A La Carte for Oct. 2-8

GRAPES & HOPS FESTIVAL COMING TO SPRINGS PRESERVE SATURDAY

The third annual Grapes & Hops Festival is scheduled from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.

Guests 21 or older can enjoy samples of fine wines, unique beers and food from some of Las Vegas' finest restaurants.

The event will benefit Par for The Cure, a nonprofit group dedicated to raising funds for breast cancer research. Afro-Cuban and salsa music by Rick Arroyo and the Latin Percussion Ensemble, along with a silent auction, are planned.

The cost is $35 in advance for individuals and $40 the day of the event, or $60 per couple. Admission includes a sampling glass and unlimited wine, beer and food samples. Springs Preserve members receive a $5 discount per ticket. For tickets, visit springspreserve.com.

ARIZONA CHARLIE’S DECATUR ANNOUNCES OKTOBERFEST DINING SPECIALS

Arizona Charlie’s Decatur, 740 S. Decatur Blvd., is offering Oktoberfest specials through Sunday.
The Sourdough Cafe is offering a bratwurst sandwich with sauerkraut and German potato salad or waffle fries from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. for $6.99 with an ace I PLAY card and $7.77 without a card.
Frisco Market Buffet has German specialties for lunch from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and dinner from 4 to 8 p.m. through Thursday and on Sunday and 4 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday for $7.49 for lunch and $8.99 for dinner with a red, green and orange members card and $8.99 and $10.79 with a blue members card. Without a card, lunch is $9.99 and dinner $11.99.
Ron’s Steakhouse is offering a $34.99 three-course special for ace I PLAY cardholders through October. It features soup of the day or house salad and a choice of an 8-ounce filet mignon, pan-seared salmon or chicken Oscar, served with sides and dessert, as well as a glass of wine or bottled beer.
The price is $38.88 without an ace I PLAY card.

PROJECT DINNER TABLE SET FOR OCT. 13

The next Project Dinner Table event is set for 3 p.m. Oct. 13 at a private estate and orchard in northwest Las Vegas.
The cost will be $175 and includes six courses paired with cocktails. A donation from the event will benefit Three Square food bank and Helping Hands Surgical Care.
The meal will be prepared by Encore Las Vegas chefs Kim Canteenwalla and Mark LoRusso, with wine provided by Wirtz Beverage. For tickets, visit projectdinnertable.com.

MARTORANO’S TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL PASTA MONTH

Martorano’s at the Rio, 3700 W. Flamingo Road, plans to celebrate National Pasta Month throughout October with a different dish every week.
Through Sunday, the dish is tubetti pasta with fresh San Marzano tomatoes, peas, onions and a Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese for $18. Monday through Oct. 14, the dish will be bucatini and cauliflower with pistachios, raisins and fresh garlic, topped with toasted Italian bread crumbs and extra-virgin olive oil for $25. Oct. 15-21, spaghetti and eggplant with San Marzano tomatoes and homemade mozzarella will be $24. Oct. 22-31, the dish will be hot and sweet sausage ziti baked with hot and sweet sausage, peas, onions, mushrooms, San Marzano tomatoes and ricotta for $28.

CHARMING CHARLIE TO HOST WINE AWAY WEDNESDAYS EVENT AT TIVOLI VILLAGE

Charming Charlie at Tivoli Village, 400 S. Rampart Blvd., No. 120, plans to host Wine Away Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17 in conjunction with Las Vegas Woman Magazine.
The monthly social event features wine tasting, light passed appetizers and offerings from local businesses. The ticket price includes two glasses of wine.
Tickets are $13.65 and must be booked in advance at eventbrite.com.

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 October, November and December.
The Flavors of Northern & Southern Italy class is planned for Tuesdays, today through Oct. 23, at the Ferguson Bath & Kitchen Gallery, 4175 S. Grand Canyon Drive, No. 109, for $139 per person for four sessions.
Exploring Wine Sensory is planned for Wednesdays, Oct. 24-Nov. 4, at Total Wine & More, 501 N. Stephanie St. in Henderson, for $149 per person for four sessions.
A class on Indian cuisine is scheduled for Nov. 6 and 13 at Ferguson for $69 per person.
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 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 895-3254.

CHOCOLATE & SPICE TO HOST COOKING CLASS WEDNESDAY

Chocolate & Spice Bakery, 7293 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 8, plans to host the Savory and Sweet Bites cooking class from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Chef Megan Romano will show participants how to make grilled flank steak skewers with a potato Parmesan and rosemary tart and a chocolate brownie and caramel torte.
The cost is $65 per person and includes samplings of each item, as well as small bites, refreshments and a gift bag.
To sign up, email megan@chefmeganromano.com. For more information, call 527-7772.

EL SEGUNDO SOL TO MARK NATIONAL TACO DAY THURSDAY

El Segundo Sol in Fashion Show mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to celebrate National Taco Day Thursday with loco hour prices all day.
Items on special include beef, pork and chicken tacos.
Loco hour prices are set to continue Friday from 10 a.m. to midnight, with $5 margaritas, $3 tequila shots, and tallboy cans of beer for $4.25. Food specials include quesadillas with pulled chicken for $5 and Atomic cheese nachos for $2.25 to $3.25.
For more information, call 258-1211.

