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ARTISAN OFFERS NEW HAPPY HOUR,
PLANS ST. PATRICK’S DAY SPECIALS

The Artisan, 1501 W. Sahara Ave., recently introduced a new daily happy hour from 3 to 7 p.m., featuring $6 well drinks, beers and house wines and a $6 appetizer menu.

For St. Patrick’s Day on Saturday, SenSes plans to present a night of celebration with $5 glasses of green beer, Guinness and Harp beer specials and a special on Jameson Irish whiskey.

ENJOY THROWBACK BEER AT SMASHBURGER

Smashburger’s Las Vegas Valley locations are offering a $1 “throwback” beer with the purchase of a menu item.

Beer selections are Olympia, Pabst Blue Ribbon and Hamm’s. To find a location near you, visit smashburger.com.

TIVOLI VILLAGE TO HOST WINE AWAY WEDNESDAYS EVENT

Tivoli Village plans to host a Wine Away Wednesdays event from 5:30 to
7:30 p.m. March 21 at Land Rover, 400 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 150.

The event is being held in conjunction with Las Vegas Woman Magazine and is set to feature wine tasting, with two complimentary glasses of wine per guest, light passed appetizers and offerings from local businesses.

Admission is $13.65. Tickets must be purchased in advance at wineaway
wednesday.eventbrite.com.

SEE’S CANDIES UNVEILS VARIETY
OF EASTER EDITION SWEETS

See’s Candies is offering a variety of limited edition chocolates and seasonal sweets for the Easter holiday.

The Bordeaux Egg is $5.60 for a 5.4-ounce box and features a brown sugar buttercream egg covered in milk chocolate and topped with chocolate sprinkles. The limited edition Easter Assortment-Bunny Family is $12.65 for an 11-ounce box, featuring milk chocolate bunnies, a Scotchmallow egg, marshmallow eggs, eggs of chocolate butter, vanilla chip and orange, plus jelly beans and milk chocolate foil eggs. Orange cream lollypops are $5.35 for a box of eight.

For more information or to find a location near you, visit sees.com.

SILVERTON PLANS PATTY MADNESS DRINK SPECIALS

The Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road, plans to offer drink specials for St. Patrick’s Day Saturday, including $5 Pabst Blue Ribbon and Moonshine shots, $3 Guinness Draught, $3 3-point shot and green beer at all casino bars.

Bushmills Black Bush will be available at the Mermaid Lounge, Guinness Black and Bushmills Honey at Shady Grove Bar & Lounge and Bushmills Irish Whiskey at Flare Bar. Silverton Rewards Club members can enjoy their favorite domestic beer, well cocktails and house wine for free from 5 to 7 p.m. Guests who purchase a 3-point shot between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. will get a raffle ticket for prizes to be given away every hour.

RAMPART CASINO ANNOUNCES
MARCH DINING SPECIALS

Restaurants at the Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plan to offer dining specials in March.

Promenade Café is offering Early Riser specials for $3.99 from 5 to 9 a.m. A three-course dinner is $9.99 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and a steak and shrimp special is $10.99 with the purchase of a beverage.

The Carmel Room is offering a four-course dinner with a complimentary glass of wine, soup of the day, prosciutto salad and choice of entree (pan-roasted chicken breast with vegetable, grilled prime rib with shrimp over angel hair pasta or combination of 3-ounce tenderloin medallion and shrimp scampi) with creme brulee for $44.99.

For St. Patrick’s Day, the Promenade Café plans to serve a corned beef and cabbage special with choice of soup or salad and Irish cream cheesecake for $9.99 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday.

The Rampart Buffet plans to serve traditional Irish favorites such as corned beef and cabbage, Irish stew and Shepherd’s pie for $15.99.

KABUKI SET TO OPEN MARCH 28
AT TIVOLI VILLAGE

Kabuki Japanese Restaurant is scheduled to open to the public at 11 a.m. March 28 in Tivoli Village, 400 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 190.

The restaurant features appetizers, soups, salads, entrees, noodle dishes, and sushi and sashimi.

Hours will be from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday.

For more information, call 685-7776 or visit kabukirestaurants.com.

FLEMING’S DEBUTS NEW COCKTAIL MENU

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar, 8721 W. Charleston Blvd., has a new cocktail menu featuring Retro Chic, Modern Martinis and Couture Cocktails.

