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Events
Henderson Booze District — November 28-30
The Henderson Booze District will help you extend your celebration of Thanksgiving with the Drinksgiving Passport, a festive crawl featuring five drinks at the District’s five beverage (beer, wine, mead, cider, and spirits) makers.
Priced at $54.05 including fee and tax, your Drinksgiving Passport includes one specialty drink not available to the general public at each location:
- CraftHaus Brewery -“Pomegranate Pow” pomegranate- and rosemary-infused Evocation Saison
- Vegas Valley Winery-“Spiced Sidewinder” Harvest Cider (wine also available)
- Deadwood Meadery-“Pumpkin Cream Soda” pumpkin-infused mead with a vanilla cream finish
- Las Vegas Distillery-“Reindeer Games” with Las Vegas Distillery Vodka or White Rum with guava, grapefruit, lemon, and rosemary
- Neon Desert Brewing-“Cran-Kin Spice” Cranberry and Pumpkin Spiced Ale
In addition, in celebration of Small Business Saturday, during the three days guests can also receive discounts at the five small businesses including: CraftHaus Brewery – buy $100 in gift cards, receive a free $20 gift card; Deadwood Meadery – buy 1 bottle, receive 50% off second bottle; Vegas Valley Winery – 20% off all to-go orders; Las Vegas Distillery – buy any bottle and get a complimentary barrel-aged cocktail and 20% off all retail (excluding bottles); and Neon Desert Brewing – 20% off all to go items.
Check-in at CraftHaus to receive your multi-day passport. To purchase a passport, click here.
GYU+ Social Lounge — December 5
Chinatown restaurants GYU+ Social Lounge and Marufuku Ramen will pair up to present an evening of elevated Japanese cuisine featuring dishes from both restaurants paired with premium sake guided by a Master Sommelier.
The menu will include:
- Marufuku: Shrimp Tempura with yuzu mayo sauce, spring mix, red onions, green onions, and sesame seeds; and Marinated Pork Belly with Japanese mayo, mixed greens, green onions, crispy fried onions, and sesame seeds
- GYU+: An elevated take on traditional Takoyaki with crispy octopus legs, chorizo cream, and micro cilantro
- Hakata Tonkotsu DX; Hakata style ramen with rich pork broth, Chashu pork, seasoned soft-boiled egg, green onions, kikurage mushrooms, bean sprouts, pickled ginger, sesame seeds, buta kakuni, nori seaweed, and sweet corn
- Japanese Wagyu Steak with Togarashi-paved potatoes, shiso avocado sauce, jidori egg, and salmon roe
- Assorted desserts from Moignet Café
There will be seatings at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. The cost is $99 per person and an additional $48 for the sake tasting. To reserve, click here.
BJ’s Brewhouse — December 8
The five Southern Nevada BJ’s Brewhouse locations will host a four-course Prime Rib Beer Dinner featuring winter warmers and holiday beers, including BJ’s 26th Annual Grand Cru, a holiday tradition brewed with the finest malts and spiced with orange peel and coriander.
The dinner will include BJ’s Grand Cru paired with Garlic Shrimp with Parmesan Toast, BRLO Winter Cider matched with Sweet & Spicy Asian Glazed Bone-In Wings, palate cleanser of Sierra Nevada Celebration IPA, Delirium Noël paired with Slow-Roasted Prime Rib with white cheddar mashed potatoes and roasted asparagus, palate cleanser of St. Bernardus Christmas Ale, and BJ’s Sweet Sin Chocolate Porter matched with Mini Cookies ‘n’ Cream Pizookie.
The dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the cost is $45 in advance and $50 (plus tax and tip) the day of the event. To purchase tickets, click here.
Pick of the Week: Nudo Italiano Launches Weekend Brunch
Nudo Italiano, the newest Southern Highlands neighborhood restaurant from Michael Morton and Jenna Morton, has introduced a new weekend brunch.
