LVH - Las Vegas Hotel & Casino is proud to announce the grand opening of Burger Bistro in March, 2013. Spicing up traditional American fare, Burger Bistro will raise the classic burger joint to new heights with an array of meat options, delicious sides and a variety of appetizers.

Using the freshest ingredients, the menu will feature 6 different burger types to choose from, including Angus beef, California lamb, yellow tail tuna, turkey breast, lump & black fin crab and kosher vegetarian. Customers can choose from a plethora of mouthwatering burger toppings, ranging from special bistro sauce to foie gras terrine with sweet apples. French fries are made from giant Idaho potatoes that are cut fresh and fried to order, served skinny or thick, with the customer’s choice of natural, truffle or parmesan garlic. The menu will also include tasty salad options including a Chilled Spicy Ranch Vegetables salad, Classic Caesar and Ponzu “Chinese” Chicken salad. Fried sweet hot house pickles, fajita nachos and jalapeno poppers are perfect starters for the meal.

Burger Bistro will feature a free beer with any burger as its Grand Opening Special. Guests may choose from any of the Bistro’s 30 crafted ice cold brews.

“With Burger Bistro, we want to give guests a complete dining experience, from a variety of beers and wines to delicious and exotic meats, there’s something for everyone. For the person that loves classic American burgers, you won’t find a better one than ours, and for the adventurous diner, we have endless options to tantalize their palate,” said Frank Rigley, VP of Food & Beverage at the LVH.

Centrally located next to the Plaza Bar and TJ’s Steakhouse, the restaurant will appeal to convention attendees, hotel and casino guests and locals. Burger Bistro’s cozy and inviting interior features contemporary high-top tables and an eye-catching bar, making the restaurant appropriate for any occasion. Burger Bistro’s burgers are priced from $10 to $15.

Burger Bistro will add a meaty option to the LVH’s already impressive lineup of restaurants, which ranges from quick eats and a buffet-style feast to fine dining Japanese specialties at world-famous Benihana. For more information on Burger Bistro or to make reservations, visit www.thelvh.com or call 702-732-5755.

Get Your Green on with Live Entertainment, Activities and Drinks

Lady Luck will welcome the ‘luck of the Irish’ (and others) to The Strip this St. Patrick’s Day Weekend when multiple MGM Resorts properties host an array of  live entertainment, activities and food and drink specials that will kindle everyone’s clovers. Celebrate the variety of festivities at the following resorts:

MGM GRAND

Guests may not spot a lucky leprechaun this St. Patty’s Day, but they will be able to enjoy Irish cuisine at the MGM Grand Buffet. With mouth-watering Corned Beef served alongside braised cabbage, red potatoes and baby carrots, patrons will enjoy an authentic Irish celebration in this casual yet elegant buffet. For more information, visit mgmgrand.com or call (877) 880-0880.

MANDALAY BAY

Concert-goers can revel in green “Madness” with Muse this St. Patrick’s Day. The GRAMMY Award-nominated band will take the stage at the Mandalay Bay Events Center for a night of kilt-rockin’ music. Tickets start at $39.50 and can be purchased at any Mandalay Bay box office outlet and all Las Vegas Ticketmaster locations (select Smith’s Food and Drug Centers and Ritmo Latino). To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets also are available for purchase at mandalaybay.com or ticketmaster.com

Rí Rá Las Vegas

Rí Rá Las Vegas, located inside The Shoppes at Mandalay Place, will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day weekend in full Irish spirit. Live music, Irish dancers, authentic Irish menu items and a parade through Mandalay Bay create a fitting celebration for the Irish pub.

The fun kicks off Saturday, March 16 at 2 p.m. with live Irish music that will continue throughout the weekend’s festivities. Guests will hear several Irish bands including Searson, Derek Warfield and the Young Wolfe Tones, Emish, Celtic Connection and Gallowglass, among others. The celebration continues Sunday, March 17 at 2 p.m. with a parade through the casino complete with Irish dancers, bagpipers and Rí Rá staff. A $10 cover charge on Sunday will apply to all guests.

