Farm Friendly Restaurant WILD Adds New Menu Items

Chicken Club Sandwich 

Tuna & Shrimp Poke

The farm-friendly eatery and bar, WILD in downtown Las Vegas, has unveiled an all-new menu developed by Chef Natalie Young, owner and chef of the popular breakfast and lunch restaurant, Eat, located just around the corner from WILD in downtown Las Vegas.  WILD’s new menu stays true to its original intent to offer delectable comfort food favorites with a healthy twist.

“We were honored to have Chef Natalie lend her years of restaurant and culinary experience to us as a consultant and oversee the development of a new menu that brings the restaurant to the next level,” said Elyse Martin, general manager of WILD. “She has brought our menu from good to great.”

The revamped menu, available for lunch and dinner, adds mouthwatering starters like Ahi Tuna & Shrimp Poke, made with cucumber, ginger, cilantro, onions, avocado with a sweet chili vinaigrette and served with taro chips. Other new appetizers include Pulled Chicken Nachos and WILD’s own guacamole and chips.

New entrees include Emily’s Zucchini Pasta made with fresh julienned zucchini, broccoli, mushrooms, marinara, basil, garlic and parmesan cheese and a half free-range Oven Roasted Chicken served with fingerling potatoes and roasted seasonal vegetables. Tasty sandwiches also join the menu, including an Ahi Tuna Burger and a double decker Chicken Salad Club.

The menu retains some of the restaurant’s signature items, like a selection of its oven flatbreads, including the Wild White with mozzarella, truffle ricotta, cracked black pepper and arugula, as well as WILD’s popular gluten free cupcakes created by Pastry Chef Tatiana Lewis. To end a meal on a sweet note, WILD offers three cupcake flavors daily, including vegan chocolate with mocha frosting, vegan lemon with blueberry compote, and carrot cake with orange butter cream frosting.

With the tagline, “great food that just so happens to be gluten free,” WILD’s new menu remains completely gluten free, yet diners can’t taste the difference. And WILD continues to offer vegan options and whenever possible, using meats and cheeses that are hormone and antibiotic free, as well as local and organic produce.

In addition to the new menu, WILD has hired new culinary and front of house team members, including Sous Chef Judy Dezarn-Mack, previously a sous chef at  Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa.

WILD is located in the heart of downtown Las Vegas on the first floor of the high-rise residential building, The Ogden, at 150 N. Las Vegas Blvd., suite 120 (restaurant entrance is on E. Ogden Avenue). And just recently, a new parking lot opened across the street from WILD on Ogden Avenue that customers can use.

WILD opens at 11 a.m. and closes at 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and at midnight on Friday and Saturday nights. It offers a daily happy hour from 4 to 7 p.m. with half off all drinks, including beer, wine and cocktails.

For more information visit www.wildlv.com (a new website launching soon) or follow on Facebook at www.facebook.com/WILDLVEatery  and on Twitter and Instagram @WILDLV.

Visit The Grand Re-Opening Of "Area 51: Myth Or Reality" Exhibit"

Live at the Museum Grand Re-Opening of the "Area 51: Myth or Reality" Exhibit 

The National Atomic Testing Museum presents "Live at the Museum," an event celebrating the grand re-opening of the "Area 51: Myth or Reality" exhibit. In preparation for "Live at the Museum," the exhibit has been updated with recently declassified information and a new look.  On May 17th only, admission will be $7 for the Main Exhibit and $3 for "Area 51: Myth or Reality," a savings of 50% for each.

Visitors will get a chance to talk to experts in both Nevada Test Site history and Area 51/UFOs in an informal and relaxed setting. Nevada Test Site experts include Linda Smith, Jack Doyle, and Joe Behne. Area 51/UFO experts include George Knapp, Colonel John Alexander, Colonel Chuck Halt, and Peter Merlin. Many of the experts will be signing copies of their recently published books at the event.

Later in the day there will be two live radio broadcasts, including KXNT 100.5 FM's Kevin Wall and Allan Palmer's "Myth or Reality," and an Alien Happy Hour featuring beer, wine, and appetizers.

