Monte Carlo Resort and Casino welcomes culinary adventurers to dine their way through “Booze & Bites,” a new, interactive dinner pairing series that incorporates an impressive selection of wine, beer or spirits. Each month, a different restaurant at Monte Carlo will guide guests through a themed, five-course menu as prepared and presented by the restaurant’s executive chef. Monte Carlo’s team of culinary experts will handpick a select sought-after spirit, wine or brew in preparation for a stellar presentation of cuisine, creating a fun, memorable evening for guests.

The next Booze & Bites series will take place Wednesday April 22 at BRAND Steakhouse at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets start at $65 per person, plus tax and gratuity, and can be purchased by calling Monte Carlo Concierge at 702-730-7010 or visit www.montecarlo.com . Guests must be 21 years or older to attend.
The next dinner of the 2015 series is as follows:

Wine Pairing at BRAND Steakhouse: Wednesday, April 22 at 6:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Terlato Wines, BRAND Steakhouse will present the following dinner pairing menu, priced at $75 per person, all-inclusive:

Grilled Octopus with squid ink pappardelle and wild boar sugo; paired with Chateau De Sancerre, Sancerre.
Foie Gras with pickled apricots, caramelized figs, duck pastrami and grilled crostini; paired with Sokol Blosser, Pinot Noir.
60-Day Kobe with dry-aged sirloin, bleu cheese mousse and poached pear; paired with Chimney Rock, Cabernet Sauvignon.
Duck Ravioli with duck consommé, duck confit and Spring Vegetable Escabeche Salad; paired with The Federalist, Zinfandel.
Caramel Popcorn Crème Brûlée with candied apple, caramel popcorn and salted caramel ice cream; paired with Sandeman, Founders Reserve Port.