Monday, May 14, 2012 | 9:02 p.m.
Johnnie Walker will play the Riviera next month dressed in red, black, green, gold and blue.
The top-selling Scotch label will headline a tasting dinner June 13 at the R Steak & Seafood restaurant. The five-course dinner follows a scotch tasting dinner in April, featuring Glenfiddich.
The Johnnie Walker tasting will include the Red Label whisky paired with shrimp gaspacho, Black Label with chicken and chipotle ravioli, Green Label with tuna and mango, Gold Label with hanger steak and Blue Label with almond crusted brie and apples.
The evening begins with a cocktail reception at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30. Admission is $85 in advance, $95 at the door, excluding tax and tips. Call 702-794-9233.
With its glass, star-lit exterior, visitors can't miss the Riviera when driving down the Strip. As the first high-rise to open on the Las Vegas Strip, featuring a nine-story hotel, the Riviera has seen more than 50 years as an entertainment destination in Las Vegas. Top bill acts like Liberace, Dean Martin and the long-running Splash revue (closed in 2006) have graced its showrooms over time.
The Riviera still offers its share of entertainment options with topless revue "Crazy Girls," a comedy club and "Illusions," starring Jan Rouven.
The 100,000-square foot casino has been featured in many films like "Casino," "Austin Powers" and "21." Although the hotel has passed through a long list of owners over the years it has always held on to it's unique theme (for Las Vegas) in that it lacks any particular theme. It also features a William Hill Race & Sports Book walk-up betting window right off the sidewalk on the Strip.
The Riviera has dining options well covered, from seafood and steaks at R Steak and Seafood, a variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner fare at Banana Leaf Café to an international cuisine at the R Buffet.
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