GET TACO, VODKA DAY DEALS AT HARD ROCK HOTEL

Pink Taco and 35 Steaks + Martinis plan to celebrate National Taco Day and National Vodka Day Thursday at the Hard Rock Hotel, 4455 Paradise Road. Pink Taco plans to offer all-you-can-eat tacos for $13 and vodka margaritas for $5, while 35 Steaks + Martinis plans to have Ketel One vodka martinis for $5.
Pink Taco is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and 35 Steaks + Martinis from 5 to 10 p.m. For more information, call 693-5585 or visit hardrockhotel.com/dining.

FOOD & WINE ALL-STAR WEEKEND TO BEGIN FRIDAY

The third annual Food & Wine All-Star Weekend is planned for Friday through Sunday at the MGM Grand, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South; Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South; and The Mirage, 3400 Las Vegas Blvd. South.
The weekend will include celebrity chefs, sommeliers and mixologists in an All-Star Tasting event.
Tickets are $50. For a detailed event schedule or to purchase tickets, visit mgmresorts.com/foodandwine.

THE RESORT ON MOUNT CHARLESTON PLANS OKTOBERFEST CELEBRATION

The Resort on Mount Charleston, 2755 Kyle Canyon Road, plans to host an Oktoberfest Celebration from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday featuring German beers, wines and an all-you-can-eat buffet of German food, including, bratwurst, sauerkraut and roast pork.
Entertainment will be provided by The Dummkopfs.
The cost is $20 for adults and $10 for children 12 or younger. Tickets include the buffet and one German beer for adults or soft drink for children.
For more information, call 872-5500 or visit mtcharlestonresort.com.

BIG DOG’S BREWING CO. PLANS DOG-TOBERFEST SATURDAY

Big Dog’s Brewing Co. plans to host DOG-toberfest from 2 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Draft House, 4543 N. Rancho Drive.
More than 50 seasonal brews from around the world will be available, and the tapping of Big Dog’s Chocolate Lab Porter is planned. A Wisconsin-style brat party is planned, with bratwurst, knackwurst, frankfurters, Bavarian kraut and pretzels. Live music is set to feature V.R.X. (Vegas Rock Experience) at 6 p.m. and Okay Jim at 9 p.m. Raffles are also planned, including one for an Epiphone guitar.
Admission is free, and beer tokens are available 10 for $10 and are valid inside and outside. A commemorative pint glass will be required for tastings and is $5.
For more information, call 645-1404 or visit bigdogsbrews.com.

BEVERAGE BLOWOUT SET FOR MONDAY AT THE PLAZA

The Plaza, 1 S. Main St., is scheduled to host the inaugural Beverage Blowout Monday honoring The Modern Mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim.
The event is set to feature educational seminars from 9 to 11 a.m., along with a pool party, downtown pub crawl and gala dinner to honor Abou-Ganim, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Helen David Bartender Relief Fund.
The seminar featuring United States Bartenders Guild president Livio Lauro and mixologist Armando Rosario is $30 per person, and the one featuring Abou-Ganim is $50, which includes a copy of “The Modern Mixologist.”
The rooftop pool party is $10 with advance registration and $20 at the door from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The pub crawl is set from 2 to 5 p.m. and is $30 per person. The Beverage Industry Appreciation Awards Gala is $150 per person at Meet Las Vegas.
For more information, visit beverageblowout.com.

STRIPBURGER PLANS OKTOBERFEST

Stripburger at Fashion Show mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to host an Oktoberfest-themed Rock-tober Fest from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 8.
The event is set to feature 20 varieties of German beers, available for sampling for $20. A German-themed menu also is planned, with grilled sausage, grilled Rheingau-style chicken (marinated in beer), grilled beef brisket, burgers, German-style potato salad, soft jumbo pretzels, hofbrau slaw, spaetzel salad and German dark chocolate brownies with cherry sauce.
DJ Andy Gill will provide entertainment.
To make a reservation, call 737-8747.

WINE AND FOOD TASTING EVENT TO RAISE FUNDS FOR HOSPICE

The nonprofit Nathan Adelson Hospice plans to host its 13th annual Wine and Food Tasting Extravaganza from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 11 at Gaudin Motor Co., 7200 W. Sahara Ave.
The event will benefit the hospice’s Pediatric Program. Sample popular wines and cuisine while enjoying music and a silent and live auction.
Tickets are $75 per person. For tickets, call Stephanie Forbes at Nathan Adelson Hospice at 938-3910. For more information, visit nah.org.

ONE DRUNK PUPPY WINE TASTING EVENT TO BENEFIT NOAH’S ANIMAL HOUSE

The Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road, plans to host One Drunk Puppy, a wine tasting event, from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 13 to benefit Noah’s Animal House.
The event will take place at the Veil Pavilion and Sway Pool & Lounge and will feature complimentary appetizers, music and international wines, sakes and beers, along with a silent auction. A portion of the proceeds will go to Noah’s Animal House, which offers temporary boarding for dogs and cats owned by clients of the Shade Tree shelter.
Admission is $45 in advance and $50 at the door. For advance tickets, visit tickets.silvertoncasino.com/eventperformances.asp.

