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Events
Fogo de Chão — August 13
Fogo de Chão will host a four-course wine dinner featuring DAOU Winery at both its Venetian and Flamingo Rd locations.
Courses are:
- Jumbo Shrimp Gazpacho + Mango Kale Salad with lime vinaigrette paired with DAOU Rosé
- Blistered Branzino with crispy yuca bites and papaya vinaigrette matched with DAOU Optimist Sauvignon Blanc
- Signature Churrasco Cuts of Fraldinha & Picanha with caramelized bananas and crispy polenta paired with DAOU Cabernet Sauvignon
- Indulgent Churrasco Cuts of Wagyu NY Strip with potatoes au gratin matched with DAOU Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
- Tropical Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée served with coffee
The dinners will begin at 7 p.m., and the cost is $99 per person. To purchase tickets for the Fogo de Chão Venetian location, click here and, for the Flamingo location, click here.
Eataly — August 14
Eataly at Park MGM will host Uncorked: Tour of Campania, a presentation by an Eataly resident beverage expert about the Italian wine region of Campania.
During the class, guests will learn about the history, grape varieties, and traditions of Campania, taste a selection of wines from Campania, discuss the flavor profile of each wine with an Eataly beverage expert, enjoy traditional Italian aperitivo small bites, and take home notes from the class.
The approximately 90-minute class will begin at 5 p.m., and the cost is $75 per person (plus fees and tax). To purchase tickets, click here.
Taco & Tequila Street Fiesta — August 16
The Taco & Tequila Street Fiesta will be held at the Centennial Hills Park (7101 N Buffalo) from noon to 9 p.m.
The free event will include authentic taco vendors, a premium tequila & margarita bar, food trucks, local vendors and an artisan marketplace, and live mariachi and DJs.
For more info, click here.
PISCES — August 20
Wynn Las Vegas is continuing its Connoisseur Masterclass Series with its Perfect Paella class.
Wynn’s Vice-President of culinary operations, James Beard Foundation Award-honored chef Christopher Lee, will present an immersive demo on shopping for, preparing, and cooking the perfect Valenciana-inspired paella. A casual paella lunch will follow his demo.
The class will be held at PISCES beginning at noon, and the cost is $195 per person (plus tax and tip). Reservations are required and can be made by contacting Wynn Concierge at 702-770-7070 or by emailing conciergeservices@wynnlasvegas.com.
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Pick of the Week: BOA Steakhouse
Boa Steakhouse Back on the Vegas Strip
Las Vegas has more than 100 fine dining steakhouses, so one would need to pull out all the stops to stand apart from the rest. Such is the case with BOA Steakhouse at The Palazzo/Venetian.
The name BOA Steakhouse may sound familiar. It was a great addition to the Forum Shops at Caesars with a run of seven years before it closed in 2012. In October 2025, a little more than a dozen years after its closing, the L.A. institution returned to the Vegas Strip on the second level of the Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian/Palazzo in the former space of Villa Azur near SushiSamba.
BOA is part of the Innovative Dining Group, with five other locations in Southern California, Napa, and Austin, and two more opening soon in Scottsdale and Mexico City. The Las Vegas outpost is decked out with numerous black walnut accents: a wood floor, wood walls, wood tables, wood bookcase shelves (holding travel books, vintage encyclopedias, and record albums), and a wood-slat ceiling. The modern elegant décor is rounded out with beige curtains, taupe-hued booths, live greenery, and “patio” seating ideal for people watching.
The kitchen is helmed by Executive Chef Alex Lopez, who grew up near Sacramento and is a 2008 graduate of the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco. Chef has previously worked in Las Vegas kitchens, such as Executive Sous Chef at José Andrés’ E and as Executive Chef at Julian Serrano at ARIA.
Among the stars from the starters section of the menu are Baklava Goat Cheese with 21 layers of phyllo dough, pistachios, and black truffle goat cheese for a sweet and savory bite; Hamachi Crudo with preserved Meyer lemon, tiny celery leaves, and black truffle; and Caviar Cones with creamy potato, crème fraiche, and chives.
