Foodie Fest Time In Vegas! New Location Same Great Food

It’s time for a foodie frenzy! The Great American Foodie Fest  has found its new home in Henderson, Nev. from Oct. 15 through Sunday, Oct. 18. Debuting at a new location, outside at Sunset Station Hotel & Casino, the Great American Foodie Fest will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, 5 to 11 p.m. on Friday, noon to 11 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 10 p.m. on Sunday.

Now in its eighth event, the Great American Foodie Fest, formerly the Las Vegas Foodie Fest, has been named ‘Best Recurring Event’ by the Las Vegas Review-Journal’s “Best of Las Vegas” each of the past three years.

Great American Foodie Fest will showcase 50 of some of the Nation's top food trucks and food vendors that have been featured on the Food Network, Cooking Channel and the Travel Channel, including local favorite Fukuburger; California-based Jogasaki Sushi Burrito; Cousins Maine Lobster, which was featured on Shark Tank; Fluff Ice; Q UP Barbeque from Arizona; White Rabbit; and many more. Fist of Fusion, a Los Angeles-based truck that has been featured on the Cooking Channel and was recently named one of the “15 Best Food Trucks in L.A.,” will also set up a booth at the event.

In addition to the innovative and unique eats, the Great American Foodie Fest will also feature carnival rides, midway games, a beer garden, the Tequila Party Tent, vendor booths and other great attractions for the whole family.

Presale tickets are available at www.greatamericanfoodiefest.com, and are priced at $8 for a four-day pass. Individual general admission to Great American Foodie Fest will be priced at $10 per person for unlimited entry and re-entry throughout the event. Active military personnel and veterans, seniors 59 and older, and Clark County first responders will receive a discount of $2 off each ticket purchased at the gate with a valid ID. Individual food and drink items are priced per purchase. Parking will be available at no cost.

For more information, please visit www.greatamericanfoodiefest.com or follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @GAFoodieFest.

Book Release Party To Benefit Shade Tree Takes Place Tomorrow

 On Thursday, Oct. 15, local author Renee Jean will host a book release party and fundraiser for victims and survivors of domestic violence, from 5-8 p.m. in the Toscana ballroom of The Venetian and The Palazzo Congress Center. The event will be held in partnership with The Shade Tree, an organization that provides safe shelter to women, children and their pets in crisis, and Sands Cares, the corporate citizenship program of Las Vegas Sands Corp.  Donations to Shade Tree will be accepted in lieu of tickets at the door.

The special event, held to coincide with Domestic Violence Awareness Month, will feature readings from the book “Survivor,” as well as guest speakers and a raffle.

In addition to Jean’s book “Survivor,” there are three additional books that will be released, including “Behind Closed Doors” by Kate Marie Robbins, “Finding Rachel” by Bree Vanderland, and “Fighting Chance,” an anthology contributed to by various authors from the Domestic Abuse Awareness Warriors.

This book release party is the live portion of a two-part event. The second portion will be hosted online through Facebook.

“Survivor” will be available for sale at the event along with a sample copy of the other three, all of which donate proceeds to charities.

For more details, call 702-385-0072.

About The Shade Tree:
The Shade Tree was established in 1989 as Jubilee Ministries and, at the time, had little more to offer than safety, shelter, and cots in the basement of Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church. In 1990, diocese members, Junior League of Las Vegas, and the City of Las Vegas collaborated to establish a permanent shelter. In December of that year, The Shade Tree opened in a building owned by Catholic Charities.

Within ten years, The Shade Tree had far outgrown the first building. Programs and services that were truly helping women attain self-reliance were taxing the old building. To address these growing pains, Donald W. Reynolds Foundation made a dream come true with a 5 million dollar capital grant to build a new facility at the corner of Owens and Main Street.

Today, The Shade Tree is the largest shelter of its kind in the state, and is the only 24- hour accessible shelter designed specifically to meet the needs of women and children in Southern Nevada. With 364 permanent beds, The Shade Tree provides over 100,000 nights of shelter each year. On average, 33% of our clients are children under the age of 18. Senior citizens represent the fastest growing segment of our population.

The Second and third floors of our 38,000 square foot facility are residential areas with sleeping room, libraries, training rooms, restrooms, and children’s playrooms. The main floor has our “Dayroom,” kitchen, laundry, restrooms and showers, and services for victims of violence. The full basement is used for storing donations and shelter supplies.

The Shade Tree is a 501(c)3 non profit-organization. They are a local ‘grassroots’ agency with no national affiliation or support.

