Las Vegas Dining and Entertainment News — June 16, 2026

This weekly update covers noteworthy restaurant openings and closings, dining news, culinary events, and entertainment news.

Events

GYU+ Social — June 19—This offering has been postponed.

GYU+ Social is continuing its Wasted Talent Series celebrating rising culinary talents, with this session featuring Chef Dio Buan.

Chef Dio is rooted in Filipino flavors and shaped by classical French technique with experience at some of the most respected kitchens in the country, including acclaimed restaurants such as Bouchon and Joël Robuchon.

The intimate 6-course dinner is limited to 40 guests and will include:

• Mango Kinilaw—scallop tataki in a mango coconut vinaigrette and tapioca pearls
• Savory Bibingka—bacon and chives bibingka topped with a smoked salmon mousse, cured egg aioli, and ikura
• Branzino Sinigang—Branzino served on sautéed watercress and a tomato miso broth
• Kabocha Gnocchi—ricotta gnocchi in a kabocha coconut sauce topped with chicharon and chives
• Ribeye Pares—ribeye with mushroom albufera sauce, roasted scallions, and pickled onions
• Langka Shortcake—shortcake topped with langka jam and cream

The dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m., and the cost is $120 per person with an optional wine pairing for $58. To purchase tickets, click here.

The Front Yard — June 19

The Front Yard at Ellis Island will host a Roaring 20’s-style Murder Mystery Party.

Held on the Terrace, with showtimes at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., the live performance will be matched with a themed à la carte menu featuring curated bites and specialty cocktails. The menu will include Caesar Salad ($13), Pulled Pork Sandwich ($17), Cajun Chicken Sandwich ($18), Drive-in Burger ($15), The Front Yard Burger ($20), Tony Rigatoni ($18), Summertime Chicken ($21), Bread Pudding ($10), and Cinnamon Churros ($10).

The mobster experience is free, but reservations are required, and there is a $ 20-per-person food-and-beverage minimum. To reserve, visit ellisislandcasino.com/events/murder-mystery-party.

SoulBelly BBQ Father’s Day Virtual Grilling Class — June 20

SoulBelly BBQ chef-owner Bruce Kalman will host an interactive Father’s Day virtual grilling class on Zoom from noon to 1:30 p.m.

Chef Bruce, a chef who’s been seen on Chopped, Beat Bobby Flay, Top Chef and BBQ Brawl, will walk participants through a step-by-step grilling class, providing guidance and answering questions in real time. 

A virtual Zoom link will be sent upon registration. Tickets are $50. To purchase tickets, click here.

Echo + Rig — June 22

Echo + Rig Henderson is continuing its monthly Chef’s Table Monday night dining series.

This session, titled Summer Taco Fest, will feature a menu centered on handmade tortillas and tacos with elevated protein options. The dinner will include an amuse-bouche; Sinaloa Chopped Salad; all-you-can-eat tacos with proteins including Fullblood Wagyu Skirt Steak, Grass-Fed Filet Mignon, Berkshire Pork, and Rock Lobster; sides of Rice & Beans; and Tres Leches Cake. Optional add-ons include Guacamole, Street Corn, Ceviche, a specialty cocktail, and wine pairings.  

The cost is $55 per person (plus tax and tip). Reservations are available from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and can be made at echoandrig.com/chefstable. 

Ada’s Wine Bar and Restaurant — June 23

Ada’s will host its first wine dinner at its new home at 1130 S Casino Center in the Arts District with Advanced Sommelier Kat Thomas (aka The Wine Goddess) and legendary Russian River Valley Winemaker Bob Cabral.

Cabral has spent decades shaping some of California’s most beloved Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays and is one of the most respected voices in wine. Throughout the evening, guests will enjoy five courses paired with Cabral’s wines while hearing the stories behind the vineyards, vintages, and the philosophy that guides his work.

Limited to 40 guests, the pairings are:

• Hamachi with hibiscus and Fresno mignonette paired with 2022 Cuvée American Girl, Rosé of Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley;
• Summer Melon with strawberry consommé and sorrel matched with 2018 Cuvée Wildflower Riesling, Sonoma Coast
• Scallop with mushroom and lapsang broth paired with 2018 Cuvée Anne Rose Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast
• Mary’s Duck + Beet with coffee and shallots matched with 2018 Cuvée Troubadour Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley
• Lamb Ribs with mint jelly matched with 2018 Cuvée Fillmore Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast
• Stone Fruit + Stone Fruit + Stone Fruit paired with 2020 Cuvée Late Harvest Riesling, North Coast

The dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m., and the cost is $170 per person (all-inclusive). You can reserve your spot on OpenTable HERE. 

