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LES KINCAID PLANS BEVERAGE, PASTA CLASSES THIS MONTH

Les Kincaid, host of the nationally syndicated radio show "Les’ Wines & Vines" plans to host the World of Teas class Wednesday and Oct. 12.

The Wednesday portion of the class will be at the Ferguson Kitchen & Bath Gallery, 4175 S. Grand Canyon Drive, No. 109, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The Oct. 12 portion will be at 2:30 p.m. in a reserved area of the Mandarin Oriental Tea Lounge at Mandarin Oriental at CityCenter, 3752 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

Discover the difference in teas, both in bags and loose, and their history. The second week will feature a proper, first-class tea.

The cost is $99 per person (cash or check only), which includes tea at Mandarin Oriental.

The class Pastas & More is planned from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 19 and 26 at Ferguson. The cost is $89 per person (cash or check only).

To make a reservation, email les@leskincaid.com. For more information, call 871-5145.

CARRABBA’S PLANS WINE DINNER

Carrabba’s Italian Grill, 8771 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to present Great Sauces of Carrabba’s, a wine dinner with The Hogue Cellars, at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 11.

The menu is set to feature crab cakes with roasted red pepper sauce, paired with The Hogue Cellars 2009 Riesling-Columbia Valley; Italian salad with homemade vinaigrette dressing, paired with The Hogue Cellars 2007 Pinot Grigio-Columbia Valley; four-cheese ravioli with classic bolognese meat sauce, paired with The Hogue Cellars 2008 Merlot-Columbia Valley; veal Marsala with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables, paired with The Hogue Cellars 2008 Genesis Syrah-Columbia Valley; and warmed apple crostada with Blue Bell vanilla ice cream, paired with The Hogue Cellars 2010 Late Harvest Riesling-Columbia Valley.

The cost is $45 per person. To RSVP, call 304-2345.

ONE DRUNK PUPPY EVENT TO SUPPORT NEVADA SPCA

An event called One Drunk Puppy is set from 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road, in support of the Nevada Society of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

The wine-tasting event will benefit the no-kill animal shelter.

Attendees can enjoy complimentary appetizers, entertainment, 50 world-class wineries, sakes, a wine label contest, a grape-stomping contest and a silent auction.

Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. For more information, visit silvertoncasino.com.

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ INTRODUCES BEACHSIDE BBQ MENU

Tropical Smoothie Café is offering its Beachside BBQ menu through Oct. 16.

Barbecue selections, featuring Tropical Smoothie Café’s zesty Hawaiian Luau BBQ sauce, are Beachside BBQ Sandwich with turkey, provolone, bacon, romaine and tomato on toasted ciabatta; Beachside BBQ Wrap with chicken, mozzarella, pineapple and red onions wrapped in a white tortilla; and Beachside BBQ Flatbread with chicken, cheddar, red onions and pickles on grilled flatbread.

Also new to the menu for summer is Strawberry Lemonade Smoothie with a blend of fresh strawberries and lemonade.

Beachside BBQ items start at $3.99.

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

LEARN TO ROLL SUSHI AT HACHI

Hachi Modern Japanese, inside Red Rock Resort at 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., offers monthly sushi rolling classes. The next one is set for 6:30 p.m. Oct. 20.

The two-hour class will offer each participant his own work area with all ingredients at arm’s length. The cost is $85 per person, plus tax.

For more information or to make a reservation, call 797-7054.

WINE WALK TO RAISE FUNDS FOR NEW VISTA COMMUNITY

Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to host Wine Walk, The Red Affair from 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 22, featuring all red wines, sake, cocktails, beer and cuisine. Guests are encouraged to come dressed in all red for entry into a raffle.

Tickets are $50 in advance and $60 at the door.

For event tickets or more information, visit winewalklv.com or newvistacommunity.org. Guests must be 21 or older.

GORDON BIERSCH SERVING OKTOBERFEST MENU FOR LIMITED TIME

Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant has introduced a new limited time menu featuring food inspired by Germany’s Oktoberfest Festival, along with FestBier beer.

The pairings are available through Oct. 23.

Gordon Biersch also recently introduced 10 new Lighter Side menu entrees under 575 calories, including Creole chicken, Mediterranean chicken, Moroccan salmon or chicken, spicy shrimp stir fry, ahi salad, grilled chicken cashew salad, spinach salad, margarita steak and BBQ chicken flatbread.

In addition to lighter offerings, a veggie burger and lobster burger also were added to the menu.

Gordon Biersch in the Las Vegas Valley is at 750 S. Rampart Blvd., No. 16, in Boca Park (487-6463) and 3987 Paradise Road (312-5247).

For more information, visit gordonbierschrestaurants.com.

ELEMENTS TO SERVE SEVEN COURSES FOR SCOTCH DINNER

Elements Kitchen & Martini Bar, 4950 S. Rainbow Blvd., plans to host a seven-course single malt scotch dinner at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 24.

