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The Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road, plans to host the Las Vegas Foodie Fest from noon to 11 p.m. April 28 and noon to 9 p.m. April 29.
Admission is $7 in advance at lasvegasfoodiefest.com and $10 the day of the event. Children under 54 inches tall will be admitted free.
The festival is set to feature more than 30 gourmet food trucks, 15 food booths, a beer garden, farmers market, carnival rides and live entertainment. The festival is being held in conjunction with Red Dragon and Definitive Talents to benefit Three Square food bank. For more information, call 263-7777 or visit silvertoncasino.com.

SEASONS BUFFET ANNOUNCES APRIL DINING SPECIALS AT SILVERTON

The Seasons Buffet at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road, is offering dining specials this month.

Silverton Rewards Club cardholders can receive lunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays for $9.99 ($10.99 without a card) and dinner from 4 to 9 p.m. for $13.99 ($15.99 without a card) Mondays through Wednesdays and Fridays. A 50-plus promotion is $5 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

On Thursdays, a themed dinner is planned from 4 to 9 p.m. for Polynesian Night, and guests with a card can eat for $19.99 ($21.99 without a card).

On Saturdays and Sundays, brunch is $17.99 with a card ($19.99 without) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and dinner is $13.99 with a card ($15.99 without) from 4 to 10 p.m. Saturdays and 4 to 9 p.m. Sundays.

For more information, call 263-7777 or visit silvertoncasino.com.

SMASHBURGER OFFERING FRESH MEX BURGER FOR LIMITED TIME

Las Vegas Smashburger locations are offering a new Fresh Mex Burger through April 29.

The burger is topped with fresh avocado, chopped cilantro, onions, pepperjack cheese, lettuce, tomato, sour cream and spicy chipotle mayo on a Mexican roll and served with a wedge of lime.

The Fresh Mex Burger also can be made as a chicken sandwich.

Smashburger locations in the Las Vegas Valley are at 7541 W. Lake Mead Blvd., 9101 W. Sahara Ave., 5655 Centennial Center Blvd. and 4725 S. Maryland Parkway.

THE CUPCAKERY WINS BEST OF LAS VEGAS

The Cupcakery has been recognized for the second year in a row as Best of Las Vegas in the category of Best Cupcakes in Las Vegas by the Las Vegas-Review Journal poll.

The Cupcakery took both the reader and Las Vegas-Review Journal staff picks.

The Cupcakery has locations in the Las Vegas Valley at 9680 S. Eastern Ave., 7175 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Suite 118, and inside the Monte Carlo, 3770 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

JW MARRIOTT ANNOUNCES APRIL DINING SPECIALS

Ceres at the JW Marriott, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., is offering a breakfast buffet in April.

The Good Start Buffet is $16 and includes seasonal fruit, smoked salmon, oatmeal, breakfast breads, bagels, muffins, coffee, tea and juice. The All American Buffet is $19 and features the Good Start items, along with eggs cooked to order, waffles, daily meat selections, pancakes and French toast.

Buffets and a full breakfast menu are available from 6 to 11 a.m. weekdays, 6 a.m. to noon Saturdays and 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays.

Ceres also is offering a three-course tasting menu Tuesdays through Saturdays in April. Options change weekly. The cost is $29.95.

A winter dinner menu is continuing through April at Ceres, offering entrees such as seared sea scallops and free range chicken. For more information, call 869-7381.

J.C. Wooloughan’s Irish Pub is offering $14 dinner specials in April, beginning at 5 p.m. daily, while supplies last. Monday is chicken pot pie, Tuesday is roasted prime rib of beef, Wednesday is Irish Night, Thursday is roasted half chicken, Friday is bouillabaisse (seafood and vegetables), Saturday is roasted leg of lamb and Sunday is roasted pork loin.

An Angus burger special is available for $5.99 in April at the pub. It features a burger and a side of fries or a side salad.

Happy hour is from 3 to 6 p.m. nightly at the pub. Specials include $2.50 draft beers and $5 appetizers.

Happy hour at 221 is from 5 to 7 p.m. nightly and offers more than 30 items starting at $5 and half-priced wine by the glass.

Happy hour at Shizen is from 5 to 7 p.m. nightly and offers select wine and sake for $5 a glass and half off sushi.

The Promenade Café is offering April dining specials, including a breakfast special from 5 to 9 a.m. daily for $3.99 with a Rampart Rewards card, senior specials from 3 to 5 p.m. daily for $5.99, a prime rib special from 3 to 7 p.m. daily for $9.99 and a three-course meal special from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily for $9.99. For more information, call 507-5966.

