Mother’s Day is your chance to say “thank you” for everything your mom has done, and while macaroni picture frames and homemade candles might have worked when you were a kid, try giving mom what she really wants this year – a delicious meal with her family in Reno Tahoe! Treat mom to the extraordinary day she deserves with these great dining specials… and you won’t even have to do the dishes.

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa

Show mom how special she really is with the incredible Mother’s Day Dining options at the Atlantis. Enjoy the Gourmet Champagne Brunch Extravaganza from 9am – 2pm in the Grand Ballroom for $36.99 (adults) and $13.99 (children ages 4-10), the Toucan Charlie’s Buffet & Grille Champagne Brunch from 9am – 3pm or Mother’s Day Dinner from 3pm – 9pm for $26.99 for adults and $12.99 (children ages 4-10). Other delicious specials include; the Tournedos Oscar 3-course dinner with beef tenderloin topped with crab for $22.99 at Purple Parrot, a 4-course prix-fix dinner featuring pan seared Alaskan halibut starting at $55 at the Atlantis Steakhouse, or a 4-course prix-fix dinner stating at $48, complete with Dijon and herb crusted rib of beef and roasted fingerling potatoes at Bistro Napa.

Eldorado Hotel Casino

For a truly special Mother’s Day feast, treat mom to the vast selections at The Buffet where the professional chefs are serving up brunch favorites and carving specials, such as candied French toast with banana foster sauce and made-to-order omelets, savory carvings of prime rib, roast turkey and leg of lamb. The mouth-watering choices continue with broiled sirloin steak, rotisserie Cornish game hen, stuffed pork loin and the Eldorado’s famous mushroom ravioli.  To top it all off, enjoy a decadent treat from the dessert bar. The Buffet will be open from 8am to 3pm, $22.99 (adults) and $11.99 (children ages 10 and under).

Peppermill Resort Spa Casino

Give your mom the royal treatment she deserves by taking her to the Mother’s Day Brunch Toscana at Biscotti’s where she’ll indulge in chilled jumbo prawns, King crab legs and oysters on the half shell from 9am – 3pm for $33.95 (adults) and $15.95 (children ages 4-11), or the Champagne Brunch at Island Buffet, offering prepared-to-order omelets, as well as Asian and Southwest stations from 9am to 9pm for $24.99 (adults) and $12.95 (children ages 4-11). If your mom prefers dinner, the Peppermill has you covered. Special Mother’s Day menus include; petite filet mignon with sautéed mushrooms and a perfectly matched wine for $51.95 at Bimini, pan roasted Alaskan halibut on soft mascarpone polenta starting at $36.95 at Oceano, Colorado lamb meatball stuffed with spinach starting at $38.95 at Romanza and Dungeness crab Benedict at Café Milano for $16.95.

John Ascuaga’s Nugget

John Ascuaga’s Nugget is pulling out all the stops to help you create an unforgettable Mother’s Day.  At Restaurante Orozko, try the beef filet eggs Benedict, broiled pork chops and salmon filet with cucumber salsa for $29.95 (adults) and 15.95 (children ages 5-11). Savor the Mother’s Day Brunch menu at the Rose Ballroom and Rotisserie Buffet with seared beef tips hunter style, honey baked ham and much more from 9 am – 2 pm for $21.95 (adults) and $11.95 (children 5-11). For an island style Mother’s Day celebration, stop by Trader Dick’s for dinner and treat mom to Oriental surf and turf or a Polynesian duet for $29.95 (adults) and $15.95 (children 5-11).

Western Village

In addition to their regular menus, the Steak House at Western Village and Pancho & Willie’s are cooking up special Mother’s Day dishes. At the Steak House, delight mom with a three-course dinner of shrimp bisque and pistachio-crusted Chilean sea bass, starting at $31.95. Pancho & Willie’s is also serving three-course menu with sweat corn and crabmeat chowder, char grilled lamb chops and Chambord cheesecake to top it off for $24.95.

From never ending brunch buffets to exquisite dinners, you’ll find everything you need in Reno Tahoe to show your mother how much you care.

Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner, and in Reno Tahoe, we know how to properly celebrate… with delicious Mexican food and tequila! Here’s your guide to an enticing fiesta for your taste buds and a road map to the area’s best margaritas.

