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June 2022 Archive

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If you haven't picked a place to eat tonight, you're in luck. Gayot has all the restaurant news for your area right here. Learn which new restaurants have opened in Las Vegas and which restaurants in Las Vegas have recently closed. Find out where your favorite chefs are cooking and locate special events. 

RESTAURANT NEWS

Openings

Jack Binion's Steak, named after the former president and COO of Horseshoe Casino and son of original Horseshoe Club owner Benny Binion, is now open at Bally's Las Vegas and is part of the resort's transformation into legendary casino brand Horseshoe Las Vegas. The décor features warm wood, polished stainless steel, rich leather and vintage photographs of Las Vegas. The steaks cuts of Black Angus corn-fed cattle aged for 28 days and cooked in an 1,800-degree broiler. Seafood menu items include the colossal seafood tower with six types of crab, colossal shrimp, Blue Point oysters and Maine lobster tail; oysters Rockefeller; black pepper cream shrimp served on a polenta cake; and seared salmon with artichoke hearts and tomato relish. The beverage menu features classic drinks with unique twists like The Boss' Old Fashioned with Maker's Mark bourbon enhanced with cherry wood smoke, a robust beer selection and more than 25 wines by the glass. Jack Binion's Steak, 3645 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109, 702-967-4711.
 
Chef Tetsuya Wakuda and John Kunkel of 50 Eggs Hospitality Group have opened Wakuda in The Palazzo in the former space of Morels French Steakhouse. The opening marks the first U.S. restaurant for the two-Michelin-starred chef, and joins the original Wakuda in Singapore. The 264-seat restaurant takes inspiration from the Shinjuku Golden Gai area of Tokyo famous for its nightlife with more than 200 tiny bars in a six-block area, with rich wood and stone surfaces, contemporary furnishings, neon accents, over-sized sculptures of sumo wrestlers and an outdoor terrace with views of the Strip. The menu features sushi, cold soba, tempura, rice bowls, grilled dishes, menu items from the Singapore location including yuba made with fresh bean curd skin from Kyoto and sea urchin and an omakase experience. Nearly 100 sakes are offered, and cocktails like the Smoked Oolong Old Fashioned with Toki Whisky, smoked oolong tea syrup and bitters. Wakuda, 3325 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas, NV 89109, 866-263-3001.
 
Nellie’s Southern Kitchen is now open in The District opposite the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Helmed by Denise and Kevin Jonas Sr., their sons Kevin II, Joe and Nick (the Jonas Brothers) and Franklin, the new location joins the original in Belmont, North Carolina and is a celebration of comfort food, hospitality, Southern charm and Kevin Sr.’s grandmother, Nellie, who lived in Belmont until she passed in 2011. The décor features artwork depicting owls, bluebirds and a painting of Nellie; table legs shaped like tree trunks and horse legs; a weathered barn door entrance; and an area with a large screen, stage and seating at which live music is performed nightly. The food menu features some of Nellie’s 100-year-old recipes including her biscuits, chicken dumplings and banana pudding. Several Southern favorites like meatloaf, shrimp and grits, pulled pork sandwich, chicken and gravy, fried okra and fried catfish round out the menu. Nellie’s is open daily for lunch and dinner. Nellie’s Southern Kitchen, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas, NV 89109, 702-891-1111, 800-929-1111.
 
Global lifestyle icon Martha Stewart will open her first-ever restaurant, The Bedford by Martha Stewart, in Summer 2022 at Paris Las Vegas. Designed by Stewart herself, the decor draws inspiration from her country farmhouse, where she brings the outdoors in. The 194-seat intimate restaurant will offer guests an authentic glimpse of how she lives and entertains in her own home, with appointed décor which embraces a neutral color palette that acts as a perfect backdrop to four seasons of color. Stewart and her team of culinary experts are developing seasonal dinner, weekend brunch and holiday menus that feature signature menu items created from sourcing seasonal, high-quality ingredients from various purveyors including the Las Vegas Farmers Market, Dartagnan Inc., Urbani Truffles, Roe Caviar, Frog Hollow Farm, Jasper Hill Farm and Vermont Creamery, among others. The Bedford by Martha Stewart, 3655 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas, NV 89109, 702-946-7000, 888-266-5687.
 
