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This Sunday is Father’s Day and our dads are just as important as our mothers. So whether it is your father, stepfather, grandfather or a man who has been like a father to you, here are some ideas to show how important they are to you and how much you appreciate them.
If for some reason you have to celebrate Father’s Day early, Becker’s Steakhouse will be treating dads in a special way this year as they celebrate Father’s Day on Friday, June 13th and Saturday, June 14th. On both days, dads can enjoy a “King Cut (22 oz.) Prime Rib Dinner,” for $21, in addition to enjoying 2 for 1 beverages. Becker’s Steakhouse is an upscale restaurant, cocktail lounge and piano bar set in a classic, “Sinatra-esque” Las Vegas atmosphere.
Hours are Lunch daily from 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m; Dinner Tuesday through Thursday, 3 p.m. – 11 p.m., Friday, 3 p.m. – 12 midnight and Saturday, 4 p.m. – 12 midnight; Happy Hour, Tuesday – Saturday, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Becker’s Steakhouse
2400 N. Buffalo Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89128
702-216-2700
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar celebrates Father’s Day on June 15 from 11:30 am to closing with a complimentary beer or glass of wine for dad with dinner. For their Father’s Day Brunch (Father’s Day Prix Fixe Menu) from 11:30 am to 3 pm, they are offering unlimited servings of meats at lunch and dinner plus unlimited servings from over 40 items on their fresh bar; appetizers, salads, and sides with $1 well drinks from the bar. The regular menu will also be available. The cost of the buffet is $32.95 per person (does not include tax and gratuity). The nationally acclaimed Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar also features a sophisticated and unique wine list that features over 100 wines served by the glass. Fleming’s is the recipient of numerous prestigious awards, including Wine Spectator magazine’s annual Awards of Excellence, and Wine Enthusiast’s annual Awards of Distinction.
The Father’s Day Brunch Menu includes:
Choice of One Starter
Manhattan Seafood Chowder or Chopped Salad
Choice of one entrée
Filet Mignon Benedict, Crab Cake Benedict, Apple Wood Smoked Pork Chop, or Seafood Newberg Puff Pastry
Loaded Mashed Potatoes and Sautéed Green Beans are served family-style with all entrees.
Choice of one dessert
Berry Cobbler Oatmeal Crust, Chocolate Espresso Crème Brûlée, or Walnut Turtle Pie
SPECIALTY DRINKS:
Prime Royale, Champagne with a hint of French raspberry liqueur, $6.95
Fleming’s Mary, Traditional Bloody Mary twisted with wasabi, $6.95
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar is open 7 days a week for lunch & dinner 11:30 am to 10:00 pm with complimentary valet parking and four private dining rooms.
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
8721 W Charleston Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89117
702-838-4774
www.flemingssteakhouse.com
In honor of Father’s Day, Springs Preserve will host a one-of-a-kind dining experience at the Springs Cafe by Wolfgang Puck with a special “BBQ and Blues” brunch on Sunday, June 15 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. In addition to brunch, live music will be provided in the cafe by the Pete Contino Band along with a special cameo appearance by “The World’s Greatest Accordionist” Dick Contino. With Dad in mind, the first 100 Dads to visit the museums and galleries will receive free admission.
Featuring organic beer and ale, brunch at the Springs Cafe by Wolfgang Puck will offer a unique Father’s Day menu, including barbeque beef short ribs, slow roasted wild salmon with tomato-yuzu salsa, jalapeño cornbread and warm peach cobbler. In addition to the breathtaking panoramic view of the Las Vegas Strip from the Cafe’s balcony, guests can also enjoy the serenity of the Springs Preserve.
Brunch prices are $45 per adult and $12.50 per child aged 10 and under.
The Springs Cafe by Wolfgang Puck is the latest “green” addition to the Las Vegas Springs Preserve as well as Wolfgang’s first eco-friendly, quick service eatery to open in Las Vegas. Owned by Springs Preserve and operated by Wolfgang Puck Catering, the 6,800 square-foot café features American cuisine and showcases organic ingredients from regional artisan producers and growers, and complements the Preserve’s commitment to sustainable living. Located on the second floor of the Gift Shop, its hours of operation are from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily
Springs Café by Wolfgang Puck
Springs Preserve
333 S. Valley View Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89102
702-822-7705.
www.springspreserve.org
Morton’s Steak and Seafood combination features two full-course dinners for $99 through June 30, 2008, which includes Father’s Day, as well as before and after Father’s Day for those who want to celebrate before or after the “official” holiday.
Morton’s Steak and Seafood for Two includes:
Two Single Cut Filets
Choice of Two: Colossal Shrimp Alexander, Jumbo Lump Crab Cake and Broiled Sea Scallops
Choice of Two: Caesar Salad or Morton’s Salad
One Morton’s Signature Potato and one fresh vegetable
Choice of Two: Morton’s Legendary Hot Chocolate Cake and Key Lime Pie
Hours are 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday.
Morton’s The Steakhouse
400 East Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89119
702-893-0703
www.mortons.com.
To all the dads out there, Happy Father’s Day from Debbie Hall.
