The Wine Cellar — October 10
The Wine Cellar at the Rio Hotel & Casino will host an exclusive evening with Caymus Vineyards from Napa Valley.
Arguably one of the most recognized and enjoyed vineyards in the world, guests will be guided through a curated tasting of wine, including Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon. Charcuterie will be provided to pair with the tasting.
The tasting will begin at 6 p.m. and the cost is $45 per person (plus tax and tip). To purchase tickets, click here.
In addition, The Wine Cellar offers weekly specials including 50% off all glasses of wine on Thursdays; $20 wine flights on Fridays; $20 whiskey, bourbon and tequila flights on Saturdays; and buy two glasses, get the rest of the bottle free on Sundays.
Big Dog’s Brewing Dogtoberfest — October 24
Big Dog’s Brewing is a Wisconsin- and dog-themed brewpub and has several beers with canine names like Tail Wagger Wheat and Black Lab Stout, but its annual Dogtoberfest takes it a step further.
Held at the Draft House outdoor area (at Rancho and Craig Rd) from 4-9 p.m., the free admission pay-as-you-go beerfest will offer 50+ beers from independent craft breweries including 25 from Nevada breweries. There will also be a human and dog Halloween costume contest, live Classic Rock and Island Reggae Music, Wisconsin-style grilled brats and other tasty choices, raffles and giveaways.
For more info and to purchase ticket packages (with lower prices until the day of the event), visit bigdogsbrews.com/festivals/dogtoberfest-2.
ONE Steakhouse Daily Happy Hour
ONE Steakhouse at Virgin Hotels has introduced a new daily happy hour.
Available in the bar and lounge from 5-6 p.m. daily, everything is priced at $8. On the menu are Lobster Rolls on warm buttered brioche, Mini Cheeseburgers with smoked bacon, Mushroom Arancini with truffle and parmesan, Potato Gnocchi with au poivre sauce and Short Rib Grilled Cheese with butterkäse and cherry pepper.
Cocktails include a Pear Martini with Wild Roots Pear Vodka and elderflower liqueur and a Mango Habanero Margarita with Lunazul Tequila. Select domestic beers and glasses of house red and white wine are also available.
Pumpkin Season Has Begun at Better Buzz Coffee Roasters
Pumpkin season is in full swing at Better Buzz Coffee Roasters, as they’ve rolled out a pumpkin packed lineup spanning iced espresso, cold brew, matcha, chai and the classic PSL.
The seasonal lineup includes:
- Pumpkin Dream Puff Iced Espresso —marshmallow cream, iced espresso, pumpkin cold cream, a cream puff, cookie butter crumbs and cinnamon sugar
- Pumpkin Pie Best Drink Ever—pumpkin cold cream, cookie butter crumbs and cinnamon sugar
- Pumpkin Spice Latte—espresso, milk and pumpkin pie sauce topped with cinnamon sugar
- Pumpkin Chai—vanilla chai, milk and pumpkin pie sauce finished with cinnamon and nutmeg
- Pumpkin Matcha—classic matcha topped with pumpkin cold cream and cinnamon sugar
- Pumpkin Cold Brew—Better Buzz Cold Brew topped with pumpkin cold cream and cinnamon sugarÂ
To view the six Southern Nevada locations, visit betterbuzzcoffee.com/pages/store-locator. Â
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