Eateries particularly dependent on tourism and conventioneers might wait as late as September before welcoming back customers.
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The rest of the Strip resort will remain closed under the state’s reopening plan, but Allegro, Jardin, Lakeside, Mizumi and SW Steakhouse will welcome customers with full menus.
Holiday deals, a virtual happy hour, takeout packages and the third-anniversary celebration at Sparrow + Wolf are among the offerings.
Staffs aren’t big fans of masks, and dining areas can operate at just half of capacity, but several spots say they’re cooking and coping.
Robert Lang, director of UNLV’s Brookings Mountain West research institute, indicated that Las Vegas may have outgrown its buffets.
El Dorado Cantina now has both locations open; several restaurants to reopen at Bally’s.
Cut and Taste, which has been catering events in Southern Nevada for eight years, plans Weekender Menus, ordered in advance and available on Fridays
Local stores may reopen soon, but with tastings not likely to restart immediately, the company has turned to a virtual format that so far has averaged 250 participants.
Brio Tuscan Grille and Hamptons at Tivoli Village and Ben’Zaa Cantina in the northern valley will not reopen — the first because of corporate financial woes, the others because of changes planned by owners.
Big B’s Texas BBQ, Mint Indian Bistro and Rachel’s Kitchen locations are among the restaurants that have already reopened.
While some Southern Nevada restaurants reopened Saturday, the first day they were permitted to do so following the coronavirus shutdown, others were taking a cautious approach.
The Blind Pig, 7th & Carson and Gaetano’s Ristorante are among the restaurants that have announced when they will reopen.
The original, family-owned Thai restaurant, in the Commercial Center on East Sahara Avenue, had to close more than two years ago after heavy rains caused its roof to collapse.
With Smart & Final’s new system, shoppers will queue up in a single line instead of at individual checkstands, and an electronic sign will indicate when a register is free.
Lawry’s The Prime Rib, located in the Hughes Center in Las Vegas, plans three virtual murder-mystery dinners in May, all including a Lawry’s prime rib dinner.