This weekly update covers noteworthy restaurant openings and closings, dining news, culinary events, and entertainment news.
Events
Able Baker Brewing — July 22
Able Baker Brewing will host its first beer dinner, pairing five of its beers with four courses, featuring special menu items from its Arts District Kitchen, specifically created for the occasion.
Pairings are El Pato Loco Mexican Lager paired with Tom Yum Roasted Peanuts tossed in Tom Yum seasoning; M388 Watermelon Fruited Sour with Watermelon, Cucumber, and Hibiscus matched with Gỏi Gá, Huế-Style Vietnamese Chicken Salad with Vietnamese herbs tossed in a light citrus vinaigrette; Wingin’ It West Coast IPA paired with Bò Lúc Lắc Vietnamese Shaken Beef with braised wagyu short rib, onion, and bell peppers, sauteed in an umami sauce and served with cucumber, pickled veggies, and tomato rice; Etched In The Fields Cherry Hefeweizen matched with Mango Sticky Rice with sweet sticky rice, coconut cream, and toasted sesame seeds; and Blinking Fowl Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout.
The dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m., and the cost is $70, plus a 20% gratuity. To purchase tickets, click here.
Pub 365 — July 25
Pub 365 at the Tuscany Suites & Casino will host Meet the Owners/Founders: CraftHaus Brewery, an exclusive evening with local CraftHaus Brewery celebrating their 10th anniversary and spotlighting The G.O.A.T., a rare, barrel-aged doppelbock aged in a Frey Ranch bourbon barrel in collaboration with the Fallon, Nevada-based distillery.
Held from 6 to 8 p.m., guests will have the opportunity to meet CraftHaus owners Dave and Wyndee Forrest, who will share behind-the-scenes insights into their brewing journey, the fermentation process, and what makes this anniversary release so special. Guests will receive a 500 ml bottle of The G.O.A.T. and a shot of Frey Ranch to enjoy while the speakers are speaking. Additionally, guests can purchase an extra bottle of The G.O.A.T. for $35. Food will be available for purchase.
Tickets are $35 per person ($50.53 including tax, tip, and fees). To purchase tickets, click here.
Grape Vine Café Wine Bar & Cellar — July 27
Grape Vine Café Wine Bar & Cellar will host a four-course wine dinner featuring the wines of Robert Foley Vineyards from Napa Valley, with owner Robert Foley speaking about his wines.
Courses are:
- Crab Cakes with dill scallion sauce paired with Robert Foley Chardonnay
- Buttery Garlic Mushroom Pappardelle matched with Robert Foley Merlot
- Filet Mignon with bleu cheese butter and baby vegetables paired with Robert Foley Claret Red Blend and Robert Foley Cabernet Sauvignon
- Tartufo Al Limoncello
The dinner will begin at 6 p.m. and the cost is $125 per person (plus tax and tip). To reserve, call 702-228-9463.
Pick of the Week: Flour & Barley
Most people know that the LINQ Promenade leads to the High Roller observation wheel, but what is often overlooked are the numerous restaurant options, including one that offers the perfect combination of pizza and beer—Flour & Barley, a restaurant operated by the Gen3 Hospitality group.
The décor presents a bright and cheerful ambiance, featuring a variety of colors that complement rustic red brick and a distressed wood floor, as well as red and brown banquettes, white tile in the open kitchen, orange-hued chairs, and large windows that bring in natural light.
Flour & Barley is an ideal name for a restaurant specializing in pizza and beer. On the beer side, this eatery supports our local breweries to the extent of offering no fewer than 10 local beers. The draft line-up includes Big Dog’s Dirty Dog IPA and a rotating local handle (currently Lovelady Summer Slice, a Mexican Lager with Hatch chilis). The canned selection has Able Baker Atomic Duck, Big Dog’s Las Vegas Craft Lager, CraftHaus Rebel Spirit Ale, HUDL Cockfight Pilsner, Lovelady Love Juice IPA, Neon Desert Early Out IPA, Revision Elusive Rainbow Tree ‘Shroom IPA, and Sin City Amber.
More nods to local are the Granny’s Peach Tea cocktail made with Mob Museum Moonshine, peach syrup, peach schnapps, fresh brewed tea, and lemon juice; and the Come Fly with Me whiskey flight from Nevada distilleries with Bettor Las Vegas Whiskey, Frey Ranch Bourbon, and Smoke Wagon Bourbon. The love for supporting local is not surprising, as Gen3 Hospitality founder Billy Richardson is a third-generation Las Vegan.
More than a dozen unique brick oven pizzas are offered, including two named for Richardson’s daughters: the Bianca ($24) with garlic cream sauce, pecorino Romano and mozzarella, sundried tomatoes, roasted mushrooms, truffle cheese, arugula, and truffle balsamic glaze; and the Gianna ($20) with red sauce, Italian sausage, mushroom, pine nuts, and mozzarella and pecorino romano.
Standout options for non-carnivores include the Verdure ($19) with red sauce, zucchini, eggplant, artichoke, mushrooms, spinach, and pecorino Romano and mozzarella, and the Vegan ($23) with red sauce, vegan cheese, roasted tomatoes, vegan sausage, and roasted mushrooms.
If you think this place only serves pizza, think again. Consider Tomato Caprese ($15) with vine ripe tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, salsa verde & balsamic glaze; Yellowfin Tuna Tataki ($19) with lightly seared tuna, briny green olives, pickled shallots, garlic chips, and balsamic yuzu; Brussels Sprouts ($14) loaded with smoked bacon, potatoes, maple-spiced honey & sunny side up egg; Cauliflower Steak ($22)—pan roasted cauliflower, chickpea puree, and chimichurri; and Lobster Pea Risotto ($28) made with green pea puree, chicken broth, butter, lobster meat, and fresh pea garnished with Parmigiano crisps.
