Think Las Vegas already has a lot of celebrity-related restaurants? 2022 wants you to keep his beer. Professional Football Hall of Fame member Emmitt Smith plans to open Emmitt’s this spring, and representatives have finally confirmed reports that it will be at the Fashion Show mall. The 30,000 square foot establishment in the space formerly […]
It’s been a lot like Christmas since around September. Still, it can be hard to believe that the big day is only about a week away. Las Vegas restaurants are in the holiday spirit and want to make sure their guests are too, so they offer dishes like these. Peppermint Sundae The Peppermint Hot Fudge […]
Hanukkah, the eight-day Jewish festival of light, begins Sunday at sunset and continues through December 6. A number of restaurants in the valley prepare special dishes to celebrate the holiday. Here is some: Bagelmania, The 252 Convention Center Drive offers Hanukkah dishes in single servings, $ 24.95, or a family feast that serves eight to […]
The sparkling festival starts on Friday ThinkFoodGroup’s annual Sparkling Festival will take place Friday through December 12 at the China Poblano and Jaleo at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. China Poblano’s star cocktail will be Winter’s Blush, $ 17 (Hendricks gin, lychee, rose, lemon and Poema cava). There will also be a sparkling flight, $ […]
Halloween dinner with the witch La Strega – “the witch” in Italian – will host a special Halloween dinner with seating from 5pm to 10pm on Saturday. The four-course dinner will include a starter of braised ribs with thyme gremolata and truffles. It’s $ 125, and “chic†Halloween outfit is encouraged. La Strega is at […]
Tail “La Marseillaise”. Wednesday is France’s National Day, also known as Bastille Day because it’s the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille, and three Las Vegas restaurants plan to celebrate. Oh la la French Bistro, 2120 N. Rampart Blvd., will feature foie gras specialties with toast, heirloom cherry tomato salad with mozzarella, and duck […]
Since My friend Gabi made a splash in 1999 with its Strip-side patio in Paris Las Vegas, alfresco dining has been a hit here – especially after a year of COVID-19, when nearly every place with a spare sidewalk has added outdoor tables. One of the newest, most scenic, and grandest places is at Becca […]
The pandemic may have punched Las Vegas’ tourism industry, but the patient is showing many signs of life. The easing of capacity restrictions on Monday to 50 percent, the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations on Wednesday and the madness in early March have all helped increase traffic in the tourist corridor and suburbs. Scott Frost, managing […]
When it comes to its restaurants, Virgin Hotels Las Vegas is outward looking. When it opens on March 25, five of the resort’s eight main restaurants will line the event’s lawn and pool area and will be accessible from its winding outdoor promenade. “We’ve built this ecosystem, and it all works together,†Richard “Boz†Bosworth, […]
Monday is officially National Margarita Day and Las Vegas mixologists are proud of themselves, with some clamoring for the entire weekend for the holidays. What and when you choose to celebrate, here are some stellar local choices. Verbena Cocktail The Verbena off-menu remains one of the best-selling cocktails at the Chandelier at the Cosmopolitan of […]
It’s more American than Italian, but in parts of the country Italian-Americans will eagerly gather to participate in the Seven Fish Festival on Christmas Eve, and at least five restaurants in Las Vegas are carrying on the tradition. The celebration apparently started with new immigrants to America at the turn of the 20th century, particularly […]
As Southern Nevada restaurants and bars face another month of limitation to 25% capacity, owners and managers are coming up with creative ways to add square footage and deliver services to suit a business. cautious pandemic audience, while dealing with mandatory reservations and limited tables. to four people. This has not been easy. “I was […]
Pop-up Piadina Chef Gina Marinelli launched a street-side lunch pop-up from the side door of her Summerlin La Strega restaurant, offering Italian flatbreads known as piadina. She calls the offerings “sandwitches,” a play on the restaurant’s name, which is the Italian word for “witch,” and there are currently five varieties available. Customers can call ahead […]
Timing is everything. And the new restaurant restrictions couldn’t have come at a worse time, say some local businessmen who are now scrambling to adjust their reservations for Thanksgiving dinner. “People are canceling because it’s groups of five or six that have been on the books for a long time,†said Rhonda Wyatt, owner of […]
