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EXECUTIVE SWEETS OFFERS CHOCOLATE TREATS

Executive Sweets, operating inside The Cookie Bouquet at 5643 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 11, offers a variety of hand-dipped chocolates and confections, including chocolate-covered potato chips and pretzels, chocolate-covered strawberries and assorted candies. Baskets, trays and centerpieces are available. The small chocolate tulip bowl holds one scoop of ice cream. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.

For more information, visit executivesweet.net, email sweets@coam.net or call 796-0455.

CELEBRATE MARDI GRAS WITH BRUNCH AT SILVERTON

The Seasons Buffet at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road, plans to mark Mardi Gras Saturday, Sunday and Feb. 21 with a special Mardi Gras Brunch from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The menu will feature shrimp cocktail and snow crab legs from the chilled seafood section and stuffed crab, crawfish boil and shrimp etouffee in the hot seafood section. Other entrees will be jambalaya, spicy shrimp, chicken and asparagus, roasted turkey breast and country fried steak. The carving station will have brown sugar-glazed ham, crusted roast beef and juniper maple smoke salmon.

The cost is $24.99 per person or $22.99 with a Silverton Rewards card. The Mardi Gras Bar will be open for $5 all-you-can-drink hurricanes (guests get to keep the glass). Bottomless champagne will be an additional $3.

KUNG FU PLAZA SERVING WINES FROM ELVIS PRESLEY WINE CELLARS

Kung Fu Plaza, 3505 S. Valley View Blvd., is now offering a selection of wines from Elvis Presley Wine Cellars.

The winery is in the San Joaquin Valley of California. Selections include the Blue Hawaii, a sweet tropical Riesling; Jailhouse Rock, a richly flavored merlot, and Blue Suede, a chardonnay. For more information, call 247-4120.

WINE AWAY WEDNESDAY SET AT TIVOLI VILLAGE

The next Wine Away Wednesdays event is planned from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Charming Charlie inside Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd.

The monthly mixer is for people to meet, socialize and pamper themselves. Guests can enjoy a wine tasting, two complimentary glasses of wine from Lulu B. and light passed appetizers from Kabuki Japanese Restaurant while browsing clothing and accessories. Sweet treats from Pick Your Poison Bake Shop also will be available.

Admission is $13.65 per person. Tickets must be booked in advance at wineawaywednesday.eventbrite.com.

MARIE CALLENDER’S ANNOUNCES PIE TO GO SALE

Marie Callender’s is offering a pie to go sale through Feb. 29, with more than 30 varieties available for $7.99, including the tin. Selections are apple, banana cream, berry, blueberry, cherry, coconut cream, French apple, lemon meringue, peach and pumpkin. The sale excludes cheesecakes, seasonal fresh fruit pies and promotional pies. For more information or to find a location near you, visit mcpies.com.

PT’S, SIERRA GOLD PLAN FEBRUARY DINING SPECIALS

PT’s and Sierra Gold tavern locations across the Las Vegas Valley plan to feature food and drink specials in February. Both will offer 25-ounce Miller Lite mugs, Henry Weinhard’s India Pale Ale bottles, Three Olives cocktails and 1800 Silver tequila shots starting at $4.25. At PT’s, food specials will be grilled tuna salad, jambalaya, meatloaf sandwich, turkey melt, Italian burger and dessert of the day, starting at $4.99 24 hours a day.

At Sierra Gold, food specials will be griled tuna salad, jambalaya, meatloaf sandwich, Buffalo chicken chips, Italian burger and dessert of the day.

For more information or to find locations near you, visit pteglv.com.

THREE SQUARE FOOD BANK TO BENEFIT FROM RESTAURANT WEEK

Restaurant Week is returning earlier than usual this year, as Three Square food bank has added a spring edition of the culinary event.

Restaurant Week is scheduled from Feb. 27 to March 4 at participating restaurants across the Las Vegas Valley, which will offer prix fixe menus for $20.12, $30.12 or $50.12 to benefit Three Square in fighting hunger in Southern Nevada.