Available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, Chef William DeMarco’s new brunch standouts include:
- Prosciutto Benedict with arugula, poached egg, and Hollandaise
- Short Rib Hash with fingerling potatoes, sunny side egg, béarnaise, and arugula
- Frittata with fontina, mozzarella, pancetta, onion, and tzatziki
- Pane Caprese con Avocado, a twist on the classic avocado toast with avocado, roasted cherry tomato, burrata, pickled red onion, and balsamic
- Uova Cornetto, a buttery croissant filled with scrambled eggs, kale, mushrooms, and caramelized onion
- Chicken Parmesan Panini with burrata, basil, and tomato
- Tiramisu Pancakes with espresso vanilla cream, ladyfingers, and cocoa powder
- French Toast Bread Pudding with poached peaches and macadamia nut
The Prosciutto Benedict stands out from other Benedicts. It’s placed atop house-made focaccia bread spread out into one large piece rather than the traditional duo of English muffins, which is a major upgrade; and the Hollandaise sauce (Chef DeMarco’s secret recipe) is likewise an upgrade, as it’s less lemony and more savory than many.
It’s especially pleasant this time of the year, when weather permits opening the front wall to make it feel like al fresco dining throughout the room. Another great time to come will be on November 26 (the day before Thanksgiving), which will be a Friendsgiving celebration offering happy hour all night long in the bar and lounge (4 p.m. to close) with pizzas and spritzes for $9 each; $4 draft beers; and $8 pours of rosé, red, white and sparkling wine.
Dining News
Thanksgiving Dining Options
If you don’t want to cook this Thanksgiving, there are oodles of local restaurants offering full feasts for dine in or takeout, including this sampling:
La Cave Wine & Food Hideaway at Wynn Las Vegas will offer a four-course prix-fixe menu on Thanksgiving Day inspired by autumn flavors. Priced at $74 per person, the meal begins with a seasonal Butternut Squash Soup with vanilla zabayon and candied hazelnuts, followed by a Kale and Quinoa salad with roasted pumpkin, orange, pomegranate and almonds topped with cider vinaigrette. The main course features Sliced Turkey Breast accompanied by sausage, vegetable, cornbread stuffing, port wine cranberry relish, crushed fingerling mashed potatoes, and sage gravy. The feast concludes with choice of traditional holiday pies. To accompany the meal, guests can add side dishes priced at $14 each with options including Blistered Green Beans with balsamic onions and crispy shallots, Crispy Brussels Sprouts topped with bacon and parmesan, Roasted Mushrooms with shaved goat cheese, and Candied Yams topped with toasted marshmallows. La Cave will be open from 3 to 9 p.m. Reservations can be made on SEVENROOMS or by calling 702-770-7375.
7th & Carson will combine the celebration of its 8th anniversary with a Thanksgiving feast. Priced at $70 per person, it will include: Warm Spiked Cider; Roasted Butternut Squash Soup; Harvest Salad with green apple, cherries, feta and apple cider vinaigrette; Roasted Turkey and sides of sweet potato mash, traditional stuffing, housemade gravy, green bean, baby Brussels sprouts, and cranberry jelly; and Pumpkin Cake. Seatings are at 3 p.m, 5 p.m., and 7 p.m. To reserve, call 702-868-3355 or click here.
Eiffel Tower Restaurant will offer a three-course Thanksgiving dinner by Chef/Proprietor J. Joho served from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Priced at $135 per person, the meal includes choice of Pumpkin Soup with duck confit and Alsace spice cake croutons or Autumn Greens with red wine poached pears and pistachio granola; Thanksgiving Turkey with chestnut dressing, potato gratin, Brussels sprouts, and cranberry compote; Slow Braised Filet of Wild Salmon with braised leeks and pinot noir jus, or Beef Tenderloin Filet Mignon with potato gratin, green beans and cabernet jus (+$14), or Crêpe Parisienne (gluten-free) with sautéed greens, wild mushrooms, and cave-aged Gruyère; and Classic Pecan Pie with butterscotch ice cream or Pumpkin Soufflé with Southern Comfort Anglaise. To make a reservation, click here.
Siegel’s Bagelmania, Las Vegas’ iconic Jewish delicatessen, is offering catering options for Thanksgiving dinners and feasts with all the trimmings. The Thanksgiving Dinner for $37.99 per person includes oven roasted turkey breast, gravy, homemade stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, candied yams, sautéed string beans, challah rolls, and apple or pumpkin pie. There’s also the Siegel’s Bagelmania Thanksgiving Feast for $369.99 serving 12 to 15 people, which includes all the individual Thanksgiving Dinner menu items as well as both an apple and a pumpkin pie. Orders must be placed in advance online at https://siegelsbagelmania.com/thanksgiving/ and meals will be available for pick up from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26 and Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 27.
