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Events
CASBAR Lounge — October 23
The CASBAR Lounge at Sahara Las Vegas will present Whiskey & War Stories: a Horse Soldier Bourbon Experience.
The event will feature Horse Soldier Bourbon, crafted by veterans and a tribute to those who served in the U.S. Special Forces who were among the first to enter Afghanistan on horseback after 9/11. Attendees will enjoy an intimate setting to personally meet the Horse Soldier team and learn about the inspiring story behind the brand directly from the founders. They will also receive a voucher to claim an autographed 750 ml bottle of Horse Soldier Straight Bourbon.
The event will run from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $90.04 plus taxes and fees. For more info or to purchase tickets, click here.
Crab Corner Maryland Seafood House — November 20 **
Crab Corner Maryland Seafood House will host a four-course seafood dinner paired with beers from local HUDL Brewing.
Courses are Famous Bacon Wrapped Shrimp served with special pineapple-infused apricot chutney, Maryland Cream of Crab Soup with Red Crab, House Special Jumbo Lump Crab Cake served with garlic green beans, and Chocolate Chip Cookie Sundae with special infused drizzle.
HUDL Beers being poured include Super Mini Craft Lager, High Hatter Hefe on Pineapple, Big Wheel Blonde, Peewee Fifty PW50 IPA, and Vanilla Oak Cream Ale.
The dinner will begin at 6 p.m., and the cost is $55 with a two-for-one admission deal for $65. For more info and to purchase tickets, click here.
**This story has been updated to reflect a date change from October 23 to November 20.
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar — October 24
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar at Town Square will host a four-course spirits dinner featuring Don Julio Tequila.
Pairings are:
- Agave Glazed Pork Belly al Pastor with creamy jalapeño corn purée and pineapple salsa paired with Passionfruit Margarita with Don Julio Blanco tequila, chipotle syrup, lime, and Fee Brothers West Indian Orange Bitters
- Lobster Tostada with orange passion fruit gel, tarragon aioli, shaved romaine, pickled red onion, agave lime vinaigrette, and crispy wonton matched with Smoked Paloma with Don Julio Reposado tequila, lime, cinnamon syrup, Fever-Tree Sparkling Pink Grapefruit, and charred cinnamon
- Grilled 8 oz USDA Prime New York Strip Carne Asada with molé butter, pico de gallo, and toasted cheese tortilla paired with an Old Fashioned with Don Julio Añejo tequila and five-spice syrup
- Mexican Churro with Mexican chocolate sauce, vanilla ice cream, and charred orange caramel sauce matched with Espresso Yourself Martini with Don Julio 1942 Añejo tequila, vanilla-sage syrup, freshly brewed espresso, and shaved spiced chocolate
The dinner will begin at 7 p.m. and the cost is $145 per person. A zero-proof experience for all courses is available by request for $115.
To reserve, click here.
CraftHaus Brewery — October 26
CraftHaus Brewery will host their 6th Annual StationHaus-Hot Honey Ale release and Chili Cook-Off at the Henderson Booze District brewery from noon to 4 p.m.
The collaboration beer brewed with the Henderson Firefighters Benevolent Association (HFBA) raises funds for our community in need, with 100% of sales donated to the HFBA. The free family-friendly event will take place in the taproom and outside in front of the business. There will be free tastings of the Chili Cook-Off entries, a real firetruck to explore, bacon chili and mac and cheese bites from Slater’s 50/50, and ice cream tacos from Happy Ending Chocolates.
The chilis will be voted on by a group of judges (including yours truly) and attendees, with the two winning entries receiving a $100 CraftHaus gift card for the Judges’ Favorite and Fan Favorite. Those wishing to enter the competition can do so by emailing info@crafthausbrewery.com.
The StationHaus-Hot Honey Ale was made with dried and roasted chilis. Those purchasing the beer will have their first pint poured by the Henderson Fire Department Chief.
