A La Carte for Nov. 20-26

DINING CHANGES ON THE WAY AT TIVOLI VILLAGE

Although Petra Greek Taverna has closed at Tivoli Village, new neighborhood Asian-gastropub Poppy Den is preparing to open in the shopping center on New Year's Eve.

Chef Angelo Sosa is opening the restaurant. Sosa appeared on the seventh season of the Bravo reality series "Top Chef." The Poppy Den menu will reflect Sosa's extensive travel through Asia and classical training. The design will be a rustic, country setting with an outdoor poppy garden featuring poppy flowers and fresh herbs.

For more information, visit tivolivillagelv.com.

SILVERTON RESTAURANTS ANNOUNCE THANKSGIVING MENUS

Twin Creeks Steakhouse at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road, plans to offer a three-course Thanksgiving menu from 2 to 9 p.m. Thursday. It will feature smoked duck breast salad or roasted butternut squash soup, free range turkey with a foie gras stuffing, sage giblet gravy, Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, haricot verts and cranberry pear relish. Dessert will be pumpkin cheesecake or strawberry trifle.

The cost is $45 per person. The regular menu will be available. For reservations, call 702-263-7777.

Sundance Grill plans to offer a special meal from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. for $18.95. It will begin with soup or salad, followed by entree choices of prime rib, oven-roasted turkey or salmon, served with green beans amandine, apple sausage stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, bourbon sweet candied yams and cranberry orange relish. Dessert will be pumpkin or pecan pie. The regular menu will be available.

The Seasons Buffet will serve a special menu from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. for $25.99 per person and $24.99 with a Silverton Rewards Club card. Children 4 to 6 eat for half price. The menu will include roasted turkey, snow crab legs, bourbon sweet candied yams and apple sausage stuffing.

MARCHE BACCHUS TO SERVE THANKSGIVING MENU

Marche Bacchus, 2620 Regatta Drive, plans to serve a Thanksgiving menu from 1 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Specials will be offered a la carte and include duck confit salad, blake truffle Parmesan risotto, winter squash soup, seared scallops, turkey roulade with whipped potatoes, gravy, haricot vert, Colorado lamb rack, vegetarian lasagna, pumpkin pie and cheesecake.

For reservations, call 702-804-8008.

PROJECT 150 PLANS FUNDRAISER AT DOM DEMARCO'S PIZZERIA

Project 150, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping homeless and displaces students at 17 area high schools, plans to celebrate its first year of service with a fundraiser at 6 p.m. Nov. 28 at Dom DeMarco's Pizzeria, 9785 W. Charleston Blvd.

Tickets are $100 per person and include dinner and a cash bar, with proceeds going to help upgrade and stock Project 150's warehouse.

For tickets, visit project150lv.org.

CAFES OFFER STEAK AND LOBSTER SPECIAL

From 7 to 11 p.m. nightly in November, the Courtyard Café at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., and Café Siena at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive, plan to offer a steak and lobster dinner for $7.11 for B Connected members.

PANDA EXPRESS LAUNCHES BENEFIT FOR HURRICANE SANDY RELIEF

Panda Express restaurants are raising funds through November to help those affected by Hurricane Sandy. In-store drop boxes will allow guests to make contributions of any amount. Panda Restaurant Group Inc. plans to match 100 percent of the proceeds, with all donations going to the American Red Cross.

For locations in the Las Vegas Valley, visit pandaexpress.com.

FOUNDATION ROOM TO HOST HAPPY HOUR EVENTS FOR CHARITY

The Foundation Room, a private venue at the House of Blues at Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to host happy hour events throughout November and December to benefit nonprofit organizations.

The events are scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. on the following dates: today, U.S. Vets; Monday, Helping Hands of Vegas Valley; Nov. 28, Autism Speaks; Nov. 29, U.S. Navy League; Nov. 30, Smiles for Survivors; Dec. 1, The Animal Foundation; Dec. 3, Toys4Smiles; Dec. 4, Blind Center of Nevada; Dec. 5, International House of Blues Foundation; Dec. 6, Building Owners and Managers Association; Dec. 7, Shine Foundation; Dec. 10, Vegas PBS; Dec. 11, ALS of Nevada; Dec. 12, Hero School Community; Dec. 14, Mahubay Foundation; and Dec. 15, MS Society of Southern Nevada.