Bourbon Steak at the Four Seasons will offer a somewhat nontraditional Thanksgiving dinner. Priced at $105 per person, it includes Amuse of Duck Fat Fry Trio (truffle, garlic & herb, and paprika); choice of Chestnut Veloute with Hudson Valley foie gras or Autumn Chopped Salad with poached pear and goat cheese croustillant; Turkey Wellington with mushroom duxelles and herb crepe or Creekstone Spice-Crusted Prime Rib (+$40) with horseradish and au jus; sides of Haricots Verts “Casserole” with mushroom cream and Candied Yams with toasted marshmallow and spiced pecans; and Pumpkin Basque Cheesecake with pumpkin seed brittle and crème Chantilly. To book a reservation, visit bourbonsteak.com/event/thanksgiving-at-bourbon-steak-las-vegas.
Hawthorn Grill at the JW Marriott in Summerlin will have a Thanksgiving dinner for $75 per person served from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. It includes Roasted Turkey Breast with mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts, pomegranate, stuffing, turkey gravy, and cranberry sauce; and Pumpkin Bar with almond sable, financier cake, Mandarin cremeu, pumpkin mousseline, praline ganache, and crunchy pecan. To reserve, click here.
F1 Race Weekend Deals
Mercato Della Pescheria at The Venetian will offer a Race Weekend prix fixe menu served November 20-22. Priced at $58 per person, the meal includes freshly baked Artisan Bread with balsamic vinegar and olive oil; appetizer choice of Spicy Shrimp or Eggplant Parmigiana; entrée choice of Cacio e Pepe alla Ruota, Snapper alla Griglia, or Eggplant Parmigiana; and dessert choice of Tiramisu della Casa or Ricotta Cheesecake.
Holsteins Shakes & Buns in the Arts District will have a “Grand Fixe” Prix Fixe Menu for Two available November 20-22. Priced at $75, the three-course menu serves two and includes an appetizer for the table (excluding the kampachi crudo), two Big Bun Sandwiches (excluding The Billionaire Burger and Steak Sandwich), order of french fries to share, and one of Holsteins’ shareable-sized Bam-Boozled Shakes. For an additional $5 per sandwich, the Big Bun selection can be upgraded to include The Billionaire Burger made with a foie gras and prime beef blend, provolone, mushrooms, onion marmalade, a port reduction, crispy onions, arugula, and truffle paté; or the Steak Sandwich topped with creamy horseradish, baby arugula, grilled onions, forest mushrooms, and provolone cheese.
PRIME Steakhouse at Bellagio will host a tasting experience featuring Schrader Cellars’ acclaimed lineup of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignons led by Schrader General Manager and Master Sommelier Jason Smith on November 21 from 2 to 3 p.m. Tickets are $195 per person. To purchase tickets, 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.
Gemini and Al were in Centennial Hills last week to record the episode with Anthony Jameson at La Casa De Juliette. The man who helped bring The Sand Dollar Lounge back to its past glory talks about serving Mexican food in the ‘burbs, and his own return to the kitchen. You’ll also hear interviews with Dan and Donny Thompson at the D’Agostino’s grand reopening party, Suncoast’s Pearl Brecia on the Du Par’s reopening, Lyle Tolhurst talking about Formula 1 Race Weekend at Eiffel Tower Restaurant, Circa’s Oceana Clemens explaining Bourbon & Blues, and Happy Hour Vegas‘ Andrew Morgan on Arts District deals.
To listen, click here.
Entertainment News
Neon City Festival — November 21-23
The second annual Neon City Festival, a free, all-ages celebration of music, food, and art, will take place over three days in Downtown Las Vegas.
Stages for music acts will be located at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center and the Fremont Street Experience’s Main Street Stage, First Street Stage, and Third Street Stage. More than 20 musical acts of all multiple genres will perform, with headliners Breaking Benjamin, Fitz and the Tantrums, Good Charlotte, and Two Friends.
There will also be laser art shows, fireworks (by Plaza Hotel), a special 3D graphic show on Viva Vision (the Fremont Street Experience canopy screen), and food and drink offerings from food trucks, bars, and restaurants. Festivalgoers can head over to the Legacy Club 60 floors up on the rooftop at Circa at 9 p.m. each night to catch free performances by Exodus (Nov. 21), Chuck Fader & Hooper (Nov. 22), and Sugatone (Nov. 23).
For more information, visit www.neoncityfestival.com.
