Rioja Dinner at Jaleo and Tequila Dinners at Mercadito

COSMOPOLITAN OF LAS VEGAS — Jaleo throws a rioja wine dinner with Bodega Ontañón on Thursday, April 9, at 7 p.m. The $100 dinner features dishes from La Rioja region by chef Luis Montesinos. For reservations, email davido@jaleo.com. [EaterWire]

RED ROCK RESORT — Mercadito kicks off its weekly Wednesday Tequila dinners tonight. Executive chef Juan Puentes cooks a four-course dinner with tequila-based dishes for $36 per person with  a minimum of two people per table. Between courses, guests will sample anejo, blanco and reposado variations of tequila. Four menus will rotate weekly over three months. [EaterWire]