhotelcasino.com.

EASTSIDE CANNERY TO SERVE
SEPTEMBER DINING SPECIALS

Snaps at the Eastside Cannery, 5255 Boulder Highway, is offering a $1.99 graveyard breakfast special with two eggs, toast, hash browns and choice of sausage links or bacon, with a beverage purchase. It is available from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays in September.

The $7.77 Nevada Palace Basket of fried chicken with fries and slaw also is available with a beverage purchase, as is $3.11 grilled ham steak and eggs with hash browns and toast (served 6 to 10 a.m. Monday through Friday).

Purchase a beverage and receive bourbon-glazed tri-tip of beef with cheddar mashed potatoes and vegetable and choice of house salad or soup for $9.99.

The buffet will offer a beer brunch for $7.77 Saturdays and Sundays in September. Cardholders can enjoy $9.99 steak and shrimp buffet at 4 p.m. Fridays.

Carve is offering the Fat Daddy $24.95 special with wedge salad, 20-ounce rib-eye, grilled vegetable medley and garlic mashed potatoes with a beverage purchase.

Casa Cocina has carnitas and Corona for $9.99. The Deli is offering a $5.99 Eastside Kick Off sampler with mozzarella sticks, potato skins and chicken wings with a beverage purchase.

For more information, visit eastsidecannery.com.

KERRY'S GOURMET BURGERS DONATES TO THREE SQUARE

KGB: Kerry's Gourmet Burgers at Harrah's Las Vegas recently hosted a Restaurant Week event that raised enough funds to donate 10,974 meals for Three Square food bank.

Proceeds from ticket sales and 50 percent of all proeeds from KGB logoed merchandise were combined with raffle and auction funds.

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. the third Friday of the month. The next one is set for Friday.

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.

EL SEGUNDO SOL TO HOST MONTHLY COOKING CLASS

El Segundo Sol at the Fashion Show mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is scheduled to host a monthly cooking class with chef Terry Lynch from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 24.

The menu is set to feature spicy chile-braised lamb tacos with borracha sauce and zesty guacamole with sweet corn and chipotle; tomato, watermelon and radish salad with guajillo dressing; lime creme brulee; and jalapeno-cilantro margarita.

The cost is $25 per person, plus tax and gratuity. For more information or to reserve a spot, call 258-1211.