Dinner for charity – remote “Dine Away,†part of Keep Memory Alive’s Month of Remembrance fundraising campaign, runs through November 13. Those wishing to participate can go to keepmemoryalive.com/events and purchase a voucher, valid until November 30, for a meal in or take out at a fixed price. Participating restaurants are Chica, Delmonico’s Steakhouse, Emeril’s […]
Don’t lose sleep Insomnia Cookies, 4480 Paradise Road, will be giving away a free cookie to anyone wearing a costume on Saturday, no purchase necessary. Insomnia introduced a pumpkin cheesecake, peanut butter choco-lantern cookie, and moon cookie cake with a Halloween centerpiece. insomniacookies.com Day of the Dead in China Poblano China Poblano at the Cosmopolitan […]
Gov. Steve Sisolak’s directive this week regarding the maximum crowd size allowed under anti-COVID-19 guidelines may have increased that number fivefold, but many local business owners say it will only have little or no effect on their current functioning. . “Not at all,” said Kevin Mills, owner and senior manager of the Omelet House. “We’re […]
Labor Day Special at Morton’s Morton’s the Steakhouse, 400 E. Flamingo Road, has a Labor Day weekend special of a four-course dinner for two for $ 99. The special includes a starter, salad, main course and dessert, as well as Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir or Chardonnay from Pebble Lane. It is available from Friday to […]
Magnolia on black tap A taste of New York’s Magnolia Bakery is heading to Las Vegas this weekend as Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer at The Venetian presents the Landmark Banana Pudding in a Shake to celebrate National Pudding Month at the banana. It is available from Friday to Sunday. On September 4, the […]
Take-out Happy Hour Ra Sushi at the Fashion Show mall is offering Happy Hour to Go for takeout, curbside pickup or delivery: The Ra’ckin Spread, $29, with garlic edamame, sesame garlic wings, pork gyoza, shrimp shumai, spring rolls and wontons with pineapple cheese; The Ra’vival Kit, $33, a California roll, Viva Las Vegas roll and […]
At least three local restaurants – including two in Tivoli Village – will not be part of phase one, phase two or any other phase of the state’s reopening plan, as they are closing for good. A fourth restaurant is also not expected to reopen. Hamptons at Tivoli Village and Ben’Zaa Cantina at 7585 Norman […]
Gino Ferraro has owned a restaurant in Las Vegas for 34 years. Times have been tough at times, such as after 9/11 and the height of the Great Recession, but he never temporarily closed the restaurant. Until now. On Monday, Ferraro announced that Ferraro’s Italian restaurant and wine bar would be suspended for at least […]
With residents of southern Nevada already feeling the effects of the economic impact of the coronavirus, restaurants and lounges have introduced specials on dinner and delivery. This list will be updated as more are announced. Given the closure of schools, Fat Shaking, 430 E. Silverado Ranch Blvd., offers one free kid’s meal (a piece of […]
If you want a great Thanksgiving dinner without cooking, of course you can head to the Strip and other parts of the tourist corridor. But you don’t have to leave your neighborhood to find a place that is really about turkey. Local buffets always have plenty of specials to celebrate the holidays, and here are […]
From December 5 to 14, most of the attention will be focused on the Thomas & Mack Center, site of the national rodeo finals, but it won’t be the only rodeo in town. The All In Barrel races are scheduled for December 5-7, 9-11 and 13-15 at the Orleans Arena, and All In Breakaway Roping […]
Given Las Vegas’ reputation as one of the most spectacular cities in the world, you might expect some of its restaurants to have stunning views, and you would be right. Whether it’s lights, lakes or legends, Sin City’s restaurants have something for you to see. The capital grid The Capital Grille (Benjamin Hager / Las […]
When people think of transcendent dining experiences, they think of Las Vegas. At least that’s according to online booking site OpenTable, which reported the city had 12 spots on its list of America’s Top 100 Restaurants for a Big Night – a decent proportion. California was credited with the most, with 18, but that’s for […]
The Gambler’s Special at Mr. Lucky’s at the Hard Rock Hotel has been available since 1999, but has never been on the 24/7 cafe menu. Still, the special is one of the best sellers at Mr. Lucky’s, the restaurant serving 2,500 a month. It’s known as a secret or off the menu item, and it’s […]