The cost is $89 per person. For more information and to make a reservation, call 750-2991.

CABO MEXICAN RESTAURANT EXPANDING IN STATION CASINOS

Cabo Mexican Restaurant has expanded into three more Station Casinos locations: Sunset Station, Boulder Station and Aliante Station.

Cabo replaces Guadalajara. The new menu includes tableside guacamole, camarones del Cabo (bacon-wrapped shrimp stuffed with Monterey Jack cheese) and fajitas.

For more information, visit stationcasinos.com.

RADIO CITY PIZZERIA TO OPEN IN THE PLAZA

Radio City Pizzeria plans to open its second location inside the newly renovated Plaza, 1 S. Main St.

The restaurant will feature 2,000 square feet of seating area and a bar serving premium beer. It will be located directly off the casino floor.

The other location is in Tivoli Village at 410 S. Rampart Blvd.

For more information, visit radiocitypizza.com.

GET FOOTBALL SPECIAL AT GOLD SPIKE

The Gold Spike, 400 E. Ogden Ave., is offering a $1 draft Gold Spike beer with the purchase of an appetizer at the bar during an NFL game.

SIGNATURE CHEFS OF LAS VEGAS TO GATHER AT GOLDEN NUGGET

The March of Dimes’ 14th annual Signature Chefs of Las Vegas, a gathering of top Southern Nevada chefs, is scheduled for Saturday at the Golden Nugget, 129 Fremont St.

Entertainment and live and silent auctions are planned. The chefs also will prepare their signature dishes for attendees.

Individual tickets are $300. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit marchofdimes.com/nevada.

GOLDEN NUGGET PLANS SECOND ANNUAL FALL BEER FESTIVAL

The Golden Nugget, 129 Fremont St., is scheduled to host its second annual Fall Beer Festival Oct. 14 and 15.

The event is set to kick off with the All American Craft Beer Tasting, sponsored by Samuel Adams, from 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 14 in The Grand events center. Guests can sample more than 120 craft beers and enjoy chef-inspired appetizers while listening to live music. A highlight will be the traditional tapping of the kegs, and each guest will receive a commemorative glass as a souvenir. Tickets are $50.

The second day will feature an Oktoberfest Pool Party, sponsored by Paulaner Beer from Munich, from 3 to 9 p.m. at The Tank. Admission is free, and 200 international and domestic beers will be available for purchase. A German Oktoberfest band is scheduled to play.

Guests interested in both events can receive discounted food and beer tickets for the pool party with paid admission to the craft beer tasting.

For more information or to purchase advance tickets, call 386-8100 or visit goldennugget.com.

TAKE IN WHISKEY WEDNESDAYS AT ANDRE’S

Two more dates for Whiskey Wednesdays at Andre’s at Monte Carlo, 3770 Las Vegas Blvd. South, have been scheduled for this year: Wednesday and Dec. 7 from 9 to 11 p.m.

Wednesday’s event will partner with Wirtz Beverage and feature bourbons, including Bookers, 7 Year; Basil Hayden, 8 Year; Jim Beam Devil’s Cut; Knob Creek, 9 Year; and Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve.

The events will take place on the second floor of Andre’s in the cigar lounge. The cost is $25 per person in advance or $35 at the door for unlimited tasting.

For more information and to RSVP, call 798-7151.

ROCK & ROLL WINE EVENT COMING TO THE ARTISAN

The Artisan, 1501 W. Sahara Ave., plans to host a Rock & Roll Wine event from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday.

Wine tastings will offer a selection of Californian creations and Old World classics.

For more information, call 214-4000, 800-554-4092 or visit artisanhotel.com.

ROCK & RITA’S TO HOST FLAIR FOR THE CURE

Rock & Rita’s, the Great American Party, at Circus Circus plans to host Flair for the Cure to benefit the American Cancer Society’s Young Professionals Against Cancer at 6 p.m. Friday.

Top flair bartenders will show off their moves and create specialty cocktails to be auctioned off with prize packages. Admission is free, and "balloon pop" raffle tickets will be sold by the ACS for $25, offering guests the chance to win a variety of prizes.

SALUTE BACON AT BRAND STEAKHOUSE

Brand Steakhouse at the Monte Carlo plans to host its second annual Tribute to Bacon dinner at 6 p.m. Oct. 14.

The specialty dinner will feature bacon-inspired items, including bacon-wrapped figs, bacon mousse crostini, bacon-cured lamb salad, roasted Berkshire bacon "belly," bacon-wrapped veal chop and bacon cinnamon French toast.

The cost is $65 per guest. Reservations are required for guaranteed seating and can be made by calling 588-5634 or emailing jenn@lightlv.com.

