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El Cortez is proud to join the Clean the World team as we work to reduce diarrheal disease. Clean the World Foundation, Inc. was founded in February 2009 by two individuals, Shawn Seipler and Paul Till.  Clean the World is a not-for-profit corporation under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code originally based out of Flordia. Their goal is to re-use the waste soap products from hotels in poverty stricken parts of the world.

Clinical studies have shown that something as simple as the use of bar soap can significantly reduce the risk of many diseases that are killing children daily. We estimate that we will be able to donate over 2 tons of soap a year in this effort, and look forward to our partnership with Clean the World and thank them for all they have done in their efforts.

For more information or to get involved visit Clean the World.

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Casino Events

Vegas StrEATs Festival – Saturday, Feb. 11

El Cortez hosts the monthly Vegas StrEATs food-truck, arts and music festival on the Jackie Gaughan Parkway from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11. Many of Las Vegas’ favorite food trucks participate in Vegas StrEATs each month along with local art and clothing vendors from across the city. For a final list of participating food trucks and vendors, visit Vegas StrEATs on Facebook at www.facebook.com/VegasStreats.

Presented by El Cortez, Slidin’ Thru and Insert Coin(s) VideoLounge Gamebar, Vegas StrEATs brings food, live art and music to the Fremont East Entertainment District. Drink specials throughout the festival include $3 Bud Light, Shock Top and Bud Light Lime, $4 Jameson Irish Whiskey, Jagermeister and 1800 Silver Tequila shots and $2 Pepsi products.

Updated Promotions & El Cortez News

El Cortez Fleece Jackets for Jackpot Winners in February

Throughout February, Club Cortez players winning a jackpot of $200 or more on a slot machine, a $200 or more jackpot on a video poker five-cent or lower denomination machine, a $300 or more jackpot on a video poker ten-cent or high denomination machine or a $200 or more jackpot on live keno will receive an El Cortez fleece jacket. All jackpot winners will also receive an entry into the weekly Saturday night 40” LCD HDTV giveaway and $2,000 cash prize drawing. Please see Club Cortez for additional information and to redeem tickets.

$1 Super Bowl Specials – Sunday, Feb. 5

Fans watching Super Bowl XLVI at El Cortez Hotel & Casino will enjoy great drink and food specials throughout the game. Hot dogs, nachos, popcorn, pretzels and Budweiser beer will all be available for $1.

Free See’s Candies – Feb. 11-14

In celebration of Valentine’s Day, Club Cortez members will receive one free box of See’s Candies for every 2,000 point earned from Feb. 11-14. Offer good while supplies last.

Free Slice of Fresh Marie Callendar’s Cherry Pie– Monday, Feb. 20

In honor of President’s Day, El Cortez Hotel & Casino will serve free slices of fresh Marie Callendar’s cherry pie for all Club Cortez members on Monday, Feb. 20 from noon to 6 p.m. Club Cortez members can enjoy the treat game side while playing slots and table games.

Fresh Stone Crab Special – Now through May

The Flame Steakhouse features jumbo Stone Crab flown in fresh from Florida every week for the Friday and Saturday nightly dinner special. The Stone Crab special is available for only $28 per pound and is served with cottage fries and coleslaw.

Food and Beverage Promotions

El Cortez Vintage Dining & Cocktail Menus

Due to popular demand, El Cortez Hotel & Casino will continue to offer their vintage dining and cocktail menus in 2012. The menus, created in 2011 to honor the property’s 70th anniversary, dust off Las Vegas’ old recipe books and reintroduce a few classic favorites. The selected dishes were some of the premier dining options featured at the town’s best restaurants in years past, including dishes from Sultan’s Table at the Dunes, Delmonico’s at the Riviera, The House of Lords at the Sahara, La Vie en Rose at the Desert Inn and Saver Room at the Aladdin. These iconic dishes will be available at the Flame Steakhouse every Tuesday through Thursday.

Vintage Dining Menu

Appetizers: Oysters Rockefeller, fresh shucked Kusshi oysters baked with fresh spinach, hollandaise sauce and Pernod; or Escargot a’la bourguignon, petit-Gris Escargot with garlic butter

Salads: Hearts of palm, Tender hearts of palm with lemon vinaigrette; or Asparagus salad, chilled asparagus, caper pimento vinaigrette

Entrees: Tournedos of beef Rossini, twin Filet Mignonettes, pan fried in butter, topped with pate Foie Gras and Madeira demi-glace; or Chicken Kiev, herb butter filled boneless breast of chicken, panko crusted and deep-fried

Desserts: Strawberries Romanoff, fresh hulled strawberries macerated in Cointreau and orange juice, served with fresh whipped cream and ice cream; or Peach Melba, peach halves over vanilla ice cream topped with fresh raspberry puree

Vintage Cocktail Menu

The vintage cocktail menu will be served at The Parlour, located on El Cortez’s casino floor. This menu celebrates the history of mixology by educating guests on the origins of classic cocktails while offering a chance for them to enjoy their favorites. The menu includes cocktails such as the side car, which originated in the 1920s during World War I; the mint julep, which originated in the 1700s and is one of the country’s oldest cocktails; the blood and sand, a drink from the 1930 premiere of a Rudolph Valentino film; the aviation, a drink created in the 1910s by the head bartender at the Hotel Wallick in New York, and many more.

