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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 and Jan 24 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.

The class Spain’s Great Reds is planned from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Total Wine & More in Boca Park, 730 S. Rampart Blvd.

The class Sophisticated Rosé Wines is planned from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 25 at Total Wine & More.

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.

VIA BRASIL STEAKHOUSE OFFERS
LIGHT RODIZIO OPTION

Via Brasil Steakhouse, 1225 S. Fort Apache Road, has introduced a new lighter rodizio dinner option, available from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.

The new option features four meats served tableside (prime rib, picanha in butter, salmon and chicken drumsticks) and all-you-can-eat gourmet salad bar for $28.50.

For more information, call 804-1400.

TIVOLI VILLAGE TO HOST WINE AWAY WEDNESDAYS EVENT

Another Wine Away Wednesdays event is planned from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Bottles & Burgers by Double Helix at Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd.

The monthly mixer is for people to meet, socialize and pamper themselves. Guests will enjoy wine tasting, two complimentary glasses of wine, light passed appetizers and sample chocolates from Brasado Chocolates & Specialties, as well as meeting other local businesses.

Admission is $13.65 per person if booked in advance at wineaway
wednesday.eventbrite.com or $15 (cash only) at the door the day of the event.

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. Thursday.

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.

CARRABBA’S PLANS WINE DINNER JAN. 24

Carrabba’s Italian Grill, 8771 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to host a Ring in the New Year wine dinner at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 24 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.

FLEMING’S OFFERS PRIME RIB SPECIAL

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 8721 W. Charleston Blvd., is offering a prime rib special for $29.95 Sundays through Feb. 5.

The first course is The Wedge, Fleming’s or Caesar salad, followed by prime rib with au jus, creamy horseradish and Dijon sauces, your choice of one Fleming’s side and your choice of dessert.

For more information or to make a reservations, 838-4774.

ISLANDS FINE BURGERS & DRINKS ANNOUNCES HAPPY HOUR

Islands Fine Burgers & Drinks, 10810 W. Charleston Blvd., is offering a Monday through Friday happy hour and weekend $10 Burger & Beer combo available during the NFL playoffs, including the Super Bowl.

Happy hour prices are available from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday in the bar. Drink specials include Islands Golden Ale and Coors Light Draft for $2.95 each; margarita Big Island Iced Tea, pina colada and Lava Flow for $4.25 each; chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon for $3.95 each; and well drinks for $2.95 each.

Food specials include Beachside Sliders and cheddar fries for $3.95 each, Island fries for $1.95, quesadilla for $2.95 and chips and salsa for $1.

The $10 Burger & Beer combo is available each game day through the NFL playoffs, including the Super Bowl on Feb. 5, and offers any burger with an Islands Brown Ale or Islands IPA for $10 at the bar.

For more information, call 360-3845.

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. Jan. 27 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.

PANDA EXPRESS CELEBRATING CHINESE NEW YEAR WITH FIRECRACKER CHICKEN

Panda Express has returned Firecracker Chicken Breast to its menu through Feb. 14 in honor of Chinese New Year.

The dish features chicken breast with yellow and red bell peppers in a spicy black bean sauce.

To kick off the Year of the Dragon, Panda Express is offering Facebook fans a coupon for a free single serving of Firecracker Chicken Breast on Monday, the first day of the 15-day-long celebration.

For more information, visit facebook.com/pandaexpress.

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.

MORELS PLANS VALENTINE’S DAY MENU

Morels French Steakhouse & Bistro at the Palazzo, 3339 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is offering a four-course menu for Valentine’s Day.

The menu features crab salad on potato crisp with American sturgeon caviar; Boggiato Farms baby iceberg with house-dried cherry tomatoes, spring red onion, applewood smoked bacon and Bleu d’Auvergne dressing; grilled filet mignon with Maine lobster tail, potato puree, green beans in foie gras butter and Bordelaise sauce; and hazelnut and Gianduja chocolate dome.

Suggested wine pairings are available for each course. The cost is $95 per guest (wine pairings are an additional $45 per guest).

For reservations, call 607-6333.

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 Monday through Jan. 29 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.

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.

BORDER GRILL PLANS at mandalay bay plans COOKING healthy mexican CLASS

Border Grill at Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to host a Cooking Healthy Mexican cooking class with chef Mike Minor from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

The cost for the demonstration-style class is $75, which includes a multi-course lunch, signature cocktails and a recipe booklet.

For reservations, call 632-7403.

DRAGON NOODLE CO. PLANS
CHINESE NEW YEAR MENU

Dragon Noodle Co. & Sushi Bar inside the Monte Carlo, 3770 Las Vegas Blvd. South, to celebrate the Year of the Dragon with a special prix fixe Chinese New Year Menu on Monday.

The cost is $29 per guest, plus tax and service fee. For more information or reservations, call 730-7965.

PANDA EXPRESS CELEBRATING CHINESE NEW YEAR WITH FIRECRACKER CHICKEN

Panda Express has returned Firecracker Chicken Breast to its menu through Feb. 14 in honor of Chinese New Year.

The dish features chicken breast with yellow and red bell peppers in a spicy black bean sauce.

To kick off the Year of the Dragon, Panda Express is offering Facebook fans a coupon for a free single serving of Firecracker Chicken Breast on Monday, the first day of the 15-day-long celebration.

For more information, visit facebook.com/pandaexpress.

RON’S STEAKHOUSE TO CELEBRATE ONE YEAR WITH FREE MEALS

Ron’s Steakhouse at Arizona Charlie’s Decatur, 740 S. Decatur Blvd., is celebrating its first anniversary by offering free entrees, appetizers and desserts for ace I PLAY card members Wednesday through Sunday.

Guests who have a card can receive free items depending on the level of their card by swiping their card at any ace I PLAY kiosk outside Arizona Charlie’s Decatur and printing a voucher.

Red members will receive two free entrees, such as prime rib, filet mignon, pan-seared salmon, chicken piccata and rib-eye steak with a fried onion haystack.

Green members will receive one free entree with the purchase of an entree. Blue members will receive one free appetizer with the purchase of an appetizer such as shrimp scampi or Caprese salad, or one free dessert with the purchase of an entree.

Ron’s Steakhouse is open daily from 4 to 9 p.m.