Forke Restaurant — June 25

Forke Restaurant (2800 W Sahara Ave) will host a five-course Macallan Dinner Experience curated by Chef-Owner Miguel Martinez.

The evening will begin and end with guided Macallan tastings for the appetizer and dessert courses, and the remaining courses will be paired with wine presented by invited guest sommelier Bob Cranston, aka “Bordeaux Bob.”

The menu includes: 

• Charcuterie and Cheese Board with French and local meats, artisanal cheeses, preserves, and house bread paired with Macallan Rare Cask
• Seared Foie Gras with balsamic reduction and Hasselback caviar matched with 2016 La Fleur d’Or, Sauternes
• Pan-Seared Scallops with cauliflower purée, citrus butter, basil oil, and roasted baby heirloom tomatoes paired with 2022 Domaine Fournier Sancerre “Terres Blanches,” Loire Valley
• Bone-In Filet Mignon with sauce Bordelaise, sautéed trumpet mushrooms, and fondants de pommes de terre matched with 2016 Château Croix du Rival, Lussac-St.-Émilion
• Chocolate Mousse Fait Maison with orange zest paired with Limited Edition 007 “Diamonds Are Forever” Macallan

Throughout the evening, Macallan specialists will guide guests through the heritage, artistry, and nuanced profiles of each featured whisky, and guests will receive a special Macallan gift to take home. The event will begin with a cocktail reception at 7 p.m., followed by the dinner at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $240 per person (plus tax and tip), and reservations are required at forkerestaurantlasvegas.com. 

Want more events? Check out our new Food Events Calendar at foodandloathing.vegas/calendar-of-events. It’s quite extensive, with one or more listings for virtually every day.  

Pick of the Week: Able Baker Bomb Shelter

Beer fans of Able Baker living in the northwest now have a much shorter drive to enjoy the popular brewery’s beers, including its iconic flagship beer Atomic Duck IPA. At long last, its Bomb Shelter taproom and restaurant is now open in the Centennial area.

Located at 6371 Centennial Center Blvd, the name and branding fit the theme of the brewery named for the code names of the first two blasts at the Nevada Test Site, “Able” and “Baker.” At the entrance is a holdover from the previous Montana Meat Company space that, fortuitously, is shaped like a nuclear silo. The new digs at 6,000 square feet are larger than the taproom and brewery facility (at 1510 S Main) combined, and while it’s licensed for brewing, there are no current plans to brew onsite. What’s different from the Arts District location is an abundance of free parking and three spacious, family-friendly patios with artificial turf and games, including ping-pong, cornhole, and connect four. Inside, there is a bright and cheerful ambiance thanks to ample windows, a separate bar area, a kid-friendly dining room, rustic red brick walls, several TVs, and artwork and artifacts on loan from the Atomic Museum, displayed throughout.  

If one had to hunker down in an actual bomb shelter, the food here would make it not just bearable, but quite enticing. The kitchen is under the direction of Executive Chef Zeb Nuzzo-Todd, who worked with Chef Gio Mauro at Old School Pizzeria and opened Monzu (where he was exposed to culinary techniques), worked with Richard Camarotta at both locations of Wineaux, and was a pastry chef at Fontainebleau. Along the way, he obtained a sourdough yeast that he has been cultivating for 10 years, which he uses in a three-day fermentation for the pizza dough and in the bread for the sandwiches on the menu. The menu is created by both Chef Zeb and Assistant Executive Chef Carlos Ruiz, whom Chef Zeb refers to as “the butter to my bread.” Chef Carlos also worked at Old School for 10 years, so he has plenty of pizza-making experience. In describing the food menu, Chef Zeb says, “We’re making honest elevated comfort food that everyone can relate to.”   

Chef Zeb also shared that they have an 85% scratch kitchen. The attention to freshness and quality ingredients shows: The Nalo Poke uses a sashimi-grade ahi, sauces and breads are made in-house, and the Wings are beer-brined and tossed in a choice of buffalo, lemon pepper parmesan, or gochujang honey.