The Rampart Buffet has new prices in April: $7.99 lunch with a Rampart Rewards card ($9.99 without a card and $6.99 for seniors 50 or older with a card); $13.99 dinner Friday through Wednesday with a card ($15.99 without a card and $12.99 for seniors with a card); $12.99 Sunday brunch with a card ($14.99 without a card and $11.99 for seniors with a card); and $16.99 Thursday Deli Night with a card ($18.99 without a card and $15.99 for seniors with a card).

The Carmel Room is offering a four-course menu in April for $44.99 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. daily. A glass of wine is included. For reservations, call 507-5955.

THE Cannery announces April dining specials

Vino’s at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road, is offering focaccia pasta bakes for $9.99 in April.

The bakes are freshly baked Italian bread stuffed with five possible combinations: spinach and artichoke; pancetta; sun-dried tomatoes and pine nuts; chicken and pest cream; prosciutto, fresh basil and garlic; or meatball and marinara. Add a glass of signature wine for $3.99.

Waverly’s is offering Wine Down Fridays from 5 to 7 p.m. Fridays in April in the bar. Wine by the glass, martinis and appetizers are $5 each.

The Canteen is offering Ultimat vodka or Markham merlot for $5.99 each, limit one person, while supplies last.

LINDO MICHOACÁN TO HOST CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION

Lindo Michoacán, 7870 W. Tropical Parkway, plans to host a Cinco de Mayo celebration at 4 p.m. May 5.

The festival is set to feature live music by Mario Olivares & Band, Gravedad Rock and Mariachi Mexico Antiguo, a ballet folklorico performance by Ballet Sol de Mexico, food and raffle prizes.

For more information, call 385-4636 or visit michoacanlv.com.

BORDER GRILL PLANS TEQUILA DINNER

Border Grill at Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to host a Clasé Azul tequila dinner at 6:30 p.m. April 19.

A cocktail and appetizer reception is planned, with a five-course dinner set for 7 p.m. Courses will be paired with Clasé Azul tequila-infused margaritas and a shot of limited edition, ultra-premium Clasé Azul Ultra añejo.

The cost is $85 per person for those with a VIP Club discount and $150 per person for general admission.

Space is limited. To RSVP, call Kent Harman at 632-7403 or email kharman@bordergrill.com.

EASTSIDE CANNERY ANNOUNCES APRIL DINING SPECIALS

Snaps at the Eastside Cannery, 5255 Boulder Highway, is offering a $6 All American Tax Free Breakfast from 6 to 10 a.m. Mondays through Fridays in April. It features blueberry French toast, one egg and bacon with a cup of coffee.

Marinated and seared beef tri tips with peppercorn sauce, mashed potatoes and chef’s choice vegetable is $9 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

The buffet is $7 all day Saturdays and Sundays in April.

Casa Cocina is offering the Casa Combination for $9.99, featuring chicken enchilada, crispy beef taco and pork tamale with rice and refried beans, served with tortilla soup. Add a margarita or Corona for $2.

Carve is offering short ribs Jardinière (beef short ribs braised with burgundy wine and served with garlic mashed potatoes and spring vegetables) for $22.

The Deli is offering the Slugger Special for $4.99, featuring bratwurst, kraut, fries and a drink.

Heineken bottles are $2 in April.

MARCHE BACCHUS ANNOUNCES LUNCH SPECIAL

Marche Bacchus French Bistro & Wine Market, 2620 Regatta Drive, No. 106, is offering a lunch special featuring two courses and a glass of house wine for $19.95.

The special includes a rotating menu of appetizers, entrees and desserts. Guests can combine an appetizer and entree or entree and dessert.

The special is available from 11 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Monday through Friday.

For reservations, call 804-8008.

TASTE & TOAST THURSDAYS COMING TO FRESH52 FARMERS MARKET

Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd., plans to host a new weekly farmers market in conjunction with the Fresh52 farmers market from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursdays beginning April 19.

The market is sponsored by Desert Companion and will feature fresh produce, libation tastings by Southern Wine & Spirits, local artists, live entertainment, and cooking tips and chef demonstrations, with a new chef and dish featured each week.

Fresh52 also operates a weekly farmers and artisan market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at Tivoli Village.

For more information about the market at Tivoli Village, email info@ tivolivillagelv.com. For more information about Fresh52, visit fresh52.com.

TICKETS ON SALE FOR APRIL BEER FESTIVAL AT TIVOLI VILLAGE

Advance tickets are on sale for the second annual Great Vegas Festival of Beer, which is planned from 5 to 9 p.m. April 21 at Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd.

