SLS LAS VEGAS — José Andrés, in town for the opening of Bazaar Meat and Ku Noodle, did the ALS ice bucket challenge at the pool and called out Eater patron saint and actress Gwyneth Paltrow, TV weatherman Al Roker and talk show host Craig Ferguson to take it next. Chef Eric Ripert challenged him. Andrés had a bevy of bikini babes douse him in ice water, champagne sprayed and then falls back into the pool. Top that. [Facebook]
WESTSIDE and TREASURE ISLAND — Comedian Adam Carolla celebrates his ready-to-drink cocktail Mangria at Crazy Horse III on Friday, Aug. 29. The host of The Adam Carolla Show serves up his male-oriented cocktail, a spin on sangria, in White Peach & Pear and Signature Orange Sangria flavors. He'll also meet and greet at Gilley's Saloon, Dance Hall & Bar B-Que, where guests can purchase both flavors of Mangria, and have the bottles autographed by Carolla at 7 p.m. [EaterWire]
BALTIMORE — Vegas-based Lobster ME opens its third location at the Westfield Montgomery Mall on Oct. 28. Yes, lobster rolls make the menu as well as the Lobsicle, a lobster kabob of sorts that can be ordered grilled or fried. [~EDC~]