Portion sizes are generous, and prices are reasonable, especially considering the ultra-high-rent district of the Vegas Strip. Additionally, the extensive local beer selection qualifies this eatery as a one-stop shop for local beers.
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.
On last Friday’s show, Matt Meyer, the chef who knows all about dry-aging, sits down with Al for the centerpiece interview. Al also talks with Christina Nguyen about the decision to close her pioneering Chinatown restaurant District One. Gemini discusses collaboration dinners with Bruce Kalman, as he participated in one such event in Oklahoma City. No Butcher and Sparrow + Wolf are in the news, and Al shares his visits to Bar Boheme, Craft Creamery, and Doberman Drawing Room.
To listen, click here.
Dining News
NADC Burger Pop-Up at Resorts World
NADC (“Not a Damn Chance”) Burger, the Wagyu cheeseburger concept from professional skateboarder Neen Williams and Chef Phillip Frankland Lee, known for his Michelin-starred Scratch Restaurants Group, is now open at Resorts World for a three-month pop-up.
Open 24 hours a day in the Sun’s Out Buns space next to the Conrad lobby, the Las Vegas pop-up will follow NADC’s fast-casual model, offering a streamlined menu.
The menu includes the NADC Burger ($16) with two 100% wagyu beef patties, grilled onions smashed into the meat, melted American cheese, house-made secret sauce, pickles, and a touch of jalapeños on a toasted potato roll; Fries ($5) cooked in beef tallow; Beast Mode Fries ($8) loaded with cheese, pickles, jalapeños, and special sauce; Breakfast Burger ($16), a Vegas exclusive with 100% wagyu patty, American cheese, pickles, special sauce, bacon, and a fried egg, available throughout the day; and Kids Cheeseburger ($8). Beverages include bottled sodas, coffee, orange juice, mimosas, beer, and canned cocktails.
After trying the flagship NADC Burger, I would be surprised if anyone could eat more than half of it in one sitting. Now is a good time to check it out, as Resorts World is offering free parking at both of its self-parking garages through August 31.
Delilah Launches Bubble Brunch
Delilah, the modern-day supper club at Wynn Las Vegas, has launched Bubble Brunch, a new daytime dining experience.
Served on Saturdays with seatings at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., the three-course brunch menu starting at $150 per person (plus tax and tip) begins with seasonal fruit and artisanal pastries, followed by table-shared starters including Delilah’s Famous Chicken Tenders & Waffles with spicy maple syrup and Smoked Salmon with capers, tomatoes, shallots, and whipped cream cheese. Main course options include Prime NY Strip & Egg with scrambled eggs and breakfast potatoes; Delilah Benedict with serrano ham, poached egg, grilled asparagus, béarnaise, and breakfast potatoes; and King Crab Avocado Toast with cucumber, radish, sunflower seeds, and Green Goddess dressing. Several add-ons are available, such as Encore Plateau: king crab legs, Oishii shrimp, Maine lobster and West Coast oysters; The Only Caviar Service: Oscietra caviar, tiny waffles, whipped crème fraîche, eggs mimosa, shallots, and parsley; and Delilah’s Way: a bottle of 2015 Dom Pérignon Brut, Belvedere X, and caviar service.
During the Bubble Brunch, live entertainment features a five-piece band and surprise performances.
To make a reservation for Delilah’s Bubble Brunch, click here.
The Pepper Club Unveils New Summer Menu
The Pepper Club at The English Hotel in the Arts District has debuted a new menu curated by James Beard-nominated Chef Bruce Kalman and Executive Chef Manny Rivera.
Menu highlights include:
- Beef Carpaccio with lemon-caper aioli, fennel, and parmigiano
- Pepper’s Burger with 1/2 lb wagyu beef patty, fontina cheese, and tomato jam
- Double Cut Pork Chop with broccolini, maitake mushrooms, and Marsala sauce
- Roasted Beet Hummus with crispy chickpeas and golden beets
- Caprese Salad with heirloom tomato, mozzarella, and saba
In addition, The Pepper Club is offering $6 specials on any pasta daily from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., such as Cavatelli with wild mushrooms and Parmigiano and Ricotta Rigatoni alla Vodka with pink vodka sauce.
Entertainment News
1969 Live Concert: The King Returns — July 31
“1969 Live Concert: The King Returns,” a one-night-only tribute performance featuring internationally acclaimed Elvis tribute artist Travis Powell as Elvis, will take place at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino inside the legendary International Theater—the very stage where Elvis Presley performed.
The performances at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. will authentically recreate Elvis Presley’s legendary 1969 concert as Powell performs the same setlist. “It’s truly an honor to step into the King’s shoes—especially on the very stage where Elvis made history,” said Powell. “This isn’t just a concert to me. It’s a chance to relive one of the most important nights in music history and to celebrate the energy, soul, and magic that Elvis brought to Las Vegas.”
There will also be several free experiences throughout the night, including the Living Legends Series at the International Bar with Jerry Scheff (Elvis’ bass player and part of the opening show) from 3 to 3:30 p.m. and David Stanley (Elvis’ step-brother) from 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.; “The King Comes Home” show inside the Cabaret Theater with live performances at 6:30 p.m., 8 p.m., and 10 p.m.; Elvis tribute artist Cole Westgate in the International Bar from 8:30 to midnight; and free Elvis movies shown in the Superbook at Westgate from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.
To purchase tickets to the “1969 Live Concert: The King Returns,” click HERE.