Unique Cocktails at El Cortez’s The Parlour

El Cortez serves three signature drinks at the recently opened The Parlour:

“The Scottie”: An eponymous drink for one of El Cortez’s most tenured bartenders, “The Scottie” combines Sky cherry vodka, Chambord, Triple Sec and splashes of cranberry and lime juice.
“Parlour Refresher”: This new concoction is great on a scorching Vegas summer day or when guests are longing for that summer feeling in the middle of winter. The “Parlour Refresher” is composed of Sky vodka, Blue Curacao, Midori, lemon juice and a splash of Sierra Mist.
“Fireside Manhattan”: The “Fireside Manhattan” is a drink sure to fit in with the Parlour’s warm rich tones and classic lounge feel. The drink is made of Original MOONSHINE and a float of sweet vermouth.

Café Cortez Dinner Specials

Visit Café Cortez for prime rib dinner for only $7.95. Meal includes choice of soup or salad. Café also offers a fajita dinner for just $8.95. Try the vegetarian offerings including a veggie burger, veggie fajita and veggie Chow Mein. Café Cortez also offers a full Chinese menu served from 4 to 10 p.m.

Graveyard Specials

Café Cortez serves a limited graveyard menu Sunday through Thursday from 10:30 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Specials include:

• Two eggs with choice of bacon or sausage, breakfast potatoes and toast for $4.75 plus tax.

• Ham and two eggs, breakfast potatoes and toast for $7.25 plus tax.

Bar Specials

Martini Madness – daily 2-for-1 happy hour from 5 to 7 p.m. – at all casino bars (martini menu only).

Receive Up To 75-Percent Off Using Club Cortez Points

Club Cortez members can receive up to 75 percent off when using Club Points for meals at The Flame Steakhouse, Café Cortez or Gambling Gourmet. The percentage off the price of the meal is based on membership level.

Gaming Promotions

Personalized Website Feature for Club Cortez Members

Club Cortez has unveiled its newest feature for rated members – a personalized URL website for players to keep track of their various offers and promotions. This feature allows Club Cortez members a fast, simple and easy way to check on their earned benefits. El Cortez is offering this innovative new program through High Impact Direct, a leader in micro player marketing.

Don’t Miss Instant Action at the El Cortez

Instant Action allows players to turn their points into free play without ever having to leave their machines. Instant Action also allows players to activate promotional free play without having to visit the slot club.

Free Daily Slot Tournament – now automated 24 hours a day

Any Club Cortez member earning 500 Club Points in a single day is eligible to play in the daily slot tournament the following day. Available 24 hours a day, players insert their Club Cortez card in any tournament machine, play the session and check their standing beginning at 10 a.m. the following day. New Club Cortez members staying at the El Cortez also get a complimentary entry into the slot tournament. Highest daily tournament point winner receives $250, the second highest receives $150 and the third highest $100. The daily top ten players receive an entry into the weekly Saturday night 40” LCD HDTV giveaway and $2,000 cash prize drawing. See Club Cortez for additional details.

Weekly Saturday Night 42” LCD HDTV & $2,000 Cash Prize Drawing

Club Cortez players have an opportunity every week to win a 42” LCD HDTV or one of four $500 cash prizes every Saturday. During the week, players winning a jackpot of $200 or more on a slot machine, a $200 or more jackpot on a video poker five-cent or lower denomination machine, a $300 or more jackpot on video poker ten-cent or higher denomination machine, or a $200 or more jackpot on live keno are awarded one entry for the Saturday night drawing at 8 p.m. Winners have two minutes to claim their prizes at the Club Cortez Booth from the time each winning ticket is drawn. Please see Club Cortez for additional information.

