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Lucky Rice Festival Heads to Vegas; ‘wichcraft Reopens Bryant Park Ice-Cream Stand

• The New York Times has confirmed what we already expected regarding Danielle Chang’s expansion plans for her Lucky Rice Festival in Vegas. [Diner’s Journal]

• Beginning this Monday, Cienfuegos will host Cuban band Los Hermanos Cintron live from 8 to 11 p.m. [Grub Street]

• On Friday, ’wichcraft will reopen its ice-cream kiosk in Bryant Park. This year’s pickings include handmade ice-cream sandwiches and six flavors of grass-fed organic ice cream, which include chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, mint chocolate chip, coconut, and peach. [Grub Street]

• Friday also begins the Thai New Year, Songkran. On Sunday, chef Hong Thaimee of Ngam will offer the next in her series of cooking classes for the occasion. The class, the Feast of Chiang Mai, will be held from 4 to 6:30 p.m. for $90 per person. [Grub Street]

• On Monday, April 16, Chef Nobu Matsuhisa will host an exclusive Omakase dinner paired with Veuve Clicquot champagne at Nobu Next Door. Chef Nobu has personally designed a tasting menu that will be served with select Veuve Clicquot vintages. Tickets are $350 per person; reservations are required and can be made by calling 212-334-4445. [Grub Street]

• The Guactaular will celebrate its fourth year on Sunday, May 6, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Bell House with judges Ivy Stark, Liza De Guia, Fany Gerson, and more. [Grub Street]

• On Saturday, May 12, World Yacht will host its annual Maifest event, which will transform Pier 81 into an outdoor beer garden for the afternoon. Attendees looking for a bite to eat will enjoy German classics like beef and chicken bratwursts, frankfurters, Über-pretzels, and more. Tickets for pier admission are $15 per person; tickets for pier admission and a one-hour optional cruise are $20 and can be [purchased online]. [Grub Street]

Lucky Rice Festival Heads to Vegas; ‘wichcraft Reopens Bryant Park