A la Carte, April 30-May 6

MI CASA GRILL CANTINA HAS
TWO-FOR-ONE FAJITAS IN MAY

Mi Casa Grill Cantina in the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road, is offering two-for-one fajitas Wednesdays and Thursdays in May for Silverton Rewards club members. For more information, visit silvertoncasino.com.

CINCO DE MAYO FIESTA SET FOR SATURDAY
AND SUNDAY AT CANTINA LAREDO

Cantina Laredo at Tivoli Village, 430 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 110, is scheduled to host a Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Saturday and Sunday. Plans for the indoor-outdoor celebration include live entertainment, piñatas, raffles and food and drink specials.

Saturday’s event is for adults and is scheduled from 6 p.m. to midnight. It is set to feature live bands from 6 to 9 p.m. and a live disc jockey and dance contests from 9 p.m. to midnight. Cigar rolling is also planned. Sunday’s event is for families and is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. It is set to feature music, pony rides, balloon artists and games.

For more information, call 702-202-4511.

PROJECT DINNER TABLE PLANS NEXT EVENT

Project Dinner Table plans to host its next event May 18 at Tivoli Village, 410 S. Rampart Blvd. Tickets are $175 per person for members and $190 per person for nonmembers. The annual membership package offers special advantages and offers throughout the year. Four additional member events also will be planned. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit projectdinnertable.com.

NATHAN’S ANNOUNCES
HOT DOG EATING CONTEST WINNERS

The Nevada qualifying competition for Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest was held April 20 on the Brooklyn Bridge at New York-New York. Jeff “The Beast Man” Butler and Miki Sudo were named the champions. In the local heroes competition, Nellis Air Force Base defeated the Clark County Fire Department, winning $1,000 for the Air Force Assistance Fund.

The international contest is scheduled for July 4 on Coney Island in New York.

LES KINCAID PLANS CULINARY CLASSES

Les Kincaid, host of the radio wine show “Wines Du Jour,” plans to host the class Sauces, Rubs & Marinades from 6 to 8:30 p.m. May 21. A class on grilling is planned from 6 to 8:30 p.m. May 28.

Both classes will be at the Ferguson Bath & Kitchen Gallery, 4175 S. Grand Canyon Drive, No. 109. The cost is $49 for each.

Payments can be cash, check or credit card. To register for any class, visit continuingeducation.unlv.edu or call 702-895-3394 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

CAFÉ FIESTA OFFERS 24-HOUR DINING AT FIESTA HENDERSON

Fiesta Henderson, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway, has opened Café Fiesta, a 24-hour restaurant with all menu items under $10.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner offerings include pancakes, huevos rancheros, classic shrimp cocktail, beef sliders, burgers, sandwiches, salads and healthier choice items such as Chinese chicken salad and blackened turkey burger. Menu highlights include: challah bread French toast for $6.99; Philly cheesesteak omelet for $7.99; Ultimate Grilled Cheese with Tillamook cheddar, Gruyere, aged Provolone, caramelized onions and tomato on sweet challah bread for $8.99; beef, turkey or black bean burgers with toppings and fries, sweet potato fries, coleslaw, seasoned tomato salad or cut Fuji apple for $5.99 to $8.99; New York steak and baked potato for $9.99; and mahi mahi for $9.99.

For more information, visit fiestahenderson.sclv.com or call 702-558-7000.

COMME ÇA BY DAVID MYERS UNVEILS SEASONAL MENUS AT THE COSMOPOLITAN

Comme Ça by David Myers at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, 708 Las Vegas Blvd. South, has unveiled new seasonal menus.

The new lunch menu offers dishes such as Red Velvet Bacon Waffle with cream cheese butter and Noble Handcrafted maple syrup. Also on the menu are house smoked salmon croissant, chicken salad baguette and local farm eggs en cocotte. A la carte options include grilled pork belly bacon, potato and bacon croquettes, housemade country sausage, local farm eggs served any style, herb roasted chicken and housemade pastries.

A revamped dinner menu includes roasted beet salad, chilled squid and heirloom tomato salad, brick-roasted calamari, duck confit a l’orange, Parisian gnocchi with braised lamb neck and steak Diane.

