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The Grapevine is a listing of fine dining and wine related events, special offers and classes held in Southern Nevada each month. If you have a food- or wine-related event you would like for us to know about, e-mail the details to bschwartz@reviewjournal.com.

EVENTS

NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, prices are per person and do not include tax
and tip.

Michael Mina at Bellagio features Far Niente Wines
Bellagio Hotel & Casino, 693-7076
March 24: Celebrated Chef Michael Mina introduces his five-course tasting menu matched with the renowned wines of Far Niente presented by the winery’s president, Larry McGuire; $175, includes tax and gratuity. If you can’t make this date, Michael Mina Bellagio will be offering the special wine-pairing menu throughout March; $88 food, $65 wine.

Hitachino Nest Beers foam at Rosemary’s Dinner
8125 W. Sahara, 869-2251
March 30, 6:30 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. dinner: Four courses of Chef Michael Jordan’s imaginative food are accented by a tasty selection of beers and ales from Japan. Crab salad, Texas redfish and andouille, fried shrimp po’boy, and lamb chops, are climaxed by a dessert duo of orange apricot rice pudding and a vanilla bean and espresso stout float with chocolate-filled beignet; $90, inclusive.

South American Wines paired at ENVY, The Steakhouse
Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel, 3400 Paradise Road, 784-5716, www.envysteakhouse.com
March 15-31: Four-course “Epicurean” adventure dinner with South American flair pairs with South American wines. Served nightly. Dinner with wines, $70; dinner only, $45; wines, $25. Prices are approximate as we go to press.

Golden Nugget Three-Day Spring Wine & Jazz Fest
www.goldennugget.com, 866-946-5336
March 26, 8-10 p.m.: Poolside champagne and wine reception
March 27, 7-10 p.m.: Grand Tasting at The Grand Events Center; features library selections, current vintages, live jazz and food stations
March 28, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Champagne and Jazz Brunch, The Grand Events Center, plus live auction showcasing wine lots, large format collector’s bottles
Advance tickets: $199 for all three events. On the day of each event, individual tickets as follows: March 26, $35; March 27 and 28: $100 each. Tax will be added to all prices

WINE TASTINGS
Del Frisco’s
3925 Paradise Road, 796-0063
Fridays, 4:30-6:30 p.m.: Free

Khoury’s Fine Wine
Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m., 7150 S. Durango, Free.
Thursdays, 6-8 p.m., 9915 S. Eastern, Free.

Marché Bacchus
2620 Regatta Drive, 804-8008
Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.; Free

Valley Cheese & Wine Tastings & Classes
1770 West Horizon Ridge Pkwy., Ste. 110, Henderson, www.valleycheeseandwine.com, 341-8191
Free wine tastings Fridays, 4 – 7 p.m.; Saturdays, noon – 7 p.m.
Wine Classes: 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays

March 4: Intro to Wine, $25
For details about the rest of March, phone or check website.

Sunset & Vines
The Village at Lake Las Vegas, 40 Costa di Lago, Suite 120, 382-7900
Tuesday evenings, 6-7:30 p.m.: Four to six wines poured; $10, which will be taken off dinner check for those who stay to eat.

Roy’s Riesling Tasting
8701 West Charleston, 838-3620
March 12, 5-6:30 p.m.: John Smith from Wirtz Beverage will conduct a seminar on German Riesling, from Kabinett to Eiswein; $20, Wine Club Members; $25, non-members.

RESTAURANT ROUNDUP
Verandah at Four Seasons pampers locals
Through April 30th, local residents will receive 25% off their total dinner check on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings. 632-500

Enjoy “Pizza in the Park” at Rao’s, Caesars Palace
Southern Italian-style cooking satisfies at Rao’s new lunch fare, “Pizza in the Park,” served Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the comfort of the indoor patio modeled after New York’s Jefferson Park. Choices include antipasti, pizza, and desserts priced from $7 to $17. 731-7731; 731-7110

Alizé offers Farmer’s Market Prix Fixe
Top of the Palms, 951-7000
Fabulously fresh fantastic food from local farmers satisfies and delights seven nights a week in a three-course menu – appetizer, entrée, and soufflé for dessert, with a panoramic view of the Strip at your feet. 5:30-7 p.m.; 9-10 p.m. daily; $45.

Deals at JW Marriott’s ceres

Dine on a three-course “comfort food” meal for only $20.10 at Ceres at JWM, Tuesday through Saturday, 5-10 p.m., except holidays.

Sunday Brunch at Simon hits new notes
Palms Place, 942-7777
Creative new dishes add zest to the popular Sunday feast – crepes stuffed with grilled veggies and Swiss cheese, Anson Mills graham pancakes, new Benedicts (lobster and havarti, pulled pork with cornbread and steak hash). 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; $38.12 and under, $12. All-you-can-drink, make your own Bloody Mary: $10. All-you-can-drink Bellinis, Mimosas, and champagne, $16.

WHAT’S COOKING
Le Cordon Bleu Saturday Community Cooking Class
1451 Center Crossing Road, Summerlin, 851-5376
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Includes continental breakfast and lunch, $85
March 6: Culinary Basics – Secondary Sauces
March 20: Spring Feast

Roy’s Cooking Class
8701 West Charleston, 838-3620
March 4, 6 p.m.: Brandon Konishi and his team will demonstrate a three-course dinner paired with wines and sake, and “students” will enjoy the finished dishes; $45, plus tax and gratuity.

Sushi Class at Hachi
Red Rock Resort, 797-7054
March 18, 6:30 p.m.: Learn the basics of making sushi rolls from the experts; $85, plus tax.

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