SPAGO

Located inside the Forum Shops at Caesars, Spago combines a unique menu with a distinctive design and will offer a mouth-watering turkey dinner on Thanksgiving Day. At $65 per person, the pre-fix tasting menu will include:
§ Spiced butternut squash soup with cardamom cream, served with cranberry goat cheese panini
§ Roasted free-range turkey roulade featuring pretzel bread stuffing knödel, green bean casserole, sweet potato puree with brown sugar, yellowfin mash potato, fresh cranberry-apple chutney and clove turkey natural jus
§ Triple Silken Pumpkin Pie

CUT
Located at The Palazzo, CUT presents a contemporary twist on the classic steakhouse. This Thanksgiving, guests are invited to indulge in a special tasting menu priced at $65 per person. The menu is as follows:
§ Amuse-bouche - Celery root soup with roasted quince and cranberry compote
§ The Salad - Organic Fuji apple salad with fennel, red endive, Medjool dates and Marcona almonds
§ The Bird - Bourbon red, natural-raised heritage turkey by Four Story Hill Farms
§ For The Table - Red jewel sweet potato puree, Brussels sprouts and confit bacon, Sourdough stuffing with wild mushrooms and sweet onions
§ The Sauces - Cranberry chutney, Turkey gravy
§ The Sweet Pumpkin Tasting - Pumpkin cheesecake, ginger spice cookie crust, Spiced pumpkin pot de crème, maple whipped cream, Apple vanilla stuffed pumpkin donuts with toasted pumpkin seeds and Moravian “cookies & cream” ice cream
§ Harvest Moon Specialty Cocktails ($14) - Hot buttered rum, Meyers dark rum, butterscotch schnapps, nutmeg, Mulled cider, cinnamon, orange rind, Hennessey VSOP cognac, Hot toddy, Bergamot infused earl grey tea, wildflower honey, Cranberry martini, Absolut currant vodka, cassis liquor

POSTRIO
Located inside the Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian, Postrio has re-launched with a stunning new interior and exciting new menu. Staying true to the fresh, seasonality of American ingredients, the menu features contemporary California cuisine while drawing upon flavors from Asia and the Mediterranean. This Thanksgiving, Postrio will offer a tasting menu for $39 per person:
§ First Course (choice of)
o Mixed baby lettuces, Bosc pears, goat cheese fondue, pine nuts
o Puree of pumpkin soup, toasted pumpkin seeds, coriander scented crème fraiche
§ Entrée (choice of)
o Roasted free-range turkey breast, brioche stuffing, haricot verts, cranberry compote, herb gravy (offered a la carte at $29)
o Braised beef short rib, Hanson Mills polenta, braised greens, Madeira jus
§ Dessert
o Pumpkin pie with cinnamon ice cream and nutmeg whipped cream

WOLFGANG PUCK BAR & GRILL
Located inside the MGM Grand, the Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill modernizes the traditional “bar and grill” concept with approachable fine dining. To celebrate Thanksgiving, the kitchen will offer the following dishes on its a la carte menu:
§ Wild arugula salad with citrus vinaigrette, dried cranberries, toasted almonds and aged pecorino, $14
§ Oven roasted free-range turkey breast with braised leg, Oregon chanterelle stuffing, Yukon potato puree, honeyed yams, buttered green beans, orange-cranberry relish and herbed turkey jus, $28
§ Pumpkin cheesecake with gingerbread crust, cranberry compote and nutmeg whipped cream, $8

TRATTORIA DEL LUPO
Located inside Mandalay Bay, Master Chef Wolfgang Puck’s first Italian restaurant offers the classic look and feel of an Italian trattoria, the perfect complement to his regional Italian fare. In addition to its regular menu, select menu items will be made available in celebration of the holiday season. Menu items will include:
§ Butternut squash soup made with apple and golden raisin compote, cranberry sauce and pumpkin seed oil, $11
§ Honey glazed turkey breast with mashed potatoes, green beans, cranberry relish and herb gravy, $29
§ Grilled pork chop and braised belly with apple-fennel marmalade and sage, $36

A la carte menus for the restaurants above will be available to guests in addition to the holiday menu items. For reservations, call 1-877-4-WOLFGANG

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For the eighth consecutive year, Bellagio received AAA’s prestigious Five Diamond Award as did Julian Serrano’s renowned restaurant, Picasso. Additionally, Le Cirque received the distinction for the sixth consecutive year, making Bellagio once again the only hotel in the United States to be home to two AAA Five Diamond restaurants.