Voted the Best Mexican Restaurant in Reno Magazine, Arroyo Mexican Grill inside the Freight House District offers a tantalizing menu ranging from traditional to unique and all-around delicious with entrees like, sizzling fajitas served with homemade tortillas and Al Pastor tacos filled with seasoned pork and pineapple. Arroyo also boasts over 100 choices of tequila; one of the largest selections in Reno!

Another local favorite, taking the top spot on RN&R’s Best of Northern Nevada list for Mexican restaurants, is El Adobe Café. Always fresh and always friendly, El Adobe’s extensive menu features family recipes that have been handed down through three generations.

Beto’s Mexican Food might be small in size, but you’d have a hard time finding a restaurant that is bigger on flavor. A Reno staple for many years, Beto’s serves authentic Mexican cuisine in more than generous proportions. Whether you’re in the mood for chicken tacos or feel more adventurous and want to delight in the tripe, you’re sure to leave with a full stomach and a smile.

For a mouthwatering Cinco de Mayo celebration, stop by Murrieta’s Mexican Restaurant & Cantina and enjoy their vast selection of south-of-the-border favorites; including Baja fish tacos, carne asada  and a fully stocked bar.

Opening just in time for Cinco de Mayo is Dos Geckos Cantina at Circus Circus Reno. Rejoice in the fiesta of flavors as the Circus Circus chefs present traditional dishes along with their own unique creations. Dos Geckos’ combination of great food, cantina motif and wide selection of Mexican beers and tequilas makes for a celebration you won’t forget!

Now we understand it wouldn’t be Cinco de Mayo without a certain frozen concoction, so we asked the nearly 28,000 followers on our Facebook page, “Where is the best margarita in Reno Tahoe?” Here’s what they said:

• Los Compadres
• Hacienda Restaurant and Bar
• Bertha Miranda’s Mexican Restaurant and Cantina
• Miguel’s Mexican Food
• Cabo Wabo Cantina – Tahoe

For more great dining ideas and other Cinco de Mayo adventures, be sure visit our website: VisitRenoTahoe.com.

A new Mexican cantina opening just in time for Cinco de Mayo? Uh, perfecto! Celebrate the fiesta of Mexican flavors at the newest dining venue at Circus Circus Reno, Dos Geckos Cantina, opening May 1.

Tapping into the resources of their talented chefs, the flavors and presentation of traditional Mexican foods reaches a new level. The Dos Geckos menu includes authentic Mexican entrees as well as recipes from Circus Reno employees!

Food and Drink Specials in May:

Dos Geckos will bring some inventive beverage specials beginning on May 1st with– a five-bottle assortment of Mexican beers including Modelo, Pacifico, Corona and Negra in a bucket of ice for just $10, available 7 days a week during May.  Every Friday night in May, and on Cinco de Mayo, from 5 – 7 p.m. you can enjoy complimentary Tequila Tastings while you dine at the cantina.  Tequila Girls will be circulating through the dining area with samples of various tequilas to complement your dinner. When you find one you like, you will be able to purchase a shot during this time for just 4! And you can’t miss the delicious Sauza house Margaritas – classic lime or strawberry – for just $5 every day in May.

Between the extensive menu and these great drink offerings, you won’t want to let May go by without stopping in to savor the fiesta of Mexican flavors!

The first Food Truck Friday kicked off this April, marking the beginning of a new tradition in downtown Reno’s dining scene. Food Truck Fridays are held at Center and Fourth Street on the first Friday of each month, from 6 pm – 9 pm, now through October. This culinary sensation features a variety of four-wheeled gourmet kitchens collaborating together for an evening full of unique flavors; including, grilled cheese sandwiches with a little twist, hot dogs with zesty toppings and barbeque favorites… just to name a few.

Participating food trucks include:

• GourMelt Grilled Cheese Truck
• BoDawgs
• Island Ice
• St. Lawrence Pizza Co.
• Sauce Wagon
• Dish Truck
• Kenji’s Food Truck

The excitement doesn’t end with the delicious food though. Food Truck Fridays also features live music from local bands; a beer garden hosted by Great Basin Brewing Company for the adults; and for the kids, a school bus retrofitted as a playground, known as the Tumblebus.

