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Events
Bar Boheme — August 20
Bar Boheme Chef/Partner James Trees and Corporate Executive Chef Sean O’Hara will present a six-course wine pairing dinner featuring the acclaimed Memento Mori & Vida Valiente Wines of Calistoga, California in Napa Valley.
Courses include Chilled Lobster Salad with marinated tomato and cucumber paired with 2024 UV Maxem Pinot Noir; Girelle Pasta with artichoke and truffle smoky ham consommé matched with 2023 Memento Mori Flagship Cabernet and 2023 Vida Valiente Movement Cabernet; Roasted Monkfish with olives, peppers, and polenta paired with 2024 Memento Mori Flagship Cabernet and 2023 Vida Valiente High Ranch Cabernet; Dry-Aged Beef and Porcini matched with 2023 Vida Valiente Graveside Cabernet and 2024 Memento Mori Single Vineyard; and a signature dessert by Corporate Pastry Chef Jake Yergensen: Île Flottante—green apple granita, crème fraiche custard, vanilla toasted brioche, and fig leaf paired with a pending wine selection.
Throughout the evening, representatives from Memento Mori Wines will guide guests through each pairing, sharing the stories, winemaking philosophy, and tasting notes behind every pour. The dinner will begin at 6 p.m., and the cost is $285 per person (plus tax and tip). Reservations are required and can be booked HERE.
Al Solito Posto — August 25
Al Solito Posto will host a collaboration dinner with G4 Tequila, bringing together the culinary talents of Corporate Executive Chef Adam Rios and Executive Chef Evan Packer and team with G4 Tequila’s tequila-making traditions.
The four-course dinner inspired by Mexican ingredients and flavors will include a G4 Blanco welcome cocktail and small bites of Italian Pork Rinds, Marinated Olives, and Crispy Squash Blossoms; Octopus Carpaccio with crispy focaccia paired with G4 Blanco de Madera; Masienda Corn Pasta Goat Birria with aged cotija matched with G4 Reposado Tequila; and Tre Latte Cake Cream Cheese Gelato paired with G4 Añejo Tequila.
Dinner begins at 7 p.m., and the cost is $75 per person (plus tax and tip). Reservations are required and can be booked here.
Bistecca Italian Steakhouse — August 27
Bistecca Italian Steakhouse at the Tuscany Suites & Casino will host a four-course dinner featuring wine pairings and cocktails.
Courses are Crispy Polenta Bite with short rib and gorgonzola paired with Kale Syrah; Hamachi Crudo with pomegranate vinaigrette, pickled shallots, Fresno peppers, pomegranate seeds, and kumquat matched with Willamette White Pinot Noir; Pork Tenderloin with herb and garlic potato puree, black cherry gastrique, and roasted maitake mushrooms paired with Plumpjack 2018 Merlot; and Cherry Ricotta Cake with pistachio streusel and cherry compote matched with Monkey Shoulder Scotch Old Fashioned.
There will be seatings at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m., and the cost is $75 per person (plus tax, tip, and fee). To purchase tickets, click here.
Buckman’s Grill — August 28
Buckman’s Grill at Revere Golf Club in Sun City Anthem in Henderson will present Wine & Dine, a three-course wine pairing dinner crafted by Executive Chef Kreg.
The pairings are Chilled Watermelon & Feta with gazpacho with fresh mint paired with Cava Brut, Seared Scallops with summer corn risotto and basil oil matched with a choice of Pinot Grigio or White Burgundy, and Fresh Fig & Berry Tart with honey and hazelnut crumble paired with French Muscat.
Dinner begins at 6 p.m., and the cost is $65 per person (plus tax, tip, and fee). For more info and to reserve, visit reveregolf.com/events/august-wine-dinner.
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Pick of the Week: Mi Casa Grill Cantina
Mi Casa Grill Cantina Offering a Taste of Mexico and Japan All Under One Roof
Mi Casa at the Silverton has been a locals’ favorite since its opening in 2006, likely because of its reasonable pricing, extensive menu, and generous portions.
Located just off the casino, the décor is, in a word, colorful. Throughout are a mix of brightly colored clay earthen jugs, lanterns, colored glass, sunflowers, and tile posts. The ambiance is also enhanced by black-and-white photos of Mexican historical figures, rock tile flooring, hanging woven rope, and dark wood tables and walls.