“The AAA Five Diamond award acknowledges our commitment to excellence,” said Randy Morton, president and COO of Bellagio. “AAA is a trusted source of quality, and I couldn’t be more proud of this important recognition for Bellagio.”

Picasso and Le Cirque are among only five restaurants in Las Vegas to earn this coveted award. “Many of the world’s finest restaurants are located in Las Vegas,” Morton said. “Having two of the very best among such an elite group is an incredible honor.”

Julian Serrano, executive chef at Picasso, said, “Our exemplary team deserves all of the accolades. Receiving this prestigious award for eight consecutive years reaffirms to them we are successful in creating an exceptional dining experience.”

The regions of France and Spain where Picasso spent much of his life inspire Chef Serrano’s exceptional Mediterranean cuisine. Picasso masterpieces, as well as a collection of his charming ceramic pieces, further delight the senses of diners enjoying the Picasso experience.

Created by Sirio Maccioni, known as the world’s most charismatic restaurateur, Le Cirque invites guests to indulge and relish world-class wines, haute cuisine and luxurious service in an intimate setting. Le Cirque’s opulent dining room is complemented by a breathtaking panoramic view of Bellagio’s lake.

Mario Maccioni said, “As a AAA Five Diamond Award winner, we are honored once again to be among the top level of one of the most important organizations in our industry.”

AAA evaluates and rates more than 58,000 restaurants and lodgings each year throughout all 50 states, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean, providing the broadest coverage of any U.S. rating system, both geographically and by number of properties rated. Of those, only 103 resorts and 59 restaurants, or 0.28 percent, earned the highly coveted AAA Five Diamond rating for 2009.

Michael Geeser, AAA Nevada spokesman, said, “For eight years, Bellagio has maintained the highest level of hospitality in the most luxurious surroundings. The property is really what the Five Diamond rating is all about. Once again, Bellagio is home to two Five Diamond restaurants, setting itself apart from the highest end properties in the world.”

To be considered for AAA rating and approval, restaurants and lodgings undergo a thorough evaluation by AAA/CAA’s 65 full-time tourism editors. Five Diamond establishments go through a much more extensive review. The entire experience, from arrival through departure, is taken into account. AAA experts judge lodgings on the exterior of the facility, public areas, guest rooms, amenities and bathrooms. Restaurants are evaluated on criteria including food, service, décor and ambiance.

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Bette Midler Tickets

Special ticket pricing of $200 is available for current Nevada Public Radio members. Listeners of News 88.9 KNPR and Classical 89.7 can purchase tickets for $225 each, which includes Nevada Public Radio membership. To purchase tickets, visit www.knpr.org, www.classical897.org or call (702) 258-9895 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays.

All proceeds benefit Nevada Public Radio. Sponsors include AEG Live, The Colosseum at Caesars Palace and Nevada Public Radio News 88.9 KNPR and Classical 89.7.

About Nevada Public Radio
Nevada Public Radio, a not-for-profit organization, is the state’s premier non-commercial broadcaster of National Public Radio programming and includes News 88.9 KNPR FM, broadcasting national and regional news and discussion, Classical 89.7 KCNV FM, a network of rural translator and repeater signals: KTPH, Tonopah (91.7); KLNR, Panaca (91.7); KWPR, Lund/Ely (88.7) and KSGU, St. George (90.3), plus a statewide radio reading service for the visually impaired.

Nevada Public Radio produces 10 hours a week of original content which is also available on demand at knpr.org, including the national award-winning public affairs program KNPR’s State of Nevada. Nevada Public Radio was incorporated in 1975 with its flagship station 88.9 KNPR FM signing on the air in 1980. Since early 2008, Nevada Public Radio has provided digital (HD) programming with additional channels of Spanish language, contemporary eclectic music and news broadcasts. Nevada Public Radio also publishes Desert Companion, a quarterly magazine. For more information, call (702) 258-9895 or visit www.knpr.org.