The inaugural Food Truck Friday was a huge success, drawing a large crowd of hungry locals and visitors who appreciate a new dining option in Reno Tahoe that is not only palate-pleasing and entertaining, but also helps promote local businesses utilizing a formerly unused complex. As the weather heats up, this one-of-a-kind event will continue to grow, promising to be a summer favorite, so don’t miss out on the tasty fun.

Written by Guest Blogger, Becky Wilcox

I was recently craving breakfast food, specifically a vegetable omelet with hash browns or a platter of golden pancakes with fruit. Not wasting a moment I headed over to my computer, started perusing restaurant menus on YellowPages.com, and finally found the dish that my taste buds sought: the Plaza Omelet at Peg’s Glorified Ham and Eggs, the popular breakfast spot on Sierra Street. As I savored my omelet (delicious) and my hash browns (the best in town), I realized that Reno is a great city for excellent breakfast food. And I began to wonder: What are the best restaurants for those who share my cravings? What are the best breakfast spots in Reno?

After conducting some research and eating some more food, here’s my list in no particular order:

- Peg’s Glorified Ham and Eggs. We may as well start with the place where I started my search – a place, coincidentally, that is clearly one of the top breakfast locations in Reno. Once named the “Best Breakfast in America,” Peg’s offers unique, quality food and large portions to boot. The most popular dish is the Huevos Rancheros, but you can’t go wrong with the California Benedict or really anything that comes with hash browns. Those with a sweeter tooth will find the French Toast an excellent option. The only real downsides are an outdated décor and a long wait on weekend mornings.

- 5th St. Bakehouse. Tucked away in a strip mall on 5th Street, the eponymous 5th St. Bakehouse offers varied choices for the heartier breakfast diner. At the restaurant you can order food that hails from the West, the South, and the Caribbean. You can experience a wide range of flavors and foods – everything from beef to pastries. The Chilaquiles and the Morning Cuban are two of the best options on the lengthy menu.

- P J & Company. If you’re looking for a traditional diner that offers fast service, reasonable prices, good coffee (and fresh juice), and a signature can’t miss dish (Eggs Benedict), then PJ & Company is definitely worth a visit. The Breakfast Burrito is another great choice – especially if it’s a large portion that you seek. In fact, while PJ & Company may not offer the most unusual food you’ve ever seen, it’s the simple (yet often rare) combination of quality and quantity that makes it stand out.

-Squeeze In. Squeeze In has a large, almost overwhelming menu; they have more omelet combinations that you could ever dream of! Omelets come with toast and potatoes, and beyond that they are diverse in taste, influence, and texture. You get your money’s worth!

-Midtown Eats. Fresh food often requires slower service, and Midtown Eats offers a good helping of both. So while the service may be slower than that of your traditional breakfast diner, the food is definitely fitting of the wait: whether you’re getting the waffles or the Sunrise Omelet, you’re likely to leave satisfied. Midtown Eats also delivers when it comes to sides; bread, coffee, juice, and vegetables all taste fresh and all perfectly complement your meal.

These are my top five breakfast restaurants in Reno, but there are certainly pros and cons of each place – as well as other great options out there. What do you think? What are the best places to get your morning fix in town?

For palate pleasing fare this Eater, April 8, Reno Tahoe USA is your dining destination with a vast array of mouthwatering specials.

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa

Treat your family to a savory Easter brunch with incredible specialty stations at the Gourmet Champagne Brunch Extravaganza inside the Grand Ball Room; $36.99 for adults and $13.99 for children (ages 4-10). At Toucan Charlie’s Buffet & Grille, enjoy an endless brunch complete with champagne from 10 am – 3 pm, or celebrate Easter with the dinner buffet from 3 pm – 9 pm; $26.99 for adults and $14.99 for children (ages 4-10). Let the chefs at the Purple Parrot take care of all your dining desires with a three course prix-fixe menu featuring your choice of baked ham or prime rib for $15.99. For fine dining this Easter, try the king salmon with grilled vegetables at the Atlantis Steak House starting at $55, or indulge in the New Zealand rack of lamb with sautéed fingerling potatoes at Bistro Napa from $52.