Please join us for this exciting event that will bring together world-class experts from nuclear testing and Area 51!

Saturday, May 17, 2013

1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

COST:  50% Off Admission

National Atomic Testing Museum

755 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89119

National Atomic Testing Museum 

755 E. Flamingo Road Las Vegas, NV 89119

www.NationalAtomicTestingMuseum.org

To RSVP or for information on becoming a member: 702-794-5151

"Dig This" With Murray Sawchuck & Chloe Crawford - The Dynamic Duo!

The dynamic duo of Murray Sawchuck and Chloe Crawford took on an exciting challenge on a Friday afternoon. They visited Dig This which is a different Las Vegas attraction. Guests have the option of operating either a full size Bulldozer or a full size Excavator, they chose the Bulldozer which weighs over 20,000 pounds and is huge!  Moving dirt and operating huge machinery is quite a different activity from what Murray and Chloe do for a living. Murray who headlines his own magic show at The Laugh Factory at The New Tropicana would almost seem to be better suited to making both the bulldozer and the dirt disappear than move the mountains of dirt! Chloe Crawford is a lead dancer in the popular show FANTASY at the Luxor and she also works as Murray’s assistant and has been featured in Sports Illustrated and was a Playboy Cybergirl. She is very petite so when you see her behind the wheel of this huge machine it is quite a sight!

Chloe

Chloe & Murray

The experience starts off with a training course and each driver is connected to the instructor via a headset and Murray and Chloe were warming up in their bulldozers.  There is a series of activities and Murray and Chloe were soon digging, trenching, and pushing all of their dirt around. Chloe had the advantage in the first round as she dug her hole and moved mountains of dirt very smoothly and efficiently.   Murray on the other hand found this part a little challenging as he was rocking and kept dropping his dirt halfway through the exercise! Round one winner Chloe!

Second activity is where you move huge tires from one area to another and stack them.  By this time Murray was hitting his stride and he stacked his tires up easily and quickly. Round two winner Murray!!

The third activity almost seems impossible with the size of the bulldozers, but it is possible. You need to take basketballs off of cones and place them in a container.  By this time both Chloe and Murray had mastered the bulldozer’s mechanics and maneuverability so this round was so close that is was a tie!

It was quite a fun experience to see these two showbiz veterans step out of their comfort zones and take on Dig This from the sidelines.  

Afterwards I had a chance to ask Murray and Chloe a few questions:

 How hard was it?

Murray: Honestly, it wasn't that hard but you did have to concentrate in regards to accuracy, as you have two joy-sticks the do something different when moved every direction. Once you know what does what you can get things to move right... but at first it's like being at a bad school dance.
Chloe: It wasn't super hard, but it is like learning to drive stick shift but there's too joy sticks... Once you've got the controls down, you're good to go... We did three different exercises, we made a big dirt pile, then moved & stacked these huge tires & lastly we played basketball with tires as the 'hoop'. I was better at the basketball one, I was going at a snails pace for the tire stacking, and Murray was flying through that one.

Have you ever done anything or operated any type of machinery similar to this before?

Murray: I have driven tractors, trucks, and motorcycles before... but this was something completely different. Anyone that hasn't done something like this before really should! With Dig This any age can really have fun and do it... but I do give all the construction workers credit as you swing that arm of the tractor the wrong way you could take out a few people and a building! I would not win JENGA if I was using one of those diggers!

Chloe: No, I've never tried anything like this before... And I only got my driver’s license last year. 

Chloe are you more of a tomboy or more of a "sparkly" girl?

I think most people would say I'm more of a sparkly girl but I don't mind get my hands dirty & I'm up for trying anything once... I much prefer to be kicking around in a pair of converse than a pair of platforms but what girl doesn't like getting dressed up every now & again.

Murray was this harder than a simple magic trick?

Yeah it was definitely harder than a simple magic trick but it did get me thinking of a really new and cool trick using a big digger... as I have vanished trains and cars etc... a tractor would be a fun concept to work with!!! Might have to call the CAT Company up and chat to them about a new illusion for the Las Vegas strip!