Diners can enjoy traditional Irish fare including Corned Beef and Cabbage, a Publicans Reuben, Shepherd’s Pie, Beef and Guinness Stew and more.

Noon to 1:15 p.m.                   Gallowglass    

1:45 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.             Derek Warfield and The Young Wolfe Tones

3:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.             Searson

6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.             Derek Warfield and The Young Wolfe Tones

8:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.             Celtic Connection

10 p.m. to Midnight                 Emish

12:30 a.m. to 2:30 a.m.            Gallowglass    

House of Blues

The legendary music club House of Blues will go Celtic with live performances on St. Patrick’s Day.

Noon to 1:30 p.m.                   The Chancey Brothers

2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.                  Celtic Connection

4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.                  Derek Warfield and The Young Wolfe Tones

6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.                  Emish

8:15 p.m. to 10 p.m.                Searson

Mizuya Lounge

Mizuya Lounge will provide even more musical entertainment for guests wishing to shake their shillelaghs into the wee hours.

Noon to 1:15 p.m.                   Celtic Connection

2 p.m. to 3 p.m.                       The Chancey Brothers

3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.             Wild Celts

7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.                  Gallowglass    

9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.                Derek Warfield and The Young Wolfe Tones

11 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.              Searson

1 a.m. to 2:30 a.m.                   Emish

For more information about St. Patrick’s Day events at Mandalay Bay, visit mandalaybay.com or call

(877) 632-7800.

THE MIRAGE

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, Carnegie Deli at The Mirage will serve thick cuts of Corned Beef and Cabbage with boiled potatoes, and a Bailey’s Irish Crème Cheesecake for dessert.

Japonais will make guests’ taste buds do a jig with innovative cocktails including the Shiso Cherry made with Jameson’s Irish Whiskey, cherry juice, simple syrup, soda water and appropriately garnished with emerald green candied shishos. 

For more information, visit mirage.com or call (702) 791-7111.

MONTE CARLO

A little bit of luck along with a lot of traditional Irish Stew can be found at The Café at Monte Carlo. This Irish classic soup includes lamb, baby carrots, potatoes, parsnips, leaks and onion served with the delicious flavors of Irish Soda Bread.

The Pub at Monte Carlo is calling all Irish and Irish-loving folk to toast in celebration with several beverage specials including Irish beers, Jameson shots and Irish Car Bombs. Traditional a la carte bites will include Irish Nachos, Ruben Sliders, Guinness Stew and Corned Beef and Cabbage.

From the traditional feast to festive sweets, The Buffet at Monte Carlo will showcase a wide variety of St. Patrick’s Day delights. Some specialty items will include Colcannon Soup, Irish Pub Lamb Stew, Shepherd’s Pie, Crème de Menthe Cupcakes, Shamrock Cookies and Chocolate Fudge Mint Brownies.

For more information, visit montecarlo.com or call (702) 730-7777.

NEW-YORK NEW-YORK 

New York-New York Hotel & Casino will celebrate Celtic Feis, a traditional Gaelic arts and cultural festival, inside Nine Fine Irishmen and on the Brooklyn Bridge Friday, March 15 through Sunday, March 17.

The St. Patrick’s Day Celtic Feis Parade, featuring bagpipers from Desert Sky Pipe Band and firefighters from around the country, will commence Friday, March 15 at 7 p.m. inside the casino. The festival will continue inside Nine Fine Irishmen with live entertainment and a special menu of authentic Irish fare including Fried Sausages, Shepherd’s Pie, Corned Beef Sandwich, Fish and Chips and Drunken Onion Rings. Throughout the holiday weekend, guests may enjoy entertainment by Patrick Seiben, Sin É Rí - Ra, Limey Barstewarts, Joshua Tree and Michael Bowman. Tickets to the St. Patrick’s Day festival are $25 daily and include admission to the day’s events and one complimentary drink.

All guests 21 years of age or older wearing a kilt on St. Patty’s Day will receive complimentary admission to Celtic Feis and The Bar at Times Square.

