Carb Load with Specials at Rao's, Pasta Menu at Valentino

CAESARS PALACE — This Sunday, the Strip shuts down for the Las Vegas Rock 'n Roll Marathon. Runners can carbo-load at Rao's with a complimentary half-order of pasta when they order an entree and show their marathon badge. The deal is good Friday through Sunday. [EaterWire]

VENETIAN — Valentino gets in marathon mode with a $69 pasta tasting. Dishes include Fregola Sarda with small shrimp sautéed in garlic and butter, lobster Mezzelune with tomato cream sauce, Montasio agnolotti with Bolognese and parmigiano fondue, pappardelle with roasted rabbit, prosciutto-stuffed bucatini with pioppini mushroom and veal demi-glace, and chocolate ravioli with mixed berries and a mint soup. For reservations, call 702-414-3000. [EaterWire]
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