Last Chance to get your seat at Celebrity Chef Shawn McClain’s Sage in the ARIA Resort & Casino for an once-in-a-lifetime wine pairing dinner this Saturday, May 24 at 7:30 p.m.

This Saturday there is no other place an oenophile should be than at Celebrity Chef Shawn McClain’s Sage at ARIA Resort & Casino.  This world class venue will partner with Hundred Acre for an once-in-a-lifetime wine pairing dinner Saturday, May 24 at 7:30 p.m..

 The evening will delight palates with a five-course menu, created by McClain and Sage Chef de Cuisine Richard Camarota. Each course will be paired with selections from the winery selected by Sage Master Sommelier Nick Hetzel  and the evening’s hosts, Hundred Acre Owner and Vintner Jayson Woodbridge and ARIA Director of Wine Kim Wood. To get guest in the mood, this gastronomic event will begin with refreshing libations created by ARIA Mixologist Craig Schoettler.

Sage Master Sommelier Nick Hetzel

 Ora King Salmon with avocado puree and pink peppercorn;  

Layer Cake Chardonnay, Central Coast 2012

Cherry Pie Stanly Ranch, Carneros 2011

Maine Diver Scallops with braised oxtail, wild mushrooms and rapini;

 IF YOU SEE KAY, Lazio Italy 2011 Ancient Way Shiraz, Barossa Valley Australia 2005

 ARIA Director of Wine Kim Wood.

Grilled Quail with onion puree, dates and smoked pearl onions

Hundred Acre Precious Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2010

Hundred Acre Few and Far Between Cabernet, Napa Valley 2009

Braised Veal Cheeks with black garlic, spring beans and bone marrow crostini

Hundred Acre Ark Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2010

Hundred Acre Kayli Morgan Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2010

Milk Chocolate and Earl Gray Panna Cotta with madeleines and blackberries;

 Hundred Acre Port, 2007 1pk

This is truly a once in a lifetime experience that should not to be missed. See you there !

Tickets are priced at $225 per person, all-inclusive. To make a reservation, call (702) 590-8690. Guests must be 21 years of age or older to attend.

Bier Garten In Downtown Las Vegas Offers An Oasis Of Beer And Much More .

The Craft beer movement in the United States has grown by leaps and bounds over the last few years and shows no sign of losing momentum. While we are on the subject of momentum , Downtown Las Vegas is literally changing on a daily basis. The Downtown project is turning this once questionable part of town into an exciting, vibrant district of artists, IT start-ups, quaint restaurants and bars.

Recently, yet another new venue opened downtown in the beautifully refurbished Plaza Hotel & Casino.  Bier Garten kicked off in grand style. City of Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman and former Mayor Oscar B. Goodman were on hand at their official grand opening celebration to welcome Las Vegas’ first outdoor beer garden that doubles as downtown’s backyard getaway.

The creative team behind this downtown oasis of beer is Sam Cherry and Grant Garcia from the popular Pop-Up Pizza in partnership with the Plaza Hotel & Casino.   They stated “we opened Bier Garten to give downtown residents and visitors “a relaxed and pleasant escape from the concrete jungle.” From what we experienced on our visit, they did.

Bier Garten’s unique outdoor dining area in front of the Plaza Hotel & Casino features nearly 3,000 sq. ft. of real grass, yes REAL grass along with specially designed wooden trellises with winding vines to create a relaxed Bavarian beer garden setting.

Tables from a 1980’s Munich Oktoberfest provide outdoor seating for up to 160 people. Bier Garten also boasts downtown Las Vegas’ first and only living wall comprised of more than 900 plants on the façade of the Plaza.

Guests can stop in and enjoy a casual backyard where they can choose from two dozen handcrafted beers on tap and numerous bottled microbrews. Additionally, the beer menu offers a nice variety from traditional IPAs, ales, lagers and stouts to flavored beers and ciders, with a majority of the beers coming from American breweries alongside some unique imports.

It’s not just about the beer here.  Bier Garten pairs a delicious selection of artisan sausages with its craft beers. Jeffrey Martell, the chef of Oscar’s steakhouse and Pop Up Pizza, also runs Bier Garten’s kitchen. His menu features handmade cuisine inspired by German favorites with a touch of Las Vegas such as the Golden Slipper with Andouille sausage, crispy bacon, cream cheese and fried egg or the Stardust comprised of German bratwurst, caramelized onions, sauerkraut and German sweet mustard. Sides include extra giant sized German pretzels with mustard, hand cut fries and crispy onion strings.

For those who want a vegetarian option try the Naked City, made with a veggie Tofurky sausage, roasted sweet peppers, chopped raw onion, Kosher relish, German sweet mustard and Sriracha ketchup. For those looking for alternatives to sausages altogether, Bier Garten has a kitchen sink salad or pizza from Pop Up Pizza.

For the grand FINI, Bier Garten offers three flavors of SasaPops. These award winning frozen dessert pops handmade in Las Vegas by SasaSweets is a must try.  Or try  an extra giant size cinnamon and sugar pretzel with homemade icing. You can’t go wrong with either. Or better yet, order both, we did!

Bier Garten is easy to find located just across the street from the Fremont Street Experience.  Enjoy lunch, dinner or stop in for a late night brew. They are open from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily and offers a variety of live entertainment Friday and Saturday nights.

Beer , BBQ and Music All For Great Cause Comes To Las Vegas May,17th at Ellis Island Casino .

Brew & BBQ, The beer Festival That Serves Real Food Comes To Las Vegas .

Beer festivals in the United States are growing by leaps and bounds and the culinary city of Las Vegas is right in the middle of it. On May 17th join us and enjoy at sudsy array of participating breweries will also contribute to the line-up of full-pint brews that guests can indulge in.

To make this event even more worthwhile, BrewBQ Festival proceeds will be donated to support local food banks, enabling them to continue providing food assistance to many of Las Vega’s neediest residents. The goal is to feed 10,000 people with this festival by donating the proceeds to food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, after-school programs, senior citizens and more.

Walk around and sample these amazing beers and more! :

Beverly Hills Beerhouse,Schlagl Doppel Bock,Rieder Classic,Rieder Dunkel,Rieder XXX,Anheuser-Busch InBev Brands,Miller Brewing Company,Coors Brewing Company,Innstadt Edelsud,Innstadt Bock Weisse,Innstadt Schwarz,Ellis LIGHT ,Ellis AMBER ,Ellis WEISS ,Ellis STOUT ,Ellis IPA ,Ellis ROOT BEER ,Ellis IPA ,Ellis Hard Lemonade,Ellis Oktoberfest,Three Monkeys Brewing CompanyStella Artois,Leffe,Hoegaarden,Wirtz Beverage Nevada,XINGU Brazilian Black Lager,XINGU GOLD Brazilian Blond Lager,GINGER BEARD English Ginger Beer,GREEN GOBLIN ,nglish Oak Aged Cider,MORITZ Spanish Lager,RINCE COCHON Golden Belgium Ale,MONTY PYTHON’S HOLY GRAIL English Pale Ale,Pabst Blue Ribbon,Lagunitas Brewing Co.

On May 17th in Las Vegas there will be no other place to be than Ellis Island Casino where you can enjoy music, entertainment, BBQ and beer all to benefit Three Square. For tickets and information visit http://sincitybeerfestival.com. Also check out the videohttp://youtu.be/dake6J65fmU

See you there!