Boulder Station Hotel & Casino has opened an all-new food court with a collection of popular chain, fast-casual restaurants. Situated along the casino floor, the 12,700-square-foot space features multiple seating areas with approximately 315 seats. Restaurants include Tacos El Pastor, serving authentic Mexican taco dishes using a secret marination process, giving a unique flavor; La Flor de Michoacán, offering an array of handmade ice cream flavors and signature paletas; SBARRO, known for New York-style handmade pizza made fresh with hand-stretched dough, San Marzano-style sauce and 100% whole milk mozzarella; Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop, home to fan favorites including authentic Philly, the Capistrami and Italian sub; and Wingstop, the wing destination offering eleven flavors. Opening in the near future will be Teriyaki Madness, an Asian grill with made-to-order rice bowls and dishes prepared with all-natural, fresh ingredients. Boulder Station Hotel & Casino Food Court, 4111 Boulder Hwy., Las Vegas, NV 89121, 702-432-7777.
 

News Bytes

Carson Kitchen Rolls Out New Summer Menu
Carson Kitchen is known for its creative comfort food using seasonal ingredients, and with summer upon us, chef and owner Cory Harwell has developed new menu items for the season. The new menu items include hot dog burnt ends with barbecue glaze and High Brow Ranch ($14), crawfish tacos with tasso ham slaw ($14), salmon served with a mango-lime salsa ($25), watermelon & feta with cucumber and white balsamic vinaigrette ($14), cold carbonara with pancetta and pecorino cheese ($16), BLT flatbread with teriyaki bacon and wasabi aioli ($16) and berry posset with moscato blueberries ($11). In addition, each of Carson Kitchen’s team members created and submitted original cocktail recipes, which were collectively narrowed down to the top five to join the program of libations, including What Is That, Velvet? made with gin, velvet falernum, fresh lime, almond, allspice, and pineapple; and Shandy Cheeks featuring peach vodka, lemon, strawberry and lager beer. Carson Kitchen, John E. Carson Building, 124 6th St., Ste. 100, Las Vegas, NV 89101, 702-473-9523.
 
Caviar Bar Now Serving Sunday Brunch
Caviar Bar at Resorts World Las Vegas has debuted Sunday brunch service, served on Sundays from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. The menu featuring restaurateur Shaun Hergatt’s new American cuisine includes chicken schnitzel withparmesan and citrus rosemary sauce, Nordic Benedict with smoked salmon and Hollandaise sauce, Australian wagyu steak frites with peppercorn sauce, smoked salmon tartare, eggs Florentine and salmon burger. Also offered are bottomless mimosas with Martini & Rossi champagne and cocktails like the Strip View made with Probitus Rum, sorrel syrup, lime and egg white; and Raspberry Beret with Absolut Vanilla, Godiva White Chocolate and raspberries.
 
Al Solito Posto Announces New Late Night Pasta Deal
Al Solito Posto in Tivoli Village has launched a new late night pasta promotion. Dubbed ‘Pastaholics’ and available at bar top seating nightly from 9 p.m. until close, all handmade pasta selections on the dinner menu are half off with the purchase of any beer, wine, cocktail or spirit-free cocktail. The current selection of handmade pastas include radiatori with English peas, speck ham and black truffle butter; rigatoni alla vodka with Calabrian chili & basil; cacio e pepe with pecorino & toasted black pepper; lobster ravioli with melted tomatoes and truffle butter; pappardelle Bolognese with parmesan and beef & pork ragu; corn agnolotti with brown butter and parmesan; and fresh spaghetti with aglio e olio or marinara. Bar seats for this promotion are available on a walk-in basis. Al Solito Posto, Tivoli Village, 420 S. Rampart Blvd. #180, Las Vegas, NV 89145, 702-463-6781.
 
