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Elements Kitchen & Martini Bar, 4950 S. Rainbow Blvd., is offering specials this week.

Today’s special is veal osso buco for $28; Wednesday’s is trout putanesca for $23; Thursday’s is gnocchi pomodoro for $21; Friday’s is risotto funghi for $24; and Saturday’s is chicken parmigiana for $22.

Elements plans to host a four-course Valentine’s Day meal from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 14 that includes a glass of sparkling wine and a gift for women.

The cost is $59. For reservations, call 750-2991.

LES KINCAID TO INSTRUCT COOKING CLASSES

Les Kincaid, host of the nationally syndicated radio show “Wines Du Jour,” plans to host the class Cooking Cajun from 6 to 8:30 p.m. today at the Ferguson Kitchen & Bath Gallery, 4175 S. Grand Canyon Drive, No. 109.

The class Greek Isles is planned from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 31 and Feb. 7 at Ferguson.

Kincaid plans to host the class Sophisticated Rosé Wines from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Total Wine & More in Boca Park, 730 S. Rampart Blvd. Attendees must be 21 or older.

The cost for each class is $49 per person (cash or check only). To make a reservation, email les@leskincaid.com.

For more information, call 871-5145.

LES KINCAID TO HOST
MEET THE WINEMAKER LUNCHEON

Les Kincaid, host of the nationally syndicated radio show “Wines Du Jour,” plans to host a Meet the Winemaker luncheon featuring David Hopkins at
11:30 a.m. Friday at The Barrymore inside the Royal Resort, 99 Convention Center Drive.

A three-course lunch will be served, and attendees will receive a voucher to attend a future “Wines Du Jour” show.

The cost is $59 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 TODAY

Carrabba’s Italian Grill, 8771 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to host a Ring in the New Year wine dinner at 6:30 p.m. today featuring J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines.

The menu is set to feature antipasti, paired with J. Lohr Vineyards Carols Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley 2010; champagne chicken, paired with J. Lohr Vineyards October Night Arroyo Seco Chardonnay Monterey, Calif., 2009; rigatoni with rustic red sauce and fennel sausage, paired with J. Lohr Estates Falcon’s Perch Pinot Noir Monterey, Calif., 2010; pork chop Marsala, paired with J. Lohr Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles, Calif., 2009; and triple chocolate bread pudding, paired with J. Lohr Tower Road Vineyards Petit Syrah Paso Robles, Calif., 2008.

The cost is $50 per person. For reservations, call 304-2345.

Roy’s to host cooking class

Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine of Summerlin, 8701 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to host a cooking class at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

Learn how to prepare a romantic three-course dinner with wine pairings in preparation for Valentine’s Day.

The first course will be strawberry and mixed green salad with champagne vinaigrette, followed by pan roasted heart-shaped filet mignon with red wine demi glaze and Red Velvet Tuxedo Cake with Chantilly cream for dessert.

The cost is $55. Class size is limited. For reservations, call 838-3620.

EMBERS TO HOST SCOTCH PAIRING DINNER

Embers, 740 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 7, plans to host a scotch pairing dinner at 7 p.m. Feb. 1.

The event will feature a welcome cocktail and five courses with scotch pairings, including Scotch egg, haggis, black pudding, cock-a-leekie soup, Scottish salmon, deconstructed lamb stew and Scottish shortbread pudding.

The cost is $100. For reservations, call 778-2160.

SAMMY’S 6500 TAVERN TO HOST BOWL BASH

The 6500 Tavern at Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza, 6500 W. Sahara Ave., plans to host its sixth annual Bowl Bash at 2 p.m. Feb. 5 for the Super Bowl.

Two-for-one drink specials will be featured, along with half-priced tapas from Sammy’s menu. There will be cash and NFL merchandise drawings during the game, which can be viewed on the tavern’s five flat-screen HD televisions in a smoke-free environment. Designated drivers will receive complimentary soft drinks.

LBS: A BURGER JOINT TO SERVE ANTI-VALENTINE’S DAY COCKTAILS

LBS: A Burger Joint at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to offer specialty “Anti-Valentine’s Day” cocktails Feb. 14, with shot and cocktail combos available for $14.

For more information, call 853-9393.

VIA BRASIL STEAKHOUSE HOSTS
LADIES NIGHT THURSDAYS

Via Brasil Steakhouse, 1225 S. Fort Apache Road, is offering its rodizio dinner for $29.99 for women for Ladies Night Thursdays.

The price for men is $39.99. Happy hour drink specials will be extended until closing, with special drink prices for women starting at $4.

For more information, call 804-1400.

FEAST AND FESTIVAL BUFFETS PLAN CHINESE NEW YEAR MENU

The Feast and Festival Buffets at Station Casinos and Fiesta properties plan to offer a Chinese New Year-themed menu through Feb. 5.

Menu items include sweet and sour fish, spicy orange beef, grilled Asian chicken, spring rolls, sesame balls and oranges.

Pricing and hours vary by location.

YOGURTLAND TO HAND OUT FREE
FROZEN YOGURT FEB. 6

Yogurtland plans to mark National Frozen Yogurt Day by giving away free frozen yogurt on Feb. 6.

Participating stores in the Las Vegas Valley are at Town Square Las Vegas, 6587 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 822-1000; 9055 S. Eastern Ave., 361-1307; 9516 W. Flamingo Road, 243-1774; 7290 W. Lake Mead Blvd., 233-6721; and 5635 Centennial Center Blvd., 735-9920.

PINKBERRY TO OPEN LAS VEGAS LOCATIONS

Pinkberry has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement with A5 Group to open six stores in the Las Vegas Valley selling tart frozen yogurt.

