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Enjoy the luxury of Champagne Brunch seven days a week at MGM Grand Buffet at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino. Usually regarded as a Sunday treat for early risers, guests now can experience a full range of brunch specialties and unlimited Champagne until 4 p.m. daily.

Breakfast lovers will choose from an array of fresh meats and vegetables while watching chefs cook their selections to perfection at a live omelet station. The ready to eat breakfast offerings include custom creations such as the Root Vegetable Skillet and Bread Pudding Skillet as well as traditional favorites of crispy bacon, French toast and pancakes.

To satisfy lunch cravings, MGM Grand Buffet serves up the finest from both land and sea. At the carving station, succulent Roasted Turkey Breast, Casino Roast Beef and Portuguese Sausage are sliced to order. Smoked Salmon, Trout, Tilapia and Swai fish round out the seafood selections. Guests also may choose to spice up their meal with authentic Italian, Asian and Mexican dishes. Meat Lasagna, Burgundy Short Ribs, Breaded Fried Fish and build-your-own Taco and Fajita stations are just a few flavorful international features that will delight the senses.

Champagne Brunch would not be complete without decadent desserts. Between the Freshly Churned Assorted Gelatos, New Age Self Service Frozen Yogurt Bar plus countless handmade pastries, there’s something to satisfy every sweet tooth. Top it off with a bottomless glass of bubbly and guests will feel like everyday is a special occasion.

For more information, call 702.891.1111 or visit www.mgmgrand.com.

WHEN:
Monday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday: 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.

COST:
Monday – Friday: $22.99 plus tax
Saturday – Sunday: $25.99 plus tax
Tuesday – Seafood night: $32.99 plus tax

WHERE:
MGM Grand Buffet
MGM Grand Hotel & Casino
3799 Las Vegas Blvd S

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American Burger Works will celebrate National Hamburger Month by offering the Smoked Brisket ‘n’ Cheddar Burger exclusively during the month of May at Excalibur Hotel and Casino.

Priced at $8.99, the hearty special includes a grilled half-pound beef hamburger piled high with smoked brisket, horseradish sauce, cheddar cheese and caramelized onions. All month-long, guests will pair the beastly burger with the ABX’s signature Belgian fries, twice-fried and made with freshly cut potatoes.

Great on burgers too, guests will enjoy a delicious complement of 15 flavorful dipping sauces including black olive mayo, cheddar cheese, ancho chili and Jack Daniel’s ketchup.

The design of ABX evokes funky American East Coast culture with an industrial vibe featuring chandeliers that are made from mechanical gears and antique filament bulbs. America was born during the Industrial Revolution and ABX celebrates that era through its interior, complete with an entryway made from garage-style doors.

ABX is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner starting at 9 a.m. For more information about ABX, guests may call 702.597.7817

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Lynyrd Skynyrd BBQ & Beer introduces a new Rock ‘N’ Roll brunch menu featuring traditional breakfast items and griddle specialties with live performances from rock bands every Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Excalibur Hotel & Casino.

Rockers will wake up with a choice of traditional egg-style combos like the Scramble of the Day, Steak and Eggs, Chicken Fried Steak or a Build Your Own Omelet all served with breakfast potatoes and toast. For specialties on the griddle, guests will enjoy breakfast favorites like French toast, waffles or biscuits and gravy with sides including bacon, sausage and toast.

Lynyrd Skynyrd BBQ & Beer serves mouthwatering ribs, brisket, chicken and more. Open daily for lunch and dinner starting at 11 a.m., the high-energy hangout transforms into a late-night, rock club every night with great music and entertainment. Guests may visit the Lynyrd Skynyrd BBQ & Beer website at LynyrdSkynyrdLV.com

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Executive Chef Anthony Meidenbauer has developed an array of new selections for spring at Public House, the celebrated new gastropub at The Venetian.

Starting with small bites, the delectable new offerings include the truffle arancini fondue, the Scotch egg, made with barley wine sausage and bacon mustard sauce, and foie gras, or crispy frog legs, made with tomatoes, brown butter, lemon, herbs and croutons.

New entrées include the pork loin, served with goat cheese polenta gratin and asparagus wrapped in serrano ham, and pappardelle pasta, made with barleywine sausage, broccolini, cherry tomatoes and saffron. Complementing dishes include the new cipollini onions and jalapeños, creamed corn and lobster, and Yukon potato puree made with black truffle.

Guests may satisfy their sweet tooth with the tangerine wheat beer float made with white chocolate sorbet and apricot rosemary cookies and the strawberry rhubarb sundae made with vanilla crème fraiche, mixed berry ice cream and ginger ale foam.