For more information and to find participating restaurants, visit helpoutdineoutlv.org.

VIA BRASIL STEAKHOUSE to host CARNIVAL PARTY

Via Brasil Steakhouse, 1225 S. Fort Apache Road, plans to celebrate the famous Brazilian party Carnival Saturday with rodizio dinner, live music, a disc jockey, Samba dancers and more. The event is scheduled to start at 6 p.m.

The cost is $45 in advance or $50 the day of the event based on availability. Seating is limited.

For more information or to make a reservation, call 804-1400.

RESTAURANTS AT RAMPART CASINO ANNOUNCE FEBRUARY DINING SPECIALS

The Carmel Room at the Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to offer a four-course dinner with a complimentary glass of wine for $44.99 per person during February.

The meal features soup of the day, salad and entree choices of pan-roasted chicken breast, grilled prime rib, shrimp scampi or combination of shrimp scampi and a 3-ounce tenderloin medallion. Dessert is creme brulee.

For reservations, call 507-5955.

The Promenade Café plans to offer $3.99 Early Riser specials daily from 5 to 9 a.m. during February.

The specials include The Sun City (two eggs any style, hash browns, two strips of bacon or two sausage links and toast), The Siena (short stack of pancakes and two strips of bacon or two sausage links) and The Anthem (two-egg omelet with two items of your choice and toast).

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. Feb. 23. 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.

PROJECT DINNER TABLE ANNOUNCES 2012 DATES

Project Dinner Table has released its event schedule for 2012.

Dinners are scheduled for the following Saturdays: April 14, May 19, June 30, Sept. 8, Oct. 13 and Nov. 11. Dates are subject to change.

The dinners are served family-style at a long, white linen-draped table and feature cuisine by local chefs and growers made from sustainable sources. Each event also benefits a local charity.

For more information or to purchase tickets for upcoming dinners, visit projectdinnertable.com.

CANNERY ANNOUNCES FEBRUARY DINING SPECIALS

The Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road, is offering food specials during February, including a $13.99 carne asada pizza at Casa Cocina. Add a Casa Rita for $3.99. The Casa Bar is offering a tequila shot for $2 with the purchase of a Casa Rita.

Victory’s Cafe is offering chicken fried pork loin for $11.99 with roasted potatoes, baked apple slices, house salad and rolls . The prime rib dinner is $9.99 and features an 8-ounce prime rib with mashed potatoes or french fries and vegetable with salad and rolls. Add a Bud or Bud Light draft to either meal for $2.

Vino’s Ristorante is offering wild mushroom fettucini for $17. Take 10 percent off any bottle of wine from Vino’s Signature list with the purchase of this entree.

Waverly’s Steak House has herb-roasted chicken and pea risotto for $20. Take 10 percent off any bottle of wine from Waverly’s Signature list with the purchase of this entree.

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

GOLDEN GRILL TO SERVE FEBRUARY DINNER SPECIAL

The Golden Grill at the Gold Spike, 217 Las Vegas Blvd. North, is offering a four-course dinner for two Fridays and Saturdays in February for $19.99.

Cupid’s Appetizer platter is followed by a salad for two. The main course is an 8-ounce New York steak and shrimp scampi with choice of potato and assorted vegetables. Dessert is included.

For more information, call 384-8444.

MARGARITAVILLE PLANS NATIONAL MARGARITA DAY CELEBRATION

Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville at the Flamingo, 3555 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to mark National Margarita Day Feb. 22 with drink specials, a recipe contest and the release of the recipe to Jimmy Buffett’s favorite margarita, "The Perfect Margarita."

All patrons celebrating a birthday on that day will receive a $22.20 gift certificate to use during their visit, and guests born on Feb. 22, 1922 will receive complimentary food and beverages throughout the day.

For more information, call 733-3302 or visit margaritaville.com.

EL SEGUNDO SOL TO HOST COOKING CLASS

El Segundo Sol inside Fashion Show mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to host a cooking class with chef Terry Lynch at 10 a.m. Feb. 25.

