The Las Vegas Adventurer

Gelato Cafe is celebrating their grand opening this week with a “Pledge your love OUT LOUD on the Strip” promotion. On February 14 from 3 to 10pm at their new location on in front of the Fashion Show Mall, guests can use a microphone to proclaim their love to the one they adore!
From 10am to 10pm guests will also enjoy two-for-one gelato cups and $6 dual-spoon “Love Cups.” 20% of the proceeds between 3 and 6pm will be donated to Opportunity Village.
Gelato Cafe is the first free-standing frozen dessert eatery on the Strip and within the first 19 months had …read more

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Restaurants around Las Vegas love to roll out seasonal specials! There’s a lot of competition here so patrons can be picky about when choosing a place to eat. Many have special Valentine’s Day menus – be sure to call ahead to see if reservations are required!
Le Provencal
Paris Las Vegas
3645 Las Vegas Blvd. South
739-4111
Le Provencal recreates the festive, merry atmosphere of an old European village restaurant, where waiters and waitresses dressed in traditional French peasant garb spontaneously break into song as they interact with the guests — all while serving French-Italian cuisine native to the Provence region. Start your evening with …read more

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Restaurants around Las Vegas love to roll out seasonal specials! There’s a lot of competition here so patrons can be picky about when choosing a place to eat. Many have special Valentine’s Day menus – be sure to call ahead to see if reservations are required!
Becker’s Steakhouse
2400 N. Buffalo Drive
216-2700
The Valentine’s Day menu at Becker’s will feature an appetizer of pan seared scallops with angel kiss caviar for $18; a mouthwatering lobster thermidor which will include a whole Maine lobster stuffed with crab for $60; and the Grand Marnier chocolate-dipped strawberries with fresh whipped cream for $12.
Bertolini’s
9500 West Sahara …read more

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By now it’s probably safe to say that everyone knows corporations are avoiding using the words “Super Bowl” when advertising any kind of get-together involving the Super Bowl, especially parties for “The Big Game.”
Incidentally, the NFL and Las Vegas had a pretty good relationship regarding the Super Bowl up until a few years ago:

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From AOL City Guide: Las Vegas’s most romantic restaurants, just in time for Valentine’s Day planning!
1. Hugo’s Cellar
202 Fremont St
2. Valentino
3355 Las Vegas Blvd S
Venetian Resort and Casino
3. Mon Ami Gabi
3655 Las Vegas Blvd S
Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino
4. Fleur De Lys
3950 Las Vegas Blvd S
5. Aureole
3950 Las Vegas Blvd S
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino
6. Andre’s
3770 S Las Vegas Blvd
7. Le Cirque
3600 Las Vegas Blvd S
8. Alize At the Palms Casino Resort
4321 W Flamingo Rd
9. Drai’s Restaurant
3595 Las Vegas Blvd S
10. Japengo
101 Montelago Blvd
Henderson
[photo: Palms Casino]

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Vegas PBS (Channel 10) will be holding their “Splendor in the Glass” 19th Annual Benefit Beer & Wine Tasting at the Las Vegas Hilton. The event includes 65 wineries and breweries, a live wine auction, a silent auction, and live jazz this Saturday, January 19th from 3pm-7pm.
Event tickets are $60 advance/$80 at the door and benefit Vegas PBS. They can be purchased online or at Vegas PBS, Khoury’s Fine Wine & Spirits, Las Vegas Wine Co., or Lee’s Discount Liquor. Must be 21 to attend. For more information call 799-1010, ext. 5428.
Las Vegas Hilton, Hilton Center
3000 Paradise Rd

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Buffets are as Las Vegas as Elvis and neon. However, over the years they’ve gone through quite a transformation. Many of them no longer resemble the standard lunchroom look that they did for so long, instead they’ve undergone makeovers to look like quaint markets, gourmet eateries or art galleries.
Forbes magazine recently announced their picks for the best buffets in Vegas. We’ve eaten at the Carnival World Buffet at the Rio (a fraction of the dessert station is pictured above) and were suitably impressed. It was our first time at a “new” buffet and I was intrigued by the chefs …read more

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Chef Kerry Simon is gearing up to open two new restaurants in Las Vegas:
Debuting December 29th at the Luxor is The CatHouse “Loungerie,” a restaurant, lounge and performance space inspired by “the rich opulence of a 19th-century European bordello.”
Once CatHouse is up and running, Simon will turn his attention to Palms Place, the new luxury tower at the Palms Casino where his next venture will debut. Called Simon at Palms Place, it will open in early Spring 2008 serving a steak and seafood menu, including sushi, in an opulent setting designed by the ever present Rockwell group.
These will be …read more

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This is the week to get your drink on in Las Vegas! Discover your likes and dislikes or find a new favorite at one of two tastings:
Khoury’s Fine Wine & Spirits is hosting a free wine tasting Wednesday and Thursday from 6-8 pm. Dress is casual and guest servers will be on hand. Call first about possible changes (435-9463).
Wednesday: 7150 Durango #110 Las Vegas
Thursday: 9915 S. Eastern # 110 Las Vegas
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Lee’s Discount Liquor is holding a free “Beer Tastings”. A selection of beers will be available along with some light snacks. Times are 7pm until 8:30 or so. Call …read more

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