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I LOVE BURGERS OPENS AT TOWN SQUARE

I Love Burgers has opened its second Las Vegas Valley location at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

Menu items include the Caprese (buffalo mozzarella, tomato, basil, balsamic vinaigrette), Plymouth’s Pride (turkey burger with stuffing and cranberry chutney) and the I Love Bacon (a patty made of brisket and applewood smoked bacon topped with more bacon, bacon mayonnaise and crispy onion straws). All burgers, including beef, bacon, chicken, salmon, turkey and homemade black bean vegetarian, are served on a brioche-style bun.

Hours are from 10 a.m. to midnight Sunday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday. For more information, visit iloveburgers.com.

‘WINES DU JOUR’ TO HELP TOYS FOR TOTS

Host Les Kincaid plans to broadcast "Wines Du Jour" from Brio Tuscan Grille at Town Square Las Vegas, 6653 Las Vegas Blvd. South, from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Guests are asked to arrive at 6:30 p.m. and to bring an unwrapped toy to donate to the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. The cost to attend is $20. To make a reservation, email les@leskincaid.com or call 871-5145.

RM SEAFOOD PLANS HAPPY HOUR BASH

Rick Moonen’s rm seafood at Mandalay Bay plans to host a Prohibition era-themed happy hour bash from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday in celebration of the 78th anniversary of the repeal of Prohibition. Say the secret password found at facebook.com/rmseafood or @rmseafood on Twitter and receive your first cocktail for $1. For more information, call 632-9300.

Those who show up in period attire will enjoy $5 vintage cocktail specials.

Vintage drink specials will include Bee’s Knees featuring Spicebox whiskey and Plymouth Gin Punch. A variety of small plates inspired by the Speakeasy era will range from $3 to $5.

PALM RESTAURANT TO CELEBRATE 85 YEARS WITH SPECIAL MEALS

Palm Restaurant at the Forum Shops at Caesars is celebrating its 85th anniversary with a choice of two celebratory meals: Surf & Turf Dinner for Two for $85 or the specially selected three-course Anniversary Dinner for $49.95 per person. Both include a choice of starter and a side dish.

Surf & Turf features an 18-ounce sliced prime New York strip steak and two 6-ounce Nova Scotia lobster tails. The three-course Anniversary Dinner offers entree selections of New York steak, twin Nova Scotia lobster tails, Chilean sea bass or veal chop parmigiana.

The offer ends Wednesday. For more information, visit thepalm.com/85days or call 732-7256.

GET LOCO HOUR SPECIALS FRIDAY

El Segundo Sol at the Fashion Show mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to offer Loco Hour specials all day Friday, including a $5 margarita, $4 red sangria, Atomic cheese nachos for $2.75, chicken quesadilla for $5 and chips and three salsas for $2.95.

WHITE TRUFFLE DINNER SET AT VALENTINO LAS VEGAS

Valentino Las Vegas inside The Venetian plans to host a dinner featuring white truffles in cuisine by chef Luciano Pellegrini and the wines of Beni di Batasiolo at 7 p.m. Dec. 9.

The cost is $275 per person. For reservations, call 414-3000 and reference the white truffle dinner.

RÍ RÁ LAS VEGAS OFFERS LOCALS 40 PERCENT OFF Fridays

Rí Rá Las Vegas inside The Shoppes at Mandalay Place is offering locals 40 percent off lunch and dinner menu items every Friday. Guests must present a valid Nevada ID.

CARNIVAL OF CUISINE SET FOR DEC. 10 AT PALAZZO

The Venetian and Palazzo plan to host the fourth annual Carnival of Cuisine event from 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 10 in the Palazzo Ballroom to showcase award-winning cuisine from restaurants at The Venetian and Palazzo.

The event is set to feature cooking demonstrations, tastings and specialty drinks. Ticket holders also will have the chance to win prizes such as signed cookbooks, restaurant gift certificates and show tickets.

Tickets are $60 or $85 for VIP. Grazie members can purchase tickets for $50 or $75 for VIP. VIP ticket holders will receive admission at noon and a gift. For more information on Grazie, call 414-4116 or 877-247-2943.

Guests must be 21 or older. For tickets, visit any box office at The Venetian or Palazzo, call 414-9000 or visit venetian.com or palazzo.com.

MON AMI GABI PLANS HOLIDAY COOKING CLASS

Mon Ami Gabi at Paris Las Vegas plans to offer a holiday cooking class with chef Terry Lynch from 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 10.

The menu will feature Dijon deviled eggs with Tobiko caviar; smoked salmon, chile and cucumber on gaufrette chips (aka waffle fries); steak tartare on toasted baguettes and mini New England lobster rolls.

Attendees also will receive a recipe booklet. The cost is $50 per person.