The Bomb Pies refer to a range of pizzas, with creations including Tartufo with truffle ricotta, mushroom medley, fried arugula, and aged balsamic; Lemon Basil with basil cream, smoked mozzarella, ricotta, and lemon olive oil; and The Garden with artichoke, spinach, roasted bell peppers, and roasted garlic. There are also traditional pies, and you can build your own by selecting the type of crust, sauce, cheese, and toppings.  

A unique offering is the Pork Belly Dip with a side of au jus, which takes the French Dip to a new level with nuances like smoked mozzarella, sweet onion, and Fresno chilies. The Bomb Shelter Burger with two beef patties, New School American cheese, and caramelized onion is as good a burger as I’ve had in a while. All of the desserts are house-made, and the section of the menu is cleverly called Sugar Rations; a standout is the Brioche Cinnamon Roll with purple colored ube gelato and cream cheese frosting.

As for the beer, the 26 taps pour mainly Able Baker brews with a handful devoted to other local and regional beers. Another reason to come here is the four beers exclusive to this location, such as the New to the Neighborhood Imperial Stout and Bunker Barleywine (two beer styles dear to my taste buds!). The Bomb Shelter offers a full range of wine and spirits, with classic cocktails such as Moscow Mules and Old Fashioneds and a few mixed with beer like the Nitro Stout Cold Brew Martini with stout, espresso, house-infused vanilla vodka, Licor 43, and Borghetti espresso liqueur. 

Happy hour Monday-Thursday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. has a handful of Able Baker beers for $6, $7 glasses of house Cabernet or Chardonnay, $9 margaritas or Palomas, and 20% off many appetizers.

Another way to save is the $15 lunch special. Available Monday-Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., there are 10 options, including Portobello Tacos, the aforementioned Bomb Shelter Burger, Chicken Caesar Wrap, Strawberry Fields Salad, and Half Pie (cheese or pepperoni). 

Bomb Shelter is open Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. to midnight. To view the complete food menu and beer tap list, visit ablebakerbrewing.com/bombshelter. 

Dining News

Restaurant Week Extended

Three Square Food Bank has announced that the more than 200 participating restaurants and foodservice businesses will extend their Las Vegas Restaurant Week menus and special promotions through Friday, June 19.

The mobile-friendly website restaurantweeklv.org provides a list of participating restaurants, menus, and special promotions, and allows searching by price point, cuisine type, and location type. In addition, several special promotions are taking place at various restaurants, as detailed on the Restaurant Week website. A portion of all Restaurant Week proceeds helps provide meals for neighbors facing hunger across Southern Nevada.

Scotch 80 Prime Updates the Girl Dinner Experience 

Following the successful launch of Scotch 80 Prime’s popular Girl Dinner experience – listen to our February 27 episode recorded on-location – the restaurant at Palms Casino Resort has launched an all-new seasonal menu designed for sharing, sipping, and celebrating.

Available exclusively in the Scotch 80 bar & lounge Sunday through Friday from 5 p.m. to close, the menu of chef-driven dishes includes:

• Baby Gem Caesar Bites with truffle fries ($15)
• Sweet-Sticky Pork Belly Bao Bun with Iberico Lumpia and bread & butter pickles ($14)
• Grilled Summer Squash with fresh vegetables, beet hummus, and onion-artichoke dip ($15)
• Crispy Truffled Hot-Honey Lollipop Chicken Wings with Moody Bleu Wedge Stack ($18)
• Mini-Dessert Trio with Chocolate Caramel Mousse, Tiramisu, and Lemon Meringue Cheesecake ($12)

In addition, Scotch 80’s signature Minitinis return, available for $10 each or as a customizable flight featuring three selections for $20. The trio of creations is Rosy Rouge with Grey Goose Berry Rouge Vodka, Lemon Sour, and Muddled Blueberries; Glitter Sparkle with GH Mumm Rosé Champagne, St-Germain Elderflower, and a cotton candy garnish; and Unforgettable with Avuá Cachaça Prata, strawberry, cucumber, and lime sour.

To view the complete Girls Dinner menu, click here.

Cosmopolitan Monday Specials

You don’t have to dread Mondays anymore thanks to The Cosmopolitan’s Unlock Your Mondays specials to all locals and industry professionals with a valid Nevada ID.