How would you describe the experience?

Murray: It was definitely a MUST DO!!! Something I am sure most people don't say, 'Hey lets see if I can find a place to dig some dirt up with a really big tractor!' So it really is the unexpected but definitely something for the 'bucket list!' Also if you are looking for a gift for the guy or girl of any age that has EVERYTHING... DIG THIS IS IT!!!
Chloe: I loved it & it's been something I've always wanted to try... It's good for people of any age, a really fun day out & the guys there really made the experience memorable.

If you would like to see Murray and Chloe performing be sure and go see Murray - www.troplv.com/las-vegas/shows-entertainment/murray-magic-show and Chloe in both Murray’s show and in FANTASY www.fantasyluxor.com/. For questions regarding Dig This www.digthisvegas.com/

Industry All-Star Party At HAZE With JackColton.com! May 8th!

HAZE NIGHTCLUB AND JACKCOLTON.COM PRESENT INDUSTRY ALL-STARS

May 8 @ 10:30 pm - May 9 @ 4:00 am

HAZE’s industry Thursday night celebrates the best and the brightest from around the Vegas nightlife community with its Industry All-Stars event hosted byJackColton.com. Go online and vote for the best in a huge variety of categories at www.jackcolton.com/industryallstars Online winners in each category receive $1,000, and then the contestant who comes to HAZE Thursday night with the largest entourage wins the MVP title and $5,000! Come be a part of your industry all-stars at HAZE.

HAZE NIGHTCLUB

(702) 693-8300

3730 S. Las Vegas, Blvd NV 89109

Beer VS. Wine Pairing Smackdown Coming Up At miX Restaurant On 5/21

Mandalay Bay will set the stage for a fun and interactive culinary competition between two of the leading beverage experts in Las Vegas Wednesday, May 21 at 7:30 p.m. at miX Restaurant. Hosted by Mandalay Bay’s Director of Food and Beverage and Certified Cicerone Sarah Johnson and Director of Wine Harley Carbery, the exclusive dinner menu, created by miX Executive Chef Bruno Riou, will pair each course with a beer and wine selection. Carbery will explain to guests why his wine pairing is the best choice followed by Johnson, who will entice guests to select beer as the ideal pairing for a specific course. The two will go head-to-head throughout the culinary experience with the assistance of Winemaker Russell From of Herman Story Wines and Brewmaster Matthew Brynildson of Firestone Walker Brewing Co.

After each course, guests will determine the winner of the battle by a round of applause to show their support for #TeamWine or #TeamBeer. One team will be crowned champion until the next chapter of this interactive and unparalleled rivalry continues. Future events will be announced at a later date.

The five course menu, with wine and beer pairing, will include:

Bigeye Tuna Tartare served with crunchy vegetables and topped with satay sauce; paired with:

#TeamBeer: Easy Jack

#TeamWine: Tomboy 2009

Seared Duck Fois Gras served with pineapple chutney; paired with:

#TeamBeer: Double Jack

#TeamWine: Whitehawk 2007

Cod Brandade served with lemon, capers, brown butter, croutons and fried parsley; paired with:

#TeamBeer: Opal

#TeamWine: Casual Encounters 2011

Filet Mignon with shitakii gratin and stuffed piquillos; paired with:

#TeamBeer: Stickee Monkee

#TeamWine: Nuts & Bolts 2012

miX Candy Bar served with a coconut-lime sorbet; paired with:

#TeamBeer: Parabajava

#TeamWine: On the Road 2012

Tickets are priced at $125 per person, exclusive of tax and gratuity. To make a reservation, visit mixinlasvegas.ticketleap.com/beervswine/dates/May-21-2014_at_0730PM  in Las Vegas. Guests must be 21 years of age or older to attend. 

