A Swanky Wine Dinner at Lavo; Vegas Cupcake Champion

PALAZZO — Lavo is holding a Hundred Acre Cabernet wine dinner at 6 p.m. on Aug. 7. The dinner, held in Lavo’s private dining room, will feature six courses from chef Marc Marrone each paired with a wine from the portfolio. An owner from Hundred Acre will be on hand to talk about each wine. The dinner costs $225 per person and space can be reserved by calling 702-791-1800. [EaterWire]

SUNCOAST — The Las Vegas Cupcake Bake-Off brings 100 bakers to the Grand Ballroom on Aug. 19 from noon to 3 p.m. to compete for the title of Best Cupcake Baker in Las Vegas and to win a portion of $2,500 in cash prizes. The grand prize winner will receive $1,500 and have their cupcake featured at both Gigi’s Cupcakes locations in Las Vegas. Non-bakers can attend with tickets for $20 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under, with a portion of the proceeds to benefit Project Teddy. [EaterWire]

TIVOLI VILLAGE — The first Japanese Sake & Beer Festival takes place Aug. 8 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Kabuki Japanese Restaurant. On hand, a selection of sakes and Japanese beers as well as dishes from the Japanese restaurant. Tickets are $25 a person. [EaterWire]
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