Sushi Roku names Sergio Pareja Chef De Cuisine
Pareja began his career with Japanese cuisine by working under Kazuto Matsusaka, the Japanese-born Spago veteran, at Wolfgang Puck’s Chinois, Santa Monica and then moving on to another restaurant in Santa Monica called Zenzero, where he continued to work with Matsusaka. 2001 saw Pareja joining the Innovative Dining Group when he was hired to open Sushi Roku, Pasadena. Taking advantage of his high skill level, the experienced chef was quickly promoted to head chef of Sushi Roku, Santa Monica. Prior to his move to Las Vegas, Pareja also worked at Katana in Los Angeles.

“Sergio is a great asset to our team at Sushi Roku,” said Clinton Clausen, operating partner of Innovative Dining Group. “His creativity and expertise will add to the continued success of our dynamic cuisine.”

Sushi Roku is open daily for lunch and dinner, and is located on the third level of The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace. Hours are Sunday - Thursday from noon to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from noon to midnight. For reservations or for more information call 702.733.7373 or visit www.sushiroku.com.

Morton’s Winner of ’07 Award of Excellence
All 74 of Morton’s The Steakhouse restaurants have been honored with the 2007 Award of Excellence in the August issue of Wine Spectator. According to the magazine, the restaurant was honored because it met the criteria of offering over 100 assortments of high quality wines on their lists. Moreover, their wines are selected to complement the cuisine served, in both flavor profile and price. Morton’s The Steakhouse offers over 200 wines in all of its restaurants with some locations listing over 500. “At Morton's we take a great amount of pride in offering our guests the finest wines from around the world,” says Taylor Field, Vice President of Wine and Spirits at Morton’s The Steakhouse.

Wine Spectator is the leading wine appreciation magazine in America; therefore, as Field says, “It is an honor to be recognized as a leader in this endeavor by the [magazine]. It's humbling to be recognized, but we know of no other way to take care of our guests.”

Morton’s The Steakhouse is the world’s largest fine-dining company-owned restaurant. Locations are throughout the United States and also in cities such as Toronto, Vancouver, Singapore and Hong Kong.

On A Sad Note

Beloved Chef Stephan Mourabit, Head Baker at the Venetian, past away Monday July 30th at the age 39, due to bone cancer. He is survived by his wife Barbara and two children: Brandon age 6, and Morgan age 2. An account has been set up under his name at Bank of America, Account #004970249557. Any help for his family is greatly appreciated.

Andre’s Turns Ten
Help celebrate Andre’s 10 Year Anniversary from August 19th through September 19th inside The Monte Carlo Resort & Casino. With mention of The Vegas Eye, guests will receive a 20% discount on Andre’s unique food menu. The intimate dining room at Andre’s Las Vegas features the Renaissance decor reminiscent of a French Château's formal dining room with a glowing fireplace and recessed, hand-painted ceilings. The tables are magnificent with exquisite French linen, Versace china, sterling silver, fresh flowers and the soft glow of candlelight. The two story wine cellar houses yet another of Andre's spectacular collections of the finest wines of the world. With more than 1,000 labels on the list and over 5,000 bottles on hand, Andre's Sommelier will help you select the perfect wine to complement your dinner. For reservations, please call (702) 798-7151.

This Thursday, August 9th, the Voodoo Lounge presents the Go Go Extravaganza with Las Vegas’ hottest Go Go Girls and Mr. VaVoom. Dances are choreographed by ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ finalist Jonnis and Miss Nude World & Burlesque superstar Vanna Lace. Then, on Saturday (8/11), Miss Rio makes her appearance inside the Voodoo Lounge and on Thursday (8/16), they will hold the America Model Event. For table reservations to any listed events, please call (702) 777-6875.



Sapphire will get you leid! This Tuesday (8/7) from 6pm – 9pm, Sapphire Gentlemen’s Club and Beacher’s Madhouse are hosting a Hawaiian themed mixer featuring complimentary food from Tahiti Joe’s, frozen drinks by PINK vodka, and of course live entertainment from the beautiful Sapphire girls! Guests are invited to join in the festivities of the Topless Hoola Hoop Contest while DJ Vudu Spellz drops some favorite beats. Please RSVP to Amanda at (702) 869-0003.

Tabla Friday’s
In a city that is burning for more culture and something worldly, it is no surprise that locals and tourists alike have welcomed with open arms the mystical and revolutionary sounds of ‘Tabla’ at Origin India Restaurant during their new night, Tabla Friday's beginning this Friday, August 10th. Think of a Musical Melting Pot with the forward-thinking attraction of songs, filled with the soulful elegance of South Asia's extraordinarily rich traditional and classical music heritage but with the exuberance and limitless potential of modern Western Music. Listeners from around the world have embraced this culture-crossing expression with much enthusiasm. It's a New Era of possibilities for the sound of 21st-century India; an opening of the Indian World with the Western World at play with each other. This restaurant’s appetizers are sure to send your taste buds in a frenzy and the cocktails such as their signature MangoTini, a fresh Mango pulp infusion of Vodka and Cointreau, compliments the wonderful aromas and ambiance…Who knew Vegas had a little piece of India right across from Hard Rock Hotel?