This weekly update covers noteworthy restaurant openings and closings, dining news, culinary events, and entertainment news.

Events

Tacos & Tamales — March 28-30

Tacos & Tamales, a Clark County Parks and Recreation culinary food and libation experience, will be held on March 28 from 5 to 10 p.m., March 29 from 10 a.m. to 10 pm., and March 30 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the newly constructed Event Center at Desert Breeze at Durango and Twain.

The event will offer a fusion of taco and tamale creations, including vegan-friendly options, crafted by local vendors. It will also feature craft beer, tequila, and signature Mexican cocktails. There will also be carnival games, live music performances featuring artists with diverse sounds, live painters showcasing their talents, and Lucha Libre wrestlers from around the world bringing high-flying action to the ring.

Single day ticket prices are $7 in advance ($12 at the door) for ages 11-59, $3.50 in advance ($7 at the door) for children five to 10 and seniors 60 and older, and children four and under are free. Multi-day passes are $12.50 in advance ($20 at the door).

Guests 21 and older can upgrade their experience for $40 with The Walk. This alcohol tasting experience includes all-day admission and features unlimited tastings of a curated selection of assorted beverages available at multiple booths throughout the event.

For more info and to purchase tickets, visit tacosandtamaleslv.com.

Other Mama — April 1

Other Mama, founded in 2015 by Chef Dan Krohmer and known for its Japanese-inspired seafood and craft cocktails, will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a multi-course sake pairing dinner.

The 12-course dinner will include seafood delights such as Young Yellowtail Sashimi, Scallops Tartare, Live Octopus Carpaccio, Lobster Toast, Steamed Chilean Seabass, and Wagyu Beef Skewer. Each dish will be paired with a sake, including Imayo Tsukasa Ima (Junmai, Niigata), Dewazakura Green Ridge (Nama Genshu, Yamagata), Afuri (Junmai Ginjo Namachozo, Kanagawa), Chikurin (Junmai Ginjo Namazake, Okayama), Ohmine Seasonal Arrival (Junmai Daiginjo, Chu-goku), and Takeda (Junmai Nama, Niigata).

Seatings are available from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and cost $125 per person (plus tax and tip).

To view the complete pairings menu and secure your reservation time, visit othermama.com/events/spring-sake-release-party.

Great Vegas Festival of Beer — April 5

The Great Vegas Festival of Beer will celebrate its 13^th installment at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center (200 S 3rd St). General admission runs from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., and early entry and VIP ticket holders arrive at 2 p.m.

Your ticket will get you unlimited sampling of hundreds of beers from nearly all our local breweries and several regional breweries, cider, and other liquid treats; karaoke; silent disco; and a curated food selection for purchase from several restaurants and food trucks. In addition to early entry, VIP includes an abundant spread of special pours, cocktails, and bites from chefs Ryan Alday (Arts District Kitchen), Stephen Hopcraft (STK Steakhouse), Susana Rodriguez (Tacotarian), and Sin City Wise Guys.

For more info and to purchase tickets, visit greatvegasbeer.com.

DW Bistro Brunch Finale — April 6

DW Bistro, a Las Vegas original by Bryce Krausman and Founding Chef Dalton Wilson and one of the city’s most popular off-Strip restaurants, will take its final bow after 15 years of service.

The restaurant became well known for its themed brunches, so it’s fitting that its final event will be a brunch to rival all brunches.

Slated to run from noon to 7 p.m., the courtyard will be filled with live music, massive food tents, and surprises. Several vendors, including DW Bistro, Main Street Provisions, and Monzú Italian Oven & Bar will provide food. There will be a sampling of wine, beer, and bubbles from Frank Family Vineyards, DAUO, Corrido Tequila, Moët Hennessy, Johnson Brothers, Breakthru Beverage, Vin Sauvage, and a Belvedere Bloody Mary Bar. Additional cocktails will be available for purchase.

Tickets are $150 for general admission and $250 for Limited VIP. General Admission includes bites from the vendor food stations, drink samples, a welcome featured cocktail, and a DW gift bag. VIP includes a welcome bottle of bubbles, a designated seating area in the Veuve Clicquot courtyard, an exclusive DW swag bag, and early access at 11 a.m. with Bryce and Dalton.

To purchase tickets, visit www.dwbistro.com/store/event/dw-bistro-brunch-finale.

Pick of the Week: Caramella Italian Restaurant & Lounge

The recently opened Caramella Italian Restaurant & Lounge by Tao Group at Planet Hollywood is a feast for the eyes.

