May 22, 2013

T-time at Tbones: Las Vegas’ Best New Happy Hour

LAS VEGAS – Tbones Chophouse & Lounge, the chic award-winning steakhouse at Red Rock Resort, is proud to announce the launch of a new dazzling lounge experience. Aptly named T-time, this alluring experience is the ultimate hotspot for innovative dishes, hand-crafted cocktails and lively conversation, with 50 exceptional items offered daily from 5pm-7pm, for just $5 each.  With the restaurant’s attractive décor of rich reds and browns, a live piano player nightly, and intimate tabletop lounge and bar seating, T-time is the essential destination to unwind and people-watch with friends over an array of inviting offerings.

Fifty $5 items, including Chicken and Waffles and Cotton Candy Martinis, every day from 5-7pm at Tbones.

Created by Executive Chef Joseph Kudrak, the T-time experience is happy hour done right, featuring a bevy of generous-sized dishes such as the Buffalo, New York-classic beef on weck, chicken and waffles, chili and cheese tater tots, crispy rock shrimp tempura, chicken pot pie and pulled pork sliders.  Bar snacks take on a whole new meaning with creative tastes such as bacon popcorn, flash-fried shishito peppers tossed with smoked sea salt and sinfully delectable desserts including fried Oreos and crème brulee.

“When we created the T-time concept, it was important that we provide something we knew the guests would want, and present it to them in an interesting fun way,” said Chef Kudrak.  “We didn’t want to simply create another happy hour special, but rather a destination location for locals to socialize over great food and drinks.  We feel we have done just that with the ‘50 for $5 at 5’ offerings and are delighted to exceed guest expectations.”

The experience wouldn’t be complete without creative beverage pairings, which were conceived by Director of Beverage John Arishita.  The sweet notes in the whimsical cotton candy martini perfectly balance with the salty-spicy crunch of the chicken and waffles topped with jalapeno-infused maple syrup. Try the crisp and refreshing gin garden to cut through the richness of the creamy chicken pot pie, or for a decadently sweet finish, pair Young’s Double Chocolate Stout with the deep-fried Oreos.

View the T-time menu (PDF)

“As with the food menu, we wanted to have some fun with the cocktail and craft beer list,” said Arishita.  “Our guests will be able to try new drinks, like my personal favorite cocktail The Drink I Made You Last Time, or a 90-Minute IPA from Dogfish Head, one of the hottest craft beers on the market.  They can also stick to time-honored classics like a Beefeater martini, wines or an ice-cold Budweiser – our goal is to have something for everyone.”

About Tbones Chophouse & Lounge

Tbones Chophouse & Lounge is an upscale steakhouse, serving oversized dry- and wet-aged prime steaks, signature bone-in meats and fresh fish flown in daily. The menu, created by Executive Chef Joseph Kudrak, offers creative twists on steakhouse favorites, while focusing on quality and fresh ingredients. An extensive wine loft features more than 7,500 bottles. Cocktails can be enjoyed at the piano bar, on the outdoor patio or around the fire pit, overlooking the tranquil sandbar pool backyard area. Full bottle service also is offered on the patio. The interior dining room is furnished in rich red and brown tones with a cozy, clubby feel, complete with a suspended fireplace. T-bones is open for dinner from 5 to 10p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and 5 to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday, with extended patio service hours. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 702-797-7576. Red Rock Resort is located at 11011 W. Charleston Blvd, 10 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip.  For more information about the resort, visit www.redrocklasvegas.com.  Receive Tbones’ restaurant news, specials and more by finding us on www.facebook.com/tboneschophouse.

7 Great Las Vegas Happy Hours (in 7 days)

Two bucks is always the price for a big beer at four Texas Station bars.

FINDING A LAS Vegas happy hour or drink special is about as difficult as finding a sunburnt tourist on Memorial Day weekend. But what some people call a “drink special” is, well, not so special. (TRUE STORY: I recently bought a 20oz domestic draft at a Strip property for $12. $12!!!)

Here at Station Casinos we think we do drink specials and happy hours at many of our Las Vegas bars and lounges better than anyone in town. The winning formula: The right cocktail at the right price with the right crowd. In that spirit, here’s seven day’s worth of “drinking on the cheap” in Las Vegas…

MONDAY
The Drink: $2 16oz Bud Light drafts, 99¢ frozen Margaritas and $2 Tequila shots
Where/When: Whiskey Bar, Race & Sports Book Bar, Splitz Bar and Garage Bar at Texas Station, 24/7
Vibe: Texas makes it easy with three drink specials (none more than two bucks) at four bars with no time limit. In other words, they aren’t even really drink specials; it’s just way we pour.

TUDAY
The Drink: Half price drinks
Where/When: Havana Lounge at Boulder Station, nightly from 11pm – 4am
Vibe: The Havana Lounge is a cool place to shoot some pool and light up a cigar (they sell premium cigars). This is a late-night drink special so rest up.

WENDESDAY
The Drink: Half price martinis
Where/When: Hank’s at Green Valley Ranch, daily from 5pm – 7pm
Vibe: Hank’s is a first-class steakhouse with the main dining room opening at 5:30pm daily. The half-priced martinis start flowing in the bar at 5pm with an appetizer menu. Live piano music at 6:30 Tuesday – Saturday.

THIRSTYDAY!
The Drink: $2 domestic draft beer, $3 imported drafts, 2-for-1 shots of Jameson and Patron Silver
Where/When: Jack’s at Palace Station, daily from 3pm – 7pm
Vibe: Jack’s is a comfy Irish-pub-type hangout with Guinness and other brews on tap. It’s a friendly place to watch the game or meet up with friends. Live music with Evenflow starts at 7pm on Thursday.

FRYDAE
The Drink: $4.99 Skyy martinis and 4 Bud or Bud Light beers for $9 (4949 Lounge). $1 Jack Daniels shots and $1 domestic draft beer (Revolver)
Where/When: The 4949 Lounge Happy Hour runs daily from (you guessed it) 4pm – 9pm. Friday night is American Badass night at the Revolver Bar & Saloon.
Vibe: Hey, it’s Friday night so here’s two options at Santa Fe Station. 4949 is sexy and ultra-loungy so you can meet up with friends in a cool spot before riding the dance floor (and mechanical bull) at Revolver.

SPATERDEE
The Drink: $3 Margaritas, $2 draft beers and $6 Coronita buckets
Where/When: Camacho’s Cantina at Aliante Station, nightly from 6pm – 8pm
Vibe: This is the Pre-Party Fiesta that foreruns Caliante Noche Latina featuring music from Volume 1 in the Access Showroom at 9pm, so it’s always a festive warm-up for a big Saturday night in North Las Vegas.

S@N%&?
Better take the night off and get some sleep (or your cognitive functions like spelling may become impaired).

Sincerely, please be safe when drinking.
Cheers!