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The menu affords guests the opportunity to enjoy Michael Mina’s signature trio concept. Guests may indulge in three different preparations of their favorite ingredient – including shellfish, American Kobe and caviar – each presented in its own unique way. Other cuisine includes Beef Rib-Eye and Cheek with purple artichoke and Castelvetrano olive jus; Tasmanian Ocean Trout with cauliflower puree, Muscat grape and caper relish; and Whole Fried Chicken for two with truffle mac & cheese and onion jus.

Allowing guests to be adventurous, the drink program is highlighted by cocktails that feature modern twists on classic favorites made meticulously with the freshest ingredients. Signature libations include the Whiskey Cobbler, a mixture of Bulliet bourbon, Luxardo maraschino liqueur and fresh berries; and the Yuzu Drop, a combination of Hanger One Citron “Buddha’s Hand,” yuzu juice and lemon sour.

In addition to the culinary and beverage choices, NOBHILL TAVERN offers guests the casual atmosphere of a tavern infused with the energy of Las Vegas. The expansive lounge area features smartly dressed wait staff serving up Michael Mina’s fare to the beat of modern popular music.

“The opportunity to create a new menu for NOBHILL TAVERN that allows guests to experience my trio concept is something I am excited to do. This menu, along with the attractive staff uniforms and fun, lively atmosphere really transforms NOBHILL TAVERN into a great gathering spot,” Michael Mina said.

Located within MGM Grand, NOBHILL TAVERN is open nightly from 5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. For reservations or more information, call (702) 891-7337.

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Fuego Raw Talent Tickets

“FUEGO RAW TALENT,” the new high-energy show at the Sahara is tapping into the social media market by offering students a complimentary ticket to the show in exchange for their opinion now through December 31, 2008. Students will receive a free ticket to the show when they present their student ID card to the Sahara box office and agree to blog about their experience at the show through online blogs, newsletters and social media websites.

“‘FUEGO RAW TALENT’ is such an intricate, diverse show that can be interpreted in so many different ways,” said ND, creator, producer and director of “FUEGO RAW TALENT.” “Because the show appeals to the technology generation, we want to reach out to social media connoisseurs to encourage their communication through social media websites as virtual opinion forum. ”

“FUEGO RAW TALENT,” is a high-energy dance and video illusion show that combines an intricate storyline about modern day’s duality with live, original music, creative costumes, original choreography and performances from talented singers, dancers and musicians. The exclusive video illusion technology enables the performers to interact with hundreds of digital images for a raw, interactive experience. The show is performed nightly at 8:30 p.m. inside the FUEGO RAW TALENT Theater at the Sahara Hotel & Casino.
To learn more about show, read character profiles, check up on performer blogs or to purchase tickets and show memorabilia, please log on to NDsFUEGO.com.

About the Sahara Hotel & Casino
Located on the northern end of the famed Las Vegas Strip, the Sahara Hotel and Casino is a desert jewel rich with history and nostalgia. The last remaining “Rat Pack” resort, the Sahara was the setting for the original “Ocean’s Eleven” film and has played host to everyone from The Beatles to Dean Martin to Marilyn Monroe. New owner Sam Nazarian and his innovative company, SBE Entertainment Group, plan to introduce a new generation to the revitalized Sahara with dynamic and exciting renovation plans on the horizon.

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Frank Caliendo Tickets

THE COMEDY FESTIVAL, a Co-Production with AEG Live, Returns to Caesars Palace in Las Vegas For Fourth Year Thursday, Nov. 20, through Saturday, Nov. 22

The year’s best comedy movies will take center stage on TBS this month as the network presents an all new special, FUNNIEST MOVIES OF THE YEAR: 2008. Hosted by comedian and master impressionist Frank Caliendo (Frank TV, Fox NFL Sunday), this one-hour collection of hilarious movie scenes from the past year will climax with the announcement of the film online fans have chosen as the year’s funniest. Throughout the show, Caliendo will infuse his famous impressions into introductions of the films.

FUNNIEST MOVIES OF THE YEAR: 2008 is being taped at Caesars Palace and Rio in Las Vegas during the week of THE COMEDY FESTIVAL. The special premieres on TBS Saturday, Nov. 29, at 10 p.m. (ET/PT), immediately after the premiere of ELLEN’S EVEN BIGGER REALLY BIG SHOW, a variety showcase presented by Ellen DeGeneres.

