This weekly update covers noteworthy restaurant openings and closings, dining news, culinary events, and entertainment news.
Events
Aroma Latin American Cocina — March 10
James Beard-nominated Aroma Latin American Cocina’s Chef Steve Kestler will team up with James Beard Finalist Advanced Sommelier Eric Prato of Garagiste Wine Room for a four-course pop-up wine pairing dinner.
Designed as a communal dining experience, the dinner will be held at Garagiste Wine Room in the Arts District at 197 E California Ave Suite 140 and will include:
- Aroma Bites—Sandiada, Tinga Taco, Avocado Tartare Spring Roll, Salmón Crunch, and Sofrito de Hongos Croqueta paired with Laberinto ‘Arcillas’ Riesling, Chile
- Ceviche Nikkei—tuna, green apple, cucumber, and rocoto ponzu matched with Carasur Moscatel Tinto, Argentina
- Carne Guisada En Su Jugo—baked potato, broccoli stem, and cincho cheese paired with SuperUco ‘Altamira’ Cabernet Franc, Argentina
- Chocococo—chocolate terrine, pink pineapple, and coconut crème anglaise espumilla matched with Pablo Fallabrino ‘Alcyone’ Tannat, Uruguay
Seating will start at 7:45 p.m. and dinner will begin promptly at 8 p.m. Tickets are $129 per person (includes tax and gratuity). To purchase tickets, click here.
Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steaks & Stone Crab — March 11
Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab at the Forum Shops at Caesars will host a wine dinner featuring Shafer Vineyards.
Pairings are Lobster Risotto with slow-roasted tomatoes and Parmesan Reggiano paired with Shafer Vineyards Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay; Colorado Lamb with mint chimichurri and spiced sweet potato matched with Shafer Vineyards Relentless Syrah; Filet Mignon with bone-marrow butter and blackberry demi-glace paired with Shafer Vineyards TD-9 Red Blend and Shafer Vineyards Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon; and Chambord Chocolate Pie with candied orange matched with Shafer Vineyards Firebreak.
The evening will begin with a reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by the dinner pairing at 7 p.m. The cost is $195 per person (plus tax and tip). Guests will also have the option to purchase wines to enjoy at home.
To purchase tickets, click here.
Amari Italian Kitchen & Wine Shop — March 13
Amari Kitchen & Wine Shop at UnCommons will bring the bold and beloved flavors of Forte Tapas with a Forte & Friends pop-up event from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The dining experience will showcase a selection of Forte’s cuisine, spotlighting the rich traditions of Balkan and European cuisine. The one-night-only menu will include à la carte selections of Forte classics, including Shopska Salad, the national dish of Bulgaria; Stuffed Peppers; a rich and hearty Beef Stroganoff; and Khachapuri, the traditional Georgian cheese bread. The meal can be elevated with add-ons, such as caviar, truffles, mortadella, pancetta, and guanciale.
Tickets are not required, but reservations are encouraged and can be made here.
Pick of the Week: Eureka!
Eureka! in the Emergency Arts Building at 520 E. Fremont, across the street from the El Cortez, offers a range of gourmet burgers and much more.
The venue offers seating for 170 diners, an outdoor patio, and a space filled with slightly rustic touches including Edison hanging lights; wood ceiling, floor, and tables; and large windows allowing natural light.
Sure-fire hits on the Shareables menu are the Ahi Poke Stack with bourbon barrel-aged soy, black rice, smashed avocado, firecracker aioli, furikake, Fresno chili, sesame ginger dressing, and crispy wonton chips; Truffle Cheese Fries with truffle salt, Parmesan, and white truffle cheese sauce; and Mac N’ Cheese Balls with beer cheese sauce and ranch.
If you’re wise, you’ll opt for one of the gourmet burgers this eatery excels in, such as Bison with bacon-infused jalapeño jam, smoked mozzarella, and whiskey caramelized onions; or Fresno Fig with fig marmalade, melted goat cheese, bacon, and spicy porter mustard. But non-beef eaters have choices too, like Crispy Veggie Beetburger made with house made beet and kidney bean patty, house pickles, and tart lemon vinaigrette; Napa Chicken Sandwich—grilled chicken breast with roasted Roma tomato, pesto aioli, and Havarti; and Roasted Veggie Tacos with carrots, pickled onions, avocado, and bean smear.
In keeping with the whiskey theme (more on that in a bit), a fitting choice to end your meal with is the moist and savory sweet Bourbon Barrel Cake topped with pecans, caramel, and vanilla bean ice cream.