To spread additional cheer throughout the city New-New York Hotel & Casino will light the Chrysler Building green March 15 - 17.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit newyorknewyork.com or call (800) 689-1797.

LUXOR

Rice & Company will offer a creative alternative to the traditional St. Patty’s Day feast. The Lucky sushi roll is filled with crab mix, shrimp, avocado, asparagus, carrot and romaine lettuce wrapped together in cucumber and accented with a spicy plum sauce.

For more information, visit luxor.com or call (702) 262-4000.

EXCALIBUR

Get a mouthful of green at Dick’s Last Resort with St. Patrick’s Day specials including Jameson, green Jello shots, Miller Lite and three Absolut Vodka drinks - The Patty Dropper, Nutty Irishman and Green Drink.

Big Chill will celebrate St. Patty’s Day with half-yard, 32-ounce and 100-ounce beer specials. The beer will be poured green if one’s wee heart desires.

For more information, visit excalibur.com or call (702) 262-4000.

CIRCUS CIRCUS

Circus Circus knows how to satisfy Irish cravings with celebratory food and beverage specials. The green drafts will flow throughout the day at Rock ‘n Rita’s with a two-for-one green Bud Light special and an authentic Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner offered on St. Patrick’s Day from 2 p.m. to

11 p.m.

Percentage of proceeds from Monday night dinners will be donated to local charities

Chef Angelo Sosa of Poppy Den has scheduled additional dates with local charities for its Meaningful Mondays community-giving program.  The gastropub created the program to raise money for local charities and will donate 20 percent of the proceeds generated every Monday night from 6 to 10 p.m. to a different local charity.
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The ongoing program kicked off on March 4 with Create a Change Now, followed by Opportunity Village on March 11, and will continue with a lineup of other local charities including: �
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· March 18 - The Shade Tree
· March 25 - Susan G. Komen for the Cure of Southern Nevada
· April 1 - Epicurean Charitable Foundation
· April 8 - Nevada Blind Children’s Foundation
· April 15 - Dress for Success Southern Nevada
· April 22 - Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Las Vegas
· May 6 - Nevada Children’s Center
· May 20 - The Animal Foundation

Guests looking to support their favorite charity are encouraged to make a reservation by contacting Poppy Den at 702-802-2480.  Charities looking to get involved with Meaningful Mondays should contact Preferred Public Relations at 254-5704 for more information.

The Triple, Five-Star Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas is delighted to announce the launch of the new Jazz Sundays at MOzen Bistro and Mandarin Bar. The weekly get-together features live jazz music while guests indulge in a new brunch menu at MOzen and a special cocktail menu in Mandarin Bar’s stylish and lively atmosphere.

MOzen Bistro Jazz Sundays Brunch

Every Sunday, MOzen Bistro has a live jazz duo of guitarist and stand up bass along with a new all-you-can-enjoy brunch. The USD 58 per person menu offers fresh sushi, an elaborate seafood station featuring Crab claws and Kumomoto oysters, live carving options, traditional Dim Sum, a delectable dessert offering and entree favorites including the Hong Kong Style Steamed Grouper, Belgium Waffle with caramel pecan cream and the Soufflé Omelette. In addition to the exquisite cuisine, free flowing champagne for USD 35 and mimosas for USD 19 per person are available. Brunch is from noon - 2:30 p.m. For reservations and more information, please call 702-590-8882.

Jazz Sundays at Mandarin Bar

High above the world-famous Las Vegas Strip on the 23^rd floor, Sunday evenings continue at Mandarin Bar from 4 - 8 p.m. with live jazz bands and new libation offerings. While enjoying an exhilarating ambience, guests will take pleasure in Mandarin Bar’s delicious light bites, domestic and import beers at USD 6, and expertly crafted cocktails for USD 14 including the Cherry Amour and Golden Leaf Martini which was created exclusively for the Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas.

Salvation Taco began brunch services this past weekend.  The menu from chefs April Bloomfield & Roberto Santibañez is below and will be served Saturdays and Sundays from 11am - 5pm.

