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Casino Lounges

Admission is free unless otherwise noted. Must be 21 or older.

Bellagio – Baccarat Bar – Shelly Taylor, 4:15 pm-8:30 pm
Bellagio – Baccarat Bar – David Osborne, 8:45 pm-1 am
Bellagio – Fontana Lounge – Closed for special event
Bellagio – Petrossian Bar – Bruce Zarka, 10 am-2:45 pm
Bellagio – Petrossian Bar – Marta, 3 pm-7:45 pm
Bellagio – Petrossian Bar – Norman Vito, 8 pm-12:45 am
Boulder Station – Railhead – Latin Night with Noche Nortena, 9 pm-3:30 am ($5 ladies/$10 gentlemen)
Eastside Cannery – Marilyn’s Lounge – Next Movement (R&B, Soul & Funk), 4 pm-8 pm
Excalibur – Lounge – Karaoke, 5-8:30 pm
Gold Coast – Arizona & Nevada Ballrooms – Ballroom Dancing with Manny, Lessons from 1 pm-2 pm, Dancing from 2 pm-5 pm ($10)
New York-New York – Bar at Times Square- Dueling Pianos, 8 pm-2 am, ($10)
The Orleans – Bourbon Street Lounge – Rhythm Nation, 9 pm
The Palazzo – Salute Lounge – Dueling Pianos, 5:30 pm – 1:30 am
Paris – Napoleon’s Lounge – Dueling pianos, 9 pm-1 am
Rampart Casino – Round Bar – Jamariha, 7 pm-11 pm
Red Rock Resort – Lucky Bar – DJ Creative, 9 pm-1 am
Sam’s Town – Roxy’s – Salsa Mix with DJ Leo, 9 pm
Texas Station – South Padre – Jerry Tiffe, 2 pm-4 pm

More Live Music

Cover charges vary.

Blue Martini – Town Square – Slow to Surface, Left Standing and Dust, Free, 8:15 pm
Dick’s Last Resort – Excalibur – Panama, 11 pm
Henderson Events Pavilion – Boys Like Girls, Cobra Starship, The Maine, Rocket Moon and Versaemerge
Sand Dollar Blues – Spring Mountain Rd – Chris Tofield Band

There’s never a shortage of events involving food and drink in Las Vegas and this week is no exception with food celebrations that span The Srip from the Venetian to Town Square.

So check it out…we’ve got award-winning chefs, creative cuisine, complimentary cocktails and showguys….that’s right — showguys.

Fude is the creation of SpyOnVegas and offers the chance to “Dine…Drink…and Mingle” and features a prix fixe menu and complimentary cocktails for dining guests. The event on Tuesday, Aug. 11 will be held at rm seafood at Mandalay Bay fro 6-9 pm. For $45 guests will enjoy a four-course meal with a choice of Red Alaskan King Crab or Chilled Cioppino. Click here to RSVP.

The cast of American Storm will play guest servers at Storm in a Wine Glass

Storm in a Wine Glass will be held at Whole Foods Market at Town Square and this one’s for the ladies. Get a chair massage and make up application tips while you indulge yourself in complimentary food and wine served up by the American Storm dancers. Tickets are $10 at the door and proceeds will benefit HELP of Southern Nevada.

On Saturday, Aug. 15, The Venetian will host the second annual Carnival of Cuisine featuring the culinary creations from James Beard Award winners Mario Batali, Thomas Keller, Wolfgang Puck and Charlie Trotter and more. The event takes place in the Venetian Ballroom from 12:30 pm until 4:30 pm and combines live entertainment cooking demonstrations, complimentary beverages and raffle drawings for the price of $50 per person (taxes and fees included). Click here for more information and to purchase tickets online.

If Riesling’s your thing, then you’ll want to check out Riesling Week (May 18-24) presented by Wines of Germany and the European Union.

Eight top Las Vegas restaurants will join more than 100 other fine dining rooms in New York, San Francisco, Miami and Chicago in offering a special selection of world-class Riesling from Germany, Austria and Alsace.

The white Riesling grape comes from the Rhine region of Germany and is that country’s most popular grape variety and is regarded to be a favorite for food pairings.

Participating Las Vegas Restaurants:

Aureole at Mandalay Bay – (702) 632-7401 – Watch the Wine Angels as they glide through the wine tower in search of the perfect bottle of vino.

Japonais Las Vegas at Mirage – (702) 792-7979 – Marvel at the glass fire wall, onyx bar and signature walnut “fin” ceiling-stone columns.

Lotus of Siam (953 E Sahara) – (702) 735-3033 – This unassuming, easy-to-miss strip mall eatery is a nationally-recognized Thai restaurant that those who should know say serves up the best Thai food ever, period.

Michael Mina Bellagio – (702) 693-7223 – This restaurant was just awarded its second consecutive Michelin Guide One Star honor — and that’s no easy feat when you’re serving seafood in the desert.

Pinot Brasserie at theVenetian – (702) 414-8888 – Sure, the name sounds like it got lost on the way to Paris. But they’re trying to fit in with Blue Man Group inspired cocktails like the “Bluemantini” and the “Sparkling Blue Morning.”

Rosemary’s Restaurant (8125 W Sahara) – (702) 869-2251 n – This off-strip gem received a Wine Spectator “Award of Excellence” in 2008 but more recently it has become known as the place where OJ Simpson enjoyed his final cocktail (reportedly a Johnny Walker Black and Coke) in October 2008 as a free man before being found guilty on several counts for robbery, kidnapping and weapons charges. Really.

Top of the World Restaurant, Stratosphere – (702) 380-7711 – The best rotating 360 degree view of Sin City, ‘nuff said.

Vintner Grill (10100 W. Charleston) – (702) 214-5590 – This one’s way off strip – technically in Summerlin – and boasts spectacular patio dining and an extensive selection of beers from around the world in addition to its award winning wine list.

For participating restaurants in other states, visit Destination Riesling.