For more information or to make a reservation, call 702-698-7910.

LETICIA’S MEXICAN COCINA PLANS CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION

Leticia’s Mexican Cocina, 7585 Norman Rockwell Lane, plans to host its fourth annual Cinco de Mayo Festival from 3 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday. A carnival is planned to run Thursday through Sunday.

Admission is free, and live entertainment, dancing, raffles, arts and crafts and face painting are planned. Mexican food and desserts will be served, and full bars will offer beer and margaritas.

For more information, call 702-445-7722.

INDIAN FOOD FESTIVAL TO BRING MUSIC, FLAVORS TO CLARK COUNTY AMPHITHEATER

The 10th annual Las Vegas Vaisakhi Mela Indian Food Festival is scheduled from 2 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Clark County Amphitheater, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway.

Admission is free, and the festival is set to feature live Indian music and dance, food from many of the valley’s Indian restaurants and other entertainment for children and adults.

For more information, visit lasvegasmela.com.

NEVADA BLIND CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES CHEF LINEUP FOR BALL

The Nevada Blind Children’s Foundation has announced the celebrity chef lineup for its Ladybug Ball fundraiser, which is scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday at Aria at CityCenter, 3730 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

Chefs scheduled to prepare and present a course during the gourmet meal are Bradley Ogden, Brian Massie, Angelo Sosa and Megan Romano. A cocktail reception, silent and live auctions and live entertainment are also planned. Proceeds will support the foundation’s educational programs and services.

Tickets are $225 for individuals or $2,250 for a table of 10. Sponsorships are available. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit nvblindchildren.org or call 702-735-6223.

ARTISAN TO HOST UNIQUE DINNERS,
ROCK N’ ROLL WINE PARTY

The Artisan Hotel Boutique, 1501 W. Sahara Ave., plans to host the Eclipse Dark Dining Experience from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday. Diners eat while blindfolded.

The cost is $55 per person for a choice among several prix fixe menus. For reservations, call 702-608-6595 or visit tasteinthedark.com.

The Mood Comedy Dinner Show is planned from 8:30 to 10 p.m. Monday and comes with a full menu and bar. Doors are set to open at 7 p.m.

Seating is limited. For reservations, call 702-214-4000.

From 6 to 9 p.m. May 10, Rock N’ Roll Wine is set to offer a party with live entertainment and complimentary wine from 6 to 8 p.m.

POPPY DEN’S MEANINGFUL MONDAY
TO BENEFIT NEVADA CHILDREN’S CENTER

Poppy Den at Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 180, is offering a community giving program, Meaningful Mondays, to raise money for local charities. Monday’s event is set to benefit Nevada Children’s Center.

For more information, call 702-802-2480 or visit vegaspoppyden.com.

TEA SERIES TO CONTINUE MAY 9

The Las Vegas Tea Series, which launched in August, is set to continue with Tea. You Mean There’s More To It Than Just Drinking It, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. May 9 at the Trifecta Gallery in The Arts Factory, 107 E. Charleston Blvd. The cost is $10. The rest of the schedule is:

–– Also at Trifecta Gallery: Painting with Tea, 6 to 7:30 p.m. June 13, $20.

–– At Grouchy John’s Coffee: Tea Brewing Methods and Madness, 6 to 7:30 p.m. May 23, $10; and Focused Tastings: Kenyan Artisanal Teas, 6 to 8 p.m., June 27, $15.

The information-based tea classes are paired with formal tastings and hands-on experiences. Cups will be provided, but attendees are invited to bring their favorite teacup or mug.

For more information, visit teaserieslv.com.

MARIE CALLENDER’S PLANS
MOTHER’S DAY TAKE-HOME BRUNCH

Marie Callender’s plans to offer a take-home Mother’s Day brunch for $49.99, featuring eight muffins, two breakfast quiches, fruit salad and fresh whipped cream. For more information, visit mariecallenders.com.

