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SPOTLIGHT ON: Vintner Grill

10100 W. Charleston Blvd., 214-5590

Michael and Sean Corrigan, owners of Agave, teamed up with executive chef Matthew Silverman to open Vintner Grill.

"Our intent is to be the best in town," Silverman said. "This restaurant is of a different caliber than the local market has ever seen. From the design to the food, everything is top notch."

Part of what sets Vintner apart is its ever-changing menu. Selections are added daily, depending on season and availability. Sometimes, the menu is decided only half an hour before Vintner opens. The day's offerings are printed out, and mini clipboards serve as menu holders.

Lunch selections can include dishes like shaved rib-eye sandwich with watercress, whole-grain mustard aioli and reggiano; porchini mushroom tortellini with baby escarole and shaved truffle-pecorino; and orecchiette pasta with braised beef bolognese, plum tomatoes and nutmeg.

Dinner items such as bistro steak medallions with basmati rice, snap peas and portobello mushroom cream; veal scaloppini with crimini mushrooms, marsala and capellini aglio olio; and crispy Florida snapper with haricot verts, fingerling potatoes and cauliflower puree have been featured.

Dessert selections are provided exclusively by chocolatier Vosges Haut-Chocolat and patrons can expect a selection of more than 100 wines to complement dishes.

Vintner Grill's patio area, with two fire pits and large canopies shielding custom-made couches and drapery, has seating for about 65 people. Items from the fresh herb garden, located on the patio, are used in the cooking.

Vintner Grill is open from 11 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. daily, serving lunch and dinner from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. For reservations, call 214-3500 or visit www.vglasvegas.com.

-- Jan Hogan

Additional area restaurants include:

Agave, 10820 W. Charleston Blvd. 214-3500

Hours: Lunch from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; dinner from 4 to 11 p.m.; bar open 24 hours, limited menu from 11 p.m. to 10 a.m.

Rock shrimp chile relleno with poblano cream sauce; crab and shrimp stuffed enchilada with sweet corn bell pepper sauce; 14-oz. grilled New York strip with vegetable enchiladas and Portobello mushroom reduction.

Alizè at the Top of the Palms 4321 W. Flamingo Road 951-7000

Hours: 5:30 p.m. to closing

Roasted rack of lamb and Merguez sausage in crispy crepe with ricotta risotto and pinot noir sauce, trio of veal with roasted loin, braised shank and crispy sweetbreads with sweet potato tortellini.

Bagel Cafe, 301 N. Buffalo Drive 255-3444

Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday; 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday $ Bagels and sandwiches. Full take-out deli and bakery offered.

Becker's Steakhouse 2400 N. Buffalo Drive 216-2700

Hours: 24 hours

Crab- and lobster-stuffed mushrooms; steaks and chops; shrimp cocktail; Becker Bites, mini-burgers created from filet mignon; live piano.

Bertolini's, 9500 W. Sahara Ave. 869-1540

Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday

Chicken scallopini; fresh fish of the day; happy hour 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. daily.

Broadway Pizzeria 840 S. Rancho 259-9002

Hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily

Pizza by the slice; garlic knots; calzones; Hawaiian pizza; pasta Fagoli and chicken pasta soups; hero sandwiches; spaghetti; wings. Delivery available.

Captain Charlie's Oyster Bar Gold Coast 4000 W. Flamingo Road. 367-7111

Hours: 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. daily

Clam of salmon chowder served in a soughdough bread bowl; soft shell crab po boy; shellfish etouffee; tequila lime shrimp; citrus salmon aoli; scungilli diablo.

Chicago Brewing Co., 2201 S. Fort Apache Road, 254-3333

Hours: 24 hours

Daily specials; microbrews.

Coffee Pub, 2800 W. Sahara Ave. 367-1913

Hours: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mon-Friday; 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

Features sandwiches, omelets; all muffins, cookies and baked goods made fresh daily in-house; uniformed officers receive 50 percent discount; Patio seating available.

Courtyard Cafe The Orleans 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. 365-7111

Hours: 24 hours

Bayou burgers served with Cajun fries; $8.95 Chinese lunch specials served with egg drop soup, egg roll, fried rice, oolong tea and fortune cookies; $3.45 steak and eggs served from midnight to 6 a.m. Monday-Thursday and other graveyard specials; low-carb menu.

Don Miguel's The Orleans 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. 365-7111

Hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m daily

$6.99 lunch specials with Fideo soup, beans and rice; chicken Baldastano (chicken stuffed with Prosciutto ham, Asadero cheese and oven baked on a red crushed pepper sauce); margarita cheesecake.

Egg Works 9355 W. Flamingo Road 368-3447

Hours: 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily

Mexican omelet, Brad's vegetarian scramble, a Greek scramble, a mashed-potato omelet, a California crepe, country-fried steak with two eggs; soups, salads, char-broiled hamburgers, Cincinnati chili.

Ferraro's, 5900 W. Flamingo Road 364-5300

Hours: Lunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Friday; dinner daily from 5 to 10 p.m. (10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday)

Osso buco; all bread, pastas and desserts are homemade; local residents receive half-off on wine on Sunday nights; extensive wine list.

