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REMEDY'S TAVERN UPGRADES MENU

Tavern chain Remedy's has launched a new menu at both of its Henderson locations -- 3265 St. Rose Parkway and 530 Conestoga Way.

The refreshed bar tapas menu includes lamb chop lollipops (four herb-marinated lamb chops served on a bed of caramelized onions and topped with a red wine dijon demi-glace), grilled eggplant bruschetta (warm fresh baguettini topped with a traditional bruschetta mix, diced grilled eggplant, shredded Parmesan and drizzled with balsamic glaze) and Maryland crab cakes (a house made crab cake served on a bed of baby greens accompanied by a mango pineapple salsa and lemon tarter sauce).

As part of the revised sandwich menu, Remedy's is offering new slider options, with choices including chicken Parmesan, Buffalo chicken, Western BBQ burger, caramelized onion and bleu cheese burger, bacon cheeseburger, Buffalo shrimp, Philly cheese steak, meatball provolone, barbecue pulled pork and Maryland crab cake. A new Boursin beef Steak sandwich has been added, combining roast beef, onions, red peppers and herb cream cheese on a roll. Fish tacos offer another new option.

To view the complete menu, visit www.remedys tavern.com.

THE STIRLING CLUB HOSTS CELEBRITY COOK-OFF

Kiss my Palate, a celebrity cook-off fundraising event, will feature the men of three celebrity couples cooking on stage while executive chefs act as judges. The event is from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at The Stirling Club, 2827 Paradise Road. The event will feature Frank Scinta, Guy Fieri of the Food Network and Heather West of Hell's Kitchen. Featured restaurants include Charlie Palmer Group, DJT at Trump, Brio Tuscan Grille and Simon Restaurant at Palms Place.

Tickets are $75 in advance and $100 at the door, including appetizers, dessert and champagne. Proceeds benefit Project Shero, empowering kids and celebrating women Visit www.project-shero.org or call 242-1517.

NEW VISTA WINE WALKS SET FOR SATURDAY AND OCT. 17

New Vista Community will host Wine Walk fundraisers from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South, and Oct. 17 at Fashion Village at Boca Park, 8800 W. Charleston Blvd.

Each event will feature 20 tasting stations, pouring a variety of wines. Tickets are $30 or two for $50 at www.winewalklv.com or at the event.

CULINARY COLLEGE HOSTS COMMUNITY COOKING CLASSES

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Las Vegas, 1451 Center Crossing Road, offers cooking classes to the community from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on select dates. On Oct. 10 and 24, participants will learn about party food and drinks, and chocolate treats, respectively.

Cost is $85 per person and includes a continental breakfast, a lunch and a gift certificate to Cafe Bleu. Call 851-5376.

WIN FREE CAKE FROM FREED'S FOR A LIFETIME WITH PHOTOS

Freed's Bakery invites anyone to submit a photo capturing their favorite Freed's memory to its Best Freed's Photo contest at 4780 S. Eastern Ave. or 9555 S. Eastern Ave., or by e-mail at info@freedsbakery.com.

The contest runs through Oct. 10. The top two winners will each receive a Freed's cake on their birthday for life.

ROY'S WINE CLUB OFFERS MONTHLY TASTINGS

Roy's Hawaiian Cuisine, 620 E. Flamingo Road, hosts a waina hui (wine club) each month to allow members to sample wines from around the world and share in the flavors of the restaurant's cuisine. Tastings are held once a month from 5 to 6:30 p.m. with a sampling of Roy's signature appetizers. The next one is set for Oct. 16.

Each tasting is $20 per person for members and $25 for nonmembers. Member benefits include a wine glass, an invitation to all of the club's events, an invitation to Roy's select seasonal events, a 10 percent reduction on bottled wine purchased at the restaurant and reduced pricing for Roy's wine dinners.

Space is limited. For more information call 691-2053.