The events are open to the public, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting each charity.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Upscale business casual dress code will be strictly enforced.

Entry is free and open to guests 21 or older. The Foundation Room is a private venue, and guests must RSVP to be placed on the guest list. To RSVP, visit lvweekly.com/hob.

RON'S STEAKHOUSE TO SERVE 'THE ADDAMS FAMILY-' THEMED MENU

In honor of "The Addams Family" at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, Ron's Steakhouse at Arizona Charlie's Decatur, 740 S. Decatur Blvd., is offering a specially themed menu Wednesday through Sunday.

The appetizer Uncle Fester's Stare is a twist on stuffed mushrooms with a dry ice presentation for $8. Morticia's Cauldron Cobbler is fruit cobbler served in a cauldron with a dry ice effect for $6.

Patrons who show a current or future Smith Center ticket can select a free dessert and cocktail or a free appetizer from the regular or themed menu.

Ron's Steakhouse is open from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. For reservations, call 702-258-5201.

MON AMI GABI MENU TO COMPLEMENT BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU RELEASE

Mon Ami Gabi in Paris Las Vegas, 3655 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to offer specials inspired by the release of the French wine Beaujolais Nouveau Thursday through Nov. 21.

The wine is released the third Thursday of every November in French tradition. Specials are set to include celery root remoulade with Pommery mustard and oysters du jour with Beaujolais migonette, cream of garlic soup with savoy cabbage, flageolet beans and duck confit. Lunch specials will include boudin blanc with warm red cabbage-apple slaw and celery seed aioli, and entree specials will feature pan-seared whitefish with red potatoes, Brussels sprout leaves, caramelized garlic and a Beaujolais bacon sauce.

For reservations, call 702-944-4224.

HASH HOUSE A GO GO ANNOUNCES THANKSGIVING SPECIALS

Hash House A Go Go locations plan to serve specials for Thanksgiving Thursday, including pumpkin bisque for $5.95, HH Wedge Salad for $7.95, stuffed turkey meatloaf for $18.95 and maple-glazed pork tenderloin for $23.95. Desserts include peach cobbler and Andy's Pumpkin Bread Pudding.

Reservations and walk-ins will be accepted. Restaurants will be open at the Imperial Palace, 3535 Las Vegas Blvd. South (702-254-4646), the Plaza, 1 S. Main St. (702-384-4646) and the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South (702-797-1500), on Thanksgiving Day. Brunch will be served from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the Thanksgiving specials from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

FIRST FOOD & BAR PLANS THANKSGIVING MENU

FIRST Food & Bar at The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to offer special menu items for Thanksgiving Thursday.

The menu is set to include hot mulled apple cider, roasted pumpkin corn bisque, choice of salad and Pilgrim dinner served family style, with turkey and gravy, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, green bean amandine, cranberry sauce, stuffing and choice of prime rib or salmon, along with a pie bar.

The bar is scheduled to be open from 1 to 11 p.m., and seating times are at 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 p.m. Seating is limited. Leftover Thanksgiving Day sandwiches will be available after 9 p.m.

The cost is $42 per person, $21 for children 5 to 12 and free for children 4 or younger. For reservations, call 702-607-3478.

ARIZONA CHARLIE'S DECATUR ANNOUNCES THANKSGIVING SPECIALS

The Sourdough Café at Arizona Charlie's Decatur, 740 S. Decatur Blvd., is offering a Thanksgiving special from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday for $9.99 with an ace I PLAY card and $11.10 without a card. It features soup or salad, roast turkey, stuffing, mashed or sweet potatoes, creamed corn and choice of pecan or pumpkin pie.

