VegasEy3

EPICUREAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION OF LAS VEGAS ANNOUNCES 2013 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Epicurean Charitable Foundation of Las Vegas (ECF) has selected four outstanding Clark County high school students as scholarship recipients for their 2013 class.

Founded in 2001, ECF’s primary endeavor is to provide educational support for students seeking a career in the hospitality and culinary industries, providing mentorship throughout each student’s college career and helping with placement in internships and jobs upon graduation. This year’s class, with a combined average GPA of 4.19, includes Andrea Rocca-Capano, Aily Rodriguez, Daniela Sanchez and Qin Zhou.

“The Foundation received a remarkable number of applications from gifted and qualified students for the 2013 scholarships,” said Jason Shkorupa, President of Epicurean Charitable Foundation. “While it was difficult to narrow it down from such an impressive group of individuals, we believe we have chosen the four students best prepared to lead this industry into the future.”

A multi-talented young woman with a 3.8 GPA from Valley High School, Rocca-Capano plans to pursue a degree in Hotel Management at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Currently, she serves as vice president of the school’s magnet program for Academy of Hospitality and Tourism (AOHT) Council and recently received first place in Hospitality Service Team Decision Making at the Nevada DECA state competition. Rocca-Capano is also a member of both the varsity swimming and flag football teams and is the school’s German Club Ambassador.

Determined to have a successful future, Rodriguez is another well-rounded student from Valley High School with a passion for hospitality. As a senior, she serves as vice president of the Robotics Club, treasurer of the German Club and a mentor coordinator in the school’s magnet program for AOHT. Rodriguez also epitomizes the role of student-athlete, competing in both track and pole vaulting while displaying her talents at state-wide events on the Sky Pure Pole Vaulting Club. She was named the school’s student of the month in May and holds a 4.06 GPA. Rodriguez plans to pursue a degree in Hotel Management at UNLV.

Another talented Valley High School recipient, Sanchez brings a talent for leadership to the hospitality industry and will pursue a degree in Hotel Management at UNLV. Along with an impressive 4.66 GPA, she serves as the Nevada DECA State President and is the student representative to the Nevada State Board of Education. On a local level, she is both the AOHT Council President and the Student Body President and was named Valley High School student of the month for student activities in 2009. Sanchez is a two-time recipient of the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA) academic award in leadership, has been a National Honor Society member since 2010 and recently gained hands-on industry experience as a business development intern at VEGAS.com.

Representing Durango High School, Zhou holds a 4.3 GPA and will pursue a degree in Hotel Management at UNLV. A native of southwest China, she is bilingual in Mandarin and English and also participates in the Spanish club at school. She recently completed five AP courses and earned a perfect attendance record from January 2011 to January 2012.

ECF works to change the lives of Nevada’s students and positively impact the community through generous contributions from donors including Johnson Brothers, Southern Wine & Spirits, Wirtz Beverage Nevada, Diageo, Fiji Water, Coca-Cola, MGM Resorts International, Caesars Entertainment and more. Future donors can support ECF with a monetary or in-kind donation, matching a gift, gift and estate planning or become a scholarship or M.E.N.U.S sponsor.

 About Epicurean Charitable Foundation Las Vegas

Comprised of more than 25 of Las Vegas’ top food and beverage executives, the Epicurean Charitable Foundation not only awards students with scholarship funds to attend any four-year accredited university of their choice, it also provides mentorship throughout each student’s college career and helps to place the students in internships and jobs. This year marks the 12th year of the Epicurean Charitable Foundation and in its tenure the foundation has provided more than one million dollars to local scholars and also more than one million in charitable community grants to such organizations as Make-A-Wish Foundation, Lied Discovery Children’s Museum, UNLV Rebel Athletic Foundation, Nevada Blind Children’s Foundation, Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health and the Latin Chamber of Commerce. The Epicurean Charitable Foundation Las Vegas can be reached at 702-932-5098 or by visiting the website <http://www.ECFLV.org> . Become a friend on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/epicureanlv> or follow ECF on Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/epicureanlv> .

Royal India Bistro Now Open at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino

Royal India Bistro, formally known as Gaylord India Restaurant, has returned to Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino to offer authentic North Indian cuisine in an updated and newly renovated restaurant. Award-winning restaurateur, Harjit Singh, has brought his best to Las Vegas. Every dish is individually prepared to ensure freshness and quality, cooked with the freshest hand-picked vegetables and uses only original spices from India.

