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The Weekly Dish – June 4, 2012

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Here is the dish on what’s happening in LA and Las Vegas this week:

Los Angeles

LA Live – Hockey fans can attend a variety of Stanley Cup Watch Parties this Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at participating downtown restaurants.  Specials include Rosa Mexicano – purple margaritas and happy hour specials, The Mixing Room – burgers and brews for $15 for Kings away games, Yard House – happy hour prices from 3 to 6 pm, Monday to Friday, Trader Vics and Wolfgang Puck Bar and Grill – 15% discount, Lawry’s Carvery – $3 beers, Katsuya – extended happy hour from 5 to 8 pm and ESPN Zone – food and drink specials, games start at 5 pm.

Sadie – Join guest bartender Neyah White at the Parlour at Sadies West Hollywood on Tuesday, June 5 as he hosts a special whiskey presentation including a traditional Japanese ice carving demonstration, 7  to 11 pm, 1628 N. Las Palmas Avenue.

La Boheme – Celebrate Gay Pride at La Boheme’s parade viewing block party on Sunday June 10 from 10am to 3 pm, including a buffet brunch, 2 drinks and elevated parade seating, $30 call 323/848-2360 for reservations.

BierBeisl Sunday Dinners – Beginning in June, every Sunday the Austrian Beverly Hills restaurant is offering a 3 course menu for $55 including a glass of wine or beer, 9669 Santa Monica Boulevard, 310/271-7274.

The Wine House – Sample the wines of Greece and Australia this week on Wednesday (Greece, $59) and Thursday (Australia, $55), as well as regional dishes and cheese, 2311 Cotner Avenue, 310/479-3731.

Las Vegas

Palazzo and Venetian – Carnivale launches this week at the Palazzo and Venetinan.  This 3 month Italian themed summer festival includes wine tastings, cooking classes, nightly laser shows and parades.  3325 and 3335 Las Vegas Boulevard.

Origin India – Origin India restaurant is offering India inspired Tiffin lunch box specials daily from 11:30 am to 3 pm.  For only $9.95 per box, guests can enjoy a selected entree, 2 sides, rice and naan.  Located across from the Hard Rock, 702/734-6342.

Step Up For Charity, Flamingo – Walk, jog or skip for charity at the Flamingo and Miller64 event Monday June 4.  Hop on the Miller64 treadmill at the Southwest Corner Bar at Flamingo from 4 to 8 pm and keep the treadmill ticking in efforts to raise a combined donation of $64,000 to Soles4Soles, a nonprofit providing footwear to those in need, 3555 Las Vegas Boulevard.

Bally’s – The Price is Right Live at Bally’s welcomes back celebrity host Drew Lachey from June 6 to June 17.  Shows are Wednesday through Sunday at 2:30 pm.  Tickets available at 702/967-4567.

Electric Daisy Carnival – This Friday, Saturday and Sunday the Las Vegas Motor Speedway hosts the Electric Daisy Carnival, a dusk till down dance party with live music, carnival rides and food.  Tickets at www.electricdaisycarnival.com.

The Weekly Dish – May 28, 2012

Posted on May 28, 2012 under Archives, The Weekly Dish | No Comment

Here is the dish on what’s happening in LA and Sin City this week –

Los Angeles

Eat Drink Americano is officially open this week in downtown’s arts district.   Modern American pub fare in an industrial environment.  Consulting chef is Juan Pablo Torre.  Visit at 923 East 3rd Street…

Sprinkles Ice Cream Shop – First came the ATM cupcake, now Sprinkles has opened an ice cream shop next to their Beverly Hills cupcake store.  Classic sundaes, cones and floats are available as well as an ice cream sandwich – pick out your fave frozen flavor and they will house it between cupcake tops.  Try them at 9631 South Santa Monica Boulevard.

Faux Pas launches its brunch menu and mimosa bar this week, served daily from 11:30 am to 5 pm.  Try out mid morning menu items at 7910 West 3rd Street.

Eleven launches its  new $5 happy hour this week from 5 – 8 pm.  The WeHo nightclub is offering $5 well cocktails and $7 premium liquor cocktails.  Select items from their menu will also be available for only $5, located at 8811 Santa Monica Boulevard.

Las Vegas

Caesars, Rio, and Flamingo are offering new summer spa menus and poolside treatments.   Caesars is offering 20% off specials on select treatments Monday through Thursday.  Poolside cabana treatments and special summer facials, massages and wraps are being offered at all three resorts.

Rao’s – It’s easy to get out of the kitchen and onto the patio for summer grilling with Frank Pellegrino Jr’s new Rao’s On the Grill cookbook.  On sale this week via Amazon and in bookstores, the book highlights grilling recipes from the famous Italian eatery, $35.

Tropicana – Ohh la la, the French inspired Bagatelle Beach & Nightclub opens this week.  The European style dayclub at the Tropicana offers brunch, champagne, volleyball courts and poolside card dealers, jump in at 3801 Las Vegas Boulevard South.

MGM – Get 2 complimentary buffets now through December 20 when you book a 2 night stay at ARIA, Vdara, Mandalay Bay, Mirage, Monte Carlo, New York New York, Luxor or MGM Grand.  Make your reservation at 702/801-7777.