The Frisco Market Buffet plans to serve lunch from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and dinner 4 to 8 p.m. The menu will have roast turkey, baked ham, stuffing, creamed corn, Ambrosia salad, mashed potatoes, deviled eggs, green bean casserole and pumpkin and pecan pies. The cost is $9.99 with an ace I PLAY red, green or orange card, $11.99 with a blue card and $13.32 without a card.

Ron's Steakhouse plans a Thanksgiving meal from 3 to 8 p.m. for $29 with an ace I PLAY card and $32.22 without a card. The menu will have choice of roast tom turkey breast with stuffing, stuffed pork chop or stuffed filet of sole with a cup of soup or salad, choice of baked Idaho or sweet potato or garlic mashed potatoes and green beans amandine. Dessert is pumpkin creme brulee or pumpkin cheesecake.

ARIZONA CHARLIE'S BOULDER ANNOUNCES THANKSGIVING SPECIALS

The Sourdough Café at Arizona Charlie's Boulder, 4574 Boulder Highway, plans to offer a Thanksgiving special from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday for $9.99 with an ace I PLAY card and $11.10 without a card. It features corn chowder or salad, roast turkey with country apple walnut dressing, gravy, vegetable, fresh cranberry sauce and sugar-glazed yams or mashed potatoes and a slice of pumpkin or apple pie.

The Wild West Buffet plans to serve Thanksgiving items from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., including roast pork, turkey, beef medallions, lamb, baked cod, prime rib, mashed potatoes, corn on the cob, green beans, dressing, candied yams, salad bar and holiday desserts.

Lunch and dinner will be $13.99 for those with an ace I PLAY red, green and orange card, $16.79 with a blue card and $18.65 without a card.

The Yukon Grille plans a Thanksgiving special from 3 to 9 p.m. for $25.99 with an ace I PLAY card and $28.88 without a card. It comes with butternut squash soup or green salad with raspberry dressing and entree choices of cranberry-glazed roast turkey with country gravy and dressing or grilled swordfish filet and wild rice and butternut squash puree. Dessert will be bread pudding or apple pie.

For reservations, call 702-951-5800.

THANKSGIVING SPECIALS PLANNED AT THE EL CORTEZ

The Flame Steakhouse at the El Cortez, 600 Fremont St., plans to offer a Thanksgiving meal Thursday for $19.95. It features green salad with choice of dressing or roasted butternut squash soup and an entree of roasted turkey, giblet gravy, sage dressing, mashed potatoes or candied yams, cranberry sauce and vegetable medley. Dessert is pumpkin cheesecake or apple pie.

For reservations, call 702-385-5200.

The Café Cortez plans to offer a special meal for $12.95 featuring salad or butternut squash soup and entree options of roasted turkey, gravy, dressing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and green beans amandine or baked Virginia ham, brandy/pineapple sauce, sweet potatoes and green beans amandine, followed by pumpkin or apple pie.

STATION CASINOS OFFER THANKSGIVING OPTIONS

The Feast and Festival buffets at Station Casinos and Fiesta properties plan to expand their menu for lunch and dinner for Thanksgiving Nov. 22.

A carving station will feature turkey, prime rib and ham, and sides will include pecan sage stuffing, green bean and mushroom casserole and mashed potatoes. Buffets at Red Rock and Green Valley Ranch Resorts plan to offer upscale options, where the cost will be $18.99 with a Boarding Pass rewards card and $24.99 without a card. The cost at Boulder, Santa Fe, Sunset, Palace and Texas Stations will be $12.99 and $18.99, respectively. The cost at Fiesta Henderson and Fiesta Rancho will be $11.99 and $17.99, respectively.

Pasta Cucina plans to offer a special meal with turkey, dressing and sides for $9.99 per person at Palace, Boulder and Sunset Stations.

Terra Rossa at Red Rock Resort and Terra Verde at Green Valley Ranch Resort plan to offer special a la carte menus.

Cabo plans to offer a traditional Thanksgiving meal for $8.99 at Boulder, Sunset, Santa Fe and Palace Stations. Amigo's at Fiesta Henderson and Garduños at Fiesta Rancho also will offer Thanksgiving meals.