The event is presented by Motley Brews and is set to feature more than 150 brews from across the Southwest, with a portion of the proceeds to benefit area nonprofit groups.

Paid ticket holders will be able to access express entry lines. Beer tasting tickets are $27 for presale and $37 at the door, if available. The Brewer’s VIP Lounge is $37 presale and $47 at the door. Designated Driver tickets are $15 and are available only at the door.

The ticket cost includes admission, a tasting glass and samples of beer from more than 40 breweries. Food will be available for purchase.

For more information or to purchase advance tickets, visit greatvegasbeer.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. April 20.

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.

STRIP HOUSE PLANS SPECIAL FOR NATIONAL PRIME RIB DAY APRIL 27

Strip House at Planet Hollywood, 3667 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to offer its 28 Day Roast Prime Rib for $49 in honor of National Prime Rib Day April 27.

The meal includes a 16-ounce, off-the-bone prime cut of meat served with Yorkshire pudding, horseradish creme fraiche and watercress.

For reservations, call 737-5200.

EVENT TO MARK 20 YEARS OF SPAGO, KICK OF VEGAS UNCORK’D

Wolfgang Puck is partnering with Bon Appétit editor-in-chief Adam Rapoport to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Spago at The Forum Shops at Caesars, 3500 Las Vegas Blvd. South, with a four-course, wine-pairing lunch planned from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. May 10.

The lunch will kick off the sixth annual Vegas Uncork’d event. Space is limited.

Tickets are $150 per person. For tickets, visit vegasuncorked.com.

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.

SHARE OUR STRENGTH’S TASTE OF THE NATION SET FOR MAY 17 AT THE PALMS

Share Our Strength plans to host its 20th annual Taste of the Nation fundraising event from 7 to 9:30 p.m. May 17 at Rain Nightclub in the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road.

A VIP champagne reception is planned for 6 p.m. The event will help raise funds to support SOS’s efforts to end childhood hunger in the Las Vegas Valley and across the nation.

More than 35 of the city’s chefs and restaurants plan to participate, including chef Carlos Guía of Wynn Las Vegas’ The Country Club —- A New American Steakhouse, Taste of the Nation chairman; Fleur by Hubert Keller, Alizé at The Top of The Palms, Society Café at Wynn Las Vegas, Scarpetta at the Cosmopolitan, N9NE Steakhouse and Nove Italiano at the Palms, Sushi Roku at The Forum Shops at Caesars and Tao/Lavo at The Venetian and Palazzo.

In addition to food and drinks, a silent auction and live auction are planned. Area charities that will benefit from this year’s event are Three Square food bank, Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada, UNCE Chefs for Kids and Project MANA.

Tickets are $100 for general admission and $125 for VIP, which includes the reception, early entrance to the event and a gift bag.

For tickets, call 877-268-2783 or tasteofthenation.org.

COMPLIMENTS PROGRAM AVAILABLE FOR LOCALS AT WOLFGANG PUCK RESTAURANTS

Las Vegas residents can take advantage of the Compliments of the Chef program at Wolfgang Puck’s six Strip restaurants by showing their Nevada ID.

The program provides locals with priority reservations, preferred seating and a complimentary dessert per couple. To take advantage of the program, let the reservationist know you are a Las Vegas resident when making your reservations or upon arrival at the restaurant.

The program is available at: Spago at The Forum Shops at Caesars, 3500 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 369-6300; CUT at the Palazzo, 3325 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 607-6300; Postrio Bar & Grill at The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian, 3377 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 796-1110; Lupo at Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 740-5522; Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill at MGM Grand, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 891-3000; and Wolfgang Puck Pizzeria & Cucina at CityCenter, 3720 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 238-1000.

BORDER GRILL ADDS NEW DISHES TO WEEKEND BRUNCH

Border Grill at Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, has added new dishes and drinks to its Border Brunch menu.

The all-you-can-eat small plates are available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. The updated menu includes bacon jalapeno PBJ, Peruvian shrimp and grits, Mexican chocolate pancakes, bread pudding French toast, frittata tart, Mexican rice pudding, breakfast enchilada, short rib hash and egg, and churro tots. Iced and hot coffee drinks, aguas frescas and hand-crafted cocktails such as the Border Bloody Maria, Border Bacon Mary, Border Bloody Caesar and fresh strawberry mojito also are available for $3 to $14.

The cost for the all-you-can-eat brunch is $29.99 per person. For reservations, call 632-7403.