This weekly update covers noteworthy restaurant openings and closings, dining news, culinary events, and entertainment news
Events
Alexxa’s — September 1
Alexxa’s at Paris Las Vegas will host a Labor Day Endless Brunch, served tapas-style, from 7 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Priced at $49 per person and $25 for children 12 and under, the all-you-can-eat selections include Greek Yogurt Parfaits, Breakfast Basket with freshly-baked pastries & muffins, and Spinach Artichoke Dip shared for the table; Raw Bar with Ahi Tuna Crudo and Shrimp Cocktail; Breakfast Specialties Shrimp & Grits, Chicken & Waffles, Canoli Pancake, Eggs Benedict, and Veggie Omelet; and Lunch Specialties Wagyu Beef Sliders, Rigatoni Alla Vodka, Truffle-Mushroom Pizzette, and Avocado Toast.
The entire table must participate in Endless Brunch, and there is a two-hour time limit per table. For more info and to view the complete menu, click here.
MGP Fine Wine Fall Wine Dinner — September 4
Bordeaux Bob and MGP Fine Wine will host a wine dinner featuring a sampling of more than 100 wines from all over the world.
The dinner will be held at Firefly Tapas Kitchen + Bar, located at Flamingo and Paradise, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. An array of wine-friendly tapas will be served family style, including Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Dates with red wine reduction and blue cheese, Chicken Empanadas with ham and cheese croquetas, Tortilla Espanola with red pepper vinaigrette, Patatas Bravas, Filet Mignon and mushroom skewers, Manchego Mac and Cheese, Pan-Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Romesco sauce, Pulpo Assado (grilled octopus) with potato and paprika vinaigrette, Camarones a la Diabla (sweet and spicy shrimp), Camarones al Ajillo (garlic shrimp), and a selection of Paellas.
Tickets are $85 per person (including tax and tip). All wines will also be available for retail purchase. Seating is limited to 75 guests, and no walk-ins will be allowed. To purchase tickets, click here.
Oyster Bar, Durango — September 4
Durango Casino & Resort’s Oyster Bar will deliver a classic seafood boil experience with all-you-can-eat tasting stations and unlimited beer sampling.
Held on the Eat Your Heart Out (EYHO) patio from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., signature dishes will include Crawfish, Oysters, Pan Roast, Gumbo, and Clam Chowder paired with unlimited sampling of Goose Island IPA, Elysian Space Dust, Kona Big Wave, Golden Road Mango Cart and Belgian White, Four Peaks Bad Birdie Juicy Golden Ale, and Stella Artois.
There will also be a live DJ, and the Thursday night NFL game will be broadcast on two large TVs on the patio. The cost is $75 per person. To purchase tickets, click here.
Picnic in the Alley — September 6
Picnic in the Alley, Las Vegas’ only fully women-curated epicurean event developed by local tastemaker Jolene Mannina and Picnic in the Alley partner Sharee Bruscher to celebrate Las Vegas women, across food, beverage, and art, will return for its 4th installment from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The event will feature unlimited food and drink, interactive activations, and live entertainment, all set under the stars at GreenGale Farms, a private 40-acre family-owned farm and animal rescue with natural environments that include fruit orchards, olive groves, and lush green fields.
This year’s line-up includes sweet and savory bites from Dania Garcia-White (Yukon Pizza), Kim Owens and Ellie Parker (Main Street Provisions), Erica Bell (ØØ Pie & Pub), Gina Marinelli (Harlø Steakhouse & Bar and La Strega), Andrea Mineshima (Honey Salt), Myrhissa Bautista (SoulBelly BBQ), and Sarah Thompson (Casa Playa).
An impressive lineup of beverages from bubbles to brews and mocktails in between will be provided by professionals, including Cesilia Berumen (The Golden Tiki), Christina Dylag (Velveteen Rabbit), Danielle Crouch (Jammyland), Emily Baddock (Alt Imports), Juanny Romero (Mothership Coffee Roasters), and Wyndee Forrest (CraftHaus Brewery).
GreenGale Farms is in the northwest at 6891 W Elkhorn Rd., between Rainbow and Tenaya. Tickets to the 21+ event are $150 (proceeds benefit the Women’s Hospitality Initiative, which provides training and advocacy for women in the food and drink industry) and can be purchased by clicking here.