FALL BEER FESTIVAL COMING TO GOLDEN NUGGET

The third annual Fall Beer Festival is scheduled for Oct. 19 and 20 at the Golden Nugget, 129 Fremont St.
The All American Craft Beer Tasting, sponsored by Samuel Adams, is set for 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 19 in The Grand events center. Sample more than 120 craft beers and enjoy appetizers while listening to live music. A souvenir glass is included. Tickets are $50.
The Oktoberfest Pool Party, sponsored by Paulaner, is planned for 3 to 9 p.m. Oct. 20 at The Tank. Admission is free. More than 150 American craft beers will be available for purchase.
Discounted food and beer tickets for the pool party will be available with paid admission to Friday’s beer tasting.
The Paulaner Biergarten (beer garden) will be outside the hotel on Fremont Street Oct. 18-21. It will be wrapped in white fencing and feature two Paulaner draft beers on tap and food options.
For more information or to purchase tickets, call 866-946-5336 or visit goldennugget.com/lasvegas/fallbeerfest.asp.

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. Oct. 19.
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.

EASTER SEALS PLANS CHEERS TO CHOCOLATE EVENT FOR OCT. 20

Easter Seals Nevada plans to host its second annual Cheers to Chocolate event with wine and chocolate tasting from 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 20 at Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd.
Sample more than 35 different wines provided by Total Wine & More and chocolate by Vosges Haut Chocolat, Godiva Town Square, Nothing Bundt Cake, Popcorn Girl, CupKates, Leone Café and more.
Musical entertainment is planned by Phat Pack, a trio of cast members from “Phantom –– The Las Vegas Spectacular,” as well as a silent auction featuring jewelry, art, show tickets and more.
Funds raised will help Easter Seals Nevada’s Make the First Five Count program, which works to identify early developmental delays in children under 5.
Tickets are $35. For tickets, visit eastersealsnevada.org.

DOWNTOWN BREW FESTIVAL COMING OCT. 20 TO CLARK COUNTY AMPHITHEATER

Motley Brews and Ballast Point Brewing Co. plan to host the Downtown Brew Festival from 2 to 6 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Clark County Amphitheater, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway.
More than 40 local and regional breweries will feature more than 150 craft beers for tasting.
General admission tickets are $32 in advance and $42 at the door. VIP pavilion tickets are $42 in advance and $52 at the door and including entry to the festival one hour before general admission and exclusive food and beer tasting options by Todd English P.U.B. and Redstone Meadery. All tickets include beer samples, and food will be available for purchase.
A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Las Vegas.
For tickets, visit downtownbrewfestival.com.

ADDICTION RESTAURANT REVAMPS MENU AT RUMOR BOUTIQUE HOTEL

Addiction Restaurant has added new items to its menu at Rumor Boutique Hotel, 455 E. Harmon Ave.
The breakfast menu includes the Classic Breakfast with eggs, bacon or sausage, country potatoes and toast; short rib sliders with fried egg, potato pancake and country gravy; and egg white frittata. Lunch includes a new panini menu, fish tacos, salmon salad and steak frites. Dinner includes calamari steak, agnolotti and chicken paillard, as well as the Siegel Burger Bar.
The Lunch Dine & Dash menu is offered from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and offers a two-course lunch for $12 or a three-course lunch for $15.
Addiction is open daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, call 877-997-8667.

LAGASSE’S STADIUM ANNOUNCES OKTOBERFEST MENU

Lagasse’s Stadium at the Palazzo, 3325 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is celebrating Oktoberfest with a menu of German-inspired cuisine and beer specials through Oct. 31.
The special menu includes German potato salad for $5, Munich brat (served with caramelized onions, whole grain mustard and steak fries) for $10, grain mustard-glazed pork loin for $20 and Samuel Adams Octoberfest for $6.
For more information, call 607-2665.

HUNGRY HOWIE’S TO SUPPORT BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

Hungry Howie’s Pizza & Subs plans to make a donation to the National Breast Cancer Foundation Inc. for every pizza purchased in October, which is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
At all participating locations, all pizzas will be served in bright pink boxes emblazoned with breast cancer awareness ribbons. Customers who add a $1 donation to their order, which will go directly to the foundation, will receive a pink Love, Hope & Pizza wristband.
Hungry Howie’s also will make a donation to the foundation for every new Facebook fan, for every breast cancer story fans share on the Facebook page and for every tweet using the hashtag #lovehopepizza.
For more information, visit hungryhowies.com or facebook.com/hungryhowies.

EAT PIE AND HELP BREAST CANCER AWARENESS IN OCTOBER

Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab at The Forum Shops at Caesars, 3500 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is hosting the Pie It Forward fundraiser during October to benefit breast cancer awareness.
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of pumpkin chiffon pie will go toward Bright Pink, a national nonprofit group focusing on prevention and early detection of breast and ovarian cancer in young women.