While the shofar, a ram’s horn, traditionally is blown in synagogues in observance of the new year holiday, the practice is being moved outdoors this year.
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The team behind Area15 didn’t plan to open any of the complex’s dining options until later this year, but COVID-19 protocols prompted a Todd English pop-up.
Because of guidelines for fighting the virus that reduce restaurant capacity and require social distancing, designers work to accommodate now — and later.
Valley restaurants highlight new vegan dishes, plan a guest chef’s ayurveda-inspired dinner, plus discounts on sub sandwiches and free food and beverages for kids.
When it opens with Circa late next month, Barry’s Downtown Prime will have elements of Barry Dakake’s 18 years at the Palms, with new twists.
Hakkasan Group’s Mexican restaurant, scheduled to open next year in Las Vegas, will give guests the chance to dine with their feet in the sand.
Owners, managers across the valley say a state task force directive about whether they could or couldn’t reopen bar areas on Wednesday was worded in a confusing manner.
The closing of Wynn Las Vegas’ modified buffet doesn’t sound a death knell for the genre, experts say, but operators have to find the right formula.
Carlito’s Burritos, which in August roasted 30,000 pounds of Hatch chile for customers, has scheduled a September shipment of red and green chile.
Local entrepreneurs hope sandwich spots that bring back fond memories will also appeal to new Southern Nevadan diners.
Southern Nevada restaurants planning special deals for Labor Day weekend, resumed brunches and a fundraising latte.
The restaurants at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas will include longtime Hard Rock Hotel favorites Nobu, MB Steak and Pizza Forte as well as spots new to the market.
In honor of National Eat Outside Day, we feature Las Vegas restaurants old and new who offer their customers the chance to head outdoors to dine.
The resort’s first-floor urban food hall will include spots specializing in chicken and rice, clay-pot dishes, yakitori and the Malaysian flatbread dish roti canai.
Caesars Palace’s storied Bacchanal Buffet won’t be reopening in the next few days after all.