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BRIO Tuscan Grille At Town Square Las Vegas
BRIOsmBRIO (meaning "lively" or "full of life") is a casual, white -tablecloth restaurant serving authentic, northern Italian cuisine. The subtitle "Tuscan Grille" is descriptive of the menu featuring wood-grilled and oven-roasted steaks, chops and seafood, similar to what one would find in authentic ristorante in Tuscany. Staying true to its philosophy, "to eat well, is to live well," BRIO only uses the finest and freshest ingredients bringing the pleasure of the Tuscan country villa to the old world style of Town Square Las Vegas.

BRIO's delectable entrées include Tuscan-Grilled Pork Chops, Lasagna Bolognese Al Forno, Lobster Risotto and the dessert menu offers Dolchinos, individual housemade desserts, like Tiramisu and Caramel Brulee.  Enjoy a special Bellini Brunch every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. featuring French Toast With Berries, Cinnamon Apple Pancakes, Eggs Benedictano and Crab Crepes. In addition, BRIO features Happy Hour Monday - Friday with $2.95 appetizers and"Martini Night" Wednesdays with an array of martinis available for two dollars off. 

BRIO is open Monday - Thursday 11a.m. - 11 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. - midnight, Saturday 10 a.m. - midnight and Sunday 10 a.m. - 11p.m.  BRIO was voted the 2007 "Hot Concepts" winner by Nation's Restaurant News and has consistently received rave reviews. The 9,400 square-foot restaurant boasts a 35-foot replica of the façade of the Roman Colosseum and an exhibition-style kitchen.  BRIO is part of Columbus-based Bravo Development Inc. (BDI). Founded in 1992, BDI currently operates 63 restaurants including BRAVO! Cucina Italiana, BRIO Tuscan Grille and Bon Vie Bistro.


Yellowtail Sushi Restaurant & Bar to Open at Bellagio
Bellagio Fountains 8x10-BEL00025The Light Group, Las Vegas’ premier restaurant and nightlife organization, will open Yellowtail Sushi Restaurant & Bar at Bellagio this summer. Yellowtail will offer an extensive Japanese menu of fresh, ingredient-driven cuisine for both the sushi novice and connoisseur. Award-winning chef Akira Back will showcase sushi, sashimi, tempura and hand rolls in addition to a multi-course Omakase menu in order to sample a variety of small dishes. Yellowtail will also offer a hand-selected extensive sake collection.


Flamingo Las Vegas Introduces Voga, a Fashionable Dining Experience
Flamingo-Voga-04smVoga, an innovative new bistro at Flamingo Las Vegas, makes its debut this month. Guests will experience a menu of exciting dishes with stylish presentation while dining in the hip, yet welcoming atmosphere. Voga’s opening is the latest in a series of exciting undertakings at the famous Flamingo over the past year, which includes the renovation of more than 1,000 rooms and suites and the extension of Flamingo headliner and Grammy Award winner Toni Braxton.

Flamingo Executive Chef Christophe Doumergue created a diverse American bistro menu for Voga, using tastes from around the world. “The next generation of young chefs is inspired by an array of cultures and various cuisines in America and we have built a menu to reflect this idea,” said Doumergue. “Voga’s menu is a primary example of this unique approach to American nouvelle cuisine.”

Guests at Voga are able to sample a variety of plates designed specifically for social dining: Mini Maine Lobster Tacos served with mango chile mojo; Voga Rocks, a sizzling stone plate brought to the table allowing quests to prepare their own appetizer of veal and prosciutto scaloppini; and Asian Crispy Lettuce Wraps, to name a few. Other tantalizing small plates include: Crab Cake Caviar, Tuna
Sashimi, Fried Lime Calamari and Bay Scallops, Roasted Bell Pepper Soup, Fresh Mussels and Clams and a Tower of Bruschetta.

Voga’s entrees include prime selections of Seared Scallops served with crab meat and asparagus; Pork Tenderloin with glazed peaches, black plums, goat cheese and baby spinach; Filet Mignon with Italian blue cheese crust and potato galette; and Osso Bucco with yellow lentil risotto.
 
Classic favorites with an imaginative twist make up the dessert menu. Guests can Flamingo-Voga-01blissfully indulge in a Fried Twinkie and Doughnut dish served with rich chocolate dipping sauce and whipped cream, or dip into the decadent Cheesecake Fondue platter with an assortment of mini cheesecakes artistically arranged to resemble colorful sushi rolls in mouthwatering flavors including chocolate, strawberry, coffee, pistachio and mango.

