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Kassi Beach House Launches Half-Priced Wines for Locals on Monday Nights

Kassi Beach House Launches Half-Priced Wines for Locals on Monday Nights

VIRGIN HOTELS — Kassi Beach House debuts Viva Vino on Monday, July 26, with half off all bottles of wine for locals every Monday from 4 p.m. to close. The discount will be available for customers seated throughout the restaurant and lounge. [EaterWire].

DOWNTOWN — Chef Mariana Alvarado returns to Vegas Test Kitchen with Masazul on Thursday, August 5, from 5 to 9 p.m. with tacos, tostadas, quesadilla frida, and more. Reservations start at $4 online. Bodega Bagel from chef Sonia El-Nawal, who owns Rooster Boy Cafe and Rooster Boy Granola, departs Vegas Test Kitchen on August 1. [EaterWire].

PLAZA HOTEL — The Sand Dollar Lounge opens a second location this fall with late-night live music and entertainment on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. The Sand Dollar Downtown takes over a nearly 5,000-square-foot space next to the Plaza’s casino floor with pizzas made by Pop Up Pizza at the Plaza. [EaterWire].

Key facts
  • Who: Vegas Test Kitchen · VIRGIN HOTELS · Kassi Beach House
  • Money: $4

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