Pick of the Week: Blue Ribbon American Grill & Oyster Bar
Blue Ribbon American Grill & Oyster Bar at The Cosmopolitan, from chefs Eric and Bruce Bromberg, is known for its elevated American fare, fresh seafood, and oyster bar.
The renowned restaurant has unveiled an enhanced menu of American classics. Highlights of the new menu include Crab-Stuffed Sea Bass with shrimp, scallop, crab, and butter sauce; 14 oz Prime Rib of Beef served with au jus; Wagyu Beef Ox Burger topped with oxtail marmalade and a sunny side up egg; Baked Lobster with garlic butter and breadcrumbs; Cheese Fondue with breadsticks, potato skin, bacon bits, apple and bread; and a secret menu item: Fried Oyster Deviled Eggs with jalapenos and spicy mustard.
Blue Ribbon is renowned for its juicy Fried Chicken, which can be ordered as an appetizer (wings with wasabi honey and Blue Ribbon hot sauce) or entrée (1/2 chicken with togarashi spice). Oysters are also a big hit here, with the “Oysters” bar lit up in neon lights where chefs prepare East and West Coast oysters, clams, King crab, Maine lobster, shrimp cocktail, caviar, Hawaiian Poke, and sushi dishes like the Yellowtail Jalapeno Aguachile with crispy garlic chips and cilantro & Thai dressing.
While not a steakhouse per se, several fine cuts are available, with 8 oz Wagyu Skirt Steak Frites, 16 oz Split Bone Rib Eye, 8 oz Filet Mignon, 16 oz Prime NY Strip, 2 or 4 oz A5 Japanese Wagyu, and gargantuan 32 oz Prime Frenched Tomahawk. They do offer a variety of accompaniments, including chimichurri, truffle butter, wasabi mustard, bordelaise, creamy horseradish, and Blue Ribbon steak sauce, but you won’t need them.
This legendary American eatery, which originated in NYC’s SoHo neighborhood more than 30 years ago, offers a classic dessert you don’t see often these days: the Banana Split, featuring chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla ice cream topped with butterscotch, hot fudge, pecans, and whipped cream. Other sweet finales include a Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding, Crème Brulee, and Chocolate Bruno.
The dining room has a sophisticated yet relaxed feel to it, with semi-private caramel-hued upholstered booths with curtains on two sides, beige tile and red velvet walls, hanging Edison light chandeliers, and dark brown wood tables. A beautiful L-shaped bar near the entrance showcases an extensive whiskey selection, featuring winners like Willet Pot Still Reserve and Kavalan Oloroso Sherry Oak Single Malt Whiskey. The bar also crafts handcrafted cocktails, such as the Country Lawyer, which combines bourbon, Cynar Amaro, Lillet Blanc, and chocolate bitters.
Blue Ribbon is located on the third floor of The Cosmo. It is open daily, Sunday through Thursday, 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and Friday through Saturday, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Reservations are encouraged. They can be made by visiting The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas online. To view the complete 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 last week’s episode, Gemini is back, and she’s brought Chef Jamie Tran with her. Actually, she’s brought Al to Chef Jamie’s restaurant, The Black Sheep, to record the episode. In addition to serving the pair a variety of new menu items, Chef sat down to chat. Also on this episode: restaurant reports from The Legends Oyster Bar, Red Dwarf, Al Solito Posto, Joel Robuchon and more, as well as a Happy Hour report from Andrew Morgan, news, and a discussion of salmon-gate.
To listen, click here.
Dining News
ØØ (Double Zero) Pie & Pub New Lunch Service
ØØ (Double Zero) Pie & Pub, a two-time honoree on the prestigious 50 Top Pizza USA list, has launched its new lunch service.
The Chinatown restaurant is now serving lunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., offering its award-winning pizzas alongside a brand-new lineup of gourmet sandwiches, many of which are made with house-baked focaccia using the same dough technique as Døuble Zerø’s pizzas.