Public House is located on Restaurant Row in The Venetian. The laid-back restaurant and bar is open daily for lunch and dinner from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. until midnight on Friday and Saturday. More information and reservations are available on the company’s website at www.PublicHouseLV.com or by calling 702.407.5310

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Vegas Uncork’d by Bon Appétit announces a line-up of world-renowned chefs including Bruce Bromberg, Scott Conant, Jose Andres, Stephen Hopcraft, David Myers, Anthony Meidenbauer, Jason Smith, Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger for the highly anticipated Celebrity Chef Poker Tournament May 11 starting at 10:30 p.m. Taking place at the Boulevard Pool at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, a first-year resort partner at the epicurean festival, the event presents a rare opportunity for players to enjoy a world-class poker tournament alongside everyone’s favorite celebrity chefs and culinary personalities from Bellagio, Caesars Palace, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and Mandalay Bay in an incredible outdoor setting overlooking Las Vegas Boulevard.

“Vegas Uncork’d by Bon Appétit is excited to co-host the Celebrity Chef Poker Tournament because it will provide guests an opportunity to get to know their favorite chefs outside of the kitchen,” said Adam Rapoport, Bon Appétit’s Editor in Chief. “This year’s Vegas Uncork’d is definitely going to be the most dynamic one yet, with tons of new programming, there is something for everyone. Make sure you get your tickets to the poker tournament soon—this event is sure to sell out fast!”

Tournament prizes consist of a first prize of $2,500, a second prize of $1,500 and a third prize of $1,000 All prize winnings will be donated to Communities In Schools, the nation’s leading dropout prevention organization, and Vegas Roots Community Gardens, Las Vegas’ first public garden aimed to create social change through agriculture.

The late-night event will feature live performances by DJ Who and Paulo, flavorful dishes from STK, a unique menu of handrolls from Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill and specialty cocktails from David Myers’ 18A cocktail program at Comme Ça.

Space is limited for this exciting gaming event and tickets are available today for purchase at VegasUncorked.com. Player tickets are $200 per person and include a seat in the poker tournament. Spectator tickets are $85 per person.

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Photos were released that give the first look inside Gordon Ramsay Steak at Paris Las Vegas, the celebrated chef and television star’s first Las Vegas restaurant.  The images reveal the centerpiece of the 7,500 square foot, two-story restaurant: the Union Jack painted on the ceiling and the energy inducing neon sculpture that will hang directly below it. Photo credit: Erik Kabik/Retna Digital

Gordon Ramsay Steak, designed by EDG Interior Architecture + Design, will be a fresh, high-energy dining environment that playfully transports guests from Paris to London.  Set within the Paris Las Vegas resort, which is whimsically modeled after the “City of Lights,” the restaurant design will celebrate Chef Ramsay and the city of London, where he lives.  This innovative concept will reflect edgy, exciting and bold designs and will bridge the resort’s Parisian theme with Ramsay’s British heritage.

A large-scale, neon sculpture commissioned by EDG Interior Architecture + Design from Canadian artist Andrey Berezowdky of SWON Design will serve as the figurative heart of the room.  Representing the energy of Chef Ramsay and inspired by his hand movements while he cooks, the red piece of art will hang just below the enormous Union Jack that makes up the ceiling of the dining room.  The piece will be 12’ x 12’ x 4’; although, if laid flat, the hand-blown glass tubes would stretch more than 250 feet.  The piece took more than a month to create—one whole week consisted of only glass blowing—and was shipped from Montreal to Paris Las Vegas in numerous 10 foot sections; it took more than a day to assemble.

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Kick-off a fun-filled evening with scrumptious Happy Hour specials at two of Aria Resort & Casino’s finest specialty restaurants. From 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. daily, Sirio Ristorante and American Fish by Michael Mina offer appetizers and cocktails at budget-friendly prices.

Succulent Pork Cheeks with tomato bruschetta and spinach and Ricotta Cheese Ravioli in a creamy sage butter sauce are a few of the bite size delights Sirio offers for $7 each or three for $18. To complete the Tuscan experience, guests also may choose from an array of Italian red and white wines or draft beers for only $6.

AMERICAN FISH’s Revive at 5 Happy Hour offers a modern twist on American classics. Items such as Shrimp & Grits and BBQ Chicken with cornbread and grilled onions can be enjoyed for only $5 each. Ice cold beer, like Pabst Blue Ribbon, is playfully served in the can with a koozie for $4 and is the perfect complement to these comfort food creations. Signature cocktails including Vesper, Last Word and a selection of international wines are available for $7. Guests who love the element of surprise will be delighted with the bartender’s choice cocktail, which changes daily.