Gaylord, Rio, 3700 W. Flamingo Road 777-2277

Hours: Dinner daily from 5 to 11 p.m.; champagne brunch 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

Tandoori specialities, chicken curry.

Hash House A Go Go 6800 W. Sahara Ave. 804-4646

Hours: Breakfast-lunch 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m; dinner 5 to 10 p.m. except Sunday

The Big O' Turkey Sandwich with roasted turkey breast topped with farmhouse sage stuffing for $12.95.

Hannah's 1050 S. Rampart Blvd. 932-9399

Hours: Lunch 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily; light menu 3 to 5 p.m.; dinner 5 to 10 p.m., and until 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; Sunday brunch 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Rib-eye steak; brick oven-roasted chicken; garlic noodles; Ladies Night on Thursdays (half-price sushi on the patio); occasional live band or disc jockey.

Hush Puppies, 7185 W. Charleston Blvd. 363-5988

Hours: 5 to 10 p.m. daily; open until 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday

All-you-can-eat Southern-fried catfish daily; all-you can-eat crab legs Monday nights; all-you-can-eat barbecue ribs Wednesday nights; shrimp; marinated chicken; homemade sweet potato and pecan pies; fried green tomatoes.

Joeys Seafood Bar and Grill 3455 South Durango 242-2888

Hours: 11 a.m. to midnight dailyOpen daily

Monday all-you-can-eat crab $29.99, Tuesday all-you-can-eat fish and chips $8.99, Thursday all-you-can-eat jumbo shrimp $17.99. Friday live main lobster. Daily lunch specials $5 to $10.

Lahaina Grill, 4570 S. Hualapai Way 309-9911

Hours: Bar open 24 hours; dining room closes 11 p.m.; sushi bar closes at 4 a.m.

Mauka and makai 8-oz. angus choice cut steak with Alaskan king crab legs; buy-one-get- one-free breakfast from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m.; $12.99 three-course meal early bird dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. daily.

Mama Luigi's Pizza and Italian Cuisine 9730 W. Tropicana, Suite 140 233-3010

Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Thurs; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday

Homemade meatballs and lasagna; Philly cheesesteaks with Amarosa rolls; calzones; large selection of salads; Cheesecake Factory cheesecakes; beer and wine.

Marche Bacchus, 2620 Regatta Drive 804-8008

Hours: Lunch 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday; dinner 5 to 9:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday (open until 9:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday); brunch 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; closed Sunday night.

Peppercorn filet mignon; roasted pork chop; escargot; baked Brie; steak tartare; Caesar salad; seafood crepes, mussel french fries, cassoulet (meat and white bean casserole), wine platters (cheese plates or cold-cut plates).

Omelet House, 2160 W. Charleston Blvd. 384-6868

Hours: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily

Homemade corned beef hash, six-egg omelets, homemade soups, salads and sandwiches; breakfast specials Monday through Friday; senior and kids specials seven days a week.

Opa, 2550 S. Rainbow Blvd. 876-3737

Hours: Monday-Friday lunch 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Monday-Thursday dinner 4 to 10 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday lunch noon to 4 p.m.; Friday, Saturday-Sunday dinner starts at 4 p.m.

Traditional Greek dishes; mousaka; dolmades; baked lamb; spanakopita; roasted leg of lamb; Colorado lamb chops; chicken or beef shishkabobs; flaming saganaki; live Greek music at 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Original Pancake House, 4833 W. Charleston 259-7755

Hours: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily

Apple pancakes, specialty crepes, specialty omelets.

Pasta Palace Palace Station 2411 W. Sahara Ave. 221-6679

Hours: 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 5 to 11 p.m. Friday-Saturday

Chicken Angelo, lobster fra diavlo, veal parmigano.

Paymon's, 8380 W. Sahara Ave. 731-6030

Hours: 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. daily

Kabobs; french fries; gyro meats; weekend dinner specials and lunch specials; hookah lounge; happy hour from 5 to 7 p.m. featuring half-price drinks and half-price hookahs; outside seating.

Ping Pang Pong Gold Coast 4000 W. Flamingo Road. 367-7111

Hours: Lunch 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; dinner 5 p.m. to 3 a.m.

Double-braised scallop hot pot, (whole sea scallops seared, then simmered with garlic oyster sauce in a sealed clay pot) steamed crab with sticky rice stuffing; Cantonese princess chicken with dry scallops and ginger sauce.

Rosemary's, 8125 W. Sahara Ave. 869-2251

Hours: Lunch 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; dinner from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. daily

Hugo's Texas barbecue shrimp with Maytag blue cheese slaw; equal attention to wine and beer pairings with food; three-course prix-fixe dinner $48, lunch $20; half-price bottled wine on Sunday.

Roy's, 8701 W. Charleston Blvd. 838-3620

Hours: Bar opens at 5 p.m.; restaurant opens at 5:30 p.m., closes at 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9:30 p.m. Sunday-Thursday

Sushi; Lakanilau Kobe beef roll; blackened island ahi, misoyaki charred butterfish; wood grilled pork; Szechwan-spiced baby back ribs; ribeye and rack of lamb.

Tenaya Creek, 3101 N. Tenaya Way 362-7335

Hours: Bar open 24 hours; breakfast available in bar from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.; dining room open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday

Pasta; catch of the day; pizza; sandwiches; salads.