For more information, visit pinkberry.com.

GRAND CAFÉ INTRODUCES
ALL-NIGHTER MENU

Grand Café locations at multiple Station Casinos now offer a new All-Nighter menu with items beginning at $1.99 for Boarding Pass rewards program members.

Specials are available daily from midnight to 6 a.m., and prices range from $1.99 to $5.99. Items include the All-Nighter skillet (two eggs, hash browns, toast), short stack of pancakes or biscuits and gravy for $1.99; a burger with fries for $2.99; two-egg bacon skillet with toast and hash browns for $3.99; chicken fried steak with eggs for $4.99; and 8-ounce New York strip steak with eggs for $5.99.

Specials are available at Boulder Station, Palace Station, Red Rock Resort, Santa Fe Station, Sunset Station, Texas Station and Green Valley Ranch Resort. For more information, visit stationcasinos.com.

MARIE CALLENDER’S ADDS SEASONAL MENU ITEMS

Marie Callender’s has added new seasonal dishes to its menu, including chicken portobello, barbecue-glazed pork shanks and barbecue turkey sliders.

Marie Callender’s also is offering a Perfect Pie Trio, which is choice of chicken pot pie or shepherd’s pie with a Caesar salad and a slice of pie for $10.99. Caramel Apple Cream Cheese Pie is available for a limited time.

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

BARLEY’S TO CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY WITH $16 DINNERS

Barley’s Casino & Brewing Co., 4500 E. Sunset Road in Henderson, is celebrating its 16th anniversary by offering a dinner for two for $16 through January. Guests can enjoy a choice of soup or salad, entree choices of chicken cordon bleu, steak and shrimp or prime rib with potatoes and sides and ice cream for dessert.

For more information, call 458-2739.

ETHEL M CHOCOLATES ANNOUNCES VALENTINE’S DAY COLLECTION

Ethel M Chocolates is offering a classic heart-shaped box collection in a variety of sizes for Valentine’s Day.

The 13-piece box is $22, 20 pieces are $30 and 53 are $60.

Patrons also can create a personalized collection of favorites in store or online.

Tins containing foil-wrapped solid milk or dark chocolate hearts are $15.

For more information, visit ethelm.com.

JOE’S SEAFOOD, PRIME STEAK & STONE CRAB TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL PIE DAY

Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab at the Forum Shops at Caesars, 3500 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to celebrate National Pie Day through Sunday by offering a complimentary slice of Joe’s signature pie to all guests who purchase an entree.

For more information or reservations, call 792-9222.

NEW PT’S TAVERN OPENS ON DESERT INN ROAD

A newly renovated PT’s Tavern has opened at 2300 E. Desert Inn Road, Suite B, west of Eastern Avenue. It takes the place of Rosie’s Saloon bar.

It features 2,800 square feet of space, including seven 50-inch and eight 32-inch high-definition plasma televisions, video poker machines, eight beers on draft, a pool table, a PT’s Sport Bet Live! kiosk and seating for 98 guests.

Happy hour is from 4 to 7 p.m. daily and midnight to 3 a.m. with half off all drinks and pizzas.

For more information, call 796-7775.

POP-UP DINNER SET AT ORIGIN INDIA

Chef Jet Tila and the mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim plan to host a pop-up dinner at Origin India Restaurant and Bar at 7 p.m. Feb. 8.

The menu will feature five courses, including dessert, and a variety of regionally inspired Thai dishes. Each course will be paired with a hand-crafted cocktail by Abou-Ganim, inspired by drinks from his book “The Modern Mixologist: Contemporary Classic Cocktails.” The meal will be served family style.

The cost is $65. For reservations, email originindia@langdonflynn.com with “Pop-UP Dinner” in the subject line.

EL SEGUNDO SOL ANNOUNCES LOCO HOUR SPECIALS, COOKING CLASS

El Segundo Sol at Fashion Show mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to offer Loco Hour specials all day Feb. 3 in honor of its Cinco De Mayo Every Month fiesta.

Specials are loaded nachos for $5, chips and three salsas for $2.95 and fully loaded street tacos with chicken tinga for $2.25 and braised beef, pulled pork or chicken pastor for $3.25 each. Margaritas are $5 and sangrias are $4. Tequila shots are $3.

El Segundo Sol is scheduled to host a cooking class with chef Terry Lynch from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. Learn how to prepare tlayudas (Oaxacan pizza), cochinita pibil (pork braised in banana leaves) and chocolate-coconut chipotle flan. Shaken margaritas and agave coolers also are on the menu.

The cost is $25. For reservations, call 258-1211.

HARD ROCK HOTEL PLANS SUPER SUNDAY GAME DAY FOOD SPECIALS

The Hard Rock Hotel, 4455 Paradise Road, plans to offer game day food specials at the Blitzed Sports Bar & Lounge for the Super Bowl on Feb. 5.

A game day party is planned at The Joint.

Food specials available at Blitzed include hot dogs and brats, a nacho bar, sliders and hero submarine sandwiches for $5 each and munchies (popcorn, potato chips, Doritos, Cracker Jacks) for $2 each. An Absolut all-you-can-drink Bloody Mary bar will be $10.

Guests must be 21 or older.

D.VINO PLANS GAME DAY APPETIZERS

Super Bowl appetizer specials are planned at d.vino Italian Food & Wine Bar inside the Monte Carlo, 3770 Las Vegas Blvd. South, for Feb. 5.

Specials include Italian and all-beef meatballs for $3 each or two for $5, stuffed zucchini for $7 and fried calamari for $10.

Specials will be available all day. The game will be shown in d.vino’s bar.

For more information, call 730-7966.