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Offering Three-course Wine Dinner Experience
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar is launching its Earth, Wine & Fire three-course wine dinner experience, offered nightly from June 29 through September 1. Guests can choose between two 3-course menus—the plant-forward Earth Menu and a signature steak Fire Menu, with each menu paired with three wines from the Wagner Family Portfolio featuring Caymus Vineyards. Courses are Earth: smoked chili artichoke salad and Fire: smoked chili shrimp salad paired with Mer Soleil Reserve Chardonnay, Santa Lucia Highlands; Earth: roasted vegetable Wellington and Fire: hand-cut Cabernet filet matched with Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley; and both menus finish with brown butter peach olive oil cake paired with Emmolo Sparkling No. 5, California. The Earth menu is priced at $80 and the Fire is $105 per person and are available at the two Las Vegas Fleming’s locations: in Town Square and Summerlin. Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Town Square, 6515 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89119, 702-407-0019.
 
CraftHaus Brewery Introduces New Food Menu
CraftHaus Brewery has launched an expanded food menu at its location in the Henderson Booze District to pair with the beers brewed onsite pouring from its 24 taps. The menu includes spent grain pretzel rolls served with beer cheese and whole grain mustard ($6.50); charcuterie plate with salami, prosciutto, pepperoni, marinated artichokes and olives and pretzel ($13); cheese plate with honey drizzled goat, smoked gouda and Manchego cheeses and nuts and crackers ($13); and six sausage sandwiches: beer brat, Polish sausage, spicy chicken and mango, vegan beyond brat, the works sausage and the beast brat with wild boar, elk and wagyu ($8-12). The brewery has also added larger tables to allow more space for the food menu items and new padded chairs. CraftHaus Brewery, 7350 Eastgate Road #110, Henderson, NV 89011, 702-462-5934.
 
"Stakes Are High" at Twin Creeks Steakhouse
As part of the Silverton Casino’s 25th anniversary celebration, Twin Creeks Steakhouse is offering a chance to win discounts and free menu items. Called “Stakes are High,” upon ordering the restaurant’s signature Creekstone Farms tomahawk, diners will roll three dice to determine their prize. Rolling any die with a five earns a free dessert; three ones 10% off, three twos 20% off, three threes 30% off and three fours 40% off the tomahawk entrée; three fives 50% off and a free dessert; and three sixes wins the tomahawk meal for free. The tomahawk meal is a 40-ounce steak for two with included sides of lobster mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus, black-truffle butter and two scratch-made sauces. The promotion is being offered through December 31, 2022. Twin Creeks Steakhouse, Silverton Casino Hotel, 3333 Blue Diamond Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89139, 702-914-8594, 866-946-4373.
 
The Underground at the Mob Museum Offering Ardbeg Tasting Flight
Through the month of June, The Underground speakeasy and distillery at the Mob Museum is offering a tasting flight of four Ardbeg Scotch Whiskeys, for $55. The Ardbeg distillery is known for its whiskeys with smoky, peaty complexity. The tasting flight is available Monday through Wednesday from noon to 10 p.m. and Thursday through Sunday from noon to midnight. The Underground at the Mob Museum, 300 Stewart Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89101, 702-229-2734.
 
Sickies Garage Burgers & Brews Celebrating 10th Anniversary with Throwback Menu
Sickies Garage Burgers & Brews, which began as a group of friends in Fargo, ND that would meet up to work on their motorcycles and cars and would soon play hooky by calling in “sick” to hang out all day in the garage eventually leading to some awesome cookouts, is celebrating its 10th anniversary. All eight Sickies locations, including the Las Vegas outpost at Town Square, will present a limited-time throwback menu from June 1-July 31. The special menu items include tater tot hot dish burger with pepper Jack and American cheese, chili cheese fries burger topped with sour cream, fried potato salad with spicy ranch dipping sauce, chili cheese fries smothered in nacho cheese and Sickies’ chili and fried Buffalo chicken cheese balls with shredded Buffalo chicken and cheddar cheese. In addition, a celebratory birthday cake shake complete with cake and sprinkles will also be offered. Sickies Garage Burgers & Brews, 6629 Las Vegas Blvd. S. STE. 120, Las Vegas, NV 89119, 702-844-8263.
 

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