If guacamole is your preference, you’re in luck, as you can design your own concoction by beginning with the tableside presentation with a choice of avocado, jalapeño, tomato, cilantro, fresh lime juice, red onion, lobster, and mango. Other enticing starters are the classic ceviche with shrimp or a more upscale version with tuna and toasted corn nuts and habanero-infused orange juice; and, as any Mexican restaurant worth its salt will have nachos, you can splurge here with a sizeable portion with guacamole, pico de gallo, beans, fresh jalapenos, sour cream, and Oaxaca/asadero cheese and options to add grilled or shredded chicken, grilled asada, taco meat, and machaca.
Fajitas can be customized with your choice of proteins—chicken, steak, shrimp, or combo of all three—burritos offer options of carne asada, shredded carnitas, ground beef, and stewed pork. Both come with rice and refried beans and are large enough to give you at least another meal or two at home. Further proof that you won’t be leaving hungry is the tacos. They come three to an order in a plethora of options, including white fish, shrimp, carnitas, blackened salmon, chicken tinga, carne asada, and beef birria with a consumé broth for dipping, plus rice and refried beans.
Mexico is well known for its production of tequila, mezcals, and other agave-based spirits, and they’re well represented here, with more than 45 to choose from. Want your tequila in the form of a cocktail? How about one of the six margaritas, like the La Diabla with Teremana Anejo, prickly pear syrup, mango juice, agave syrup, lime juice, and a sweet-and-sour finish. They also offer several Mexican cervezas, including Corona, Dos XX Amber, Dos XX Lager, Modelo, Negro Modelo, and Pacifico.
Mi Casa is actually two restaurants in one. The dining room features Su Casa Sushi, with décor including oversized rice pots, a sushi chef, and an 11-seat sushi bar. The menu includes a full line of poke bowls, nigiri, sashimi, and signature rolls like the Orange Dream with tempura salmon, orange-scented mascarpone cheese, avocado, Cajun-seared salmon, lemon slice, red onion, masago, and truffle ponzu. Most menu items are priced under $20.
A nice surprise on the dessert menu is the Warm Chocolate Cake, a lava cake with a warm, molten chocolate center served with peanut butter powder, vanilla ice cream, and chocolate sauce.
Mi Casa has a lot going for it, foremost among them a comfortable environment, quick and efficient service, and prices that are easy on the pocketbook. Hours are Sun-Thu 4 to 9 p.m. and Fri-Sat 4 to 9:30 p.m. For more info and to view the complete menus, visit silvertoncasino.com/dining/mi-casa-grill-cantina.
Dining News
ØØ Pie & Pub Lunch Specials
ØØ Pie & Pub, a two-time honoree on the prestigious 50 Top Pizza USA list, has added specials to its lunch service and is also now offering NY-style pizza.
The Chinatown restaurant, under the direction of Lead Pizzaiolo/GM Erica Bell, offers lunch specials from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., priced from $5 to $19.
The specials include:
- NY Slices of Cheese ($5), Pepperoni ($6), Spicy Sausage ($6), Funghi ($6), and Slice of the Day ($7)
- House or Caesar Lunch Salad ($9)
- Sandwiches served with kettle chips with Spicy Italian ($19), Seasonal Veggie ($18), and Meatball ($19)
- Half Salad, Half Sandwich, Chips, and Drink ($18)
- Two Cheese Slices & Døuble Zerø Lager or Craft Soda ($12)
For more info and to view the complete menus, visit doublezeropie.com.
Meráki Greek Grill Reaches 10-Restaurant Milestone with Opening in Henderson
The fast-casual Meraki Greek Grill has reached a major milestone with the opening of its 10th restaurant, the brand’s seventh in the Las Vegas Valley.
The newest location in Henderson at 1685 E. Cactus at St. Rose and Spencer seats 122 guests between its dining room and outdoor patio.
The menu features Meráki’s signature bowls, gyros, spreads, avgolemono soup, salads, wraps, sandwiches, and traditional Greek kalamakia (marinated skewers flame-grilled and finished with lemon, olive oil, and oregano). Newer menu favorites include Taverna Cheese, lightly fried and served with hot honey; Greektown Donuts topped with Nutella; and Meráki Frozen Greek Yogurt in flavors of Baklava with Honey, Olive Oil with Sea Salt, Chocolate Sauce with Chocolate Flakes, and Biscoff Cookie with Caramel.
