Where to eat and drink around Las Vegas this week
By Melinda Sheckells
(Editor’s Note: Tasty Tuesday airs on KTNV Channel 13 on Tuesdays at 11:20 a.m.)
This week, every day is “Tasty” thanks to Three Square’s annual Restaurant Week, which features dozens of Las Vegas restaurants where you can dine and support the fight against hunger in our community. Restaurant Week is a great excuse to get out and try new dining experiences in Las Vegas. Now in its 14th year, the annual 12-day event, held every spring, encourages people to dine out for a good meal, a good value and a good cause.
Las Vegas restaurants offer three-course prix fixe menus, donating a small portion of proceeds to Three Square Food Bank. By dining out, you are helping Three Square reach its goal of feeding hungry families and individuals in Southern Nevada.
Check out these two locals spots–Mariposa and D’Agostino’s
Mariposa on South Decatur
Mariposa Cocina & Cocktails is a neighborhood Latin concept in Las Vegas’ southwest region. The kitchen specializes in culinary concepts from Mexico, Central America and South America and the interior features wall murals, art activations and a photobooth, complete with live entertainment and tableside preparations.
Dinner for dine-in or takeout costs $30 per guest.
First Course Choices:
Cheese Quesadilla
Crisped tortilla with shredded oaxaca cheese, pico de gallo and lime sour cream
Monarch Nachos
Refried beans with shredded oaxaca cheese,the guest’s choice of carne or pollo asada, plus pickled jalapeños
Chicken Flauta
Shredded chicken in crispy rolled tortillas served with lime sour cream, pico de gallo and guacamole
Second Course Choices:
Carnitas Taco Plate
With choice of beans, rice, onion, cilantro or guacamole
Chicken Enchiladas
Shredded chicken with green mole sauce
Short Rib Enchiladas
Braised beef with ancho cherry sauce
Pork Chimichanga
Carnitas, avocado crema, shredded oaxaca cheese and pico de gallo
Third Course:
Flan Traditional
Adult Beverage Choices:
Speciality Cocktail
Coconut Lime Margarita – Original Lime Margarita – Prickly Pear Paloma – Terremoto – Senorita – El Burro
Draft Beer
Bud Light – Estrella Jalisco – Modelo Especial – 805 Cerveza
House Wine
Havenscourt Chardonnay – Havenscourt Pinot Grigio – Havenscourt Merlot – Havenscourt Pinot Noir – Chateau Ste Michele Rose – Gambino Cuvee (sparkling wine)
D’Agostino’s on Buffalo Drive
Dan and Brandi Thompson, owners of D’Agostino’s, are lifelong culinary experts with vast experience in the Las Vegas restaurant industry. In 2018, the couple opened the restaurant with the name of D’Agostino’s Trattoria in honor of Dan’s grandfather.
Each dish created at D’Agostino’s is a lovingly made expression paying tribute to the traditional family passed down over generations in the D’Agostino family.
Dinner costs $50 per guest for dine-in special. Reservations are recommended. Vegan and gluten-free options are available upon request. Tax and gratuity are not included.
First Course Choices:
Domestic Fresh Mozzarella & Tomato Caprese
Vine Ripened Tomatoes with Baby Greens, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Basil and Balsamic Glaze
“D’s” House Antipasto Salad
Crisp Romaine and Spring Greens made with Grape Tomatoes, Roasted Red Peppers, Fresh Mozzarella, Soppressata, Kalamata Olives, Pepperoncini, Crispy Prosciutto, House Pickled Red Onions topped with House Vinaigrette
“D’s” House Caesar
Crisp Romaine with Parmigiana Reggiano, Grape Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, House Made Caesar Dressing, Roasted Garlic & Parmigiana Crostini
Second Course Choices:
Rigatoni with House Made Bolognese
Spaghettini All’ Amatriciana (Mildly Spicy)
Guanciale with Pancetta Garlic, White Wine, Pomodoro, Calabrian Peppers, Pecorino and Parmigiana
Chicken Marsala
Lightly Floured Chicken Scallopini, Cremini Mushrooms, Lombardo Sweet Marsala Demi-Glace
Chicken Piccata
Lightly Floured Chicken Scallopini, Cremini Mushrooms, Lemon Butter Sauce with Capers Included Upon Request
Third Course Choices:
Raspberry Limoncello Cake
Strawberry Mascarpone Cake
Old Fashioned Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake
Additional Option:
Eggplant Parmigiana (Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian)
Lightly Breaded Roasted Eggplant layered with Mozzarella and Pomodoro that is baked to perfection.
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