Photo Courtesy of Daniel Krieger

Brunch dishes include toasted pumpkin bread, chilaquiles and fried rice with eggs, which can be paired with bright agua frescas such as one version with pineapple juice and mint. After brunch, guests can stick around for a round of ping pong.
Salvation Taco, 145 East 39th Street, 212.865.5800, www.salvationtaco.com, @SalvationTaco

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Brunch
Agua frescas, 4
Pineapple, Cucumber, Hibiscus

Fresh baked Pastries
Date Pecan Muffin, 4
Roasted Poblano Biscuit with chili jam, 3
Toasted Pumpkin Bread, 5
Butters, 1
Roasted Pineapple, or Sorghum

Snacks
Crispy Pig ears, 7
Grapefruit with piloncillo, 7
Chips & Guacamole, 9
Beef chili, 9
Kimchi pork belly pozole, 9
Al pastor quesadilla, 11

Eggs
Fried rice and egg, 8
Spanish Tortilla, 8
Chilaquiles, 9
Steak and egg burrito, 9
Mushroom burrito, 8

Tacos
Roasted cauliflower with curried crema, 3
Skirt steak with pecan and chipotle, 3
Moroccan lamb on naan, 5

Tortas
Chorizo and egg, 10
Grilled lamb tongue, 9
Braised short rib, 11
Confit chicken thigh, 9

HEARTH, 403 East 12th Street, restauranthearth.com

• Tuesday/Feb 26: the cozy East Village restaurant will get in the spirit of Burgundy Week with a four-course White Burgundy dinner to celebrate the wines of the Chablis region down to the Cote de Beaune. Basil-purged snails get paired with Saint-Aubin & St. Romain, while Chablis will be enjoyed with Long Island Fluke Crudo with Winter Citrus. As Paul Grieco puts it, when it comes to Burgundy, terroir is “screaming through the grape juice.” Dinner begins at 7pm and is $126/person (all inclusive). To books tickets, call Hearth at 646.602.1300.

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TERROIR MURRAY HILL, 429 Third Avenue (30-31 Streets), wineisterroir.com

• Sun/Feb 24: The wine bar is throwing a 2013 Oscars Bash from 5-11pm. They’ll be showing the event live, offering wine specials, and there will be prizes for the best-dressed attendees. Guests should be on the lookout for popcorn and bingo to complete the night.

• Sat/Mar 2: The Tokaji wine region of Hungary will get its due credit with a wine dinner hosted by Judit Bodo of Bott Winery in Hungary. She’ll share her passion and knowledge throughout the night, which will feature a four-course meal of dishes such as braised pork belly, sauerkraut & house-made mustard with Furmint Bott wine. Dinner begins at 7pm and is $65 (excluding tax & gratuity). To book tickets, email Rienne at rmartinez@wineisterroir.com.

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HEARTH & TERROIR WINE BARS

• Fri/Feb 22-Sun/Mar 3: All of Marco Canora and Paul Grieco’s restaurants will participate in NYC Beer Week, offering suggested pairings and focusing on as many New York and NYC-based breweries as possible.

• Terroir’s distinctive wine lists, known for their bulk, fun facts, bold prints and zaniness, have new additions, including a dedicated page to the late mayor Ed Koch (”the terroir of New York City”) and some playful  political humor. The pages can be found online here: http://restauranthearth.com/terrior/terroir-events.html.

$3 Gazpacho Bloody Marys & Freshly Squeezed A La Minute Mimosas Jump Start a Weekend Brunch Not to Be Missed!

At Barraca in the West Village, diners are eager to tuck into the comfortable, yet energetic space and enjoy the authentic flavors of Spain from Executive Chef Jesús Núñez. Since the October opening, the tapas, paella, and house-infused sangrias have gained a loyal following, and now Barraca has lifted the curtain for Act Two with weekend brunch.