For reservations, call 944-4224.

CENTRAL MICHEL RICHARD UNVEILS HAPPY HOUR, BAR MENU

Central Michel Richard at Caesars Palace has launched a new bar menu and happy hour program

The bar bites menu is available from 2 p.m. to 4 a.m. daily and includes bacon and onion tart, deviled eggs, cheese puffs, beer-battered onion rings, fried calamari with marinara, beef or chicken sliders with fries and chicken wings. Items are priced from $6 to $15.

Happy hour will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 2 to 4 a.m. daily. Guests can receive 24 percent off all food items on the bar menu and two-for-one draft beers. Drink pairings are recommended for each item on the bar menu.

EL CORTEZ TO GIVE AWAY MARIE CALLENDER’S PECAN PIE

El Cortez, 600 E. Fremont St., plans to give free slices of Marie Callender’s pecan pie to Club Cortez members from noon to 6 p.m. Dec. 10.

VEGAS STREATS EVENT TO RETURN DEC. 10

Vegas StrEATs plans to host an event in the Fremont Street East District at the El Cortez lot across from the El Cortez, north of Sixth and Fremont streets, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Dec. 10.

Food trucks, art vendors, live music with disc jockeys and drinks will be featured. Food vendors set to participate include WTF Pizza, Sno Ono, Pops, Grouchy Johns and Slidin’ Thru, which is presenting the event in partnership with El Cortez and Insert Coin(s).

Drink specials will include $3 Bud Light, Shock Top and Bud Light Lime, $4 Jameson Irish whiskey, Jagermeister and 1800 Silver tequila shots and $2 Pepsi products.

Admission is free. For more information and a full list of participating food trucks and vendors, visit facebook.com/vegasstreats.

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. Dec. 16.

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.

FLAME STEAKHOUSE PLANS HANUKKAH SPECIALS DEC. 20-27

Flame Steakhouse at El Cortez, 600 E. Fremont St., plans to offer a special Hanukkah menu from 4 to 10 p.m. daily Dec. 20-27 for $18.95.

The menu features an appetizer of chopped chicken liver, choice of matzo ball soup or mixed green salad with vinaigrette dressing, entree choices of brisket of beef roasted with onion and red wine or roasted apricot chicken, sides (all included with choice of entree) of potato latkes, kasha and bowties, steamed broccoli and fresh challah and sweet raisin kugel or ice cream for dessert.

For reservations, call 385-5200.

MARKET GRILLE CAFE RELOCATES

Market Grille Cafe has moved from its location on Tropical Parkway in Centennial Center to a new location at 7070 N. Durango Drive in the Montecito Shopping Center.

Hours are from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The eatery is closed Sunday.

For more information, call 396-0070.

CARRABBA’S PLANS WINE DINNER

Carrabba’s Italian Grill, 8771 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to host a Classic Holiday Wine Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 6 featuring Ferrari-Carano Vineyards.

The menu is set to feature rustic risotto poppers, served with 2010 Fume Blanc; insalata Johnny Rocco (grilled shrimp, and scallops, roasted red bell peppers, ricotta salata), served with 2009 Tre Terre Russian River Chardonnay; homemade sausage and lentil soup, served with 2008 Sonoma County Merlot; chicken Parmesan and homemade lasagna, served with 2009 Sienna Meritage-Sonoma; and Chocolate Dream (fudge brownie laced with Kahlua, chocolate mousse and fresh whipped cream), served with 2009 Eldorado Noir Russian River Dessert Wine.

The cost is $45 per person. To make a reservation, call 304-2345.

GORDON BIERSCH ANNOUNCES WINTERBOCK BEER AND MENU

Gordon Biersch is offering a seasonal menu and WinterBock beer through Dec. 24.

The menu includes salt and pepper chicken, WinterBock chili, WinterBock chili cheese chips, California Cobb flatbread, red curry shrimp, butternut squash farfalle, WinterBock chili burger, grilled hanger steak and maple salmon. New to the dessert menu is pumpkin cheesecake.

WinterBock beer is a full-bodied blend of caramel and toffie maltiness with a hint of holiday spirit.

Gordon Biersch has two locations in the Las Vegas Valley at 750 S. Rampart Blvd., No. 16, in Boca Park and 3987 Paradise Road.

HOLIDAY FEASTS CLASS SET AT FERGUSON KITCHEN & BATH GALLERY

Les Kincaid, host of the nationally syndicated radio show "Wines Du Jour," plans to host the class Holiday Feasts from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Ferguson Kitchen & Bath Gallery, 4175 S. Grand Canyon Drive, No. 109.

The cost is $55 per person (cash or check only). To make a reservation, email les@leskincaid.com. For more information, call 871-5145.

