This weekly update covers noteworthy restaurant openings and closings, dining news, culinary events, and entertainment news.
Events
Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab — August 13
Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab will host a wine dinner featuring Caymus Vineyards celebrating the winery’s 50th anniversary.
The multi-course meal will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a pour of Emmolo Sparkling Wine. The menu includes:
- Poached Lobster with heirloom tomato and herb vinaigrette paired with Emmolo Sauvignon Blanc
- Seared Sea Bass with roasted corn risotto and slow-roasted tomato matched with Mer Soleil 30th Anniversary Chardonnay
- Colorado Lamb Chop with blackberry reduction and crispy Brussels sprouts paired with Caymus-Suisun Grand Durif
- Filet Mignon with king trumpet mushrooms and red wine bordelaise matched with Caymus 50th Anniversary Cabernet Sauvignon and Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon
- Door County Cherry Crisp with vanilla ice cream and jubilee sauce.
The cost is $195 per person (plus tax and tip). To purchase tickets, click here.
1228 Main — August 29
1228 Main in the Arts District continues its summer series of themed dinners on the last Thursday of each month. The August event, Mediterranean Madness, will feature a variety of Mediterranean cuisine served buffet style with two seatings at 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Priced at $75 per person, the menu includes dishes such as Creamy Chickpea Hummus, Smoked Eggplant Baba Ghanoush, Red Pepper Muhammara, Marinated Mediterranean Olives, Roasted Red Peppers and Feta, Moroccan Spiced Grilled Chicken, Spiced Lamb Kofta, Harissa Marinated Grilled Shrimp, Bulgar Wheat Tabouleh, Assorted Baklava, and Pistachio Halva.
To view the whole menu and to purchase tickets to the 6 p.m. seating, click here, and for the 8:30 p.m. seating, click here.
Pick of the Week: Evel Pie
There’s nothing evil about this pizza restaurant steps east of the Fremont Street Experience canopy. The spelling of the name honors Evel Knievel, as does the décor with nearly every square inch of the walls filled with memorabilia (a large part of which was provided by Knievel’s family, who are part owners) such as photos, an actual Evel Knievel vintage pinball machine, and an abundance of stickers.
The restaurant’s creed in neon lights above the ordering station, “Live Hard Ride Fast Eat Pizza,” describes the vibe. Kitchen Manager Will Stander further describes Evel Pie as a cool daredevil-style restaurant with a 70s punk rock feel and where you’ll possibly find more Evel Knievel artifacts than any other eatery. He also shared that when the grab-and-go pizzeria opened in late 2016, the main attraction was the unique décor, but now more come for the excellent food.
The pies are New York-style, cooked in a brick oven. They are mainly sold by the slice, with 13-15 varieties available at all times (you can also get a whole pie), and include vegan and gluten-free versions.
Some favorites are Chicken Ranch with chicken breast, house-made ranch dressing, red onions, and Buffalo sauce; Hog Heaven with Evel’s BBQ sauce, pulled pork, Man Candy bacon, and red onions; and The Reaper—Hot Willy sauce, Reaper sauce, chili flake-marinated mozzarella, siracha-marinated chorizo, and habaneros (so hot you can take the Wall of Flame Challenge to eat three slices in 10 minutes to earn a special shirt and your name on the Wall of Flame).
There are also salads, meatballs, wings, garlic knots, and desserts like zeppole and a few sweet pies. Be sure to ask for a side of the vegan ranch dressing, Chef Will’s creation with veganaise, jalapeno and cilantro, which is so good I would eat it by itself.
An excellent deal is the Evel Slice Combo, which includes a cheese slice and a pint of Evel Ale (made locally by Tenaya Creek) for $8. A daily happy hour from 2 to 6 p.m. offers select drafts for $3 and $5 well drinks.
Other plusses are merchandise (shirts, hats, hoodies, stickers) for sale and an outdoor back patio with colorful cartoon-like artwork where periodic live music occurs and can be booked for parties and weddings.
Opening hours are Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. and Friday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4:20 a.m. To view the full menu, visit www.evelpie.com.
Dining News
Mon Ami Gabi at Paris Las Vegas serves two summer tasting menus featuring classic French cuisine.
The lunch prix fixe menu, priced at $35 per person (plus tax and tip) with an optional beer pairing for an additional $10, includes choices such as Gazpacho, Shrimp Gabi, Tomato Salad, Prime Rib Steak Sandwich, and Lemon Tart.
The dinner prix fixe menu, priced at $65 per person (plus tax and tip) with an optional wine pairing for an additional $25, includes choices like Onion Soup au Gratin, Baked Goat Cheese, Grilled Chicken Breast, Steak Frites, and Crème Brûlée.
To view the complete tasting menus, click here.
Amari Kitchen & Wine Shop at UnCommons, which just celebrated its first anniversary, offers a pre-fixe lunch menu with a starter and a main for $29 per person.
Offered Friday through Sunday starting at noon with the last seating at 2:30 p.m., it includes starter choice of Little Gem Caesar, Sesame Arancini, House-Made Meatballs, Italian Chopped Salad, Chef’s Selection Crudo ($10 upgrade), or Shrimp Scampi ($10 upgrade); and main choice of Little Gem Chicken Caesar, Rigatoni, Campanelle, Chicken Parmesan, Salmon al Limone, or Margherita Pizza ($10 upgrade).
Entertainment News
The Atomic Museum will host “Game Night at the Museum” on August 9 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Co-hosted by the creative team from War Games LV and taking place inside the Atomic Museum’s exhibit space, attendees will be invited to play the nuclear-themed tabletop strategy game Proliferation.
Players will engage in thought-provoking gameplay and discussion, expand their economy, and engage in diplomacy, alliances, and other tactics. Matches will be led by game creators from War Games LV. Members of the Atomic Museum team will be on hand to answer questions about the history of nuclear testing at the Nevada Test Site.
Guests can also explore the museum’s exhibits after hours.
Tickets are $20 for all ages and include admission to the Atomic Museum. Minors must be accompanied by a paid adult, and advance purchase is required.
Proliferation is recommended for ages 13 and up. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