Bikes, Brews & Blues FUN-draiser Coming Up! Register By 5/8/14

Life Time Athletic Summerlin, with the help of “Vegas Women’s Racing,” will host its second annual Bikes, Brews and Blues FUN-draiser from 5 to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 10. The event will raise money and awareness for Every Kid A Bike, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing underprivileged children with the opportunity to expe­rience the confidence, freedom and joy of having a bike to call their own.

Saturday, May 10

5 to 7 p.m.                      Outdoor road bike ride for riders of all levels

6 to 7 p.m.                      Indoor spin class in Life Time’s cycle studio

6 to 7 p.m.                      Relaxing yoga class in Life Time’s yoga studio

7 to 9:30 p.m.                 Beer, wine and live blues music by Lucky Cheats at Life Time’s outdoor pool

Life Time Athletic Summerlin

10721 W. Charleston Blvd.

Las Vegas, Nev. 89135

702.228.2611

DETAILS:           Bikes, Brews and Blues is open to the general public for all those 21 years of age and older. Following the biking and yoga activities, Life Time will host an Every Kid A Bike celebration at its resort-style pool, with craft brews and wine from Southern Wine & Spirits and live blues music by a local band, Lucky Cheats. Tickets are priced at $40 per person or $250 per corporate bike sponsor.

Registration and sponsorship information is available by visiting vegasbikesnbrews.com/. Deadline for payment is Thursday, May 8.

Get Tix To Sinbad! Show Coming To The Orleans May 16th & 17th

Following a successful engagement earlier this year, comedian Sinbad returns to The Orleans Showroom with his unique comedic storytelling and wit May 16 and 17.

Sinbad is best known for various television and movie appearances throughout the 1980s and 1990s, including several HBO comedy specials.

Sinbad’s comedy is built more on stories than jokes, based on everyone he meets, everything he’s seen and everything he does. As the son of a preacher man, he is committed to making his comedy proud but not profane. He also takes the trials and tribulations of audience members and throws it back in their faces, creating a unique comedy experience.

Sinbad began his career as a seven-time contestant on “Star Search.” He spent four years on the television show “A Different World” and starred in his own series “The Sinbad Show.” Sinbad made his film debut in “Necessary Roughness” and also had leading roles in “Jingle All the Way,” “Houseguest” and “First Kid.”  He recently appeared on the series “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” receiving critical acclaim for his guest spot.

Sinbad was named one of Comedy Central’s top 100 comedians and was featured in a special program on the network in 2010. He received a NCAAP Image Award two years in a row for his annual HBO special “Sinbad’s ‘70s Soul Music Festival.”  Sinbad has also participated in several USO tours.

Showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets start at $49.95, plus tax and convenience fees, and can be purchased at any Boyd Gaming Box Office, by calling 702.365.7075, or visiting www.orleanscasino.com.

New Online Law Website Offers Help To Las Vegas Residents!

Mills & Mills Law Group recently launched a first-of-its-kind online family law resource, NevadaPowerLaw.com. Developed by experienced attorneys, the document preparation service platform provides family law legal services and directions to make the process easy, affordable and complete.

The comprehensive website gives clients access at their fingertips to be completely self-represented. The convenient platform saves time by removing the need to stand in line at a Courthouse. An in-person consultation with an experienced family law attorney from Mills & Mills Law Group is included with every purchase made from the website. These licensed attorneys can appear in court, if desired.

“We understand people live busy lives and court proceedings are both time consuming and expensive,” said Gregory S. Mills, partner and managing member of Mills & Mills. “Nevada PowerLaw.com is a solution to these challenges.”

The website was designed specifically for Clark County residents who wish to represent themselves on their own terms and schedules in any type of family law proceeding, including divorce, paternity, visitation, termination of parental rights, name change, custody, child support, guardianship, non-parent visitation, adoption and relocation. Its interactive wizards assist in the process of understanding the law and in preparation of all forms necessary in processing family law matters from beginning to end.

In addition, interactive help is provided to those needing assistance with the selection of forms for their court case and the staff will file, notarize and serve them. The platform allows 24/7 online access to accounts and provides step-by-step guidance when filling out professionally formatted documents.