Margaritaville's Annual Pool Party To Celebrate Jimmy Buffet's Concert Is On 10/17

Margaritaville inside Flamingo Las Vegas will host its annual Margaritaville weekend pool party to coincide with Jimmy Buffett’s Las Vegas concert at the MGM Arena on Saturday, October 17th.  The Margaritaville party will be held at the Flamingo Las Vegas GO Pool.  The “Fin Begins” at 11 a.m. on Saturday with an all-day, outdoor, free admission pool party that offers guests interactive games, great food and drinks, live entertainment by Tommy Rocker and exciting giveaways from Margaritaville including sunglasses, flip flops, frozen concoction makers and even Jimmy Buffett concert tickets.

Guests at the party will have an opportunity to “change their attitude” whether they are “changing their latitude” a little or a lot. From hanging out at the pool with great live music and grabbing a drink and a bite to eat to hitting the poolside gaming tables, Margaritaville has something for everyone all weekend.

For a sizzling summer scene, Flamingo GO Pool offers guests a high-energy, non-stop pool party with outdoor gaming. Surrounded by a beautiful 15-acre tropical retreat, the larger of the two stunning pools at Flamingo interconnect through lagoons and around a magnificent cascading waterfall. Guests can enjoy the cool shade of the grotto filled with waterfalls or bask in the sun poolside.

Saturday, October 17th
Time: 11a.m. – 6 p.m. (Daybed and Cabana guests along with Fins Up Club Members with official lanyard may enter at 10 a.m.)

Margaritaville Restaurant and Casino
Flamingo Las Vegas GO Pool
The Flamingo Las Vegas
3555 Las Vegas Blvd., LV 89109

For more information visit:  www.margaritavillelasvegas.com

Party At GHOSTBAR With Brooke Evers

Kick off the weekend with the lovely @brookeevers and the @monsterenergy girls this Friday, Oct. 16 at @ghostbarLV!

Nominate Your Choice For Community Through Ethel M Chocolates

This year, Ethel M® Chocolates is giving the honor of flipping the switch to the Holiday Cactus Garden lights to a local community hero.

For the month of October, Ethel M will be accepting nominations of those who have made a difference in Clark County this year through philanthropic efforts, community service or any other good works. To make a nomination, visit www.ethelm.com/communityhero.do or personal stories can be sent to community@ethelm.com between now and Oct. 27.

On Oct. 28, Ethel M will select three finalists, at which time the community can begin voting for their favorite Community Hero at EthelM.com. Voting will end Nov. 3 and the winner will be informed by Nov 6.

On November 10, the Ethel M Community Hero will pull the switch that illuminates over half a million holiday lights at the Ethel M Chocolate Factory and Cactus Garden.

For more information on holiday events, store hours, locations and ordering products, please visit us online or follow us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/EthelMChocolates/, Twitter - twitter.com/EthelMChocolate Instagram and Pinterest.

Escape From Las Vegas! Fall Festival Celebration Coming Up At Mt. Charleston

Saturday 10/17 1:00pm - 6:00pm

Join everyone for a fun afternoon of s'mores, live music, educational booths, and nature activities at our Fall Festival- Saturday, October 17 from 1-6pm at the new Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway!

Mt. Charleston
(702) 872-5486
info@gomtcharleston.com
Las Vegas, Nevada 89124

Candid Shots From Behind The Scenes From The Democratic Debates In Vegas

The spin room at the 2016 CNN Democratic Presidential Debate at Wynn Resort in Las Vegas, NV on October 13, 2015.

Credit: Erik Kabik Photography/ erikkabik.com

Enjoy Art? Stop By The Les Livres Show With Acrylic & Waterworks

Tomorrow 10/15 at 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Please join them for refreshments, wine, art and great conversation during the opening of Gayle Nathan's second show this year, Les Livres, a collection of original acrylics and watercolors.

Enter the contest where you can win a free Gayle Nathan print (while supplies last, but you have to join the party at the Gallery to participate!)

City of the World Art Gallery Las Vegas
1229 S Casino Center Blvd.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89104

Fun For Your Furry Friend This Week-End In Vegas! Join The Fun!

With an accent on “fun,” rescued animals and pets will be honored at the annual Family, Fur & Fun Festival on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Exploration Park in the Mountain’s Edge Master Planned Community, 9600 S. Buffalo Dr., just south of Blue Diamond Rd. The event is free to attend.

Designed for all ages and well-behaved, leashed four-legged friends, attendees will learn about caring for furry and non-furry pets in a fun way. Equally as important is the festival’s message of helping, fostering and adopting abandoned and neglected animals.

The popular Halloween Pet Costume Contest will return with prizes awarded for Best in Show, Best Family (can include humans and/or multiple pets), Funniest Costume, and Cutest Costume. It will begin at 1:30 p.m. with entry at $3 per category. Registration is at the event.

The festival features a variety of educational, interactive and service booths and demonstrations, including hands-on activities for children to experience pets, pet adoption, arts and crafts, raffle with great prizes, agility course for pets and their owners, and food and refreshments. There also will be agility and fly ball demonstrations, and the USA Sevens Rugby Club will conduct demonstrative matches with student athletes.

