Splendor in the Glass to benefit public television

The 24th annual Splendor in the Glass, a benefit for Southern Nevada Public Television, is set for 3 to 7 p.m. Feb. 9 at the LVH, 3000 Paradise Road. The wine- and beer-tasting event will include samples from more than 60 wineries and breweries, plus hors d’oeuvres, a live wine auction, silent auction and live music. Chef Hubert Keller will demonstrate one of his signature recipes and will donate 25 autographed copies of his “Souvenirs” book. Tickets are $75 in advance, $90 at the door; advance tickets are available online at VegasPBS.org or at Lee’s Discount Liquor, Total Wine & More and Whole Foods Market. …

“Ace of Cakes” star Duff Goldman, pastry chef Francois Payard and chefs Christina Wilson, Frank Pellegrino Jr. and Steve Martorano have been added to the faculty of Food University, scheduled for March 27-29 at Caesars Palace, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The weekend will include nine hands-on classes, three seminars, two field trips, breakfasts and lunches, utensils and ingredients for $1,995; proceeds will benefit Keep Memory Alive. For more information, go to www.FoodUniversityLasVegas.com. …

The cuisine of Diaoyutai State Guesthouse of Beijing will be showcased in a special Chinese New Year celebration Feb. 14-16 in the Tuscany Kitchen at Bellagio, 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The Guesthouse experience, traditionally reserved for royalty and other world leaders, will include traditional Chinese decor and attire and an eight-course meal of historic dishes. The Epicurean Epicenter event is $500 per person inclusive. To register, visit www.Bellagio.com (click on “promotions and events”) or call
the Bellagio concierge at (866) 406-7117. …

Khoury’s Mediterranean Restaurant, 6115 S. Fort Apache Road, offers a happy hour from 3 to 6 p.m. weekdays, with $5 food, $5 sangria and $2 beer. …

Poppy Den at Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd., has introduced a happy hour from 5 to 6:30 p.m. daily, with unlimited free Champagne, mimosas and Kir Royals for women. …

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