The Grand Café at Boulder, Palace, Santa Fe, Sunset and Texas Stations plan to offer a classic Thanksgiving dinner for $8.99. Grand Cafés at Green Valley Ranch and Red Rock Resorts will offer high-end options for $14.99.

All Station Casinos' steakhouse locations, as well as Tides Oyster Bar at Green Valley Ranch, will offer customized Thanksgiving menus.

For additional information, prices, times and to make reservations, visit sclv.com.

RAMPART CASINO PLANS THANKSGIVING SPECIALS

The Rampart Buffet at the Rampart Casino at The Resort at Summerlin, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to offer a special Thanksgiving menu Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. for $16.99 with a Resort Rewards Players Club card and $18.99 without a card.

The menu will have prime rib, lamb, pineapple-glazed ham and roasted turkey carving stations.

The Promenade Café plans to offer a special three-course dinner from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. for $13.99. It comes with a choice of roasted turkey or sweet honey-glazed ham with roasted butternut squash soup and pumpkin tart.

The Promenade Café is also offering a November dining special from 3 to 11 p.m. daily (excluding Thanksgiving). It has two 4-ounce grilled rosemary pork chops, mashed potatoes and vegetables for $9.99.

The Carmel Room plans a three-course menu from 5 to 10 p.m. for $49.99. It includes roasted turkey, prime rib or pan-seared king salmon. The Carmel Room is also offering a November dining special daily in November featuring smoked rib eye and choice of one side for $24.99. For reservations, call 702-507-5955.

Ceres plans to offer a Thanksgiving brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for $49.99 with peppercorn-crusted prime rib, roasted turkey, maple pit ham, seared salmon and made-to-order omelets, as well as a children's buffet.

ENJOY THANKSGIVING FEAST AT VIA BRASIL STEAKHOUSE

Via Brasil Steakhouse, 1225 S. Fort Apache Road, plans to serve a Thanksgiving Day feast from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday.

The menu is set to feature roasted turkey carved tableside with traditional fixings.

For more information and reservations, call 702-804-1400.

MARIE CALLENDER'S OFFERING TAKE HOME FEAST, DINE-IN OPTIONS FOR THANKSGIVING

Marie Callender's is offering take- home feasts for Thanksgiving, starting at $99.99. The Classic Turkey Feast has an oven-roasted turkey breast or ham with seven sides and a pie.

Along with the Classic Turkey Feast, four other options are available: Ham Feast ($99.99), Ultimate Whole Turkey Feast ($119.99), Ham and Turkey Combo Feast ($139.99), and Ultimate Ham and Turkey Feast ($149.99). Sides are apple-sage stuffing, fire-roasted yams with cranberry streusel topping, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, chef's vegetables, cornbread, whole pumpkin or apple pie and Marie's Special Blend Coffee.

Dine-in options are also available. The Thanksgiving dinner includes soup or salad and comes with a choice of turkey or ham, classic sides and a slice of pie. The cost is $19.99 for adults and $8.99 for children.

For more information and to find a participating restaurant near you, visit mcpies.com/holidayguide.

MIMI'S CAFE HAS THANKSGIVING OPTIONS

Mimi's Cafe locations will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner Thursday for Thanksgiving from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The holiday turkey dinner will be available starting at 10 a.m. The breakfast menu will be served until noon. The regular menu will be available by request only. The holiday dinner is $15.99 for adults and $8.99 for children.

Reservations are recommended. To find a Mimi's near you, visit mimiscafe.com.

A Holiday Feast To Go is available for $89.99 and serves six to eight people. The feast will be offered through Jan. 2.

ARTISAN OFFERS SPACE FOR PRIVATE THANKSGIVING DINNERS

The Artisan, 1501 W. Sahara Ave., plans to offer a special private Thanksgiving dinner in a banquet space for a group of 20 or more people. Groups will get a private chef, servers, a pianist and a custom menu. The cost is $22 per person. For reservations, call 702-214-4000.