Voga translates to “fashion” in Italian and is highlighted in the restaurant’s eye -catching décor. Dramatic black and white drapes and columns of candles provide a dim glow, creating an intimate ambience in the lounge, which features high top tables and a sleek bar. The Voga dining room mirrors the award-winning design of the new Flamingo “GO” Rooms with contemporary accents and hints of the hotel’s signature hot pink color while minimalist fixtures and the steady beat of hip music add to the urban chic vibe. The innovative team at Las Vegas-based firm Urbane Design developed the concept for Voga’s distinctive look. The space also predominantly features modern black and white artwork by Las Vegas artist Maile Austraw.

Voga is open for dinner daily from 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. For reservations, call (702) 733- 3333. Groups of 14 or more, call (702) 697-2880 or (866) 462-5982.


Mi Casa Grill Cantina At Silverton Casino Lodge Dishes Out 13 Lunch Items For $12 Or Less
Mi Casa Grill logoMi Casa Grill Cantina at Silverton Casino Lodge, Las Vegas’ premiere source for authentic Mexican cuisine, unveils 13 lunch items for $12 or less.

Mi Casa’s tortilla soup ($6) is comprised of tomatoes, chicken and scallions and comes topped with crisp corn tortillas and sour cream.  Made with finely chopped crisp iceberg lettuce and tossed with chipotle glazed chicken, roast corn and peppers, charro beans, scallions, avocado, mango, shredded cheddar and jack cheeses, frizzled sweet potatoes and jalapeno-ranch dressing, the Santa Rosa chicken salad ($11) is a refreshingly cool meal.

Those looking for a light lunch will enjoy the crab sopes ($8).  These crab stuffed corn tortillas come with jicama slaw, avocado and chipotle crema.  Containing lime, onions, tomatoes, shrimp and crab, Mi Casa’s ceviche ($10) is sure to satisfy while guacamole ($9) served with a trio of salsas and corn chips will leave guests wishing lunch lasted all day.

For traditional Mexican fare, several items are sure to delight. The quesadillas ($7) are made with flour tortillas and stuffed with green chilies, manchengo, cotija and cheddar cheese and served with a salsa fresca. Mi Casa’s flautas ($9) are comprised of crisp flour tortillas stuffed with the chef’s daily selection of meat, poultry or seafood and served with tomatillo salsa, guacamole and crema. A staple of any meal, the nachos ($9) are made with crisp corn tortillas and topped with beef or chicken, charro beans, diced tomatoes, green onions, pickled jalapenos and three cheeses and served with a trio of salsas, sour cream and guacamole.

The enchiladas are sure to stop hunger in its tracks.  Three corn tortillas come served with Mexican cheese, rice, charro beans, red or green enchilada sauce and stuffed with choice of cheese ($9), beef ($12) or chicken ($10). Mi Casa’s burritos come stuffed with Mexican rice, charro beans and choice of cheese ($9) shredded chicken ($10), pork ($11) or machaca beef ($12).

Always a hit, Mi Casa’s fajitas are made with choice of char grilled skirt steak ($12 ) or chicken breast ($11) and served with grilled onions, peppers, warm tortillas, Mexican rice and charro beans. Another delectable option are Abuela’s daily tamales ($10), which come with Mexican rice and charro beans. 

For those who like options, the uno, dos, tres tacos are ideal.  These tasty choices are made with crispy corn or soft flour tortillas stuffed with choice of chicken or fried fish and mixed with Mexican cheese, rice and charro beans. One of these flavorful treats is $6, two are $8 and three are only $10.

Mi Casa Grill Cantina at Silverton Casino Lodge is open daily for lunch 11 a.m. –
4 p.m. For more information, please call (702) 263-7777


Dick’s Last Resort Makes March Merry
Excalibur Dicks Last ResortOn any given day, Dick’s Last Resort provides patrons with plenty of reasons to party. Each month, the rowdy restaurant recognizes outrageous occasions and non-traditional holidays that keep customers coming back for more. 

March 2008 is no exception as the eccentric eatery features a loony line-up of events. Join the wait staff in showcasing “sweet skills” on Napoleon Dynamite Day or gear up in green and experience the luck o’ the Irish at Dick’s St. Patrick’s Day Party. The month wraps up with Star Wars Day, during which the force will be with guests as they celebrate the epic film phenomenon.

Schedule is as follows:
Sunday, March 23 – Dick’s Easter Egg Hunt
Friday, March 28 – Star Wars Day


B.R. Guest Restaurants Brings Dos Caminos To Las Vegas
First Dos Caminos Outside of New York
Premieres at The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino

Dos CaminosStephen Hanson and B.R. Guest are proud to announce the highly-anticipated arrival of Dos Caminos Las Vegas, opening at The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino. Dos Caminos Las Vegas is the fourth outpost of the Mexican cuisine mecca and the first outside of New York City.