If you came here for the steaks, you won’t be disappointed. The lineup features BOA’s signature 30-day wet-aged and 15-day dry-aged cuts of NY and Ribeye, as well as Filet, Westholme Australian Wagyu, and Japanese A-5. Not that you’ll need them, but sauce enhancements include peppercorn, truffle, creamy horseradish, herb butter, Bearnaise, chimichurri, and BOA’s J1 with tamarind.
Besides the beef, there’s melt-in-your-mouth tender Chilean Seabass; Chicken Parmesan with pomodoro; and Gundagai Lamb Lollipops with spiced labneh and pomegranate molasses.
Some fun sides are the crispy Brussels Sprouts with chorizo, Crispy Fries fried in beef tallow, and mac and cheese that can be spruced up with truffle or lobster.
The Dessert menu has six choices, with the most interesting being the Valrhona Chocolate Crèmeux. A bit like a deconstructed sundae, it’s a chocolate lover’s dream with chocolate mousse, Chantilly cream, chocolate meringue, chocolate soil, chocolate sorbet, milk crunch, waffle cone, and chocolate sauce, which can be topped with an ignited sparkler for special occasions.
You can pair your meal with a wide selection of wines hailing from around the globe, including Napa, Sonoma, France, Italy, Australia, Spain, Argentina, and Israel. There’s also an extensive spirits list and specialty cocktails like the Fashion Forward with Toki Japanese Whisky, grilled orange, and Angostura bitters.
Lunch is served Friday-Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and includes several items also found on the dinner menu, plus lunch-only selections such as double-stacked Wagyu Smash Burger; Spaghetti & Wagyu Meatballs; and Cobb Salad loaded with poached chicken, bacon lardons, avocado, roasted beets, hard-boiled egg, and buttermilk herb dressing.
Brunch is served Saturday-Sunday from 11:30 to 3 p.m. and has a handful of special dishes like Huevos Rancheros, Eggs Benedict “Oscar,” Avocado Toast, and Tres Leches French Toast.
This latest rendition of BOA Steakhouse in a city with a wealth of steakhouses has found a way to stand out, with photogenic décor and food backed up with flavors that live up to the beauty. For more info and to view the complete menus, visit boasteak.com/las-vegas-location.
Dining News
Locale Summer Prix Fixe Deal
Locale is offering a three-course summer deal.
Priced at $55 per person, it includes:
- Choice of Locale Brick Oven Rosemary Bread, Oven Baked Mozzarella Bread, Whipped Ricotta, Caesar Salad, or Charred Corn Salad
- Fettuccine Alfredo, Chicken Parmigiano, Braised Beer Short Rib, Summer Risotto, Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon, 12 oz NY Strip (+$12), 10 oz Prime Ribeye (+$14), or 8 oz “1855” Black Angus Filet Mignon (+$14)
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, Bone Marrow Fries (+$4), Roasted Cauliflower, Parmigiano Fries, Roasted Mushrooms, or Sweet Corn
- Classic Tiramisu, Triple Chocolate Cake, or NY Cheesecake with amaretto caramel.
There is also an optional wine pairing for $30. For more info and to reserve, visit localelv.com.
Honey Salt Summer Supper Club
Honey Salt is inviting guests to gather around the table and savor the flavors of the season with its Summer Supper Club.
Available Sunday through Thursday from 5 p.m. until close, the limited-time dining experience features a chef-curated three-course menu inspired by summer. Priced at $49 per person with an optional beverage pairing for $35, it includes:
- Choice of Elizabeth’s Caesar Salad, Crisp Calamari or Shrimp
- Shrimp Scampi, Pan Roasted Faroe Island Salmon, Buttermilk Fried Chicken, or Signature Surf and Turf (shrimp and 8 oz flatiron)
- Brookie Chocolate Chip Cookie Fudge Brownie with McConnell’s Salted Caramel Chip ice cream or Key Lime Pie.
For more info and to reserve, visit honeysalt.com.
