Disaster Relief Dining; Most Interesting Bartender in Vegas

EASTSIDE — Ferraro's Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar now has a Mt. Charleston Relief Menu with four courses for $50. Proceeds to benefit the American Red Cross. The menu will be available from 11:30 a.m. to close and will be available for one week through July 17. The prix fixe meal includes a choice of agnolotti or penne bolognese for appetizer and either a mixed exotic greens salad with balsamic vinaigrette or soup of the day. Entrée options include a choice of the salmon, penne carbonara e piselli, risotto funghi or the filetto di manzo and ends with a dessert sampler. [EaterWire]

EXCALIBUR — Dick's Last Resort hosts the Most Interesting Bartender in Las Vegas Competition this Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. Some of Las Vegas' sassiest bartenders from the "Shame O' the Strip" will go head-to-head for a chance to win cash and prizes while showing off their talents to a live audience. Contestants will demonstrate their mixology skills using Dos Equis products to concoct ri-DICK-ulous cocktails with a panel of beer enthusiasts including the lovable Taco judging. The finales take place at Cabo Wabo Cantina at the Miracle Mile Shops on Friday, Aug. 23. [EaterWire]

LAS VEGAS — Golden Gaming, the company behind PT's and Sierra Gold taverns is partnering with the American Red Cross — Southern Nevada Chapter to support the Fire Hurts Red Cross Helps campaign. Patrons can add a donation to the top of their food and beverage bill through July 31. [EaterWire]
Ferraro's Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar [Photo: Isaac Brekken]