There are 10 drinks to choose from, including the Sailor Daiquiri from the Retro Chic selections, made with Sailor Jerry rum and pineapple and lime juices. The Limóncello Martini is from the Modern Martinis selections and features Hangar One Citron “Buddah’s Hand” vodka, Luxardo Limóncello and house-made lemon-thyme simple syrup. The Couture Cocktail selections include Milagro Margarita with Milagro Silver tequila and fresh lime juice muddled with cucumber, cilantro and jalapeno.

CANNERY ANNOUNCES
MARCH DINING SPECIALS

Restaurants at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road, are offering dining specials through March.

Casa Cocina is offering $2 tacos and $2 Casa Ritas during happy hour from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.

Victory’s Cafe is offering seared tri-tip with green peppercorn sauce, whipped potatoes and vegetable of the day for $9.99 from 3 to 11 p.m. It includes a choice of soup or salad.

Vino’s Ristorante is offering spaghetti and meatballs with Vino’s salad and breadsticks for $9.99. Add a glass of signature wine for $3.99.

Waverly’s Steak House is offering short ribs, garlic mashed potatoes and spring vegetables for $22. Add a glass of signature wine for $3.99.

Vino’s Pizzeria is offering $2 off any large pizza when you present your CAN Club card.

St. Patrick’s Day dining specials include $1 drinks from 3 to 4 p.m. at Casa Bar, from 4 to 5 p.m. at Booze & Bets, from 5 to 6 p.m. at Pinups and from 6 to 7 p.m. at The Club.

The Cannery Row Buffet plans to serve traditional Irish favorites for $7 for CAN Club cardholders all day Saturday and $2 green beer.

Victory’s Cafe plans to offer corned beef with seared cabbage, new potatoes and baby carrots for $9.99. The special includes choice of soup or salad and rolls and butter. Shepherd’s pie will be $8.99 with choice of soup or salad and rolls and butter.

Waverly’s is offering corned beef and cabbage with a cabbage, carrot and potato strata for $32.

ANNIE’S GOURMET ITALIAN TO HOST BENEFIT FOR LABRADOR RESCUE

Annie’s Gourmet Italian, 1716 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 100, plans to host a spaghetti night fundraiser for Las Vegas Labrador Rescue from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 16.

All-you-can-eat spaghetti will be $20 and $10 for children 10 or younger. A portion of the proceeds will go the rescue. A slient auction also is planned, and patrons will be able to meet Labradors available for adoption.

Space is limited. For tickets, email lasvegaslabradorrescue@gmail.com or visit Annie’s.

EL CORTEZ TO HOST BEER, BRATS
AND BASKETBALL MADNESS

The El Cortez, 600 E. Fremont St., plans to host a viewing party for the Men’s NCAA basketball tournament in its Fiesta Room Thursday through Saturday, with $1 Budweiser drafts and $2 brats. The party is planned from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. Additional $1 specials include Danish, muffins, coffee, fountain drinks and bags of chips. Bloody Marys will be $2.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY DINING SPECIAL AVAILABLE AT CAFE CORTEZ

Cafe Cortez at the El Cortez, 600 E. Fremont St., plans to offer a dining special for St. Patrick’s Day, Saturday, featuring corned beef and cabbage with broiled potatoes for $6.95.

The special will be available from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

THE VENETIAN, PALAZZO TO HOST BAR HOP FOR ST. PATRICK’S DAY

The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South, and the Palazzo, 3325 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plan to host the 5 Leaf Bar Hop experience through 2 a.m. Sunday. A pass features five drink tickets for Irish-inspired beverages and is available at Laguna Champagne Bar, Fusion Mixology Bar, Oculus Bar, Salute Lounge and The Venetian Race and Sports Book.

Pass holders must be 21 or older.

DOWNTOWN CARES PUB CRAWL SET
FOR MARCH 22

The El Cortez, 600 E. Fremont St., will be one of the first stops for the first Downtown Cares Pub Crawl, which is scheduled from 7 to 11 p.m. March 22.

Participants will visit pubs around downtown, including El Cortez, Lady Silvia, Hennessey’s and Mickie Finnz, where they will enjoy drink specials.

The pub crawl will conclude at the Jackie Gaughan Plaza at El Cortez with a raffle drawing, food truck rally and concert.

Twenty percent of sales from participating bars will be donated to Downtown Cares, a new organization dedicated to continuing the revitalization efforts in downtown Las Vegas.

For more information about the pub crawl, call 385-5200 or visit elcortezhotelcasino.com.