As with its sister locations, Dos Caminos Las Vegas offers authentic, inventive Mexican fare along with a vibrant bar scene. Building on classic Mexican staples of guacamole, empanadas and tacos, the menu includes signature items created exclusively for Las Vegas from Corporate Executive Chef Scott Linquist, who has overseen the brand expansion and openings of all Dos Caminos locations as well as co-authored the Dos Caminos cookbook, Mod Mex.  Taste buds will be tantalized with dishes including Roasted Chicken Enchiladas with Mole Poblano and Salsa Verde, Lamb Shank Barbacoa, Grilled Marinated Skirt Steak with Frijoles Borrachos and Roasted Tomato Salsita as well as Chilean Sea Bass Veracruzano. The menu will also feature such brunch offerings as Dos Caminos Rancheros, Chilequiles Con Huevos (Baked Tortilla Casserole with Sunny-Side-Up Eggs), Pan Torrejas (Mexican-Style French Toast with Toasted Pecan Maple Syrup and Fresh Berries) and Mexican Benedict, available daily. Not to be missed: the critically acclaimed, made-to-order guacamole.

Sala, the lounge at Dos Caminos Las Vegas, will add more spice to Sin City’s nightlife, offering the latest DJ stylings, bottle service and top-notch people-watching as well as a lounge menu for late-night dining well into the wee hours.

B.R. Guest Mixologist Eben Klemm transports the cocktail menu “south of the border” with imaginative margaritas, sangria as well as an expansive tequila menu. Sample one --or a flight-- of the hand-selected tequilas, representing the best Mexico has to offer! Specialty cocktails include seasonal organic margaritas such as Blueberry Pomegranate and Dos Caminos’ signature Frozen Prickly Pear Margarita.

The David Rockwell-designed space divides the restaurant into different environments, each a nod to a specific aspect of Mexican life. A waterfall and hand -hammered gates welcome guests as they enter into the intimate Sala lounge, where snakeskin leather banquettes carve up the space. An abstract nightscape of a Mexican village frames the natural edge wood bar poised atop an iridescent gold and fuchsia tile wall. Invoking a Mexican bazaar, the main dining room walls and ceiling are covered with panels taken from the markets of Mexico.  Accentuating the dining room, the candle-lit serpentine chandelier of glowing glass gems leads guests to an ancient stone-carved Mayan temple of fire that connects the two distinct dining spaces.  The rear dining room is a celebration of eternal light with flickering candlelight reflecting off of the copper-colored glass and casting a warm glow onto the walls.

Dos Caminos Las Vegas at The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino can accommodate up to 700 people. The restaurant serves brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends and lunch from 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays and dinner daily from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Sala lounge welcomes guests seven days a week until 3:30 a.m. with a late night lounge menu offered until 2 a.m. Please visit www.brguestrestaurants.com for more information.


RA Sushi Bar Restaurant Hosts Events
Thursday Through Sunday Nights Featuring Locals’ Favorite DJs

RA Dish 1RA Sushi Bar Restaurant located on the Las Vegas Strip at the Fashion Show
Mall hosts events on various nights for partygoers seeking energetic crowds. Locals and tourists alike turn out to take advantage of RA’s food and drink specials while listening to the hottest music spun by locals’ favorite DJs. The weekly events are as follows:

VJ Thursday:        
Hosted by DJ G Raw, Thursday nights at RA Sushi will never be the same.  With a variety of hits spinning on the turntables and music videos running on the TV screens, VJ Thursday is bound to stimulate your audio and visual senses.  RA offers $3 Budweiser Select from 9 p.m. until 2 a.m.

Top 40 Friday:        
Join music heavyweight DJC as he spins a variety of dancehall and Top 40 hits from 9 p.m. until 2 a.m.  Drink specials include 50 percent off bottle service from 9 p.m. until 2 a.m. These are offered along with a late night menu that is bound to stir your sushi senses.
 
Sensual Sushi Saturday: 

Tap into your chi by joining RA for Sensual Saturdays and release the music lover in you. Join DJ Rocqin as he spins the best in a variety of oldies, hip-hop and dance mixes. Drink specials include 50 percent off bottle service from 9 p.m. to
2 a.m.
 
Flying Fish Lounge:                 
Also known as SIN Sundays (Service Industry Night), RA offers late night Happy Hour on Sundays. Food specials are available 8 p.m. until midnight, and drink specials run 8 p.m. until 2 a.m. DJ G Raw spins the turntables.
 
RA Sushi’s kitchen and bar are open 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. and the sushi bar is open until midnight. Happy Hour food and beverage specials are offered Monday through Friday from 4 to 7 p.m.


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