John Ascuaga’s Nugget

The Nugget is offering two buffets for Easter, complete with eggs Benedict, prime rib, build your omelet station and much more at the Rotisserie Buffet from 8 am -2 pm, and at the Rose Ball Room from 9 am – 2 pm; $21.95 for adults and $11.95 for children (ages 5-11). From 10 am – 4 pm Restaurante Orozko invites you to try  unique brunch entrées such as, pan seared salmon with fresh ginger lemongrass and breaded pork cutlets; $29.95 for adults and $15.95 for children (ages 11 and under). Treat your palate to the special Eater menu at Trader Dick’s with marinated breast of duck for $29.95, or the spring lamb stew in a bread bowl for $12.95 at Rosie’s Café.

Silver Legacy Resort Casino

Delight your taste buds at the Silver Baron Easter Sunday Champagne Brunch from 9 am – 3 pm where you’ll find everything from honey baked bone-in ham, to breast of chicken with porcini sauce, to pacific salmon, all for $20.49 for adults and $9.99 for children. At Sterling’s Seafood Steakhouse, dine on king crab legs, blue point oysters and black peppercorn roasted New York strip steak for $35 for adults and $17.50 for children (ages 6-12), or savor the leg of lamb with mint sauce or honey glazed ham with mashed potatoes for $13.50 at Café Sedona’s.

Peppermill Resort Spa Casino

Join the Peppermill for Easter dining celebrations; featuring, chilled jumbo prawns and New Zealand lamb chops for $33.95 for adults and $15.95 for children (ages 4-11) during Easter Brunch Toscanna at Biscotti’s; prepared to order eggs and omelets, along with Asian and Southwester stations from 9 am – 9 pm at The Island Buffet for $24.99 per guest, $12.95 for children (ages 4-11); pan roasted Alaskan Halibut and a perfect pairing of wine at Bimini Steakhouse for $51.95; pan seared Chilean sea bass at Oceano for $26.95; braised Kobe beef short ribs at Romanza Ristorante for $38.95; or slow roasted leg of lamb at Café Milano for $19.95.

Western Village

Whether you are in the mood for a fine steak dinner or a festive Mexican feast this Easter, you’ll find it at the Western Village. The Steak House at Western Village presents a three-course dinner with an entrée of filet mignon and prawns or pan-seared Chilean sea bass for $29.99, while Pancho & Willies offers a three-course menu with pan-seared Atlantic salmon for $24.95.

Grand Sierra Resort

Allow the Grand Sierra Resort to take care of all your Easter dining needs with a variety of spring delicacies; including, roasted leg of lamb or basil crusted sea scallops at Briscola; prime rib roast with blue cheese gratin at Café Sierra for $24.99; a three-course menu with lobster stuffed baby artichokes at Charlie Palmer Steak; or the vast breakfast and lunch selections at The Lodge Buffet for $19.99.

Eldorado Reno

The Buffet at the Eldorado is pulling out all the stops to serve guests a delectable Champagne brunch this Easter Sunday. This robust Champagne brunch is served from 8am to 3pm and is just $21.99 for adults, $11.99 for children age four to 10 and $16.99 for Club Eldorado gold card members and above. Roxy is presenting a three course menu this Easter Sunday starting at 5pm. For $38 per person, guests will choose a first course of either warm asparagus salad with prosciutto, crisp shallots and Meyer lemon vinaigrette; or “Easter egg soup.” Second course options include an olive crusted leg of Colorado lamb with roasted heirloom potatoes, fava leaves and rosemary jus; slow roasted prime rib of beef au jus served with grilled asparagus and a colossal baked potato with all the fixings; or grilled swordfish with English peas, baby carrots and mint gremolata. The featured dessert is carrot cake with mascarpone frosting, bourbon caramel sauce and a caramel filled chocolate egg. At Tivoli Gardens guests can select one of three delectable entrées plus soup or salad and strawberry cream puff for dessert for just $12.95 per person, available from 11am to 11pm. The entrée choices include roasted leg of lamb with garlic mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables; pineapple glazed ham with potato au gratin and fresh vegetables; or griddled cod with tomato Basilico sauce, rice pilaf and fresh vegetables.