Wynn Las Vegas Revelry — September 19-22
Wynn Las Vegas will host the return of Revelry, a culinary festival featuring some of the top names in food and beverage for a week of curated tastings, collaborative dinners, and immersive experiences.
Several events will take place, including the festival’s marquee event The Feast Grand Tasting on Sept. 20 at Wynn’s Event Pavilion and Lawn; All-Star Chefs Dinner on Sept. 26 at Delilah; and the Icons Dinner on Sept. 27 at PISCES Bar & Seafare headlined by Alain Ducasse, Dominique Crenn, Emeril Lagasse, Marcus Samuelsson, Jacques Torres, and Alfred Portale.
There will also be several Connoisseur Classes, including Connoisseur Whisky Tasting with renowned whisky authority Mahesh Patel of Universal Whisky Experience on Sept. 21 at SW Steakhouse, complemented by small bites from SW Steakhouse Chef Mark LoRusso.
For info on ticketing, pricing, reservations, and additional programming, visit www.lasvegasrevelry.com.
Pick of the Week: Edge Steakhouse
Edge Steakhouse at Westgate Las Vegas is a mix of Elvis tributes, classy and refined décor, fine dining, dry-aged steaks, caviar service, premium libations, and imaginative appetizers.
An elegant ambiance is achieved through hardwood floors, gold and ivory pillars, crystal chandeliers, a dark brown and tan color scheme, and contemporary artwork and photos of Elvis adorning the walls. There are also two private dining rooms, each accommodating approximately a dozen guests. The Elvis Room is complete with Elvis memorabilia and some of his personal guns and other possessions, a nod to the property’s history of performances by The King and ongoing Elvis tribute concerts; and the Wine Room features a wall of wine, appropriate as the restaurant is a 2025 winner of a Wine Spectator Restaurant Award due to its expansive wine list.
Executive Chef Dante Garcia, who has held the position for a year and a half, was appointed after excelling at respected fine dining establishments on the Vegas Strip. Before coming to Edge, he spent time at The Bedford by Martha Stewart at Caesars Palace, Jack Binion’s Steak at Bally’s (now Horseshoe), and Gordon Ramsay Steak at Paris. Commenting on why he selected the talented chef, Westgate Hotel Executive Chef Steve Young said, “He has a great attention to detail and makes things as great as possible.”
Chef Dante brings several appetizers, delivering the wow factor. Highlights include Tomato and Mozzarella Salad with tomato terrine, ciliegine mozzarella, balsamic reduction, port wine-roasted grapes, and basil seeds (which mimics caviar); Spicy Shrimp lightly fried with spicy emulsion and sweet chile reduction; and Yellowtail Crudo—a mélange of colors with avocado, radish, cucumber, lime, and jalapeño lime vinaigrette that is so beautiful it made the cover of the RJ Magazine Top 100 Restaurants in Las Vegas Summer 2025 issue.
You wouldn’t be blamed if you stopped there after so many impressive starters, but you shouldn’t miss out on the Prime meats aged in-house. They’re on display for all to see, visible through a window located just outside of the restaurant’s entrance, with each cut labeled with the date its aging process began. A 40-day dry-aging makes the meat super tender and concentrates its rich flavors, giving it a unique taste.
Examples are the 20 oz bone-in NY Strip and 20 oz bone-in Ribeye. There’s also some excellent elite cuts, including Australian Westholme Farm 10 oz Wagyu Skirt Steak, Australian Stone Axe Farm 12 oz Wagyu Strip Loin, and Snake River Farms 7 oz Wagyu Rib Cap. Not that you’ll need them, but you can pair your steak with peppercorn, bearnaise, chimichurri, creamy horseradish, and red wine reduction sauces.
In addition to the superior beef, non-meat eaters can find something to their liking with citrus-brined Mary’s Organic Chicken, Alaskan Red King Crab Legs with lemon beurre monte, Black Cod with tomato dashi and pickled eggplant, and Ora King Salmon with yellow bell pepper puree and lemongrass emulsion.
The aforementioned expansive wine list features wines from all over the world, comprising an inventory of 3,500 bottles and 480 selections. Whiskey fans will be happy with a choice of dozens of fine pours of the usual favorites, as well as some lesser-known gems like Penelope Private Select and Widow Jane 10-Year, and some original cocktails like the Golden Harvest Pear with Buffalo Trace Bourbon, St. George Spiced Pear Liqueur, and Madagascar vanilla.