The 500-degree tandoor clay oven produces a variety of delectable choices including freshly baked flatbread, chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, king prawn skewers and traditional sheesh kabob.  The complex flavor combinations of time-honored Indian cuisine are best showcased in classic chicken, lamb, seafood and vegetarian house-specialties.  Royal India Bistro imports a selection of Indian beers to compliment the dishes, in addition to a full bar.

For those unfamiliar with Indian food, or unable to decide among a menu of tempting selections, the lunch buffet is offered daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.  The daily happy hour offers half-off appetizers plus discounts on wine, beer and a variety of Indian-inspired cocktails including the Mangotini and Cilantro Mojito.  During dinner, the best selection of different tastes can be found in the Complete Dinners sections, which offers a variety of dinners comprised of at least two main dishes, dal (lentil soup), rice pulao, naan, dessert and chai.

Royal India Bistro is open daily with a lunch buffet from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., with a daily happy hour from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and an extensive dinner menu served from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.  To make reservations please call 702-777-2277

Sodhi and his family are the distinctive forces behind a diverse group of award winning restaurants. Their collection includes: Royal India Bistro, India Masala, India Masala Bar & Grill, Indian Delhi Palace in Ariz. and Curry India Bistro in Calif.  While each location offers its own style of Indian cooking, all have amazing chefs with a signature combination of thoughtful and memorable food and intelligently mixed drinks.

Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino
Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, home of the World Series of Poker, offers guests a unique all-suite hotel experience. Complete with 2,522 all-suite hotel rooms, the property overlooks the famous Las Vegas Strip and sits one block west of the famed boulevard. The resort features a variety of entertainment options including headliners Penn & Teller, the world-famous Chippendales and Crown Theater. Rio is home to a diverse array of dining and nightlife experiences including, the famous Martorano’s, Voodoo Steak, KJ Dim Sum & Seafood, iBar and VooDoo Beach. Rio also offers the Rio Secco Golf Club. Recognized by USA Today as one of the “Top 10 Golf Destinations in the World,” Rio Secco Golf Club is an 18-hole championship course designed by famed architect Rees Jones and home to the Butch Harmon School of Golf. For more information, please visit www.riolasvegas.com or caesars.thedigitalcenter.com to access media materials and request high-resolution images. Find Rio on Facebook and follow on Twitter.

GOLDEN GATE HOTEL & CASINO CELEBRATES LAS VEGAS’ BIRTHDAY WITH A LOOK AT SIN CITY THEN AND NOW

Today, Las Vegas turns one hundred and eight years old.  To commemorate this year’s birthday, the city’s original – Golden Gate Hotel & Casino – takes a look at the way things were when Vegas began at the corner of Fremont and Main Street and the city we know today. The historic property has been around to see it all – spanning the roaring 20s, Prohibition, Rat Pack era and now the 21st century. What happens in Vegas… started here!

The Las Vegas Epicurean Affair

Come join Chef Daniel Boulud and Nearly 75 of Las Vegas’ finest restaurants, nightclubs and beverage purveyors will come together for this tasty event Thursday, May 23, 2013 at The Palazzo from 7-10 p.m. VIP admission is at 6 p.m. This gourmet event featuring savory cuisine and succulent cocktails is set poolside for an elegant and fun evening. Join us for a night of divine indulgence!

The Nevada Restaurant Association invites you to the gourmet event of the year. Set in a lush poolside paradise, the Las Vegas Epicurean Affair will take your senses on a wild ride.  From the savory cuisine and succulent cocktails, to the stunning sights and sounds of sultry surroundings, this is truly an event that offers its guests the best of everything. Join us for a night of divine indulgence!

Las Vegas Epicurean Affair is a remarkable evening that gives its guests a delightful taste of why the Nevada restaurant industry is famous for its superb and unique fare. World renowned chefs from around the city prepare their signature creations for your enjoyment.  With nearly 75 of Las Vegas’ finest restaurants, nightclubs and beverage purveyors represented, this affair promises to tantalize your senses with culinary splendor.  Here is just a sample of what you can expect at the Las Vegas Epicurean Affair. PURCHASE TICKETS

ONE WRITER, TWO VEGAS MAGICIANS, ONE ILLUSION

More To Come…..