The menu is set to feature guacamole with serrano and pomegranate, jicama and grapefruit salad with Guajillo chile dressing and braised pork tacos with ancho and pineapple. Dessert will be bunuellos with mango syrup. Winter white sangria and margaritas with cilantro and cumin are also on the menu.

The cost is $25. For more information or to make a reservation, call 258-1211.

CASA FUENTE PLANS GLENFIDDICH SCOTCH WHISKY CASK OF DREAMS

Casa Fuente inside The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to host Glenfiddich Scotch whisky and brand ambassador Mitch Bechard for a tasting of the newly released and limited Cask of Dreams Scotch whisky from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 29.

All members of the Casa Fuente Spirits Society are invited. Others can join by visiting casafuentespiritssociety.com or sign up at the bar.

EASTSIDE CANNERY ANNOUNCES FOOD AND BEVERAGE SPECIALS

The Eastside Cannery, 5255 Boulder Highway, is offering $2 call and domestics from 4 to 7 p.m. daily at casino bars.

The sports bar special is $1 drafts during any sporting event. Marilyn’s Bar is offering $1 Buds from 2 to 7 p.m. Fridays in February.

Snaps is serving a $2.14 breakfast special of two eggs any style, bacon or sausage, hash browns and toast from 6 to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday. A barbecue beef brisket special with coleslaw, baked beans and hot corn bread is $5.99 with the purchase of a drink. The prime rib dinner is $9.99 from 3 to 11 p.m. daily and features an 8-ounce slice of prime rib, choice of mashed potatoes or french fries and vegetables.

At Carve, a three-course fresh grilled salmon dinner is $21.99 and includes vegetable, choice of soup or salad and a glass of house wine.

At Casa Cocina, the fajita rita special is $9.99 and features steak or chicken fajitas with a 10-ounce house margarita.

The Deli is offering a $5 burger special with fries and a drink.

The Cannery Row Buffet is $7 all day Saturdays and Sundays in February.

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.

JOE’S SEAFOOD, PRIME STEAK & STONE CRAB PLANS PRESIDENTS DAY SPECIALS

Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab at the Forum Shops at Caesars, 3500 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to celebrate Presidents Day Monday by offering some of its most popular menu items for $1, $5 and $20.

Joe’s signature medium stone crab will be $20, while Jennie’s Mashed Potatoes, Joe’s Grilled Tomatoes and mac and cheese will be $5 each. A slice of Joe’s Key Lime Pie will be available for $1.

Special prices are valid only for dine-in customers.

For more information or reservations, call 792-9222.

RESTAURANTS PLAN FEBRUARY DINING SPECIALS AT SAM’S TOWN

Willy & Jose’s inside Sam’s Town, 5111 Boulder Highway, plans to offer pollo con chorizo for $13.99 in February. The dish features marinated grilled chicken breast topped with jalapeno, chorizo and melted jack and cheddar cheeses. It is served with corn or flour tortillas, Mexican rice, beans and chips and salsa.

Billy Bob’s Steak House & Saloon plans to offer teriyaki New York steak for $19 in February. It includes New York steak marinated in soy, ginger and pineapple, charbroiled, glazed with teriyaki and served with grilled pineapple. It is served with soup or salad, potato or rice and a bread basket.

ELDORADO, JOKERS WILD CASINOS TO OFFER FEBRUARY DINING SPECIALS

Mariana’s Cantina inside the Eldorado Casino, 140 S. Water St., plans to offer all-you-can-eat tacos for $5.99 from 4 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays in February.

The Court Cafe at the Eldorado Casino and Jokers Wild Casino, 920 N. Boulder Higwhay, will offer a spaghetti dinner for $2.99 from 11 a.m. to close in February. The meal includes a soup or salad.

DAINTY CAKES BAKERY SELLING KING CAKES

Dainty Cakes Bakery, 2708 N. Green Valley Parkway, is making king cakes for Mardi Gras through Feb. 21.

A king cake is a sweet bread with icing that has purple, green and gold sugars.

For more information, call 434-2554.