LEARN FRENCH COOKING OCT. 15 AT MON AMI GABI CLASS

Mon Ami Gabi chef Terry Lynch plans to host a cooking class from 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 15 at the restaurant at Paris Las Vegas, 3655 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

The menu will feature brussels sprout salad, braised lamb shank with orzo pasta and goat cheese, and pumpkin tarte tatin with whipped cream. Louis Latour wines will be served.

The cost is $50 per person. To RSVP, call 944-4224.

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. the third Friday of the month. The next one is set for Oct. 21.

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.

GILLEY’S ANNOUNCES FOOTBALL AND WEEKLY SPECIALS

Gilley’s Saloon, Dance Hall & Bar-B-Que at Treasure Island is offering football specials, including four Budweiser/Bud Light bottles for $15 and $3 draft beers during the game, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Saturdays through Mondays during the college and NFL regular seasons.

Monday is Captain Morgan’s Locals Appreciation Night with no cover charge and two-for-one Captain Morgan’s cocktails from 7 to 10 p.m. for everyone. Those with Nevada ID can enjoy $1 draft beers and two-for-one cocktails from 7 p.m. to close.

Tuesday has no cover charge and two-for-one Crown Royal cocktails from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday is Ladies Night with no cover charge. Sauza Hornitos cocktails are two-for-one from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m., and women drink for $1 from 7 to 10 p.m. (well drinks and draft beer).

Thursday has no cover charge and two-for-one Jim Beam Red Stag cocktails from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday has two-for-one Jack Daniel’s cocktails from 7 to 10 p.m. (no cover for local women with ID and half off for local men and military with ID).

Saturday has two-for-one Southern Comfort and Southern Comfort Lime cocktails from 7 to 10 p.m. (no cover for local women with ID and half off for local men and military with ID), and Sunday has two-for-one Jagermeister shots and cocktails from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

RM SEAFOOD CELEBRATING FOOTBALL SEASON WITH SPECIALS

Rick Moonen’s rm seafood at Mandalay Bay is offering a bottomless brunch on the weekends to celebrate the new football season, along with drink specials.

Specials are offered from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday throughout the season. The bottomless brunch includes unlimited orders of chorizo and egg wrap, RM eggs Benedict, French toast, chicken sandwiches, RM burger and Moon ‘N Doggies, a gourmet shrimp dog creation. The cost is $30 per person.

Drink specials include $4 Bellinis, Mimosas, Bloody Marys, draft pours of Stella Artois and Asahi, well drinks and glasses of RM Red and RM White keg wine.

FESTIVAL BUFFET ADDS BREAKFAST MENU AT FIESTA HENDERSON

The Festival Buffet at Fiesta Henderson, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway, is offering a breakfast menu from 8 to 11 a.m. Monday through Saturday.

The menu includes a live action egg and omelet station, chicken fried steak with country gravy, menudo soup, waffles, pancakes and French toast.

The cost is $4.49 with a Boarding Pass rewards card and $7.49 without.

For more information, visit stationcasinos.com.

RACHEL’S KITCHEN PLANS ART & WINE NIGHTS, $3 MIMOSAS

Rachel’s Kitchen at The District at Green Valley Ranch, 2265 Village Walk Drive, No. 107, plans to host Art & Wine Nights Thursdays through Oct. 27.

Chateau St. Michelle is sponsoring a wine sampling of a red and white wine each week from 6 to 9 p.m. to be enjoyed with an entree. Sampled wines also will be specially priced by the glass.

Artists will be on hand displaying their work and painting live, and the sounds of Sean Heyl can be heard on the patio.

From 9 a.m. to noon Sundays through Oct. 29, Music & Mimosas offers $3 Mimosas on the patio with the sounds of jazz trio Desert Breeze.

For more information, call 522-7887.

BERNARD’S BISTRO EXTENDS R.M.S. TITANIC DINNER

Bernard’s Bistro, 15 Via Bel Canto in MonteLago Village at Lake Las Vegas, will continue to offer its R.M.S. Titanic dinner at 7 p.m. Thursdays.

Two classes of menus are available, along with à la carte options. The First Class menu has five courses for $65 per guest, and the Second Class menu has three courses for $45 per guest.

The multi-sensory production will spotlight the culinary mastery of French chef E. Bernard accompanied with sights, sounds, images and replicas of an era defined by elegance, fashion and fine food.

Seating is limited and reservations are recommended. For more information, call 565-1155.

LES KINCAID TO INSTRUCT WINE CLASSES

Les Kincaid, host of the nationally syndicated radio show "Les’ Wines & Vines," plans to host wine classes from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on select days.

Taste of Wines I is planned for Tuesdays through Oct. 25, at Total Wine & More in Henderson, 501 N. Stephanie St. Enjoy wines from around the world that are available in Las Vegas, including champagnes and sparkling wines and reds from Australia, Chile, Argentina, South Africa and Europe. Participants must be 21 or older. The cost for five sessions is $175 per person.

For more information, email michelle.baker@unlv.edu or call 895-3254. To register online, visit edoutreach.unlv.edu/continuingeducation.