‘WINES DU JOUR’ TO BROADCAST FROM BAJA CALIFORNIA RESTAURANT

Les Kincaid plans to broadcast his nationally syndicated radio show "Wines Du Jour" from Baja California Restaurant & Cantina, 1050 S. Rampart Blvd. in Boca Park, from 7 to 8 p.m. Dec. 15.

Guests are asked to arrive at 6:30 p.m. The cost to attend is $20, and guests are asked to bring items such as cat or dog food, blankets and cleaning supplies to donate to the Nevada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

To make a reservation, email les@leskincaid.com. For more information, call 871-5145.

ISLANDS UNVEILS NEW BURGER

Islands Fine Burgers & Drinks, 10810 W. Charleston Blvd., has added the new Point Break Burger to its menu.

The burger features blue cheese crumbles, shredded Gruyere and bacon onion relish and is served with hand-cut fries. Two new signature brews are available for pairing: Islands Brown Ale and Islands IPA.

During football season, guests are invited to enjoy an all-nightly happy hour Monday and Thursday and watch games on a big screen while enjoying free chips and salsa, half-off appetizers and $1 off beer, wine and cocktails from 4 p.m. to close.

BEACH CAFE OFFERS HOLIDAY CATERING

Beach Cafe, 7750 S. Jones Blvd., No. 101, is offering six holiday catering options.

Options include items such as grilled chicken rigatoni, tequila lime chicken wings, chicken Marsala, chicken fajitas and homemade chili, served with salads and mini dessert platter.

Prices range from $160 to $180 for parties of 10, and 24 hours notice is required.

To see the full catering menu, visit beachcafelv.com. For more information or to place an order, call 898-5200.

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. Dec. 15.

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.

ELEMENTS KITCHEN PLANS CHRISTMAS EVE, NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNERS

Elements Kitchen & Martini Bar, 4950 S. Rainbow Blvd., plans to host a four-course dinner with a glass of wine and Dutch appelflappen for $59 per person from 5 to 8 p.m. Christmas Eve, Dec. 24.

A five-course dinner with a glass of sparking wine and Dutch oliebollen is planned for $69 per person from 5 to 8:30 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31.

To make a reservation, call 750-2991.

SWEET TOMATOES TO FEATURE HOLIDAY TAKE-HOME DISHES

Sweet Tomatoes is offering 15 holiday take-home items Thursday through Dec. 31.

Dishes include smoked turkey and spinach tossed salad, turkey chutney pasta salad and cobblers (caramel apple, cranberry apple, Georgia peach, mixed berry and apple, tart cherry and orchard apple).

Holiday items can be ordered over the phone, in the restaurant or online at souporders.serveronline.net/ordersoup.

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

MAC SHACK PLANS HAPPY HOUR DEALS

The Mac Shack, 8680 W. Warm Springs Road, is offering 20 percent off entrees from 2 to 5 p.m. for happy hour Tuesdays through Thursdays.

To-go orders and delivery orders also will be 20 percent off.

STONE CRAB SPECIAL TO RUN THROUGH MAY AT EL CORTEZ’S FLAME STEAKHOUSE

Flame Steakhouse at El Cortez, 600 E. Fremont St., is offering jumbo stone crab flown in fresh from Florida for $28 per pound Friday through Saturday evenings through May. The meal is served with cottage fries and coleslaw.

For reservations, call 385-5200.

DAINTY CAKES BAKERY OFFERS SPECIALLY PRICED CUPCAKES, HOLIDAY PIES

Dainty Cakes Bakery, 2708 N. Green Valley Parkway, is offering its chocolate and vanilla cupcakes for $1.75 each or $21 per dozen through the end of the year.

The bakery also is offering holiday pumpkin pies for $12.

For more information, call 434-2554 or visit daintycakesbakery.com.

ETHEL M ANNOUNCES HOLIDAY COLLECTIONS

Ethel M is offering a 24-piece Holiday Deluxe Collection for $32, featuring favorites and limited edition candies such as Pumpkin Pie, Eggnog and French Vanilla Caramel.

The Cactus Garden Lights Holiday Box is $25 and features 16 original recipe Satin Crème pieces, a mix of dark and milk Raspberry, Vanilla and Lemon.

Peppermint Bark also is available for $12 for six pieces, along with Holiday Nut & Caramel ($25 for 16 pieces), Almond Butter Krisp Tin ($18 for 12 pieces) and Crème Liqueurs ($16 for 12 pieces).

Ethel M is debuting a new peanut brittle recipe in the Milk Peanut & Classic Pecan Brittle gift box, with 13 pieces for $30. Also new this year is the Gingerbread Bar, available for individual sale for $3 or in a red, green and white trio with milk and white chocolate bars for $8.

For more information, including Ethel M retail locations in the Las Vegas Valley, visit ethelm.com.