FUNNIEST MOVIES OF THE YEAR is produced by Robert Dalrymple Productions, with Dalrymple serving as executive producer. Dalrymple also produces TBS’s enormously popular FUNNIEST COMMERCIALS OF THE YEAR specials, with this year’s edition slated to premiere Saturday, Dec. 23, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT).

During the build-up to FUNNIEST MOVIES OF THE YEAR: 2008, comedy fans went online at tbs.com to vote on which movies they think delivered the most laughs. Clips from their top choices will be featured throughout the special, grouped into such themed segments as “Painfully Funny,” “Animal Behavior,” “Love Hurts,” “Car Trouble” and “Say What?” The movies in the running to be named this year’s funniest are Burn After Reading, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Get Smart, Hancock and Tropic Thunder, to name a few.

Caliendo can currently be seen on TBS Tuesday nights at 11 p.m. (ET/PT) in his late-night sketch comedy series Frank TV. Named by Variety in 2007 as one of 10 comics to watch, he has cultivated fans through almost every means possible. His presence on YouTube and MySpace resulted in what one blogger called “The Caliendo Effect,” marking the shift from traditional entertainment outlets to the Internet, where his videos have been watched by more than 10 million fans.

Caliendo’s spot-on impression of President Bush earned him an invitation to perform during the 2007 White House Correspondents Dinner, where he brought down the house. Sports fans know him for his weekly picks on Fox NFL Sunday, which he delivers as a wide variety of characters and personalities, including his famous John Madden impression. Late-night comedy fans remember him as a regular cast member on the popular MADtv sketch comedy series, as well as from his regular appearances on the Late Show with David Letterman.

Caliendo is currently performing to sold-out crowds in theaters across the country on the Frank TV Stand-Up Comedy Tour, sponsored by TBS.

Robert Dalrymple is a Peabody and Emmy®-winning television producer whose most recent productions include Super Bowl’s Greatest Commercials for CBS, in conjunction with IMG Media; the American Cinematheque Specials for TNT and AMC; and Showtime’s adaptation of Sam Sheppard’s True West. He also co-founded and executive-produced the Screen Actors Guild Awards® for NBC and TNT.

Dalrymple is perhaps best known for Billy Joel’s tour in Russia, Billy Crystal’s first comedy special from Russia and the CBS production of pianist Vladimir Horowitz’s return to Moscow after 62 years. He won Emmys for Free to Be a Family and a documentary on Itzhak Perlman’s tour of Russia and was nominated for The King & I – Recording a Hollywood Dream. His television movies include Howard Hughes – His Woman and His Movies, Shame, Baby Brokers and A Christmas Romance.

Now in its fourth year, THE COMEDY FESTIVAL, a co-production with AEG Live, is a three-day event taking place Nov. 20-22 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. The extensive lineup for the event includes such previously announced performers as Jerry Seinfeld, Ellen DeGeneres, Dane Cook, Katt Williams, Tracy Morgan, Jeff Dunham, Dave Attell, Jamie Kennedy, Mike Epps, David Alan Grier, The Kids in the Hall, Russell Peters, Kate Clinton, Jim Breuer, Andrew Dice Clay, Jim Norton and John Oliver. TBS will televise several programs from THE COMEDY FESTIVAL, including the variety special ELLEN’S EVEN BIGGER REALLY BIG SHOW, presented by DeGeneres; LAFFAPALOOZA! Hosted by Tracey Morgan, an evening of performances by top comedians; and CHEECH & CHONG ROASTED, a celebrity-filled skewering of the legendary comedy duo. (A complete list of the previously announced acts is available at thecomedyfestival.com.)

This year, for the first time, the excitement of THE COMEDY FESTIVAL also will be just one mouse click away. TBS’s thecomedyfestival.com Web site will utilize cutting-edge technology to give fans the opportunity to choose from four simultaneous video streams direct from the event.