Caesars Palace 60th Anniversary Deals
In celebration of its 60th anniversary, Caesars Palace is offering several limited-time culinary and cocktail experiences inspired by the flavors and traditions of its 1966 opening.
The specials available through Dec. 31 include:
- Bacchanal Buffet—a dedicated anniversary station showcasing a collection of nostalgic favorites such as Chicken Marsala, Duck à l’Orange, Oysters Rockefeller, Cornish Game Hen, Clams Casino, Braised Short Rib, Smoked Salmon Rillette, and Tuna Niçoise Salad
- Gordon Ramsay HELL’S KITCHEN—three-course prix fixe Senate Supper for $115 or available à la carte with Oysters Rockefeller ($27.99), Imperial Beef Rossini Redux ($85.99), and Tuxedo Mousse Cake ($15.99)
- Amalfi by Bobby Flay—Dolce Vita menu celebrates Italian-American dishes that were staples of restaurants during the decade Caesars Palace opened, with Clams Oreganata ($29), Grilled Shrimp Scampi ($44), and Italian Assortment ($16) with crostoli, biscotti, pignoli cookies, and fig and strawberry tartelettes
- Peter Luger Steak House—in honor of Caesars Palace’s opening year, select classic steakhouse offerings are available for $66.26, a nod to 1966 and 2026: Oysters Rockefeller ($33.26 half dozen/$66.26 dozen), Maine Lobster Tail ($66.26), USDA Prime Dry-Aged NY Strip ($66.26), and a house-selected bottle of red or white wine ($66.26)
To make a reservation or for more info on these and other anniversary offerings, visit caesars.com/caesars-palace/60.
Bazaar Mar Celebrates Two Years with Anniversary Tasting Menu
Bazaar Mar by José Andrés in the Shops at Crystals is celebrating its second anniversary with a special edition of José’s Creative Experience, available August 3–16.
Created for the occasion by Chef José Andrés and the Bazaar Mar team, the tasting menu showcases some of the restaurant’s most celebrated seafood dishes alongside signature favorites.
Highlights include hand-carved Jamón Ibérico de Bellota, the Japanese Sea Urchin Cone, José’s Asian Taco, Bluefin Tuna & Fried Egg, Maine Lobster Roll, Whole Fish José’s Way, and Chocolate Soufflé with caramelized banana ice cream. Guests will also enjoy a special anniversary cocktail crafted exclusively for the celebration.
The anniversary tasting menu is $235 per person, with an optional Ultimate Wine Pairing available for an additional $300 per person. For more info and to view the complete tasting menu, click here.
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.
For this week’s episode, Al, Gem, and Andrew are chowing down at Durango Social Club, courtesy of Owner Dan Krohmer and new Executive Chef Crystina “Mama” Nguyen. Interviews this week include Chef Floriana Pastore, who finally has a NON-pop-up pizza place to call home: Signora Pizza Lab. Also: news of another MyTai Summer, in which the bar at Flanker Kitchen + Sports Bar at Mandalay Place becomes a Tiki Lounge. Sparrow + Wolf’s Brian Howard previews the watch party for the new Anthony Bourdain biopic. There’s news of a community block party at the Neighborhood Food Hall inside The Resort at Summerlin. And, of course, a Happy Hour Report from Happy Hour Vegas’ Andrew Morgan.
To listen, click here.
Entertainment News
The Guess Who — August 15
The Guess Who will perform at the Fontainebleau’s BleauLive Theater as part of the band’s Takin’ It Back Tour.
The Guess Who, a Canadian rock band formed in Winnipeg in 1962, found international success from the late 1960s through the mid-1970s primarily under the leadership of songwriters Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman (later of Bachman–Turner Overdrive) and recorded hit singles including “No Time,” “American Woman,” “Laughing,” “These Eyes,” “Undun,” and “Share the Land.” Fans will be glad to know the concert will feature both original guitarist Randy Bachman and singer-keyboardist Burton Cummings.
Ticket prices start at $90.75 (plus tax and fees). Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the band will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. To purchase tickets, click here.