EIFFEL TOWER RESTAURANT TO SERVE THREE-COURSE THANKSGIVING DINNER

The Eiffel Tower Restaurant at Paris Las Vegas, 3655 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to serve a three-course Thanksgiving dinner for $79 per person Thursday. Wine pairings are $49 per person. For reservations, call 702-948-6937.

ENJOY THANKSGIVING AT BAGATELLE BEACH & SUPPER CLUB

Bagatelle Beach & Supper Club at the Tropicana, 3801 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to serve a Thanksgiving menu Thursday, including butternut squash soup, turkey, prime rib, brioce apple walnut stuffing, candied yams. For more information or reservations, call 702-701-0200.

BORDER GRILL PLANS THANKSGIVING MENU AT MANDALAY BAY

Border Grill at Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to serve a Thanksgiving a la carte menu Thursday, including turkey albondigas soup, butternut squash empanadas, turkey enchiladas in mole and pumpkin cheesecake. For more information or reservations, call 702-632-7403.

A holiday to go menu is also offered for special events and entertaining at home. Orders must be placed 48 hours in advance.

FOGO DE CHÃO TO OFFER BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPERS FREE WINE OR DESSERT

Fogo de Chão, 360 E. Flamingo Road, plans to offer Black Friday shoppers a complimentary glass of house wine or a free dessert with purchase at lunch or dinner Friday.

For more information, call 702-431-4500 or visit fogo.com.

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. 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 702-691-2053.

EL SEGUNDO SOL PLANS COOKING FIESTA SATURDAY

El Segundo Sol at the Fashion Show mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to host a cooking class with chef Terry Lynch at 10 a.m. Saturday. The menu is set to feature quesadilla with eggs, bacon and poblano peppers; grilled lamb tacos with roasted habanero salsa; coconut flan; and cucumber-lime-mint aqua fresca and Mexican rum and pineapple-jalapeno margaritas.

The cost is $25 per person. To register, call 702-258-1211.

GIADA'S COLLECTING CANNED FOOD, TOYS FOR HOLIDAYS

Bring in a canned food item or a new, unwrapped toy to Giada's Italian Cucina, 2540 Anthem Village Drive, No. 100, before Dec. 15 and receive a free glass of house wine.

METRO PIZZA OPENS NORTHWEST LOCATION

Metro Pizza has opened a northwest Las Vegas location at 6720 Sky Pointe Drive at Cimarron Road.

The 250-seat restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Dine-in and takeout service are available, along with delivery. For more information, call 702-564-6726.

LES KINCAID TO CONTINUE WINE AND COOKING CLASSES

Les Kincaid, host of the radio wine show "Wines Du Jour," plans to host a variety of classes for participants 21 or older from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on select days in November and December.

The class Ports and Cheese is planned for Nov. 28 at Total Wine & More in Boca Park, 730 S. Rampart Blvd., for $59 per person.

The class Holiday Entertaining Favorites is planned for Dec. 4 at Ferguson Bath & Kitchen Gallery, 4175 S. Grand Canyon Drive, No. 109. The cost is 49 per person.

The class Champagnes & Sparkling Wines Around the World is planned for Dec. 5 at Total Wine & More in Boca Park for $59 per person.

Payments can be cash, check or credit card. To register for any class, visit edoutreach.unlv.edu/continuingeducation. For more information, email michelle.baker@unlv.edu or call 702-895-3254.

RÍ RÁ PLANS LOCALS, NOVEMBER DINING SPECIALS

Rí Rá at The Shoppes at Mandalay Place, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to offer locals 40 percent off lunch and dinner items Fridays through November. Guests must present a valid Nevada ID to receive the discount, which cannot be combined with other offers.

Also in November, a Whiskey Tour of Ireland is $14, with half-ounce servings of Jameson, Bushmills, Redbreast and Michael Collins. The slow-roasted beef and Guinness stew will be $13.95 and comes with a garden or Caesar side salad.

For more information, call 702-632-7771 or visit rira.com.