Meráki Greek Grill is open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
For more info and to view the complete menu, visit Meráki Greek Grill or follow on Instagram and Facebook.
Irv’s Burgers Offering 80 Cent Burgers
Irv’s Burgers, one of L.A.’s original roadside burger stands, is turning 80, and will mark the milestone by ringing up its signature Roadside Burger for 80 cents all day long (while supplies last) on Aug. 26.
In addition, every location will honor the occasion with deals and prizes, and for every full-size combo sold on Aug. 26, 80 cents of the purchase will be donated to Three Square and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, two organizations fighting hunger across Southern California and Southern Nevada.
There are three Irv’s Burgers locations in Southern Nevada: at Durango Casino, Green Valley Ranch Resort, and in the Miracle Mile at Planet Hollywood.
Norms Fuel Up and Take Home Meals
As food costs continue to climb, Norms is helping guests stretch their dollar with expanded Fuel Up meals starting at $9.99 and new take-home meals for $5.99, available for a limited time.
The Fuel Up Deals include:
- All-You-Can-Eat Soup, Salad, and Garlic Cheese Toast ($9.99)
- Country-Fried Chicken & Eggs with choice of hotcakes or toast ($11.99)
- Soup, Salad, Half Sandwich, and Beverage ($12.99)
- Fettuccine Alfredo & Chicken Parmesan with soup or salad ($13.99)
- Fried Shrimp, Fries, and Coleslaw with soup or salad ($13.99)
- ¼ lb Cheeseburger, Fries, and Beverage ($11.99)
- Chile Verde Chicken Burrito and Beverage ($15.99)
The new Take-Home Meals, all priced at $5.99 with any entree purchase and limited to five meals per person, include:
- Chicken Fiesta Bowl: grilled chicken breast, Spanish rice, black beans, Jack and cheddar cheeses, and pico de gallo, served with salsa verde and escabeche
- Pork Chop Dinner: 5 oz grilled pork chop over stuffing, accompanied by mashed potatoes, gravy, and squash medley
- Fettuccine Alfredo: fettuccine pasta with Parmesan and garlic Alfredo sauce
Recently, on the Food and Loathing Podcast
Be sure to check out Food and Loathing this week (and every week). The podcast features veteran food writer Al Mancini, along with co-host Samantha Gemini Stevens and producer Rich Johnson, as they give the lowdown on what’s new, hot, and delicious in America’s most glamorous city, as they talk with chefs, bartenders, journalists, and other experts on where to go and what to order when you get there.
This week we’re in Chinatown chowing down at ØØ Pie & Pub and talking to Erica Bell. Also: Al previews next week’s long conversations with Paymon Raoff and David Wondrich. You’ll also hear from Jean Francoise Blais of Lester’s Deli at its grand opening. Chefs Matt Silverman and Matt Piearski give us an audio tour of the construction on their new spot, Significant Other. And of course, a Happy Hour Report from Happy Hour Vegas’ Andrew Morgan, some news, and some restaurant reports.
To listen, click here.
Entertainment News
Sammy Hagar “The Best of All Worlds” Residency Returns to Dolby Live
Redheads and rock fans alike will want to show up for Sammy Hagar’s “The Best of All Worlds” residency as the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer returns to Dolby Live at Park MGM for five shows on Sept. 18, 19, 23, 25, and 26.
Across more than five decades, Sammy Hagar has led bands such as Van Halen, Chickenfoot, The Waboritas, and Sammy Hagar and the Circle. Hagar’s hit singles include “I Can’t Drive 55,” “Your Love Is Driving Me Crazy,” “Heavy Metal,” and “There’s Only One Way to Rock.”
The intimate residency will reunite the rock powerhouse band ofHagar, Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani, and Kenny Aronoff.
Before and after each show, there will be deals at Hagar’s Cabo Wabo Cantina at the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood, where concertgoers with proof of a concert ticket will get 20% off their bill all day on each show date. In addition, those who order Red Rocker Lager or a cocktail made with Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum or Santo Tequila will also be entered into a giveaway to win merchandise signed by Hagar.
Showtime for each show is 8 p.m. Tickets start at $143 and are available for purchase at ticketmaster.com/SammyHagarVegas.