VIC’S PLANS MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH
AT ANTHEM CENTER

Vic’s in the Anthem Center, 2450 Hampton Road, plans to host a Mother’s Day brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 12 featuring a made-to-order omelet station, a carving station with coffee-crusted beef tenderloin, seafood, salads, bacon and sausage, hash browns, fruit and pastries.

Hot items are set to include French toast with berry compote, seared scallops, parsnip puree, potato nest, seared chicken breast and fingerling potato confit with broccolini.

The cost is $34 per person and $17 for children 12 or younger. For reservations, call 702-522-7200.

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH PLANNED
AT RESORT ON MOUNT CHARLESTON

The Resort on Mount Charleston, 2275 Kyle Canyon Road, plans to host a Mother’s Day brunch May 12, with seating times at 9 and 11 a.m. and 1 and 3 p.m.

The menu is set to feature an assortment of breakfast bites, including prime rib, grilled chicken, bacon and sausage, pancakes and breakfast potatoes.

The cost is $27.95 for adults and $15.95 for children 12 or younger. For reservations, call 702-872-5500.

TREASURE ISLAND PLANS
CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH FOR MOTHER’S DAY

The Buffet at Treasure Island, 3300 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to host a champagne brunch for Mother’s Day, May 12, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Entree options are set to include warm fruit crepes, maple smoked salmon, baked scallops St. Jacques, creamy lemon garlic seafood shells, lobster ravioli, apple roasted pork loin, craved leg of lamb, sliced ham, sweet potato casserole and peel-and-eat shrimp. Dessert options are set to include white chocolate mousse cake, bread pudding, cheeses and seasonal fruits.

The cost is $23.95 for adults and $12.95 for children. For more information, visit treasureisland.com.

ARIZONA CHARLIE’S ANNOUNCES MAY DINING DEALS

Arizona Charlie’s Decatur, 740 S. Decatur Blvd., plans to offer Cinco de Mayo food specials from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. May 5 in the Sourdough Café for $8.99 with an ace I PLAY card and $9.99 without a card. Specials are taco salad with chicken or ground beef or combo platter with two beef tamales or smothered burrito in pork chili verde, both served with rice and beans and flan or tres leches cake.

The Frisco Market Buffet plans to have specials from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Lunch is $8.99 for ace I PLAY red, green and orange members, $10.79 for blue members and $9.99 without a card. Dinner is $8.99 for red, green and orange members, $10. 79 for blue members and $11.99 without a card. Dishes are set to include pork al pastor, carnitas, tamales, chili verde, enchiladas, made-to-order carne asada and fish tacos, as well as tres leches, flan and rice pudding.

A Mother’s Day special is planned from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. May 12 in the café for $10.99 for those with a card and $12.22 without a card. It features stuffed pork loin with apples, lyonnaise potatoes, vegetables and chocolate mousse cake.

The buffet plans to have specials during a champagne brunch from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., including prime rib and snow crab, peel-and-eat shrimp, baked potato bar, baked fish, rotisserie chicken and carving station. The dessert bar will feature Mother’s Day cupcakes.

Ron’s Steakhouse plans to have specials from 2 to 8 p.m. Leg of lamb will be $29 and $32.22 without a card, and filet and shrimp scampi will be $34 and $37.77 without a card.

A Memorial Day special of 8-ounce New York steak sandwich with potato wedges and apple or cherry crumble tarts is to be served from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. May 27 in the café for $9.99 for card holders and $11.11 without a card.

The buffet plans to have specials from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., including smoked brisket, seasoned fries, baked beans, fried chicken, corn on the cob, a hot dog station and strawberry shortcake and apple and cherry pies at the dessert bar.

For more information, call 702-258-5200 or visit arizonacharlies.com.

Arizona Charlie’s Boulder, 4575 Boulder Highway, plans to offer a special of the month in the Yukon Grille through May 31. Land, Sea and Air features USDA choice filet mignon, two large grilled shrimp and quail stuffed with wild rice for $16.99 with an ace I PLAY card and $18.88 without a card.

Cinco de Mayo specials are planned from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. May 5 in the Sourdough Café. A machaca burrito will be $6.99 with a card and $7.77 without a card.