B CONNECTED MEMBERS CAN ENJOY DINING SPECIALS

B Connected members are invited to enjoy a prime rib dinner buffet for $9.99 Saturdays through Thursdays in November (excluding Thanksgiving). From 11 a.m. to closing on Thanksgiving, a special buffet with hand-carved turkey and fixings will be $12.99 for B Connected members at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave.; the Gold Coast, 4000 W. Flamingo Road; the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive; and Sam's Town, 5111 Boulder Highway.

CLAIM JUMPER HOSTING FUNDRAISER FOR OPPORTUNITY VILLAGE THROUGH NOVEMBER

Claim Jumper restaurants in the Las Vegas Valley plan to show their support for Opportunity Village in November by hosting the Feast for a Claus fundraiser.

Event fliers will be available at the door of each participating restaurant. A special menu will feature festive cocktails and dishes, including Mistletinis, Reindeeritas, Elves' Mini Tri Tip Dips, a Sleigh Full of Loaded Skins, Santa's turkey supper, Mrs. Claus' whiskey apple glazed chicken and pumpkin cream cheese pie.

To encourage registration for the 2012 Las Vegas Great Santa Run, Claim Jumper plans to donate 15 percent of its Feast for a Claus sales to Opportunity Village. Patrons who sign up for the run in November will receive $5 off their registration fee and a complimentary order of Rudolph's onion rings with the purchase of an entree. Claim Jumper also plans to welcome the season's first Santa Claus appearance.

Claim Jumper is at 6629 Las Vegas Blvd. South in Town Square Las Vegas, 601 N. Green Valley Parkway in Henderson and 1100 S. Fort Apache Road.

For more information about Claim Jumper, visit claimjumper.com. For more information about the Great Santa Run, visit opportunityvillage.org/great-santa-run.

JOE'S SEAFOOD, PRIME STEAK & STONE CRAB PLANS PIE IT FORWARD FUNDRAISER

Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab in The Forum Shops at Caesars, 3500 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans a to host a "pie it forward" fundraiser through November to benefit the Steven Jackson Foundation, which is dedicated to promoting strong educational values and healthy living among today's youths. Jackson is a running back for the St. Louis Rams and a Las Vegas native.

Joe's plans to donate $1 from every slice of Sweet Potato Pecan Pie sold in November. For more information, call 702-792-9222.

YUKON GRILLE TO FEATURE NOVEMBER SPECIAL

The Yukon Grille at Arizona Charlie's Boulder, 4575 Boulder Highway, is offering a special from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays in November (excluding Thanksgiving). A three-course menu with soup or house salad, entree choices of halibut filet with grapes sauce, fried leeks and roasted chateau potatoes; petite filet with roasted butternut squash puree, pistachio butter demi glace and fresh vegetables; or truffle chicken breast with fresh linguine, escarole and tomato and mushrooms in creamy white wine sauce, along with dessert choices of tiramisu with chocolate coffee sauce or Häagen-Dazs ice cream will be $15.95 with an ace I PLAY card or $17.72 without a card.

For reservations, call 702-951-5877.

THE FLAME STEAKHOUSE TO SERVE FRESH STONE CRAB IN NOVEMBER

The Flame Steakhouse at the El Cortez, 600 E. Fremont St., plans to offer a fresh jumbo stone crab dinner special Fridays and Saturdays in November while supplies last. The stone crab is flown in fresh from Florida every week. The special is $28 per pound and served with cottage fries and coleslaw.

For reservations, call 702-385-5200.

SOUTH POINT PLANS PIGSKIN PARTIES THURSDAYS IN NOVEMBER

The South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to host Pigskin Parties in the Showroom Thursdays in November for Thursday night football. Guests can enjoy weekly team-themed food specials, $4 drink specials from Spicebox Whiskey and giveaways.

THEME DINNERS WITH BEER PAIRINGS PLANNED AT BARLEY'S

Barley's Casino & Brewing Co., 4500 E. Sunset Road, plans to host theme buffet dinners with beer pairings from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Saturdays through the end of the year.

