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VENETIAN — Tuesdays feature new ingredients from The Intuitive Forager at B&B Ristorante. Upcoming ingredients include green garlic served in a ricotta al forno for $15 with crostini and house made ricotta cheese and a green garlic confit is slow cooked in olive oil. Check the restaurant’s Facebook page for upcoming ingredients. B&B also has a tasting menu with dishes from 2007. Find asparagus vinaigrette with black pepper pecorino zabaglione; spaghetti with garlic chives, sweet garlic and lobster; "Mint Love Letters" with Merguez sausage; short rib "al Barolo" with Anson Mills polenta and horseradish; goat cheese torta; and semolina budino with rhubarb and mint marmellata. The price will be $99 per person; wine pairings can be added for an additional $99 per person. [EaterWire]
GRAND CANAL SHOPPES — Otto Enoteca e Pizzeria has dishes from its original menu 10 years ago for $10 each. Guests can find carrozza with fresh mozzarella, deep fried and served with fresh Italian herbs; a calzone with ricotta and Prosciutto di Parma; Caprese with fresh mozzarella, oven-roasted tomato and basil pesto; Acetaia salad with tender baby greens, cucumber, a hardboiled egg, Prosciutto di Parma and Aceto Manodori; grilled radicchio with smoked mozzarella and aceto cavedone; and salumi di giorno. [EaterWire]
DOWNTOWN — Therapy now carries its own whiskey and beer made in a local Las Vegas distillery and brewery. Therapy Whiskey, made at Nevada H&C Distilling Co., features notes of caramel, dried fruit and oak and sells for $99 per bottle. Therapy Duck Beer, brewed at Able Baker Brewing, is an IPA that sells for $8 for a 16-ounce draft. [EaterWire]
Edible cookie dough at Malena's Yogurt Plus. Photo: Treasure Island
April 21
TREASURE ISLAND — Malena’s Yogurt Plus now serves edible cookie dough in chocolate chunk, cinnamon roll brown sugar and peanut butter and raspberry jelly. Scoops go for $3 each. [EaterWire]
WYNN LAS VEGAS — Costa di Mare now has the Night at the James Beard House menu from executive chef Mark LoRusso that includes sea urchin mousse with olive oil and chives; a crudo tasting of cuttlefish "cappellini," prawns, Sicilian amberjack and palomita; butter-poached Imperial Langoustine with spring peas; grilled octopus with crispy potatoes, olive oil-poached fennel and olives; Sardinian red mullet, bottarga and risotto with mussels; and line-caught Mediterranean turbot with butter-poached leeks and Osetra caviar. The dinner goes for $195 per person with an optional wine pairing available for an additional $110. [EaterWire]
PALAZZO — Wolfgang Puck's CUT now serves select dishes and libations table side. One cart serves Old Fashioneds three way, and another focuses on cheeses from boutique farms nationwide. The new cocktails include a barrel-aged Old Fashioned with a 60 percent rye and 40 percent Bourbon blend that has been aged a minimum of 30 days; a New Old Fashioned with 12-year-old Whistle Pig rye whiskey, house-made grenadine, blueberries and blackberries; and premium Old Fashioned made with 15-year-old Whistle Pig rye whiskey. On the cheese cart, guests can find three types of goat cheese, sheep's milk and four cow's milk varieties. The cheeses are paired with candied pecans, apple compote, quince paste and sage honeycomb. [EaterWire]
Bazaar Meat dessert cart. Photo: Sabin Orr
April 18
SLS LAS VEGAS — Bazaar Meat by José Andrés now has a dessert cart dishing out eclairs, tarts and bonbons. Bluetooth technology lets the cart play music, with the rotating carousel key at the top set to keep in timing with whatever is playing. Guests may even play their favorite tunes while they dine. [EaterWire]
SOUTHWEST — DW Bistro plans to have two pop-up shops during its upcoming brunches. On April 22, New Vintage Handbags sells pre-owned handbags from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guests can bring their own neglected designer bags for consultation and custom orders. Painter Kim Bavington will also be on site for guests to jazz up their bags. On May 13, Jaeci brings accessories from its "Spirit Animal" collection from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shoppers can also get custom henna art with their new purchases. [EaterWire]