All event proceeds benefit animal shelters and rescues in Southern Nevada. The festival is sponsored by The Law Office of Donna Stidham LLC, Mountain’s Edge Master Planned Community, Amica, At Your Service Pet Supplies & Grooming, NutriSource, Pictographics, USA Sevens Rugby and West Charleston Animal Hospital.

GIVEAWAY DETAILS:
In honor of our upcoming Family, Fur & Fun Festival on Oct. 17, we’re giving away a $50 Lazy Dog Restaurant Gift Card and Doggie Treats to ONE lucky winner. All you have to do is dress up your four-legged friend, take a picture, and here, in our event page! All entries must be in by 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 12. Voting will be Tuesday, Oct. 13 and run until 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16. The photograph with the most LIKES during the contest voting period will be the winner. If there’s a tie, the person who uploaded his/her picture first, wins. Good luck to all!

www.familyfurandfun.com/

Las Vegas' Ferraro's Italian Restaurant Brings Out Fall Dishes For You To Try

Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar has introduced a bevy of new savory dishes, perfect for crisp fall weather. New Executive Chef Francesco di Caudo invites guests to enjoy fresh fall flavors—such as butternut squash, forest mushrooms and persimmon—incorporated into authentic Italian recipes. These dishes take you straight to a table in Italy and are featured throughout the season.

New dishes on the fall menu include:
Antipasti:
Burrata d’ Andria – Tender Apulia Burrata cheese with spicy artichoke salad and pickled baby eggplant, drizzled with mint oil
Crudo di Capesante – Main scallop carpaccio, caviar and celery root crumble in green apple emulsion
Guancia di Manzo – Slow-cooked Wagyu beef cheek with lemon potato crema, Matsutake mushroom and chocolate sauce
Insalate:
Barbabietole – Baby beet salad with goat cheese, pickled persimmon, fennel and watercress
Panini:
Polpette – Homemade meatballs, Parmigiano cheese, mozzarella cheese and meat sauce (Lunch only)
Pasta and Risotto:
Tagliarini Aragosta – 1-pound Maine lobster, seared to perfection, served with forest mushrooms and lobster sauce
Raviolini del Plin – House made pasta pockets stuffed with veal with Parmigiano cheese reduction and veal truffle sauce
Trofie Genovesi – Short, thin, twisted pasta in a creamy basil pesto sauce, potato and haricot vert
Tagliatelle Pugliesi – Broccoli rabe pesto, mussels, Burrata cheese crema
Risotto di Zucca – Italian Arborio rice, butternut squash, sour cream and caviar
Secondi di Carne:
Pollo Marsalese – Pitman’s free-range chicken breast, farro, forest mushroom and Marsala wine sauce
Agnello in Crosta –Colorado rack of lamb with a Pecorino cheese and thyme crust, peperonata and pickle yellow mustard seed sauce
Brasato – Tender braised prime short ribs, potato sauce, seasonal vegetables
Secondi di Pesce:
Salmone – Grilled skin-on organic Scottish salmon, baby garden vegetables, bagna cauda crema (a creamy sauce from the Piedmont region of Italy, made with anchovies and garlic) and an herb emulsion
Capesante – Seared scallops, butternut squash salad, vin cotto and mâche
Merluzzo Carbonaro – Alaskan black cod, haricot vert, Mediterranean mussel ragu.

Ferraro’s is a classic Las Vegas staple, known for an exquisite wine list and for signature, authentic Italian dishes such as osso buco and capellini puttanesca. Ferraro’s new dishes represent exciting additions to the menu.  

Ferraro’s lunch hours are 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday; Ora Sociale (happy hour) is from 4 to 7 p.m. daily; dinner is served from 4 to 11 p.m. daily and Mezzanotte (late night) is from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. daily.

4480 Paradise Rd
Las Vegas, Nevada
www.FerrarosLasVegas.com/

Spicy Tempura Jalapeño Charburger Says "TRY ME!"

The Habit Restaurants, Inc., an Irvine-based restaurant company best known for its award-winning Charburgers, has announced the introduction of a spicy Tempura Jalapeño Charburger. The limited time special is available now through November 24 at participating Habit Burger Grill restaurants, including the all-new The Habit Burger Grill Las Vegas, and is priced at $4.95 (image attached).

The new Tempura Jalapeño Charburger starts with flavorful jalapeño chile peppers that are crisped to a light golden brown and placed on top of a fresh, seasoned chargrilled beef patty topped with melted American cheese, chopped lettuce, hand-sliced tomatoes and pickles. It’s served on a toasted bun spread with housemade spicy jalapeño ranch mustard.

