Tao Food for a Cause; Lunch Buffet at Origin India

VENETIAN — Tao Asian Bistro is putting on Taste of Tao, a roof deck culinary and entertainment experience hosted at Tao Beach on Thursday, Oct. 4, from 7 to 9 p.m. with early VIP entrance at 6 p.m. The philanthropic event, benefiting Three Square Food Bank, will feature Tao's cuisine and Asian beer, sake and wine pairings with special new dishes. The Chinese region will feature Peking Duck, Chinese barbecue, dim sum and Lucky Buddha Beer, while the Thai station will include a variety of satays paired with Thai Curry Sauce and Singha Beer. The Japanese section will boast TY-KU Sake and Kirin and Asahi Beer, along with sushi and sashimi, as chefs will take guests through best practices for constructing sushi rolls and slicing techniques. Tickets are available for $75, with VIP tickets going for $100. To purchase tickets, visit www.taolasvegas.com. [EaterWire]

EASTSIDE — Origin India Restaurant and Bar now has a lunch buffet. Vegetable Pakora, Chili Chicken Fry, Goat Korma, Palak Paneer, Chicken Makhani, Gulab Jamun, rice, salads, soup, dessert, naan and more make the menu. The restaurant will continue to offer its traditional a la carte menu for lunch as well. The lunch buffet is $11.95 per person (kids up to age 3 are free and 3 to 7 years are half off) and available daily from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. [EaterWire]
Tao Asian Bistro [Photo: Tao Group]