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INSERTCOIN(S) OFFERS HAPPY HOUR DEALS

InsertCoin(s) Videolounge Gamebar, 512 Fremont St., is offering happy hour specials from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Specials include $3 domestic beer and $3 drink specials.

For more information, call 477-2525 or visit insertcoinslv.com.

LOCALS GET 40 PERCENT OFF AT RÍ RÁ

Rí Rá Las Vegas inside The Shoppes at Mandalay Place is offering locals with a valid Nevada ID 40 percent off lunch and dinner Fridays.

SAMMY’S OFFERS MAGICAL FOREST TICKETS WITH GIFT CARD PURCHASE

Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza is offering two tickets to Opportunity Village’s Magical Forest to each patron who purchases $50 in gift cards at any of the five Las Vegas Valley locations through Dec. 31.

Sammy’s also is collecting toys through Saturday for the 12th annual KLUC 98.5 Toy Drive, with all donations to remain in Southern Nevada. Drop off a new, unwrapped toy at any location and receive a coupon for a free Messy Sundae.

Locations in the Las Vegas Valley are at 9516 W. Flamingo Road, 6500 W. Sahara Ave., 7160 N. Durango Drive, 4300 E. Sunset Road and 7345 Arroyo Crossing Parkway.

WHITE TRUFFLE DINNER SET AT VALENTINO LAS VEGAS

Valentino Las Vegas inside The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 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. Friday.

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

VEGAS STREATS EVENT TO RETURN SATURDAY

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. Saturday.

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.

CARNIVAL OF CUISINE SET FOR SATURDAY AT PALAZZO

The Venetian and Palazzo plan to host the fourth annual Carnival of Cuisine event from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday 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, 3655 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to offer a holiday cooking class with chef Terry Lynch from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday.

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.

EL CORTEZ TO GIVE AWAY MARIE CALLENDER’S PECAN PIE

The 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. Saturday.

JOE’S SEAFOOD AT CAESARS ADDS SEASONAL ITEMS TO MENU

Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab at the Forum Shops at Caesars has added new seasonal items to the menu.

The Parmesan-crusted flounder is $28.95. Fresh Arctic char is $27.95 and is covered with a crispy pretzel crust and served with a tarragon remoulade. The menu also features maple-glazed salmon, Chilean seabass and Joe’s pork chop. Sides include wild rice pilaf and ham and peas mac and cheese.

MON AMI GABI ADDS NEW DISHES TO WINTER MENU

Mon Ami Gabi inside Paris Las Vegas, 3655 Las Vegas Blvd. South, has added new items to its winter menu.

Menu items include four mushroom soup, endive and Bosc pear salad, roast chicken and frites and classic beef bourguignon.

The restaurant also is serving plats du jour, including coq au vin on Mondays, burgundy short ribs on Wednesdays and beef Wellington on Sundays.

FLAME STEAKHOUSE PLANS HANUKKAH SPECIALS DEC. 20-27

Flame Steakhouse at the 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.

FIRST FOOD & BAR TO HOST WINTER EVENTS

FIRST Food & Bar at The Shoppes at the Palazzo plans to host a free children’s holiday treat production class from 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 17.

Children are invited to make gingerbread men and decorate chocolate-covered pretzel rods. Hot chocolate with candy canes and marshmallows will be served.

From 1 to 5 p.m., chef Sam "Sammy D" DeMarco and the FIRST chefs will roast chestnuts on site and serve hot apple cider, hot chocolate and chocolate cookie dough truffles at the exterior of The Venetian by the outdoor gondolas. The event is free and open to the public.

In honor of the Winter in Venice celebration at The Venetian and Palazzo, FIRST plans to offer prix fixe menus through Jan. 8, 2012. The two-course lunch menu is $18 and includes a holiday cocktail. The three-course dinner menu is $25 and also includes a cocktail. Menu items include pumpkin ravioli, Thanksgiving on a roll, venison meatloaf and turkey pot pie.

For reservations, call 607-3478.

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.

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. today 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.

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. Wednesday 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.

KJ KITCHEN TO OPEN LOCATION AT RIO

KJ Kitchen plans to open a second location inside the Rio, 3700 W. Flamingo Road, before the end of the year.

KJ Dim Sum & Seafood Chinese Restaurant will offer a fresh selection of seafood prepared in the tradition of authentic Chinese cuisine.

The original location is at 5960 Spring Mountain Road, No. 1.

‘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.

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.

SWEET TOMATOES TO FEATURE HOLIDAY TAKE-HOME DISHES

Sweet Tomatoes is offering 15 holiday take-home items 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.

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.

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.

THE RESORT ON MOUNT CHARLESTON PLANS CHRISTMAS BUFFET, NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY
The Resort on Mount Charleston, 2275 Kyle Canyon Road, plans to serve Christmas Eve and Christmas Day buffets from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
The cost is $25.95 for adults and $14.95 for children 12 or younger.
A New Year’s Eve party is planned from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. with a disc jockey for guests 21 or older.
New Year’s Eve packages also are available, including dinner and entrance for two to the party for $150, or dinner, entrance for two and a one-night stay for $299. The cost includes a champagne toast and party favors.
For reservations, call 872-5500 or email info@mtcharlestonresort.com.