Dining & nightlife
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Sega Brings a Chinatown Cafe Pop-Up to Las Vegas
A new Las Vegas Chinatown pop-up is turning a beloved video-game brand into a real-world hangout, with Sega teaming up with restaurateur Andy Nguyen on the latest in a string of playful food collaborations.
Read storyThe Cosmopolitan readies The Corner Store for Strip debut
A buzzy New York import is set to bring comfort-food energy and late-night polish to the Las Vegas Strip this month.
Read storyStrip bar owner plans neighborhood brasserie with sports focus
A familiar Strip operator is taking the next step off the resort corridor, bringing a new neighborhood restaurant concept to Las Vegas.
Read storyOhlala marks 10 years in Summerlin
A French bistro in Summerlin is celebrating a decade in business, underscoring the neighborhood’s staying power as a dining destination.
Read storyUpper Kirby Wine Club Hints at Las Vegas Trend
A members-only wine club opening in Houston points to a broader hospitality model that Las Vegas diners may soon recognize: exclusivity, experience and a strong beverage program.
Read storyCarlyle Club Opens on the Chicago River
The partners behind Dēliz are debuting a new River North restaurant with skyline and water views.
Read storyLas Vegas food halls are replacing the old buffet model
Casino dining floors are trading endless steam tables for tighter, more curated food halls that mirror how locals and visitors actually eat now.
Read storyOld Las Vegas Haunts Offer a Spooky Season Detour
Las Vegas Magazine is steering readers toward historic bars and restaurants with stories to tell, just as Halloween season arrives.
Read storyChicago Restaurant Openings Offer a Vegas Travel Playbook
A new wave of restaurant debuts in Chicago shows how major cities are leaning on buzzy openings to drive dining demand, a model Las Vegas knows well.
Read storyLas Vegas sushi favorite Kabuto to close
A decade-old Chinatown destination praised for its exacting fish work is serving its final plates, marking a notable loss for local diners.
Read storyHello Kitty Cafe expands its Caesars Palace footprint
Eater Las Vegas reports that Hello Kitty Cafe is continuing its Las Vegas takeover with a new opening at Caesars Palace, a sign that the Strip still rewards familiar brands with fresh real estate.
Read storyHidden Bar Master Reveals His One Rule
The operator behind some of Las Vegas’ best secret bars is offering a rare glimpse into the city’s most elusive nightlife scene.
Read storyLas Vegas Restaurant Chains Keep Spreading Beyond the Valley
A new Review-Journal roundup shows how homegrown Las Vegas restaurant brands have become a regional export.
Read storyLas Vegas Restaurants Lean on History as Dining Sells a Story
A new KLAS roundup shows how some of the valley’s most memorable dining rooms now compete on atmosphere as much as food.
Read storyDrink Las Vegas Spreads Cocktail Crawl Across 30 Venues
The city’s latest beverage festival is turning more than 30 bars and restaurants into one sprawling tasting map, giving locals and visitors a reason to roam.
Read storyLas Vegas wine tastes are changing, experts say
The valley’s wine scene is evolving as drinkers shift toward new styles, new occasions and different expectations at the table.
Read storyChef David Chang’s Las Vegas Road Trip Hits TV
A new CNN travel series is putting Las Vegas in the spotlight as chef David Chang heads west on a food-focused journey across the country.
Read storyMama Rabbit Closing Marks Another Park MGM Shift
MGM Resorts says the tequila bar will pour its last drinks at Park MGM as the company prepares a new concept for the space in 2027.
Read storyLas Vegas bars brace for Canadian import hit
A new trade move could squeeze local bars already navigating high costs, tighter margins and shifting customer spending.
Read storyLas Vegas bartender Lu Lopez turns mixology into a calling
The Arts District’s cocktail scene has a creative director at the center of it, and he’s helping define what the city drinks next.
Read storyWynn’s Zero Bond adds a private cigar-friendly escape
A new private venue at Wynn Las Vegas is aiming to blend cigars, dining and exclusivity in one polished room.
Read storyNew Cantonese star heads to Caesars Forum Shops
R&G Lounge, the legendary San Francisco restaurant, is set to bring its Cantonese classics to the Forum Shops later this year.
Read storyLas Vegas restaurants can now apply for to-go alcohol
City restaurants have a new sales channel after council unanimously approved alcohol-to-go endorsements, opening the door to more takeout-friendly dining.
Read storyVenetian claims four Michelin-recognized restaurants
The Venetian Resort is leaning into its culinary clout, with four restaurants now earning Michelin recognition in a boost for the Strip’s dining reputation.
Read storyFrench Laundry chef sets opening date in Chinatown
Tyler Vorce’s restaurant, which began as a Vegas pop-up, is about to make its permanent debut in Chinatown with a menu shaped by French technique and Mediterranean influences.
Read storyLotus of Siam exits Red Rock dining lineup
One of Las Vegas’ best-known restaurants is leaving Red Rock Resort as Station Casinos reshuffles its Summerlin dining mix.
Read storyMichelin returns, and Las Vegas wins big
After 17 years away, the Michelin Guide has come back to the city, handing local restaurants one of the industry’s highest honors.
Read storyFinney’s Crafthouse picks Centennial Hills for Vegas debut
A Southern California tavern chain is opening its first Las Vegas Valley location, adding another option for neighborhood dining and game-day drinks.
Read storyNew Henderson Cake-Shake Shop Adds Sweet Competition
A new cake-shake chain has opened its first store in Henderson, underscoring how fast the Las Vegas Valley’s dessert scene keeps expanding beyond the Strip.
Read storySummerlin-Area Mama Llama Fans Get a New Cinnamon Roll Stop
After shutting down, Mama Llama Bakery is set to return in a new form through a collaboration with a popular local cafe near Summerlin.
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