The Divine Dish

The Weekly Dish – July 2, 2012

Here is the dish on what is happening this week in Los Angeles and Las Vegas:

Los Angeles

Chef Christophe Happillon shucking oysters

Church and State – Chef Christophe Happillon, the Oyster Gourmet, will bring his famous oyster bar to Church and State every Tuesday and Thursday beginning this week from 6 to 10 pm.   $36 per dozen, 1850 Industrial Street, reservations at 213/405-1434.

Soleto Trattoria and Pizza bar debuts downtown this month, located in the financial district.  Chef Sascha Lyon will be overseeing the Southern Italian menu.   Located at 801 South Figueroa Street, 213/622-3255.

Las Vegas

Central Michel Richard

Central Michel Richard at Caesars Palace- will be hosting a Great American Cookout this Saturday, July 7.  The all you can eat barbeque includes beer and patio seating to view fireworks beginning at 9pm, reservations at 702/650-5921.

Luxor – launches it’s “Race Through The Pyramid” contest now through July 23.   Submit a video showcasing why you and your favorite comrade should be chosen among four teams to compete for a luxury prize package.   The four selected teams of two will receive roundtrip airfare to Vegas and hotel stay and meals and participate in various challenges at the Luxor to win a VIP vacation package.   Enter at www.luxor.com/racethroughthepyramid/.

Minus5 Ice Bar Frosty Mojito

Minus5 Ice Bar, Mandalay Bay – Chill out at Minus5 Ice Bar and guests who wear a Minus5 t-shirt will receive $5 off any entry package on July 4.  Also, this week the bar launches it’s latest cocktail creation, the Frosty Mojito Cocktail, located at 3960 Las Vegas Boulevard South.

palazzo

Lagasse’s Stadium at Palazzo – is hosting a UFC 148 viewing party with fighter Roy Nelson on Saturday, July 7.   The event begins at 7pm at 3325 Las Vegas Boulevard South, 702/607-2665 for reservations.

Earl of Sandwich – is opening its second Las Vegas location at the Palms on July 2.   Official sandwich cutting will begin at 5 pm, located at 4321 West Flamingo Road.