The Wild West Buffet plans to serve chili rellenos, tamales, beef tacos, enchiladas, chicken fajitas, churros and flan and a prime rib dinner from 4 to 8 p.m. for $9.99 for red, green and orange members, $11.99 for blue members and $13.32 without a card.

A Mother’s Day special is planned to be served from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. May 12 in the café and will feature shrimp scampi with angel hair pasta for $9.99 with a card and $11.10 without a card.

The buffet plans to offer a champagne brunch from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and prime rib dinner from 4 to 8 p.m. Brunch selections will include turkey, baked salmon, lemon and herb chicken and beef short ribs.

The Yukon Grille plans a prix fixe menu from 3 to 9 p.m. with three entree choices: veal Oscar, dover sole Neptune or seared duck, each served with soup or salad, a side and vegetable and strawberry shortcake or ice cream. The cost is $26.95 with a card and $29.95 without a card. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 702-951-5800.

A 13th anniversary celebration is planned for May 23, with complimentary cake to be served in the Palace Grand Lounge from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Yukon Grille will have a three-course prix fixe dinner available May 23-26 for $26.13 with a card and $29.03 without a card. It will have entree choices of salmon Wellington, veal osso bucco or chicken Napoleon, served with soup or salad, a side and vegetable and opera cake or ice cream.

Memorial Day specials are planned May 23-27 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. in the café. A BBQ Brisket Platter will have beef brisket, onion rings, steak fries, coleslaw, bourbon barbecue sauce and apple pie for $10.13 with a card and $11.26 without a card.

For more information, visit arizonacharlies.com.

RESTAURANTS ANNOUNCES MOTHER’S DAY SPECIALS AT TOWN SQUARE LAS VEGAS

Bonefish Grill, 6527 Las Vegas Blvd. South at Town Square Las Vegas, plans to serve a Mother’s Day brunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 12 with crème brûlée French toast and chocolate croissants.

For each $50 purchase in gift cards through June 16, receive a $10 bonus card. For more information, call 702-407-0980 or visit bonefishgrill.com.

Also at Town Square Las Vegas, Brio Tuscan Grille plans to serve a brunch from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with omelets, berries and cream French toast and eggs Benedictano (two eggs and Canadian bacon served on toasted brioche with hollandaise sauce, grilled asparagus and potatoes peperonata.

For more information, call 702-914-9145 or visit brioitalian.com.

I Love Burgers plans to have a movie and meal package for $16 per person that includes a standard burger, natural cut fries and soft drink and a movie ticket for AMC Town Square 18.

For more information, call 702-675-7800 or visit iloveburgers.com.

Meatball Spot plans to have a four-course “Mama Mia” menu for $24.95 per person that includes a salad, appetizer, main course (rigatoni tossed with spicy meat sauce) and an ice cream sandwich (Bananas Foster, Mudslide or Strawberry Rainbow) for dessert. Women will receive a complimentary mimosa, Bloody Mary or sangria.

For more information, call 702-641-7768 or visit meatballspot.com.

Miller’s Ale House will offer a special menu and a complimentary glass of Sutter Home wine to all women. The menu is set to include stuffed mahi with lobster sauce, chicken piccata, twin lobster tails and surf and turf. All entrees come with choice of salad.

For more information, call 702-616-3414 or visit millersalehouse.com.

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. May 17.

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 702-691-2053.

EMERALD ISLAND CASINO TO CELEBRATE
10 YEARS MAY 18

Emerald Island Casino, 120 Market St., plans to celebrate its 10th anniversary beginning at noon May 18 with cake and Irish coffee and Texas-style brisket sandwiches with homemade horseradish coleslaw. Party favors and hors d’oeuvres will be offered throughout the day. Drawings are also planned, as are samples from exclusive vendor partners.

For more information, call 702-567-9160 or visit emeraldislandcasino.com.

COOKING WORKSHOPS SET AT SPRINGS CAFE

The Culinary Academy of Las Vegas plans to offer cooking workshops May 18 and June 15 at the Springs Cafe at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.

Learn how to grill and cook vegetables found at the local farmers market and the slow and low art of smoked meats. Demonstrations will include samples, recipes and discussion with questions encouraged. The May 18 workshop is Vegetables Under Fire, and the June 15 workshop is The Art of Smoked Food: Slow and Low Cookery.