Running the gamut from dulces to huevos, Chef Núñez is offering a wide variety of options for anyone craving satisfying authentic Spanish flavors with a twist. Núñez’s take on Pancakes is anything but ordinary, served with a pumpkin and orange zest marmalade that brightens up the whole dish and caramelized pumpkin seeds for that perfect crunch. Some other “dulce” offerings include Leche Frita, traditional fried milk bites from Madrid with cinnamon ice cream, Bunuelos de Viento, crispy dough bites served with hot chocolate and cream, and Filloas de Nocilla, Spanish crepes stuffed with hazelnut-milk chocolate cream.

If it’s eggs you’re seeking, Huevos Rotos Con Tocino or “broken eggs” served with crispy potatoes, pork belly, fried green peppers and Tetilla cheese are sure to do the trick. Upon arrival, diners are encouraged to mix everything together for a delectable bite of gooey, cheesy, porky goodness. The Huevos Revueltos uniquely combines both sweet and savory notes with scrambled eggs served with onion marmalade, raisins, Manchego cheese and piquillo peppers. Another not-to-be-missed item is the Sandwich de Pescado, a mile high creation of grilled skate fish in a spicy marinade, with preserved lemon mayonnaise, topped with a Brussels sprouts, pink radish and fresh scallion salad, sandwiched between homemade brioche bread. Barraca’s brunch menu also features a number of Tapas, Ensaladas, Cocas (Spanish pizzas), and other tried and true Spanish inspired entrées Brunch goers should not only come hungry, but thirsty. Barraca is bringing a whole new meaning to fresh squeezed orange juice with their high-end juice press. All imported Valencia orange and grapefruits will be squeezed “a la minute” for the freshest Cava mimosas you will find in any of the five boroughs. If tomatoes are your “poison,” the bloody marys are made with veggie-packed gazpacho, making for one rich and delicious hangover cure. The Fresh Squeezed Mimosas (orange and grapefruit) and the Gazpacho Bloody Marys are $3 on Saturday and Sunday brunch.

Barraca is serving brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 11am-4pm. Barraca seats 80 and is open for dinner from 5pm to 11pm Sunday - Thursday and 5pm - 3am Friday and Saturday. Lunch service is set to debut soon.

Chef Celebrates Opening of Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill at Caesars Palace and Gordon Ramsay BurGR at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino

Celebrated Chef Gordon Ramsay took over the Las Vegas Strip yesterday as he traveled between his two newest restaurants in an appropriately themed red, double decker bus to celebrate the openings of Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill at Caesars Palace and Gordon Ramsay BurGR at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.  Ramsay showcased the ingredients and methods that differentiate Gordon Ramsay BurGR at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino from any other burgers in Las Vegas.  At Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill at Caesars Palace, Ramsay introduced the traditional British Sunday Roast to the Las Vegas Strip complete with roasted prime beef rib eye, fingerling potatoes, parsnips, minted English peas and classic Yorkshire pudding.

The opening of Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill at Caesars Palace® on Dec. 18 and BurGR Gordon Ramsay at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on Dec. 22 follows the highly successful opening of Gordon Ramsay Steak at Paris Las Vegas last May.  This is the first time that the Las Vegas Strip has welcomed two different restaurants in two different locations opening within a week of each other from the same chef.  The newest restaurant openings mark three Gordon Ramsay restaurants to open in Las Vegas in less than a year, expanding his relationship with Caesars Entertainment Corp.

“The two things missing on the strip were a great burger restaurant and an authentic pub & grill, so we’re very excited to be opening these two very different, but equally vibrant new restaurants in Vegas for guests to enjoy,” said Ramsay.

Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill, the neighborhood restaurant conceptualized by the award-winning chef, opened Dec. 18.  The 290 seat restaurant offers the UK chef’s take on an authentic English pub experience in Las Vegas.

Under the culinary leadership of Executive Chef Jeremy Berlin, the novel pub and grill concept presents as if it is two unique restaurants. The grill section of the restaurant features a relaxed and friendly setting with dishes including Scottish salmon, lamb T-bone, Irish beef cheek stew with spotted dog and potted triple chocolate trifle for dessert.  The pub features elevated British pub food in a comfortable and lively setting showing sporting events from across the world on state of the art entertainment systems.  The pub includes 24 beers served on tap plus 63 bottled beers including a selection of large format varieties.  With an eye towards dishes that pair well with beer, the pub menu includes English ale onion soup, shepherd’s pie, sausages, and the classic pub fish and chips.