“We are excited to introduce a platform that will assist people through the legal process and guide them through every step,” said Byron Mills, partner and managing member of Mills & Mills. “Our dedicated, experienced and professional staff will ensure that our clients understand the legal process and complete all of their documents correctly, no matter the family law issue.”

For more information call 1-844-778-9355 or for a tutorial visit www.nevadapowerlaw.com. Follow NevadaPowerLaw.com on Facebook, and Twitter.

Join Scotty McCreery & Danielle Bradbery At 8th Annual Country In The Park Music Festival

Country music’s rising stars and reality competition winners Scotty McCreery and Danielle Bradbery will perform at the 8th Annual Country in the Park outdoor music festival. The free outdoor event is Saturday, May 10 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Exploration Park, located at 9275 So. Buffalo Drive in Mountain’s Edge. Country in the Park is presented by the best-selling Mountain’s Edge Master Planned Community and New Country 95.5 The Bull.

In addition to the concert, Country in the Park will feature a beer garden, food vendors, booths, exhibits and more. Guests are welcome to bring blankets, picnic baskets, chairs and well-behaved, leashed pets, and enjoy festivities in Exploration Park’s amphitheater with its scenic mountain backdrop.  The 80-acre park also has an Old Western village, Native American play structures, archeological dig area, splash pad, picnic areas, and the 2,846-foot-tall Exploration Peak with hiking and cycling trails and panoramic views of the Las Vegas Valley.

McCreery won the 10th season of American Idol in May 2011 and has continued to soar with the help of enthusiastic fans and Billboard Top 20 songs, including “I Love You This Big” and “The Trouble with Girls.” In just a few years, he’s became one of country’s hottest new stars, with album sales topping 1.6 million, including a platinum-selling debut album, Clear As Day, that made Billboard history and helped him win several new artist awards. It was followed with highly regarded albums, See You Tonight and Christmas with Scotty McCreery, which yielded more hit songs and accolades. 

Bradbery, the 17-year-old singing sensation and recent winner of Season 4 of NBC’s The Voice, opens for McCreery.  She was the youngest contestant to come in first place on the hit television show. With her self-titled debut album, Danielle Bradbery, she is currently on tour with country heartthrob Hunter Hayes and Dan + Shay on the We’re Not Invisible Tour.   

Rounding out Country in the Park line-up is local favorite The Tony Marques Band. Tony Marques and his band have been mainstays at Country in the Park and are known for their high energy and crowd-pleasing personalities as they perform legendary cover songs and some emerging original music. The Tony Marques Band appears regularly at Toby Keith’s “I Love This Bar and Grill” at Harrah’s Hotel and Casino and Margaritaville Restaurant and Bar at the Flamingo Hotel.

Performance times are The Tony Marques Band from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., followed by Danielle Bradbery from 5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m., and culminating with Scotty McCreery from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Times are subject to change.

For information and updates about Country in the Park, visit www.mountainsedge.com or www.facebook.com/MyMountainsEdge.

Bombshell Jessica Burciaga Sizzled At Cinco de Mayo Bash At Taco & Tequila

Model and beauty bombshell, Jessica Burciaga, hosted a Sexy de Mayo fiesta at Tacos & Tequila (T&T) inside Luxor Hotel and Casino on Monday night to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Las Vegas. She celebrated at the dining hotspot without her boyfriend, Tyree “DJ Drama” Simmons.

The gorgeous Latina looked fabulous while sporting a neon green cocktail dress by Michael Costello and white Manolo Blahnik heels. She welcomed pictures with fans and signed autographs while sipping on T&T's signature Top Shelf Margarita. To satisfy her appetite, Burciaga ordered the shrimp fajitas and washed down her meal with a shot of Don Julio tequila, all while rocking a sexy mustache.

Burciaga hosted and cheered on T&T's famous "Cock-a-Doodle-Duel" finals and announced the grand prize winner of $1,000 to IFBB bikini pro and owner of A-Team Training Center, Stacey Alexander.

Photo Credit: Jeff Ragazzo