Since beer goes great with burgers, it’s not surprising that there is a very refined beer list with a lot of love shown to our local breweries with Able Baker Double Barrel Honey Dip Stout, Beer Zombies rotating Hazy IPA, Big Dog’s Brewing Co. Las Vegas Lager, CraftHaus Brewery Silver State Blonde, rotating meads from Deadwood Meadery, Las Vegas Brewing Co. Chantilly Cream Ale, Lovelady Brewing 9th Island, rotating ciders from Mojave Brewing, Neon Desert Brewing Early Out IPA, and North 5th Brewing Fierro Mexican Lager; and high quality regional beers like Coronado Brewing Orange Ave Wit and Russian River Damnation Belgian Golden Strong.
Whiskey lovers also have reason to rejoice, as there is a gargantuan list. In addition to more than 30 choices (all reasonably priced at $20 or less) on the menu with such stellar pours as Willett Family Estate Four-Year Rye and local H+C Smoke Wagon Straight Bourbon, there are more than 60 more on the rotating list priced from $12-$150, which can be viewed by scanning a QR code on the menu, where you can find rare whiskies like Van Winkle Special Reserve “Lot B” 12 Year and Rare Character Brook Hill Single Barrel 10 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
Some excellent values can be found during the Hoppy Hour Monday-Friday from 3-6 p.m. and 9 p.m.-close, features rotating taps for $5.50, house red, white, or rose wine for $7.50, select cocktails for $8.50, House Spirits for $8, Truffle Cheese Fries for $8, Mac N’ Cheese Balls for $8, Spinach Artichoke Dip for $8, and Eureka! American Burger for $13. Other enticements are $10 Moscow Mules all day on Mondays, half off wine on Wednesdays, $10 Buffalo Trace Old Fashioned and live music on Thursdays, and $8 Bloody Mary’s & Mimosas and live music on Fridays and Saturdays.
The hours are Sunday through Thursday 11 a.m. to midnight and Friday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.
For more information and to view the food and drink menus, visit eurekarestaurantgroup.com/locations/las-vegas.
Dining News
Emmitt’s Vegas Launches Lunch Service
Emmitt’s Vegas steakhouse at the Fashion Show mall is debuting a new lunch menu, serving lunch from noon to 3 p.m. daily, beginning on March 4.
Curated by Executive Chef Antwan Ellis, the new menu includes:
- Kale Spinach Salad with Gala apple, cranberries, goat cheese, pecans, pepitas, and apple vinaigrette ($17)
- Crispy Brussels with balsamic, lemon, and Parmesan ($13)
- Surf and Turf Sliders with shrimp, Asian slaw, dry aged beef, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, and Emmitt’s Sauce ($18)
- Prime Rib Cheesesteak with cheddar, caramelized onions, and peppers ($28)
- Steak Frites—Prime hanger steak and skin-on fries ($45)
- Chirashi Bowl with tuna, salmon, hamachi, tamago, assorted vegetables, and furikake ($28)
- Chili Roasted Cauliflower—corn tortillas, tomatillo sauce, queso fresco, and avocado sauce ($26)
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich with cabbage slaw, bacon, Swiss, pickles, and honey mustard ($18)
Late Night Deals at Stations Casinos
Stations Casinos has introduced several new late-night specials served at Lucky Penny at Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa and Green Valley Ranch Resort Spa & Casino; Brass Fork at Santa Fe Station Hotel & Casino, Palace Station Hotel & Casino, and Sunset Station Hotel & Spa; and Game On at Boulder Station Hotel & Casino.
All priced under $10, the specials include Steak & Eggs ($9.99): 6 oz NY steak served with two eggs any style, hash browns, and toast; Deuces Wild ($4.99): two eggs with choice of bacon or sausage, served with hash browns and toast; Biscuit & Gravy Skillet ($4.99): skillet with two eggs and toast; Pancakes ($3.99): classic fluffy pancakes; 24/7 Cheese Burger ($5.99): quarter pound burger topped with cheese, lettuce, onion, burger sauce, and accompanied by fries.
The Cheese Burger deal is offered 24/7 and the remaining specials are served from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Entertainment News
Paperback Writer: The Beatles Experience — March 8
Hailed by critics as “Sensational for all ages” (Los Angeles Times) and “Remarkably authentic!” (Chicago Times), Paperback Writer delivers spot-on vocals, iconic looks, and the timeless energy of The Beatles. The group has been featured at Disneyland, Disney’s California Adventure, and venues worldwide.
Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m. Seating is general admission, first-come, first-served, and tickets are $35 plus $3.15 LET tax and $2 fee.
This is an all ages show, but guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult 21+.
To purchase tickets, click here.