The center piece of the restaurant is a striking bar with an array of beer taps and a backdrop reminiscent of iconic British telephone booths.  A patio area extends the restaurant towards the casino floor where guests can be part of the action.  Tabletops are comprised of rustic, pottery inspired dishes layered with unprocessed woods and rugged serving vessels.  The uniforms are inspired by the English punk scene and feature a number of multi-media pieces designed by Allison Leach, a continuing trend with Gordon Ramsay’s Las Vegas restaurants.  With proximity to the Colosseum, the entrance of The Forum Shops and the self-parking garage, the restaurant is a convenient location for both locals and visitors enjoying Caesars Palace amenities.

Four days after the opening of Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill, the celebrated chef opened his first burger experience restaurant, Gordon Ramsay BurGR at the center-Strip Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. BurGR, a name that plays on the celebrity chef’s initials, is located steps from the famous Las Vegas Strip at the entrance of Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino adjacent to the Extra! Lounge.

The BurGR menu takes the traditional burger, fries and milkshake comfort food combination to an entirely new level with selections like pork belly bao buns, sweet potato fries with vanilla powdered sugar and pudding shakes-a heavenly combination of thick milkshake and silky pudding.  Whether traditional or unique burger preparations they are be crafted using the freshest, quality ingredients.  Paying special attention to not only the ingredients but the method, beef patties are cooked over an open flame fueled by hard woods, BurGR is the only gourmet burger restaurant on the Strip to use this technique, creating a more complex and powerful flavor.

Not to be neglected, the beverage program features an extensive beer list and robust cocktail program.  Focusing primarily on small and large format American craft beers, BurGR serves 30 beers-all from a stunning frozen tap wall-with a selection of bottled beer. The cocktail program features a selection of traditionally made cocktails, crafted with fresh ingredients with made-from scratch syrups.

With a location that draws on the energy of both the casino and the nearby Miracle Mile shops, the room is designed in a youthful way with a stylish and modern ambience.  The vividly colored room seats 200 and is be accented by an undulated ceiling, steel and concrete floor and open kitchen.  The uniforms, designed by Allison Leach, contrast the bright colors of the restaurant with their muted tones.

TAO Asian Bistro and LAVO Italian Restaurant have announced a locals and Venetian/Palazzo hotel guest happy hour. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays at TAO and Monday and Thursdays at LAVO, guests can enjoy two-for-one cocktails and complimentary small bites from 5 pm to 7 pm and after 11 pm at the restaurant bars and lounges.

Guests must show their Nevada ID or Venetian/Palazzo room key before ordering to receive the happy hour special.

Bruschetta Pizza, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake and Bailey’s Irish Cream Cheesecake will be available through Feb. 28

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, famous for its award-winning, hand-tossed, coal-fired brick oven pizzas and calzones, is adding special menu items.  Bruschetta Pizza, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake and Bailey’s Irish Cream Cheesecake will be the featured menu items for the month of February.

Bruschetta Pizza

Grimaldi’s famous white pizza topped with diced Roma tomatoes, chopped basil and grated parmesan. Try drizzling it with balsamic vinegar & oil, for a spectacular burst of flavor.

Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake

Creamy vanilla cheesecake sprinkled with chunks of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and topped with whipped cream.

Bailey’s Irish Cream Cheesecake

Rich and smooth Bailey’s Irish Cream cheesecake in an Oreo cookie crust and topped with whipped cream.

Additionally, Grimaldi’s will offer wine specials with discounts on a different wine every day.

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria will continue to offer its traditional dessert menu for guests to choose from which includes: Tiramisu, Housemade Cheesecakes-New York Style or Oreo Cookie-priced at $5 each and Grimaldi’s Famous Cannoli for $4.50.