Circus Circus

Bring the whole family in to enjoy brunch or dinner with the Bunny, in the Courtyard Buffet, on Saturday, April 7 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., or 5 – 8 p.m. The Bunny will be hopping around giving away treats and 2-for-1 Midway Plays. Be sure to bring your camera so you can take photos! Help out the Food Bank of Northern Nevada by bringing in nonperishable food items. Don’t miss out on the Giant Easter Egg cake that will be served, on the casino floor, by the Cabaret, from 2 – 3 p.m., or while the cake lasts! This egg will certainly be the largest, most delicious and hardest to hide Easter egg you’ll enjoy this year! Then join us on Sunday, April 8 for exceptional Easter dining at the Courtyard Buffet or Americana Café.

Lone Eagle Grille

Enjoy a relaxing Easter brunch buffet along the pristine shores of Lake Tahoe at the Lone Eagle Grill at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe. From the omelet, pancake and carving stations to the international dessert presentation and trio of chocolate fondue corner, you’ll find everything you need to delight in a memorable brunch with your loved ones. Prices for Easter Brunch are $70 for adults, $35 for children, served 10am – 3pm.

Also, be sure to check out all the exciting Easter events in Reno Tahoe USA!

Leprechauns, pot of gold and green beer are all St. Patrick’s Day favorites, but it just wouldn’t be a proper St. Patty’s celebration without all the Irish delicacies. Get your fill of corned beef and cabbage, Shepard’s pie and Irish lamb stew in Reno Tahoe with these mouthwatering dining specials.

Whether you’re hungry for the traditional corned beef and cabbage or want to try a new twist on the classic dish like Guinness oven-braised corn beef, you’ll find it at the Grand Sierra Resort.

• Charlie Palmers Steak House:

House-made corned beef sliders with pickled sliders, Calcannon mashed potatoes and Irish soda bread with fresh strawberries and whipped cream for dessert

• Sierra Café:

Guinness oven-braised corned beef or horse radish-crusted Chilean Sea Bass with Irish crème mousse cake – $18.95

• The Lodge Buffet:

Corned beef and cabbage, sausage and sauerkraut, Irish lamb stew, barley and been and along with all your favorite buffet staples – $19.99

Treat your taste buds to these lucky St. Patrick’s Day specials at the Circus Circus Reno where going green will save you some green!

• Americana Café:

Bangers and eggs – $8.75

Corned beef and cabbage with roasted red potatoes – $10.75

• Main Street Deli:

Corned beef on thick cut rye bread $7.95

• Kokopelli’s Sushi:
  

O’Paddy Roll – smoked salmon and green cabbage with cream cheese and whole grain mustard – $5.75

• Smokin Gekco’s BBQ:
  

Corned beef and Swiss cheese sliders (3) – $8.75

• Courtyard Buffet:

Corned beef with steamed cabbage

Steamed red potatoes and carrots

Colcannon

Saffron rice

Salmon with horseradish and leek sauce

Shepherd’s Pie

While bar hopping at the Silver Legacy Resort Casino for the Everyone Is Irish Celebration, you’re bound to work up an appetite, so stop by Sterling’s Seafood Steakhouse, Flavors the Buffet or Fresh Express for a tantalizing Irish cuisine.

• Sterling’s Seafood Steakhouse:

Soup or salad, Gaelic steak with Calcannon potato and a medley of root vegetables – $39

• Fairchild’s Oyster Bar:

Dublin Bay Prawns Pan Roast – $17.50

• Flavors Buffet:

Corned beef and cabbage, boiled potatoes, Irish lamb stew and Celtic salmon with Bailey’s Sauce

March 17 not only marks another exciting St. Patrick’s Day in Reno Tahoe, but also the 57^th anniversary of John Ascuaga’s Nugget! Join the celebration with FREE green beer, FREE Champagne along with corned beef and cabbed specials in all the restaurants.

Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa & Casino

Indulge in these pampering packages for Valentine’s Day from the Stillwater Spa ~ Available February 10-14.

“I Love Me”

• 50 Minute Stillwater massage
• 50 HydraFacial with our pink touches
• 35 Minute Healing Waters manicure
• Includes a champagne toast & $25 to spend towards retail – must be spent the day of the package.
• Cost: $300

“I Heart You”

• 75 Minute Stillwater Romance Couples massage
• 25 Minute Scalp massage and Conditioning treatment
• Includes a champagne toast & $25 to spend towards retail – must be spent the day of the package.
• Cost: $420

Call 775-886-6745 or visit http://laketahoe.hyatt.com/hyatt/pure/spas/index.jsp for more info.