The lunch menu includes:
- 00 Meatball Piadina ($18) with crushed meatball, charred green onion, mozzarella, Calabrian ricotta, basil, and marinara
- Eggplant Piadina ($17) with caponata, roasted mushroom, Dorati tomato, lemon ricotta, fumella, arugula, and balsamic
- Chicago Hot Beef Dip ($19) with focaccia, braised short rib, mozzarella, kosho aioli, giardinera, and spiced beef jus
- Tomato soup and Grilled Cheese ($16) made with focaccia, Smokin’ Goat cheese, mozzarella, fumella, and red chile aioli
- Spicy salami ($19) with focaccia, soppressata, salami rosso, dry-aged pepperoni, prosciutto-fennel relish, pistacchio, mozzarella, stracciatella, and red chile aioli
- Tomato Burrata ($16) with focaccia, burrata, heirloom and Dorati tomatoes, basil pesto, arugula, and lemon
The lunch menu also features the Pie & Pint deal, a margherita pizza paired with a Døuble Zerø lager for $22.
Mob Museum Unveils The Starlight Plaza
The Starlight Plaza, a new cocktail and event destination, is now open at The Mob Museum.
The seasonal outdoor lounge and entertainment venue is themed to capture Las Vegas’ Golden Age, with eight large-scale murals by Las Vegas artist Derek Douglas (known professionally as SNIPT) celebrating entertainers, showgirls, Rat Pack, iconic Strip resorts, and Fremont Street’s Glitter Gulch.
The beverage program is curated by the Museum’s Senior Director of Food and Beverage, Clint Thoman. Selections, all priced at $15, include The Starlight, a vodka and hibiscus tea blend; The Headliner, gin-based infused with elderflower and snow pea syrup; and Bet on Red, a mix of tequila, amaro, vermouth, and watermelon. As a nod to vintage Vegas, the Golden Age Menu (available for a limited time) will feature classic cocktails, and limited beer and wines for $5 between 5 and 7 p.m.
Live entertainment further sets the mood, with music inspired by Las Vegas legends like the Rat Pack, Liberace, Nat King Cole, Elvis Presley, and Lena Horne performed from 6 to 9 p.m. on select weekend evenings and Latin jazz every other Thursday.
The Starlight Plaza is open Thursday through Sunday from noon to 9 p.m. and to all ages until 5 p.m., after which the venue transforms into a 21+ destination.
For more info and to view the complete beverage menu, visit themobmuseum.org/events-posts/the-starlight-plaza.
The Season Supper Club at Bourbon Steak
Bourbon Steak, located at the Four Seasons, has launched The Season Supper Club available during all Raiders home games (which can be viewed on screens in the bar and dining room).
Three menu options are available:
- Four Quarters: four courses priced at $125 with items such as Duck Fat Fry Trio, Tempura Squash Blossoms, Filet Mignon, and Bruleed Basque Cheesecake
- Prime Time: three courses for $95 with items such as Hamachi Tostada, 12 oz Black Angus Ribeye, and Black Truffle Macaroni Gratinée
- Suite Life: $195 with a spread of 13 menu items, including Spicy Tuna Pani Puri, Stone Fruit Caprese, A5 Japanese Wagyu, and Bananas Foster Baked Alaska
There is also an à la carte lounge menu of rotating bites and cocktails that change each quarter, live jazz from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., and DJ sets during halftime and late into the night.
To book, visit bourbonsteak.com/event/the-season-supper-club.
Entertainment News
Halloween Parade Returns to Downtown Summerlin
Downtown Summerlin is again hosting the “Parade of Mischief” Halloween parade every Friday and Saturday night in October (except for Oct. 31) from 6 to 7 p.m.
The free family-friendly parade will fill the streets of Downtown Summerlin with more than 60 local youth who have been cast in various roles, including aliens, Cruella de Vil, and Hocus Pocus witches, as well as on Día de los Muertos and Addams Family floats.
The Parade has two new additions this year: a Wicked-inspired float based on the popular movie and Broadway classic, and a Harry Potter-inspired performance addition.
The parade runs along Park Centre Drive, starting down by Champs on Park Centre Drive and ending near H&M. For more info, click here.