Weekly High Noon “Wheel and Deal” Drawing

Club Cortez players have an opportunity every week to win $500, $300, $200 or $100 in promotional chips. There will two $100 prizes offered in total for fourth and fifth place. During the week, entry tickets in the drawing can be earned during blackjack, roulette and baccarat. During blackjack, tickets are distributed to players when the dealer receives a blackjack, during roulette, tickets are distributed to players when a 0 or 00 is hit, and during baccarat, players receive a ticket every time a “tie” hand is dealt. Double tickets will be given to players every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Players can only win one prize per drawing. There is no limit to the number of entries a player may submit. Winners are drawn every Saturday at 12 p.m. Winners have two minutes to redeem their prize. Promotional chips may be placed on any even money bet on blackjack, roulette or baccarat. Please see Club Cortez for additional details.

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It’s time for our monthly Vegas StrEATs Festival at the El Cortez Hotel & Casino. It may be a little chilly out but the food and fun will be hot! We want to say thank you to all the vendors, food trucks, DJ’s, artists, and musicians that have helped make this possible!

As always the fun starts at 6pm and runs until 2am. Join us this Saturday November 12 on Jackie Gaughan Plaza in front of El Cortez as we celebrate Second Saturday with everyone.

This month we have some of your favorites.

Foodtrucks: Slidin Thru, Fuku Burger, POP’s Cheesesteaks, Ichimas, Haulin Balls, WTF Pizza, Snow Ono, Grouchy Johns, Johnny McGuire’s

Artists/Street-wear/Vendors: Tunay, Feature, Civilian, Let It Roll, Haute Chix Truck, A Girl’s Glitter, Hippoe Esthetics, Knyew, D Fame, Pharmacy, F Studios, Random Heather, Empire Gallery, Matt Ortega

Music: BPSS, OB One, Haleamano, DJ Zo, Evers & Vessels, Trade Voorhees, Air Stegosaurus, Josh Swissman, DLKTK’

Be sure and check out all the new things going on downtown as well during and after the event!

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For years we have been dedicated to the improvement of Downtown Las Vegas as well as our own property. We take pride in the idea that we are helping build something bigger than ourselves. When Emergency Arts was opened in our Fremont Medical building our hopes began to soar about what downtown was becoming. We also renovated The Ogden House (the motel not the new condominiums) and turned it into the Cabana Suites as we brought a little of South Beach to this downtown desert town. Our most recent project completion was the renovation of our lounge bar, which is now The Parlour. We look forward to carrying on Vegas StrEATs which occurs the Second Saturday of each month and brings out some of the best art and gourmet food trucks in town.

While we were doing our part plenty of other people, groups, and business have been doing more than their fair share as well. Newest to the scene are Downtown Cocktail Lounge, Vanguard, Insert Coin(s) and soon to open Le Thai. So many great attractions have really revitalized the life force on Fremont. We are also hugely excited about the Smith Center which will bring culture in the performing and visual arts, as well as act as another focal point in Downtown. Let’s not forget the biggest powerhouse on the scene pushing downtown towards a new era of prosperity. Zappos.com is relocating to the former city hall building and bringing a life to the community that no one else could offer. They are opening and promoting all types of business and pushing the arts and entertainment. Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh along with 3 other investors have also bought First Friday and with a great group like that behind the event, we know great things lie on the horizon. It is truly incredible to be around such wonderful changes. No other place in the world is as unique or has the honor of calling themselves The Entertainment District in Downtown Las Vegas!

Our newest project is the painting of the exterior of the property. We’ve been here for 70 years and it’s time for a facelift. The project started a few weeks ago and we’re moving ahead at full steam! Once again we want to thank all the business, groups, and people that have poured so much time, dedication and excitement into our community and we look forward to what lies ahead.

Viva Las Vegas!

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It’s time for the 6th monthly Vegas StrEATs Festival at El Cortez Hotel and Casino. That’s right we’re half a year old already and growing every month! We want to say thank you to all the vendors, food trucks, DJ’s, artists, and musicians that have helped make this possible! We would also like to send out a special thanks to Insert Coin(s) for being such a huge part of not only Vegas StrEATs, but all the great things going on downtown. El Cortez is so proud to be a part of all the great things happening to the Downtown Fremont East Entertainment District, and we look forward to bringing everyone much more!

As always the fun starts at 6pm and runs until 2am. Join us this Saturday August 13 on Jackie Gaughan Plaza in front of El Cortez as we celebrate Second Saturday with everyone.

This month we have some of your favorites.

Foodtrucks: Curbside Cafe, Lulu’s on the Move, Grouchy John’s, Muncheeze, Snow Ono, Lola D’s Kitchen, Tasty Bunz, Fukuburger, and Slidin Thru

Artists/Street-wear/Vendors: KNYEW, Feature, Hippoe Esthetics, Juan Muniz, Civilian, A Girls Glitter, ASHE Collective, Loveless City, Pharmacy, Jef Logan, Original Hooligans, Empire Gallery

Music: The Uncrustables, Air Stegosaurus, Sean Rose, Wizdumb, DJ Neva, Rize & Quiet, Live N Learn, DJ Zo, Korabo

DON’T FORGET SEPTEMBER VEGAS STREATS WILL BE HELD ON THE SECOND FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9!