Great choices for your meal’s finale are the Tahitian Vanilla Crème Brûlée, which arrives flaming and accompanied by fresh berries and shortbread cookies; and the Chocolate Dome, melted at your table to reveal a warm s’mores brownie with pecan praline and vanilla chantilly, served with caramel ice cream.
Edge Steakhouse is open Tuesday through Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m. To view the complete menu, click here.
Recently, on the Food and Loathing Podcast
Be sure to check out Food and Loathing this week (and every week). The podcast features veteran food writer Al Mancini along with co-host Samantha Gemini Stevens and producer Rich Johnson as they give the lowdown on what’s new, hot, and delicious in America’s most glamorous city as they talk with chefs, bartenders, journalists, and other experts on where to go and what to order when you get there.
Last week’s show was recorded at the brand new Alebrijes by Chef Paco in Neonopolis, where Al, Gemini, and Happy Hour Vegas’ Andrew Morgan sample the menu (including grasshoppers and ants) with Chef Francisco “Paco” Cortes. Al and Paco also chat about the weekend Drag Brunch that the restaurant hosts. And, there are interviews with Chef Lanny Chin and Irv’s Burgers CEO Lawrence Longo, plus restaurant reports from Todd’s Unique Dining, La Madre Canyon Grill, The Stove, Alexxa’s, and Herbs and Rye.
To listen, click here.
Dining News
Lazy Dog Introduces $15 Fireside Favorites
Lazy Dog has launched Fireside Favorites, a weekday special that includes an entrée and dessert for $15.
Available during opening hours Monday through Friday at all locations for both dine-in and takeout, entrée options include:
- Fried Chicken Dinner—hand-dipped buttermilk boneless chicken breast with red skin potato mash, white gravy, spiced maple syrup, and sautéed spinach with smoked bacon.
- Mediterranean Chicken Bowl—grilled lemon chicken breast with yellow rice, tomato-cucumber-feta salad, kalamata olives, tzatziki sauce, and spring pea hummus.
- Grilled Shrimp Tacos with queso blanco served with salsa, Spanish rice, and cilantro black beans.
- Fettuccine Alfredo with Parmesan chardonnay cream sauce (add chicken or shrimp for an additional cost).
- Loco Moco Fried Rice—wok-fired rice with shaved hickory-smoked ham, ground beef, ginger, cabbage, peas, carrots, and garlic chili crisp, topped with furikake, green onions, and a sunny-side-up egg, served with a side of house-made teriyaki gravy.
Each meal concludes with a S’more Brownie Sundae, featuring a chocolate chip brownie, graham cracker crust, chocolate sauce, toasted marshmallow, and a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream. Guests can also add a soup or salad starting at $5.
There are three Southern Nevada Lazy Dog locations: in Town Square, Downtown Summerlin, and on Stephanie just south of Sunset Station.
Nudo Italiano New Happy Hour
Weekdays just got a little happier in Southern Highlands thanks to a new happy hour at Nudo Italiano, the new neighborhood spot from Michael and Jenna Morton.
Offered Monday through Thursday from 4 to 5 p.m. in the bar and lounge, you can get $9 wood-fired pizzas like Margherita with San Marzano tomatoes, basil, and flor di latte; Salsiccia with Italian sausage, ricotta, chili flake, and basil; Pepperoni with vodka sauce, ricotta, and honey; and Funghi with mushroom, roasted garlic, pecorino, and arugula.
Drink specials include $9 Prosecco Spritzes, $4 draft beers, and $8 glasses of red, white, rosé, or sparkling wine.
Nudo is located at 4390 W Cactus just east of Arville.
Entertainment News
Foghat — September 13
Foghat will perform a one-night-only concert at The Club inside the Cannery Casino Hotel.
The classic rock band’s appeal spans generations, and its concerts attract Baby Boomers, Gen X’ers, Millennials, and younger fans alike. The English rock band formed in London in 1971 is celebrating the release of their Fool for the City 50th Anniversary (the official release date is Sept. 12, the day before the concert), a 2-CD anniversary edition of their 1975 platinum classic containing some of their most iconic hits like “Slow Ride” and “Fool for the City,” and never-before-released 1975 live recordings.
Showtime is 8 p.m. and tickets start at $39.95 (plus taxes and fees). To purchase tickets, visit Ticketmaster or in person at the Cannery or any retail gift shop at a Boyd property. Same-day show tickets, if available, will be sold at the venue box office.