LUPO BY WOLFGANG PUCK SERVING
NEW PRIX FIXE MENU

Lupo by Wolfgang Puck at Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is offering a new five-course, prix fixe menu inspired by chef Eduardo Perez’s recent trips to Italy.

The Discover Italy menu features endive and celery salad with Parmesan and garlic-anchovy vinaigrette; prosciutto and Parmesan tortellini; Maine lobster ravioli with marscarpone, parsley and black truffle butter sauce; milk-braised breast of veal with Parmesan polenta, green beans and sage; and roasted baby Forelle pear with almond pistachio cream.

The cost is $60 per person. For reservations, call 740-5522.

CARRABBA’S PLANS WINE DINNER

Carrabba’s Italian Grill, 8771 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to host its Bring in the Spring Wine Dinner, featuring Chateau Ste. Michelle Wines & Portfolio, at 6:30 p.m. March 20.

The menu is set to feature Mamma Mandola’s spicy chicken soup, paired with Chateau Ste. Michelle Brut Columbia Valley; lobster mac ‘n cheese, paired with Columbia Crest Winery Horse Heaven Hills Vineyard Chardonnay 2008; insalata Carrabba Caesar salad, paired with Columbia Crest Winery Horse Heaven Hills Vineyard Merlot 2009; sirloin and crab-stuffed shrimp, paired with Chateau Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley 2010; and cinnamon apple crostada, paired with Chateau Ste. Michelle Harvest Select Riesling Columbia Valley 2010.

The cost is $50 per person. To RSVP, call 304-2345.

ARTFULLY SWEET FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT SOUTHERN NEVADA CHILDREN FIRST

The third annual Artfully Sweet fundraiser to benefit Southern Nevada Children First is scheduled from noon to 3 p.m. March 24 at The Ridges, 11277 Marble Ridge Drive in Summerlin.

Artisan treats, live performances and a silent auction are planned. SNCF is a nonprofit organization that provides long-term transitional housing and life skills training to homeless pregnant and parenting teens and young adults ages 16 to 22.

Tickets are $35 and must be purchased in advance. For more information, call 207-9093 or 487-5665, or email artfullysweet@gmail.com.

WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS COMING
TO AQUAE SULIS SPA AT JW MARRIOTT

Aquae Sulis Spa at JW Marriott, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to host Wine Down Wednesdays from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays.

The event includes full access to the spa, mini manicures and wine. Both red and white wines will be available, and additional spa services can be purchased.

Admission is $25 per person. For more information, call 869-7807 or visit spa.jwlasvegasresort.com.

ROY’S WINE CLUB TO MEET

Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine, 620 E. Flamingo Road, plans to host a waina hui (wine club) tasting from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday.

Each tasting features a sampling of Roy’s signature appetizers. Members receive a wine glass, an invitation to all wine club events, an invitation to Roy’s select seasonal events, a 10 percent reduction on bottled wine purchased at Roy’s and reduced pricing for select Roy’s wine dinners.

The cost to attend a tasting is $20 for wine club members and $25 for nonmembers.

For more information or to make a reservation, call 691-2053.

THE VENETIAN, PALAZZO TO HOST
FRIENDS OF JAMES BEARD BENEFIT DINNER

The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South, and Palazzo, 3325 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plan to host the Friends of James Beard Benefit Dinner at 7 p.m. Monday inside Palazzo’s Friends of James Beard Foundation Room.

The dinner is in honor of the foundation’s 25th anniversary. The multi-course dinner will feature some of The Venetian’s and Palazzo’s all-star culinary talent, with proceeds benefiting the foundation’s scholarship fund. A slient auction also is planned.

Beverage pairings will be provided by Southern Wine & Spirits. A VIP champagne reception is planned for 6 p.m.

Tickets are $150 for general admission and $175 for VIP, which includes the reception, priority seating and a take-home gift. For tickets, call The Venetian box office at 414-9000 or visit venetian.com/jamesbeard.

WINE WALK SET AT LAKE LAS VEGAS
TO BENEFIT NEW VISTA COMMUNITY

The Village Lake Las Vegas, 30 Strada Di Villaggio, plans to host a Toast to the Town wine walk at 7 p.m. March 31 to benefit nonprofit group New Vista Community.

Southern Wine & Spirits and Lee’s Discount Liquor plan to present a special evening of wines, cocktails, beers and cuisine sampling by restaurant partners. Live music and a silent auction also are planned.