The decor is reminiscent of 1970s Italian glamour with a velvet vestibule, candy shop stacked with Italian treats, and a secret door to a moody hidden lounge dressed in ‘70s wallpaper and centered around a mirror mosaic DJ booth. The dining room is awash in opulent accoutrements like crystal chandeliers, rich caramel tones, life-sized cheetah statues, colorful tile flooring, and a patio terrace offering views of the Strip and Bellagio Fountains across the street.

The menu is Italian-inspired, with Chicken alla Diavola with cherry peppers and Calabrian chili, Stuffed Chicken Parmigiano, and pastas highlighted by Blue Crab Mafaldine and Rigatoni alla Gricia with guanciale. A touch of international flair can be found in the Crispy Porchetta with pickled jalapeno chimichurri.

There are also a handful of grilled and fire-roasted steaks, including a 14-ounce NY strip and 20-ounce Bone-In Ribeye, which can be paired with several sauces and add-ons like Calabrian Hollandaise and gorgonzola crust.

True to the restaurant’s name, the Signature Caramella Tart dessert features an almond crust, salted caramel, crème fraiche, dark chocolate custard, and gold flakes.

If you like pairing your meal with whiskey, you’ve come to the right place. There are 50 whiskies, bourbons, and Scotches at varying price points, from $20 to $212.

For more info and the complete menu, click here.

Dining News

Ferraro’s Ristorante Awarded

Ferraro’s Ristorante has again been named one of the world’s finest Italian restaurants by Gambero Rosso International. This platform is recognized as one of the world’s leading authorities on Italian wine and Italian cuisine. The family-owned restaurant at Harmon and Paradise, helmed by Executive Chef Mimmo Ferraro, was awarded the Tre Forchette (three forks), their top distinction for authentic Italian dining, which Ferraro’s also attained in 2024.

In 2023, Gambero Rosso International also awarded Ferraro’s the Tre Bottiglie (three bottles) distinction, the organization’s top authentic wine list award, and was one of only 20 in the world to achieve this honor.

Ole Red Las Vegas New Brunch

Ole Red Las Vegas at the Grand Bazaar Shops at Horseshoe Vegas has launched its Honey Bee Brunch, a VIP rooftop experience with live music.

Served on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the GHOST rooftop stage overlooking the Vegas Strip, the brunch favorites with a Southern twist include:

Monte Cristo: French toast, ham, Applewood bacon, egg, Swiss cheese, blackberry compote, and maple syrup
Honey Hot Chicken Biscuits: buttermilk fried chicken breast, Nashville honey, fried eggs, and maple syrup
Big A** Breakfast Burrito: scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, Applewood bacon, bell peppers, red onion wrapped in a flour tortilla, breakfast potatoes, chipotle salsa, and avocado cream
Breakfast Chorizo Burger: USDA Prime beef, ground chorizo patty, pepperjack cheese, avocado smash, fried egg, white queso, chipotle salsa, and fried jalapenos
Biscuits & Gravy: 2 buttermilk biscuits and house-made sausage gravy

To view the full menu, visit olered.com/lasvegas/brunch.

Entertainment News

The Palms Pool is back for the 2025 season, welcoming locals and non-hotel guests to enjoy its resort-style oasis for free and with free parking. An exclusive complimentary cabana program for Las Vegas locals is also offered.

The pool complex includes two resort pools plus private plunge pools, with no cover charge and no reservation needed. Las Vegas residents can reserve a cabana at no charge on a first-come, first-served basis Monday through Thursday. (A refundable $50 deposit is required at the time of booking and will only be charged in the event of a no-show.)

There is a curated menu of frozen drinks, shareable appetizers, and handheld favorites offered, and specials and events for every day of the week:

Swimdustry Mondays—complimentary Heineken for the first 100 locals; $150 bottles of Don Julio Blanco, Ketel One, and Captain Morgan; and entertainment from DJ JD Live & guests
Tiki Tuesdays—$35 pitchers of tropical “Tiki Style” cocktails, $8 Pacifico beers, and $40 beer buckets
Wet Wednesdays—$35 pitchers of margaritas and $200 bottles of Patrón Cielo Tequila, Bacardi Rum Flavors, and Grey Goose Vodka
Ladies First Fridays—$59 unlimited beverage package for ladies; $150 bottles of GH MUMM Champagne, Absolut and Malibu; and entertainment by DJ Jenna Palmer
Sunkissed Saturdays—rotating DJs with the Dancing DJs
Lost in Paradise Sundays—an island-themed party featuring steel drums, DJs, and live performances from Common Kings and their recording artists; and specials on Uncle Ed’s Vodka bottles, cocktails, and Heineken beer buckets

For cabana reservations, VIP experiences, and more details, visit www.palms.com/experiences/palms-pool.