Beers brewed by Barley's brew master Jeffrey "Bubba" Amas will be used in the preparation of select food items, and Amas will provide beer pairing suggestions for guests 21 or older.

For Station Casinos Boarding Pass rewards program members, the all-you-can-eat buffet is $10.99 per person. Barley's beer is $1 per draft or $5 for all you can drink. For nonmembers, the dinner is $12.99.

For more information, call 702-458-2739.

MON AMI GABI ROLLS OUT SEASONAL MENU, PLATS DU JOUR

Mon Ami Gabi at Paris Las Vegas, 3655 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is offering a seasonal menu that includes creamless celery root soup with gala apple and walnut for $7.95, endive and Roquefort cheese salad for $10.95, roast chicken grandmere with bacon, mushrooms and pommes puree for $19.95 and burgundy braised short rib with root vegetable puree and herbs for $26.95. Fresh lobster tartine on country toast with lemon aioli is $17.95, and sea scallops with caramelized Brussels sprouts and bacon atop cauliflower puree are $22.95. Vegetarians can enjoy vegetable pot au fue presented tableside in a cast iron pot filled with broth and caramelized vegetables for $18.95. Desserts include warm chocolate tart with homemade salted caramel ice cream for $8.95 and mille-feuille of berries with kirsch creme legere for $8.95.

The restaurant's plats du jour has bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin on Mondays, duck a l'orange on Tuesdays, burgundy braised beef bourguignon on Wednesdays, rack of lamb on Thursdays, Dover sole on Fridays, bacon-wrapped filet mignon on Saturdays and braised veal on Sundays.

For reservations, call 702-944-4224.

'WINES DU JOUR' PLANS TOYS FOR TOTS SHOW AT TOWN SQUARE

Les Kincaid plans to broadcast his radio show "Wines Du Jour" to benefit Toys for Tots at 7 p.m. Dec. 3 from Brio Tuscan Grille in Town Square Las Vegas, 6653 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

The cost is $25 per person, and guests are asked to bring an unwrapped toy for the donation drive.

To reserve a spot, email les@leskincaid.com.

TAO TO HOST MILAGRO TEQUILA MIXOLOGIA DINNER DEC. 6

Tao Asian Bistro in The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to host a Milagro Tequila Mixologia dinner with brand ambassador Gaston Martinez at 7 p.m. Dec. 6.

Six expressions of tequila will be paired with Asian cuisine. Guests will receive a gift bag with basics on how to make cocktails at home, including a shaker and a recipe book.

The cost is $75 per person. Seating is limited. For reservations, visit taolasvegas.com.

CAESARS PALACE TO HOST FOOD UNIVERSITY IN DECEMBER

Food University is planned for Dec. 11-13 at Caesars Palace, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The event is designed to transform foodies from spectators into competition-ready chefs.

A collaboration among Caesars Palace, hospitality industry leader Larry Ruvo, Food Network co-founder Robin Leach and culinary entertainment producer Richard Gore, Food University will have student volunteers from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas' hospitality school assisting with back-of-the-house preparations. Proceeds from "admissions" will go to Keep Memory Alive.

The first session will be open to 80 people. The cost is $1,995 per person for all three days and includes food and beverages and course instruction.

For more information, visit fooduniversitylasvegas.com. For tickets, call 866-840-8822.

SPAGO LAS VEGAS BRINGING BACK ORIGINAL MENU FOR 20TH ANNIVERSARY

Spago Las Vegas in The Forum Shops at Caesars, 3500 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is turning 20, and to celebrate, chef Wolfgang Puck plans to greet guests, take photos and cook in the kitchen Dec. 11. The restaurant is also marking the occasion by offering a throwback menu for a limited time with retro pricing.

The menu will be available for dinner only Dec. 10-14 and includes an appetizer of house smoked sturgeon with crisp potato galette and horseradish cream for $12 and an entree of Cantonese-style roasted duck with wild huckleberries, ginger and stir-fried baby bok choy for $20.

For more information, call 702-369-6300.