THE CROMWELL — In honor of National Autism Awareness Month, Bound is mixing up a drink to support the good cause. The electric blue concoction is aptly named "Light It Up Blue" for $12, and is made with Stoli Vanilla Vodka, Blue Curacao, lemon juice, passion fruit syrup and topped with Prosecco. Ten percent of proceeds from purchases of the drink go to Autism Speaks through the month of April. [EaterWire]
THE LINQ — The mixologists at 3535 now have an eco-friendly drink called the "So Fresh and So Green, Green" for $12, made with Maker’s Mark, Green Chartreuse, house made banana puree, lime juice, pineapple juice and locally sourced honey syrup macerated with cardamom and star anise—all served in a pineapple. The drink is garnished with a Chartreuse-filled lime shell set ablaze and dusted with cinnamon sugar. The drink is available through April 30. [EaterWire]
THE STRIP — Maverick Helicopters teamed up with Lip Smacking Foodie Tours for Savory Bites & Neon Lights that includes a tasting at five restaurants, followed by Maverick Helicopters’ renowned Vegas Nights flight over the Las Vegas Strip for $299 per person. The five-hour experience starts at Aria with up to four dishes at Bardot Brasserie and Sage as well as Estiatorio Milos at the Cosmopolitan. Afterward, guests take a 12- to 15-minute flight with Maverick. For reservations call 702-405-4300 or call 888-681-4388. [EaterWire]
High Roller
March 9
THE LINQ PROMENADE — Head to the High Roller for in-cabin holiday chocolate tastings provided by Ethel M Chocolates, available March 9 through April 13. Holiday chocolates include white chocolate vanilla truffle, milk chocolate strawberry crème, dark chocolate peanut butter and dark chocolate raspberry crème. Each guest will receive one voucher for a complimentary glass of wine, which can be picked up in the Sky Lounge before boarding. Tastings are available every Thursday from 5 to 8:30 p.m., with the final experience of the night taking place at 8 p.m. Standard admission pricing is $52 per person. Private cabins for the chocolate tasting experience are also available. Call 702-322-0593. [EaterWire]
TOWN SQUARE and WESTSIDE — Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar celebrates wines from the Southern Hemisphere with a national wine dinner on Friday, March 10. For $79, gusts can get Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough New Zealand paired with ora king salmon with panko mushroom truffle crust, sautéed beech mushrooms and garlic butter sauce; Yalumba Shiraz Barossa Patchwork Australia paired with New Zealand rack of lamb served over crispy leeks and truffle-parsley mashed potatoes; or Catena Malbec Mendoza Vista Flores Argentina paired with filet mignon served with a flavor flight, including rich mole and cabernet butter sauces, savory chimichurri and black lava salts. Guests can also order the dishes a la carte through Monday, May 1. [EaterWire]
SUNSET STATION — The Grand Cafe closes for renovations this month while it undergoes a makeover. Cabo Mexican plans to stay open 24 hours a day with the following schedule for café dining: 6 to 11 a.m. for breakfast, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for lunch, 4 to 11 p.m. for dinner, and 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. for late-night dining. Cabo’s regular dinner menu will be available during the restaurant’s normal operating hours, from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 4 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. [EaterWire]
MONTE CARLO — D.vino Italian Food & Wine Bar throws its Artichoke Festival from March 14 through April 14. Ocean Mist Farms in Castroville, California, brings eight different versions of the vegetable. Executive chef Martin Garcia has created dishes including: artichoke and spinach fondue with shallot-garlic cream, grana padano cheese, mozzarella cheese, baby spinach, white truffle oil and toasted baguettes for $10; artichoke and bacon arancinis with applewood smoked bacon and mascarpone cheese, served with lemon artichoke aioli and crispy artichoke for $11; artichoke salad with marinated artichoke hearts, Tuscan kale, heirloom baby tomatoes, red wine vinaigrette, carrots, toasted hazelnut and a balsamic reduction for $12; artichoke pizza with mozzarella cheese, artichoke sauce, baby artichoke hearts, caramelized onions and tomatoes for $13; grilled artichoke with shallots, parsley, basil and fresh garlic and pomodoro sauce for $14; artichoke ravioli with ricotta, parmesan cheese, brown butter and sage sauce, drizzled age balsamic and shaved artichoke heart for $14; artichoke farfalle pasta with braised artichoke hearts, shrimp sun-dried tomatoes and Trebbiano wine sauce for $19; and artichoke and pan seared striped bass, served with sautéed spinach and finished with artichoke lemon white wine butter sauce for $23. [EaterWire]
Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill. Photo: Amelinda B Lee
March 1
DOWNTOWN SUMMERLIN — Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill has, fish fry meals every Friday beginning Friday, March 3, through Friday, April 14. Diners will be able to order the signature beer battered fish and chips paired with steak fries, malt vinegar, and house made tartar sauce to finish. [EaterWire]
SAM’S TOWN — "Third Sundays" brunch debuts at The Angry Butcher on Sunday, March 19. Brunch items include chicken and waffles, The Butcher’s French toast, brisket skillet breakfast, the Butcher omelet, Bloody Mary shrimp cocktail, Big MO Butcher Burger, BLT plus sandwich and a bottomless build-your-own bloody Mary bar for $15. Future Brunch dates include April 16, May 14 for Mother’s Day, and May 21. [EaterWire]
MANDALAY BAY — Lupo executive chef Michael Tiva now has a specialty menu highlighting the flavors of Italy’s Veneto region each Friday in March. The Friday Feast menu features five dishes inspired by the flavors of the region, along with red and white wine pairings to pay tribute to this northeastern territory. Highlights include English pea risotto with veal involtini, prosciutto, and amarone sauce and pigoli pasta (bucatini-style) with fresh shelling beans, pancetta, and roasted tomato. Plates start at $12. [EaterWire]
THE STRIP — Smith & Wollensky has a steak and whiskey event, taking place through March 19. Guests can order a USDA Prime Kansas City bone-in sirloin that has been dry-aged in IrishAmerican whiskey for 30 days, available by reservation only. The restaurant also as an old fashioned rubbed filet mignon that includes angostura orange bitters, whiskey-smoked sugar and orange zest, finished with a whiskey gastrique using IrishAmerican Classic Blend and Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur for $53. A whiskey tasting flight features IrishAmerican Classic, and the IrishAmerican 10 year for $16 for two one-ounce flights. Signature IrishAmerican cocktails include an IrishAmerican Smash (IrishAmerican Classic Blend, mint, mixed berries, angostura berries, lemon and simple syrup) and IrishAmerican Club (IrishAmerican Classic Blend, apricot brandy, dry vermouth, egg white, lemon, simple syrup and orange peel), each priced at $14. [EaterWire]
GOLD COAST — Cornerstone now has two prix fixe menu selections Monday through Thursday that includes a glass of red or white wine. For $29, guests can order beef filet tourodos, Oscar-style or sautéed shrimp scampi with soup or salad, sides and New York-style cheesecake for dessert. For $58, order the 16-ounce king crab legs, served with soup or salad and a flourless chocolate cake for dessert. [EaterWire]
DOWNTOWN SUMMERLIN — Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken has the Chicken Madness sandwich with pulled chicken, pepper jack cheese, bacon, barbecue sauce and pickled peppers for $8.95 all month. [EaterWire]
HENDERSON and DOWNTOWN SUMMERLIN — CREAM now has the Sundae of Champions made with a crumbled cookie, a scoop of ice cream, a crumbled brownie, another scoop of ice cream, topped with a with a do’sant ice cream sandwich, a cookie, whipped cream and rainbow sprinkles for the month. [EaterWire]
CHINATOWN — Jinya Ramen Bar celebrates Japan’s cherry blossom season with a Ticket to Tokyo Instagram contest, awarding one lucky winner with an unforgettable trip for two to the lively and vibrant city of Tokyo, Japan during the 2018 sakura season. The grand-prize vacation devoted to hanami includes two round-trip airfares, four nights of accommodations and two meals at Jinya Ramen Bar CEO and founder Tomonori Takahashi’s Tokyo-based restaurants. Guests can tag their favorite Jinya dishes with #JINYATokyo and @JINYARamenBar for a chance to win. [EaterWire]
LAS VEGAS — Freddys Frozen Custard & Steakburgers now has a fish sandwich or fish and chips basket and the mint and Oreo Concrete. Both items are available now at participating locations and will remain on the menu through mid-April or while supplies last. [EaterWire]