A VIP Mingle with the Chefs is set to begin at 6 p.m., and tickets are $75 in advance only. General admission tickets for the wine walk are $50 in advance or $60 at the door.

For tickets, visit newvistanv.org or winewalklv.com. Cocktail attire is suggested.

EASTSIDE CANNERY ANNOUNCES
MARCH DINING SPECIALS

Snaps at the Eastside Cannery, 5255 Boulder Highway, is offering specials during March. Guests can enjoy the corned beef hash breakfast special served with two eggs any style, toast or biscuit and two sides (hash browns, bacon sausage, oatmeal or cottage cheese) for $4.99 with the purchase of a beverage. Shepherd’s pie is $8.99, and a corned beef special is $9.99.

The Cannery Row Buffet is $7 all day Saturdays and Sundays in March. A St. Patrick’s Day buffet is planned for Saturday for $7.

Casa Cocina is offering $2 tacos and $2 margaritas from 5 to 6 p.m. Friday through Tuesday.

Carve is offering $22 short ribs jardiniere, beef short ribs braised with burgundy wine and served with garlic mashed potatoes and spring vegetables.

The Deli is serving a $5 chicken finger basket with three fingers, fries and a drink.

A St. Patrick’s Day pub crawl is planned with drinks for $1 from 4 to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Sports Bar, 5 to 6 p.m. at Pinups Bar and 6 to 7 p.m. at Marilyn’s Bar.

For more information, call 856-5300.

STATION CASINOS PLANS ST. PATRICK’S DAY DRINK SPECIALS

Revolver at Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive, plans to host a St. Patrick’s Day party Saturday, with doors set to open at 8 p.m. Patrons can enjoy $3 Guinness draft beer and shot and drink specials ranging from $3 to $5 until 11 p.m.

Jack’s Irish Pub at Palace Station, 2411 W. Sahara Ave., plans to host a celebration beginning at 9 p.m., with food specials starting at $1.99 (soda bread, potato soup and corned beef sliders) and $3 Guinness drafts, $3 shot specials and two-for-one Jameson Irish whiskey.

At Green Valley Ranch, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway, drink specials including $3 green beer and $4 Jager shots and Jameson ($2 side shot with beer purchase) are planned at Ovation, Lobby Bar and Quinn’s Irish Pub. At Lobby Bar, an Irish-themed food menu also is planned, including Guinness-battered onion rings for $9 and corned beef and cabbage with cheesecake and a beer for $26.

Rocks Lounge and Lucky Bar at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., plan drink specials including $3 Guinness and $2 Jameson shots beginning at 5 p.m.

At Fiesta Henderson, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway, casino bars plan to offer $1 Bud or Bud Light green draft beers, Emerald margaritas on the rocks and $2 select side shots from Friday through Sunday.

Cerveza Cantina plans to have 50-cent chicken wings and $1 corned beef sliders.

BEACH CAFÉ ANNOUNCES WEEKLY SPECIALS

Beach Café, 7750 S. Jones Blvd., No. 101, plans to offer a pastrami burger special for $8.95 through Friday. A 1/3-pound Angus burger is topped hot pastrami, melted Swiss, pickles and mustard/mayo sauce. It is served with coleslaw and onion rings.

A weekend special of bananas Foster French toast will be $8.95 Saturday and Sunday. French toast is topped with bananas Foster, whipped cream and chopped pecans and served with bacon or sausage.

For more information, call 898-5200.

OLD HOMESTEAD STEAKHOUSE TO HOST DINNER WITH GREAT-GRANDSON OF JIM BEAM

Old Homestead Steakhouse at Caesars Palace, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to host a four-course dinner and reception with Fred Noe, great-grandson of Jim Beam, at 8 p.m. Thursday.

Bourbon-themed cocktails, food and dessert are planned. All guests must be 21 or older. The cost is $115 per person. For reservations, call 877-346-4642.

SUNSET STATION TO HOST FIVE-COURSE WINE DINNERS

Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road, plans to host a five-course wine dinner at 6 p.m. March 20 at Pasta Cucina.

The meal will feature the wines of Antinori, and course selections include herb lamb chops and braised veal. The cost is $65 per person.

Another wine dinner featuring the wines of Ferrari-Carano is planned for 6 p.m. March 27 at Sonoma Cellar Steakhouse. Course selections include osso bucco and wild boar chops. The cost is $85 per person.

Seating for both events is limited. For reservations, call 547-7777.