The specials include:

• “Mondays on My Mind” at Marquee Dayclub—Local residents receive complimentary admission, access to two-hour open bar packages, and discounted bottle service.
• “Marquee Mondays” at Marquee Nightclub—Local residents enjoy complimentary admission, two-hour open bar packages, and discounted bottle service.
• Dive In Movies at The Boulevard Pool—Tickets for locals are $10 ($15 for non-hotel guests). Dive In Movies offer famous films with skyline views at the resort’s Boulevard Pool.
• Amaya Modern Mexican—Locals receive 30% off dining from 9 p.m. to close.
• Beauty & Essex—$55 prix fixe chef’s tasting menu and local ladies receive complimentary champagne in the Pawn Lounge after 8 p.m.
• Jaleo—Select tapas, cocktails, beer, wine and sangria, and bottle and board specials available from 5 to 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close, and locals receive 25% off dining from 9 p.m. to close.
• Milk Bar—Locals can enjoy $2 off signature alcohol-infused milkshakes from 3 to 7 p.m.
• Scarpetta—Locals from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. get specially priced cocktails, Tiny Tinis, and select wine by the glass and bar bites are available all night at $14 and oysters à la carte at $5 each.
• STK—Locals receive 25% off all large-format magnum bottles from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., and any wine bottle priced $300 and above qualifies for a buy-one-get-one-half-off offer.
• Superfrico & Ski Lodge—Locals receive 50% off pizzas from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Zuma—Locals receive 25% off dining after 9 p.m.
• Complimentary Parking—Locals with a valid Nevada ID will receive complimentary parking every Monday from noon to 4 a.m. Parking tickets must be validated at the security podium on the casino floor or check in at Marquee Nightclub before departure.

For additional information and to book reservations, visit cosmopolitanlasvegas.com/Mondays.

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.

Gemini and Al are together again this week, coming to you from Diamond Spur Provisions and Meats, where they speak with partner Marc Marrone about his journey from corporate chef at Tao Group to a life spent training and raising horses and selling affordable, clean meat to Las Vegas. We also have Mimmo Ferraro talking about the Summer In Italy menu at Ferraro’s, and Happy Hour Vegas’ Andrew Morgan offering a Happy Hour report on Area 15. Plus, restaurant reports, special events, and news.

To listen, click here.

Entertainment News

The Swimmin’ Hole at Silverton Returns with Dive-In Movies, Live Music, and Poolside Events

Summer is back at Silverton Casino Lodge, as The Swimmin’ Hole has reopened for the 2026 season, welcoming hotel guests and Las Vegas locals to a full lineup of poolside entertainment, specialty events, and daytime escapes running June through August.

Open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., the resort pool offers a relaxed desert retreat with private cabanas, daybeds, a hot tub, fire pits, poolside dining, and a rotating calendar of weekly activities.

Hotel guests receive complimentary access, while locals ages 21 and older can purchase day passes for $25. Cabanas and daybeds are also available to reserve, with 50% of the rental fee applied toward food and beverage purchases.

New and returning programming includes:

• Flicks Float Tuesdays—every Tuesday at dusk, guests can float beneath the stars while watching blockbuster films poolside. Each movie night features a themed specialty cocktail available for $8, with additional drink specials offered on select evenings. The 2026 lineup includes Jurassic Park, Pirates of the Caribbean, Guardians of the Galaxy, Top Gun: Maverick, and Jurassic World
• Wednesdays Unplugged—from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. every Wednesday, the pool deck shifts into a more laid-back rhythm with live acoustic performances from local musicians including Michael Braun, Tony Venniro, Cameron Dettman, and Zach Winningham
• Sip & Soak Thursdays—every Thursday, complimentary tastings and featured pours from rotating beverage partners are offered from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with featured brands including Jägermeister Orange, Electrolit, and Sun Cruiser
• Industry Swim Fridays—hospitality and service industry professionals can enjoy complimentary pool entry every Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with valid industry ID.
• Poolside Beats Sundays—live DJ sets from noon to 5 p.m., creating an upbeat poolside atmosphere led primarily by DJ Bray.

The pool’s bar is open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., while the restaurant serves guests from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Discovery Club members (the Silverton’s gaming rewards program) can also take advantage of exclusive seasonal perks, including complimentary weekday access and special Tuesday evening entry for select membership tiers.

For reservations, day passes, and cabana bookings, visit silvertoncasino.com/event/swimmin-hole.