Space is limited, and the cost is $30 for members and $40 for nonmembers, per workshop. To register, call 702-822-7700.

CANTINA LAREDO PLANS MAY 22
TEQUILA DINNER AT TIVOLI VILLAGE

Cantina Laredo at Tivoli Village, 430 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 110, plans to host a four-course tequila dinner featuring Chamucos Tequila at 6:30 p.m. May 22.

The menu is set to offer crab-corn quesadilla topped with habanero mango ginger salsa, Guadalajara tomatillo guajillo soup and choice of grilled halibut on banana leaf with roasted red bell pepper almond sauce, cilantro lime rice and green beans or grilled black peppercorn filet with potatoes confit and green beans. Dessert will be homemade coconut ice cream served on a bed of toasted coconut, topped with fresh mango and raspberry sauce.

Space is limited. The cost is $49.99. For reservations, call 702-202-4511.

LAS VEGAS EPICUREAN AFFAIR TO RETURN MAY 23 TO PALAZZO

The Las Vegas Epicurean Affair is scheduled to feature some of Las Vegas’ best restaurants from 7 to 10 p.m. May 23 poolside at The Pools at the Palazzo, 3339 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

Guests can sample gourmet offerings and cocktails while helping to raise funds for the Nevada Restaurant Association’s scholarships and educational programs.

Tickets are on sale at lasvegasepicureanaffair.com. The cost for general admission at 7 p.m. is $100. VIP admission at 6 p.m. is $150. Private cabanas are available for $100 for restaurant association members and $150 for nonmembers.

BELLAGIO OFFERS HANDS-ON
COOKING CLASSES

The Bellagio, 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to teach students how to make a three-course meal in culinary classes offered by executive chef Edmund Wong. The two-hour classes are scheduled once a month.

Memorial Day BBQ Secrets is planned for 7 p.m. May 29 in Tuscany Kitchen, a state-of-the-art demonstration kitchen.

The cost is $95. To reserve a spot, call 866-406-7117. To view more classes, visit www.bellagio.com/hotel/epicurean-epicenter.aspx and click on “Executive Chef Classroom.”

PROM DINNER PACKAGE AVAILABLE
AT FOGO DE CHÃO THROUGH MAY

Fogo de Chão, 360 E. Flamingo Road, is offering a Prom Dinner Package through May 30 that includes the gourmet salad and vegetable bar, meats, accompaniments, desserts, soft drinks and coffee for $65 per person. The offer includes tax and gratuity.

Private rooms are available for parties of 15 or more, and requests for separate checks will be honored.

For reservations, call 702-431-4500 or email rshiplett@fogodechao.com.

KING’S FISH HOUSE TO CELEBRATE DUNGENESS CRAB SEASON

King’s Fish House at The District at Green Valley Ranch, 2255 Village Walk Drive, No. 139, is celebrating Dungeness crab season by featuring wild Oregon Dungeness crab through June.

Preparations include garlic Dungeness crab with Asian-style vegetables, served over jasmine rice; Dungeness crab with salted black beans, served over jasmine rice; and steamed Dungeness crab.

For more information, visit kingsfishhouse.com or call 702-835-8900.

EMERALD ISLAND GRILLE OFFERING
WEEKLY SPECIALS

Emerald Island Grille at the Emerald Island Casino, 120 Market St., is offering food specials Tuesday and Wednesday.

From 4 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, diners can enjoy Maryland-style crab cakes, Southern fried chicken, liver and onions, beef stroganoff, and meatloaf and mac ’n cheese combination dinner specials. From 4 to 10 p.m. Wednesday is BBQ Night, featuring all-you-can-eat barbecue baby back ribs, a half of a barbecued chicken, barbecue pork sandwich and a combination platter (hot links, pulled pork, chicken and ribs).

Late-night specials include a 1-pound ham steak, eggs, hash browns and toast with coffee for $5 (dine-in with card only).

Emerald Island Grille is open 24 hours daily. For more information, call 702-567-9160 or visit emeraldislandcasino.com.