Lone Eagle Grille

• Champagne Dinner served February 10-14 with chocolates and roses accompanied by live entertainment for $105/person. Reservations recommended

Cal Neva Resort Casino Hotel

• Romance Package – Executive Lake view room complete with chilled Champagne on arrival for only $139.
• Romantic Lake View Dinner – A three-course meal, glass of Champagne and a long stem rose. $45 per person.
• Couples Massage in the privacy of the Cal Neva Euro Spa. $120.

All offers are now available for this special weekend. Call today to book your reservation at 800-233-5111.

Resort at Squaw Creek

Ultimate Valentine’s Getaway

This two-day package for two adults includes:

• Two nights’ accommodations
• Two adult lift tickets to Squaw Valley USA
• Dinner for two on Valentine’s evening from the special gourmet prix fixe menu in the signature restaurant, Six Peaks Grille.
• Choice of one spa treatment per person – choose from either a 50-minute massage, facial or body treatment.
• “Sparkles and Sweets” champagne amenity.
• Turndown service

Prices start at $999 for the two-night package. Offer valid February 13-14. Call 800.401.9501 for complete details.

West Shore Café

• The ‘Romantic Getaway’ package starts at $179 and includes accommodations + lift tickets OR $50 dining credit.
• Valentine’s Day menu is available for everyone from lodging guests to day visitors.

Call 530.525.5200 to make lodging and/or dining reservations today.

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and there is no better place than Reno Tahoe USA to get lost in a romantic dinner with your honey. From extravagant to casual, the perfect restaurant awaits, to share an unforgettable evening.

Show that special someone how special they really are with a passionate dinner for two at the Peppermill Resort Spa Casino. Celebrate your love with a gourmet five-course menu, complete with Alaskan king crab and scallops with Hollandaise sauce and a white and wild rice pilaf at Bimini Steakhouse, or with an authentic Italian cuisine of Gorgonzola-crusted filet mignon with potato gnocchi in a black truffle sauce at Romanza Ristorante.  For a more casual dining experience, dive into the dramatic undersea environment at Oceano’s where you will find pan-roasted yellowtail with Israeli couscous; try the innovative dishes at Biscaotti’s, including wood-grilled petite filet mignon in an Amarone-mushroom sauce paired with shrimp scallops; or enjoy pan-grilled New York strip sirloin in a brandy cream sauce.

Along with an enticing Valentine’s Day feast, John Ascuaga’s Nugget offers couples a complimentary glass of champagne and a rose at any one of the three fine dining restaurants; including, The Steakhouse Grille, featuring prawn and scallop brochette served with a ruby port wine demi-glace and sweet lemon butter; Restaurante Orozko’s, serving char broiled filet mignon and stuffed Maine lobster Newberg with Cabernet mashed potatoes; and Trader Dick’s, presenting ginger lemon grass king crab legs and broiled petit filet.

The Grand Sierra Resort is cooking up an array of Valentine’s Day specials; such as, lobster crusted filet mignon and crispy striped bass at the Charlie Palmer Steakhouse, braised lamb stuffed giant shells and pan seared sea scallops at Briscola, and salt and pepper shrimp at Rim. For an all-you-can-eat Valentine’s Day experience, stop by the Lodge Buffet for an endless selection of prime rib and seafood.  If a laidback dinner is more what you’re looking for, you and your Valentine can enjoy the 3 course prix-fixe menu at the Café Sierra with a filet and lobster entrée.

For an unforgettable evening of award-winning dining, treat your truelove to the Valentine’s Day specialties at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa. A duet of roasted tenderloin of beef and main lobster or salmon and King Crab En Croute are the highlights of the already delectable menu at the Atlantis Steak House. At Bistro Napa, a Chateaubriand for two and butter poached Maine Lobster will satisfy any cravings.

The Eldorado Hotel Casino is heating up this Valentine’s Day with three romantic dining options; including, garlic and herb crusted filet mignon at Roxy’s Bar and Lounge; grilled swordfish medallion with polenta crouton  at La Starda; or Australian lobster tail with parmesan potato gratin at The Prime Rib Grill. If you and your significant other desire a truly special night all under one roof, the Eldorado is offering the Very Important Couple’s Package, complete with a lush Player’s Spa Suite and two tickets to the passionate new dance show, “Benine-Nights of Fire!”