Be sure to follow all the trucks and artists on twitter to find out when and where they will be. This is an 18+ event (minors must be accompanied by an adult), and a cash bar is available to those 21+ with valid ID.

Here we go again! It’s time for our next 70th event! We’re teaming up with a few of our fabulous neighbors and favorite food trucks to bring you the Vintage Vegas Street Food Throwdown.

We’re having a face to face cook off featuring some classic dishes in honor of El Cortez’s Vintage Menu. Each truck will be pulling out all the stops to impress our judges and take home the gold. We’ve lined up some tough critics and foodies including: Denise Valdes from 8 News Now, John Civitello Food & Beverage Director at El Cortez, Jerry Misko local visionary artist, and Las Vegas’s own Mayor Carolyn Goodman.

El Cortez will also be offering a bar serving our classic cocktails and Landshark and Shock Top will have their energetic representatives present with a whole lot of fun planned.

Thee Swank Bastards will be performing courtesy of Neon Reverb. Don’t miss all the excitement and be sure and check out all the incredible bars and business in the area as well!

Friday, July 29th
8pm-11pm
Fremont Street inbetween 6th & Las Vegas BLVD

 

 

Thank you to our fellow sponsors: Nevada Beverage, FEED, and Emergency Arts

 

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Get ready for a night of laughter and story telling. The Tell is a night of true stories hosted by Heather Hyte and Dayvid Figler featuring great stories on “The Move” – tales of getting from one place to another. The fun starts at 7pm.

This month the story tellers include:

Danielle Kelly (neon museum)
Rick Lax (reformed lawyer/hustlin’ author)
Jessenia Paz (gondolier/triple threat)
Paul Suntup (Orange County poet extraordinaire)
Jefferson ! (veteran of the NY Moth)
Linda Tannenbaum (professional synchronized swimmer)
and special guests.

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In 70 years of operation, El Cortez Hotel & Casino has seen hundreds of thousands of cars come and go. We would like to showcase some of the classics that have graced our hotel over the past seven decades. In conjunction with our 70th year anniversary we are throwing our 2nd of 7 events, our Classic Car and Motorcycle Show.

 

This outdoor event will be held on the Jackie Gaughan Plaza and is open to the public. We will feature two live bands, The Ryan Whyte Maloney Band and The Freddie Eckstine Group. In addition food will be available with Engine 1 Pizza, a 1965 Seagate authentic fire truck which has been modified to include a wood-fire pizza oven. El Cortez Hotel and Casino will provide a cash bar as well for all guests.

 

The free event will showcase approximately 60 American-made, classic cars and motorcycles, courtesy of Ultra Car Unlimited, with five of the vehicles open to guests for photo opportunities both inside and outside the car. In true “vintage Vegas” fashion, El Cortez will also have a 1963 pink Cadillac on display with an Elvis impersonator behind the wheel for photo opportunities.

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Already it’s just a few days away. This Saturday will be the 4th monthly Vegas StrEATs food, art and music festival!

The fun starts at 6pm and the event keeps going until 2am. Join El Cortez Hotel and Casino and all the talent and excitement as we celebrate this second Saturday on Jackie Gaughan Plaza. We’ll have great drink specials that include:
Bud & Budlight Draft Beer: $2
Shock Top Draft Beer: $2
Jameson Irish Whiskey: $3
Jagermeister Shooters: $3
Pepsi Products: $2

Food Trucks: SLIDIN THRU, FUKUBURGER, LBS PATTY WAGON, SNOW ONO, MUNCHEEZE, TOP NOTCH BBQ, LULU’S ON THE MOVE, GROUCHY JOHNS, FOOD SLINGERS

Artists/STREET-WEAR: EMPIRE GALLERY (PRESENTS LIVE ART WALL), PHARMACY, MITZ, SUITE 160, CIVILIAN, KNYEW, GRANDIOSE, ORIGINAL HOOLIGANS, STUDIO21, FEATURE, GYPSY DEN, WEAPONS OF GLASS DESTRUCTION, SHOWROOM TATTOO

Music: AIR STEGOSAURUS, CUPPS, DJ SPAIR, LEFT GINSBERG, DJ SCIENTIFIC, DJ ZO, DLKTK, KING, 19SIXTY

Be sure to follow all the trucks and artists on twitter to find out when and where they will be. This is an 18+ event (minors must be accompanied by an adult), and a cash bar is available to those 21+ with valid ID.

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