The Arts District, enjoying an extended spurt of growth that Velveteen Rabbit started in 2013, has been shaped by independent operators with a sense of community.
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The announcement from the restaurant, which relies heavily on the convention trade, came on the heels of the National Association of Broadcasters canceling its convention scheduled for early October.
Philadelphia-based Chickie’s & Pete’s, renowned on the East Coast for favorites such as Crabfries, crab cakes and cheesesteaks, will open at the Sahara next month.
Tacos & Tequila, which was a Stripside standard before closing at Luxor in 2018, will open in the former Little Tony’s at Palace Station by the end of the year.
Third-party delivery services generally charge high commissions and cause confusion for customers, while using drivers untrained in sanitation and alcohol awareness.
‘Absinthe’ parent Spiegelworld’s first restaurant, Superfrico, will open this month at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.
Bruster’s Ice Cream, expected to open in November near The Lakes, will draw from a repertoire of 150 recipes to formulate its 30 rotating, high-butterfat flavors.
The Market Place Buffet at the Rampart Casino at The Resort at Summerlin will reopen for the first time since the shutdown, serving weekend brunch and dinner.
The Life is Beautiful festival Sept. 17-19 is sold out, but a waitlist and ticket exchange are available to those tempted by the announced culinary offerings.
When Sharif Grays realized his grandmother’s banana pudding was a hit beyond his family and friends, he decided to turn the tradition into a Las Vegas business.
Angel announced that his restaurant, which opened July 23, has closed until an unspecified date in August because of a need for more equipment and staff.
Just in time for the first preseason home game Aug. 14, the Raiders announced Thursday that Pinkbox Doughnuts is their “official doughnut partner.”
Todd English, who opened his first Olives in the Boston area in 1989 and had one at Bellagio with a 20-year run, will unveil his newest iteration on Wednesday.
Ryan Reaves, who as right wing for the Golden Knights has been one of the team’s most loved players, is going to New York, but his beer’s staying in Las Vegas.
Restaurant owner and former ‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ star Lisa Vanderpump is bringing her elaborately styled space to another Strip locale.