A VERY POSH NIGHT

STAR LILLY GHALICHI TO HOST PARTY

“Shahs of Sunset” starlet and entrepreneur, Lilly Ghalichi, will host a sexy launch party for the recently remodeled Posh Boutique Nightclub on Saturday, June 8. The lawyer turned designer released her own swimwear line, Have Faith Swimgerie, and has recently launched her line of faux eyelashes, Lilly Lashes. Ghalichi put herself on Hollywood’s radar when she joined the most recent cast of Bravo’s hit television show “Shahs of Sunset” as the self-proclaimed “Persian Barbie.”

Guests can join the brunette bombshell in style with the club’s complimentary admission and limo service, pending availability, by calling 702-673-1700.

VIEWING PARTY FOR UFC 160 FIGHT

Posh Boutique Nightclub will host a UFC 160 viewing party that will put two-time champion Cain Velasquez against Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva for the world-heavyweight title, starting at 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 25.

This will be the second time Velasquez and Silva will meet for a highly-anticipated Memorial Day Weekend matchup. UFC fans can enjoy raffles and small-bites, such as pizza, throughout the party. Posh Boutique Nightclub will pour up $5 Jameson shots and Absolut cocktails.

Mixed martial arts fans can catch the fight night action on Posh’s colossal 70-inch and 100-inch flat screen televisions.

Posh Boutique Nightclub at Crazy Horse III is a hot spot for revelers seeking an exclusive and energetic nightlife experience. Featured on the Travel Channel as a sexy hot spot for Las Vegas locals, the intimate, 3,500-square-foot space features sprawling 70-inch and 100-inch flat screen televisions with surround sound, perfect for guests kicking off fight night action at the hot spot’s renowned viewing parties. For more information please visit, become a fan on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/PoshLV and follow on Twitter at @PoshLasVegas.

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” Star, Guy Fieri Dines at Meatball Spot

Food Network star, Guy Fieri, stopped by Meatball Spot at Town Square Las Vegas for lunch with family and friends this afternoon. Fieri feasted on Chef Carla Pellegrino’s Classic Meatballs with Classic Tomato Sauce, along with Cheese and Basil Pizza, Buffalo Chicken Meatballs, Baby Arugula Salad and Turkey Meatballs with Garlic Parmesan Sauce. The ‘Triple D’ star’s son took home one of Meatball Spot’s signature Cookie Explosion Milkshakes. Before departing, Fieri was overheard exclaiming, “That was good!” The foodie’s wife also discussed having the eatery serve chicken meatballs at Fieri’s upcoming birthday celebration.

Meatball Spot is open daily for lunch, dinner and late-night dining: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday through Sunday. Meatball Spot, located directly across from AMC Theatres at Town Square Las Vegas, remains open for special screenings and big opening nights. More information is available on the website, www.MeatballSpot.com, by calling 702.641.7768, on Twitter @meatballspot, and on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/MeatballSpot. Meatball Spot is available for parties and special events.

Carmen Electra Celebrates Birthday at Crazy Horse III in Las Vegas

Bombshell Carmen Electra celebrated her 41st birthday at Crazy Horse III Gentlemen’s Club in Las Vegas last night. Electra sizzled in a curve-hugging black dress, paired with Christian Louboutin stilettos and a Chanel ring. As she walked into the spacious club, the starlet was overheard saying “this is the best birthday ever!” The birthday girl celebrated with Dom Perignon and Grey Goose cocktails, and noshed on strawberries and whipped cream. Crazy Horse III’s gorgeous entertainers surprised Electra with a pop star themed birthday cake, in honor of her new single and music career.

The singer jumped up and started dancing as the DJ played her latest track, “Bigger (Expletive),” as excited partygoers swarmed the table to get a glance of Electra. The crowd went wild when the stunning vixen  grabbed the microphone and greeted the packed club, announcing “I love coming here to Crazy Horse III every year to celebrate with my friends here in Vegas!” Electra signed countless autographs and posed for photos with her devoted fans throughout the evening.

One of the world’s most famous gentlemen’s clubs, Crazy Horse III features hundreds of gorgeous female entertainers, three tantalizing stages, oversized chairs, a main room framing an enormous dance platform and an opulent VIP room. The hot spot was recently named “Best Club in the West” at the 2012 Exotic Dancer Awards. Crazy Horse III is part of PLAYGROUND, a lavish destination that offers nightlife and dancing as well as some of the best sushi in the city. Guests may take advantage of the mega club’s complimentary transportation, pending availability, by calling 702-673-1700. To learn more about Crazy Horse III, visit www.CrazyHorse3.com, follow Crazy Horse III on Twitter @CrazyHorse3LV and become a fan on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/CrazyHorse3LV .