“Many of The Habit’s fans enjoy a spicy version of our classic Charburger and the Tempura Jalapeño Charburger delivers just that,” said chef Adam Baird, The Habit’s vice president of food & beverage and creator of the new limited time special. “You have layers of tastes and textures—crispy from tempura batter, spiciness from the jalapeño and jalapeño ranch mustard, richness from the chargrilled burger and cheese and cool crunch from fresh produce. This charburger is packed with flavor and just the right amount of heat.”

The Habit Burger Las Vegas is located at 365 Hughes Center Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89169 (near Paradise Road and Flamingo Road).

For more information, visit www.habitburger.com  www.facebook.com/habitburger, instagram.com/habitburgergrill, twitter.com/habitburger and www.youtube.com/habittube.

Happier Hour & Many More Promotions/Specials Now Available At Double Barrel

Delivering a spirit that’s both untamed and inviting, Double Barrel Roadhouse® is an authentic roadhouse experience on the Las Vegas Strip by renowned hospitality group sbe®. As part of the recently renovated front façade of Monte Carlo Resort and Casino, Double Barrel delivers live music, high-energy service and delicious food in a stunning indoor-outdoor space overlooking Las Vegas Boulevard. Double Barrel’s menu features big flavors with an unmistakable Southern influence, highlighted by a wide array of craft beers, wines and specialty cocktails. Signature dishes include Kickin’ Lettuce Wraps, Barrel Fried Chicken, BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders and savory sides such as Sweet Potato Fries and Mac ‘N’ Cheese.

Oktoberfest at Double Barrel Roadhouse
Now – Oct. 31
Guests can celebrate Oktoberfest at the energetic roadhouse with three seasonal craft beers on draft including New Belgium Pumpkick, Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest and Post Road Pumpkin Ale for only $8. Additionally, guests can sip on the seasonally inspired Jack “O” Range cocktail, made with Ketel One Oranje, RumChata, and pumpkin puree for $15.

Liquid Courage Karaoke
Tuesdays beginning at 8 p.m.
Double Barrel invites guests to the rowdy roadhouse to show off their best karaoke performance during Liquid Courage Karaoke every Tuesday beginning at 8 p.m. Partygoers can enjoy Happier Hour prices on food and drinks from 9 – 11 p.m. and can also purchase $3 shot specials, $6 DB Courage drinks and $5 Bud Light and Shock Top throughout the night. Must be 21 to drink.

DB Live!
Saturdays beginning at 9 p.m.
Guests are invited to the energetic roadhouse to celebrate DB Live! With live entertainment and local bands featured every week, partygoers can dance the night away and enjoy the high-energy atmosphere while sipping craft beer and signature cocktails.

The entertainment lineup for DB Live! includes:

·         Saturday, Oct. 10 – Rowdy McCarren
·         Saturday, Oct. 17 – Crossroad South

Double Barrel Sunday Barbeque
Sundays beginning at 1 p.m.
Every Sunday, Double Barrel invites guests to chow down on featured BBQ dishes and enjoy unbeatable specials including $10 beer and hot dog combo and a $15 beer and burger combo.

Early Morning Football Specials
Sundays at 9 a.m.
Football fans can indulge in Double Barrel’s early morning menu featuring the Breakfast Burrito with smoked apple wood bacon, scrambled eggs, crushed potatoes and salsa verde for $14 and Breakfast Sliders with BBQ beef brisket, fried egg and chipotle mayonnaise for $10.

Football Season Specials
Available during all professional and college games
With multiple HD TVs, guests will feel like they’re on the 50 yard line for all college and pro football games throughout the season. Double Barrel is serving up a variety of festive game-time dishes everyone will enjoy including pulled pork nachos, buffalo chicken wings, pulled pork Sammie and Double Barrel burgers. Additionally, football fans can toast to their favorite team with Huddle Up beer pints for $5, Gridiron Shots for $6 and Jack’s Pregame Show for only $25.

Happier Hour
Sunday – Thursday, 9 – 11 p.m.
At Double Barrel, guests don’t just go to Happy Hour, they enjoy Happier Hour with specially priced snacks and drinks from Double Barrel’s extensive drink menu. Specials are available at the bar only and include $6 well drinks, $5 draft beers and signature cocktails starting at $12. New additions to the Happier Hour menu include Crispy Smoked Chicken Wings for $10, BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders for $8 and Pig Candy for $4.

Military Discount
Daily, 11:30 a.m. – close
All military personnel with a valid military I.D. can enjoy 20 percent off of the bill at Double Barrel.

Senior Citizen Discount
Daily, 11:30 a.m. – close
Guests age 55 and over with a valid I.D. can enjoy 20 percent off of their bill at Double Barrel.

3770 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, Nevada
(702) 222-7735
sbe.com/doublebarrel