Whether guests are looking for a taste of the Italian countryside or familiar American classics, the Happy Hour specials at Sirio and AMERICAN FISH are a tasty start to an evening’s adventure. For questions or to make reservations, visit www.arialasvegas.com or call AMERICAN FISH and Sirio Ristorante directly at 702.590.8610 and 702.590.8540, respectively.

WHEN:  Daily 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

WHERE:  Sirio Ristorante and AMERICAN FISH by Michael Mina
ARIA Resort & Casino
3730 Las Vegas Blvd S

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The French are well represented as Al walks us through what is arguably the five most extravagant fine dining options in Las Vegas  (This would be a good time to have your American Express Black card handy).  Guest: Scott Whitney. Restaurants: E, Twist, BARMASA, Guy Savoy, Robuchon.

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With a sophisticated and upscale ambiance, TENDER Steak & Seafood at Luxor Hotel and Casino presents a new wine and cheese menu to offer guests an exquisite tasting experience. For smooth white or red tastings by the glass, guests will enjoy two glasses priced at $8 or four glasses priced at $15. For white wine pairing options, the menu features selections including Chateau St. Michelle Eroica Riesling 2008, Ravenswood Chardonnay 2006, Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc 2010, William Hill Chardonnay 2008 or a Cakebread Chardonnay 2008. For the red wine selection, guests will enjoy selections of a Louis Martini Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Mac Murray Ranch Pinot Noir 2008, Ferrari-Carano Merlot 2006, Beaujolais Georges Duboeuf 2008, Apothic Blend 2009 or a Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2006.

TENDER also will offer an American Artisan cheese tasting menu. Guests will enjoy a selection of two cheese items priced at $8 or four cheese items priced at $15. With intricate flavors and textures, the menu features an array of cheeses that include a Bandich Cheddar, Grafton Village Cheddar, Purple Moon Cheddar, Mouco Colorouge, Pleasant Ridge Reserve Gruyere, Marieka Gouda, Mine Shafts Blue, San Andreas Sheep, Bermuda Triangle Goat and Truffle Tremor Goat.

The elegant 12,000-square-foot restaurant features warm cherry wood walls and soft mood lighting for an upscale dining experience. Highlighted by leather seating and antler-crusted chandeliers, the interior offers guests a luxurious ambiance combined with a classic and intimate feel. TENDER has a relaxing main dining room, bar and lounge and two smaller private dining rooms for meetings and small parties accommodating 15 to 30 guests, respectively.

About TENDER Steak & Seafood

TENDER Steak & Seafood, the American a la carte steak restaurant using small-farm and seasonally produced ingredients, is located at Luxor Hotel and Casino. TENDER Steak & Seafood’s extensive wine list received the “Wine Spectator Award of Excellence” in 2009, 2010 and 2011. A vast selection of wines are available as half bottles to provide optimal pairing options for guests. The classic décor embodies sophistication and the flavorful menu features main course entrées like the Certified Black Angus Omaha Beef, Maine Sea Scallops and Range-Fed Silver Farms Ribeye, all crafted by Executive Chef K.C. Fazel, who was trained by Tom Colicchio. Rated as one of Las Vegas’ top steakhouses, the intimate venue is open daily for dinner from 5 p.m. until 11 p.m. with a cocktail and wine lounge open Sunday through Thursday from 4:30 p.m

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Beer drinkers will unite when Public House, an American gastropub located in The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian, celebrates National Beer Day with a prix fixe menu and beer pairing as well as the introduction of the new ‘Pub Club’ from Monday, April 2 through Saturday, April 7.

The three-course meal priced at $48 per person will begin with the Scotch Egg paired with a Firestone Double Barrel Ale. The main-course will feature Public House’s mouthwatering Short Rib paired with a smooth Deschutes Black Butte Porter. To end the experience with something sweet, patrons will enjoy the Irish Coffee Cheesecake paired with a Uinta Labyrinth.

Public House will also introduce their new Pub Club that includes a beer passport for guests to complete 50 selections of beer stemming from 24 on tap, one cask and 25 bottles or cans. Beer aficionados can enroll in the Pub Club by paying a first-time only $5 membership fee in addition to the price of the first qualifying pub club beer they purchase.  Patrons who indulge in the National Beer Day prix-fixe menu will automatically be entered into the program with the opportunity to complete three beers from the passport. Graduates of the Pub Club will receive a Public House T-shirt and a $50 gift card to the restaurant.

Public House will commemorate National Beer Day with a complimentary beer toast on Saturday, April 7 at 5 p.m.

Public House is located on Restaurant Row in The Venetian. The laid-back restaurant and bar is open daily for lunch and dinner from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. until midnight on Friday and Saturday. More information and reservations are available on the company’s website at www.PublicHouseLV.com or by calling 702.407.5310

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