Surprise your sweetheart with a charming and savory Valentine’s dinner at the Western Village Steak House or Pancho & Willie’s. Coupled with an inviting atmosphere and outstanding service, the Western Village Steak House offers a Valentine’s Day menu of beef with jumbo prawn, Portobello mushroom with a peppercorn sauce and garlic potato puree. The chefs at Pancho and Willie’s are serving up an excellent cuisine of petite filet mignon with Dungeness crab topped with Béarnaise sauce served with au gratin potatoes.

If you learned one thing in college, it’s never party on an empty stomach. So, before the bottle service and free champagne at the hottest New Year’s Eve parties, before joining thousands under the arch for the final countdown, and before the massive firework show coinciding with that special New Year’s kiss, indulge in some of the finest cuisine the “Biggest Little City” has to offer.

Peppermill Resort Spa Casino

From casual to elegant, the Peppermill is offering fantastic dining options to celebrate the New Year. Enjoy filet mignon and shrimp with dark Valrhona cheesecake for dessert at Biscotti’s, or petite filet Diane and broiled lobster tail with classic New York cheesecake at Café Milano. If you’re looking for a wide selection of mouthwatering entrees, the Island Buffet is offering a chilled seafood bar, carving station, Southwestern and Asian selections, and of course, decadent desserts. For an elegant dining experience and wine parings, try the four-course Maine lobster tail feast at Bimini Steakhouse; the giant pasta shells with vine-ripened tomatoes, basil and prosciutto with raspberry crème brûlée  inside Romanza Ristorante; or the pan-roasted Angus filet, wood-grilled Maine lobster Rockerfeller and Chocolate sushi with malted milk chocolate crème brûlée at Oceano.

Eldorado Hotel Casino

The Eldorado offers three delectable New Year’s Eve choices that will fill you up before you hit the town. Join the tantalizing New Year’s celebration at La Strada and feast on the creations of Chef Ivano Centemri, which include, duck prosciutto, Cotechino sausage ravioli, roasted beef tenderloin and lobster medallion, pan roasted Scottish salmon and chocolate mousse. At Roxy Restaurant and Bar, treat yourself to lobster bisque, prime New York streak, chocolate truffles along with complimentary champagne. For a diverse pre-party feast, The Buffet is offering everything from calamari francaise to roast turkey.

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa

Whether you’re looking for New Year’s Eve lunch or dinner, you’ll find it at the Atlantis. Beginning at 11:00 a.m., Manhattan Deli is serving New York steak and crab, while the Purple Parrot dishes up a 3 pre-fixe course including prime rib and crab legs. For a savory dining experience in the evening, the Atlantis presents a trio of flavorful options, including, a steak and seafood dinner at Toucan Charlie’s Buffet & Grille, wood fired New York steak stuffed with jumbo lump crab at the Atlantis Steakhouse or coquilles du Chef and tournedos Rossini at Bistro Napa.

Circus Circus Reno

Begin your countdown to the New Year with a mouthwatering dinner at Circus Circus where you will enjoy a broiled half-pound ham steak topped with raisin sauce at the Americana Café; carved turkey, prime rib and lamb at the Courtyard Buffet; or lobster, crab and asparagus risotto at the Steakhouse at Circus.

Western Village Inn & Casino

The Western Village is serving up delicious and festive New Year’s Eve menus that promise to satisfy any hunger. Treat your palate to grilled petit filet mignon of beef topped with Dungeness crab at Pancho & Willie’s, or horseradish-crusted tenderloin of beef with butter poached petit lobster tail at the Western Village Steak House.

You’re bound to work up and appetite after a joyous night of ringing in the New Year, so here are some great New Year’s Day breakfast options that will fill you up… and settle your stomach.

• New Year’s Day Brunch Toscana at Biscotti’s
• New Year’s Day Brunch at Toucan Charlie’s Buffet & Grille

Other Favorites:

• Hash House A Go Go
• Peg’s Glorified Ham N Eggs
• Squeeze In
• Little Nugget Diner

Written By, Cody Haener