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As the name signifies, Mr. Lucky’s 24/7 is open ’round the clock and offers a traditional style eatery with a family-friendly atmosphere. The standard diner fare - burgers, sandwiches, and breakfast items such as the owner’s favorite, French toast - is first-rate, as are the pizzas and the specialty Baby Back Ribs basted in a watermelon sauce. And its not-so secret specials, such as the Steak and Shrimp (an 8-ounce New York sirloin steak, three jumbo shrimp, salad, garlic mashed potatoes and a roll, all for a lucky $7.77), and the “bone yard specials,” starting at $3.95 (served Monday through Thursday 1 to 5 a.m.), are well worth ordering. The Chocolate Fudge Brownie topped with vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, homemade whipped cream and chopped nuts is also worth the splurge. Inexpensive as most venues placed in the ‘diner’ category, Mr. Lucky’s ups the ante with its cool, energized rock ‘n’ roll aura with décor to match: rock memorabilia, a large Jim Morrison mural, leopard-print seating, vintage motel signage and wood floors. Since 2003, Mr. Lucky’s has been recognized as one of the city’s “Best Late Night Snack” according to the Las Vegas Weekly Reader’s Choice Poll.

Mr. Lucky’s 24/7 is open 24 hours a day and seven days a week. For additional information call 702.693.5000.

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The Real Deal! Tickets

WHAT: Time change and introductory pricing update

SHOW TIMES: Thursday – Monday at 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday – The Real Deal! After Hours at 10:00 p.m. (this replaces the 8:00 p.m. show time)
Wednesday – Dark

The Real Deal! After Hours – The Real Deal! show guests have come to love, but with a late-night feel. The show’s host, Vinnie Favorito, will be unleashed so no one will be safe. Cocktail service will also be available in the showroom.

TICKETS: All general tickets will include a handheld device to play the game.

WHERE: The Venetian Showroom at The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino
3355 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109

About The Real Deal!
Hosted by comedian Vinnie Favorito, The Real Deal! is the first-ever live and interactive poker-themed stage show. Introducing a new paradigm in entertainment, it is a one-of-a-kind, 90-minute, live-action Las Vegas stage extravaganza that gives audience members a chance to play against the world’s best professional poker players to win prizes and bragging rights. Two members of The Real Deal! professional poker team compete with six amateur players from the audience in a tournament-style game of Texas Hold ‘Em. At the same time, the rest of the audience will be the “ninth player” playing against the table and gathering points through wagers on the action, side bets and other games. Everyone in attendance can win cash and great prizes, including a chance at $1,000,000.* All audience members will have seats complete with handheld devices to play the game. Audience members must be 21 years of age or older.

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OPTICA is located in MGM Grand’s Studio Walk and is open Sunday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to midnight. To contact the store directly, please call (702) 740-2226.

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After 29 years of dining excellence, a long list of recognition, awards and accolades Chef André Rochat will turn his focus to his other two Las Vegas venues, the newly remodeled Andre’s Restaurant & Lounge at the Monte Carlo Resort and Alizé at the top of the Palms.

“Andre’s is a part of the evolutionary history of dining in Las Vegas, and we cannot talk about the history of dining without including the name of André Rochat, as a pioneer whose name is imbedded in the culinary annals of this great city” said R.H. Duke, Restaurant Reviewer from VEGAS! DINING OUT.

“Andre’s has served a special part in everyone’s heart” said André Rochat, the doyen of all Las Vegas Chefs. “Many young chefs and professionals in Las Vegas and abroad have passed through and trained at Andre’s over the years. I would like to thank the members of my staff for their service and dedication to their craft and unwavering quest for culinary and service excellence; without them, the past many years would not have been possible. I would also like to thank Mayor Oscar Goodman for all of his support over the years.”

“As we witness the sunset of another icon of old Las Vegas, we look forward to the sunrise of the new Las Vegas with continued success of Alizé at the top of the Palms and Andre’s at the Monte Carlo. André Rochat will continue to leave his mark on dining in the new Las Vegas, as he had in the old Las Vegas. Other culinartians have arrived in Las Vegas, and have left. André Rochat is still here - he has withstood the test of time!” explained R.H. Duke.

To all our loyal customers, thank you for your patronage over the past 29 years and we look forward to serving you at our sister properties.

Look for the grand re-opening of Andre’s Restaurant & Lounge at the Monte Carlo January 2009.

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