Bid on Rx Boiler Room for New Year's Eve; Tacos for Strength

MANDALAY PLACE — Rick Moonen auctions off New Year’s Eve for 100 people at his Rx Boiler Room. At stake for the winner, food from Moonen, four hours of open bar, cocktails from lead barman Eric Smith and a champagne toast at midnight. The winner gets to pick the charity that benefits from the auction, going on now through Dec. 10. Bidding starts at $10,000. Interested? Contact Melissa Eichelberger at Melissa@RickMoonen.com. [EaterWire]

RED ROCK RESORT — Mercadito’s Tacos for Strength campaign features a winter-inspired taco by James Beard Foundation finalist and Michelin Star award-winning chef Paul Virant of Vie and Perennial Virant in Chicago. The Delicta Squash taco featuring mojo de ajo, chili de árbol, cilantro, onion and goat cheese. A portion of the proceeds will go to Share Our Strength. [EaterWire]