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

Events

T-Bones Chophouse — April 20

T-Bones Chophouse at Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa will host a lavish Easter brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The buffet will include an array of chef-manned stations, all paired with complimentary bottomless Chandon Spritz, mimosas, and fresh-pressed juices.

Stations will include:

Seafood with shrimp, king crab, Maine lobster, oysters on the half shell, and hamachi and other tuna crudos
Bagels & Toast Bar with smoked salmon, cream cheese, avocado toast, and caviar blinis
Salads & Displays with several salads, charcuterie & cheese board, and Greek yogurt parfaits
Carving Board with wagyu prime rib, rack of lamb, roasted turkey, and Faroe Island salmon
Omelet & Egg Station with organic eggs, prime rib, lobster, and lump crab
Brunch Favorites with pearled sugar waffles, chocolate chip pancakes, lobster benedicts, seared halibut with beurre blanc, and roasted chicken breast
Desserts with ice cream & sorbet bar, crepes to order, and mini pastries and cakes

There will also be Easter baskets for kids. The brunch will be priced at $159 for adults and $64 for children 12 and under. To view the complete menu and to book a reservation, click here.

Buddy V’s Ristorante — April 20

Buddy V’s Ristorante at the Grand Canal Shoppes inside The Palazzo/Venetian Resort will celebrate Easter Sunday with a decadent Italian-American brunch.

The all-you-can-eat feast priced at $75 per adult and $35 for children under 10 (plus tax and tip) served from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. will include a wide array of specialties such as Deviled and Truffled Easter eggs; Herb-Crusted Lamb Chops; carving station with Smoked Ham, Grilled Peppercorn Steak, and Smoked Beef Shawarma; Sweets Table; Buddy’s Favorites: Chicken Parm, Meatballs, Mac N Cheese Carbonara, and Hoboken Wings; Omelettes; and off-the-griddle favorites like Lemon-Blueberry Pancakes and Ciabatta French Toast.

To view the complete Easter menu, click here.

Spiedini Fiamma — April 20

Spiedini Fiamma at the Rampart Casino will offer a three-course Easter Dinner for $69 per person served from 5 to 9 p.m.

Courses are:

Appetizer choices include Burrata Salad with pea pesto, shaved fennel, and heirloom tomato, or Pea Soup with cheese puff, pea tendrils, and Parmesan foam
Entrée choices are Lamb Chop with smoked chili sauce, garlic chips, and duchess potato or Sea Bass with onion cream, celery roots puree, and cauliflower florets.
Dessert of Semolina Budino with rhubarb and mint marmellata with strawberry and mascarpone

Nth 2025 Ultimate Whisky and Spirits Experience — April 23-25

The Nth 2025 Ultimate Whisky and Spirits Experience, one of the top whisky tastings in the world, will be held at Wynn Las Vegas and Encore.

Events include whisky pairing dinners; super pours of the world’s most premium whisky and spirits; an opportunity to meet whiskey distillers, master blenders, and experts; and the Main Tasting on April 25 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. with more than 200 of the world’s finest premium whiskies from top-tier brands as well as wine, spirits, and Champagne from all regions of the world and gourmet hors d’oeuvres. Four ticket packages are available.

For more details, the complete schedule, prices, and to purchase tickets, visit universalwhiskyexperience.com/the-nth-las-vegas-2025.

Pick of the Week: Mijo Modern Mexican

Mijo is a Spanish term of endearment, and after dining at this coastal Mexican restaurant at the Durango Casino & Resort, you’ll likely feel affection for this unique eatery. While the coastal theme is prevalent through an array of seafood on the menu, an added plus is the use of a wood-fired grill to add a touch of smoked BBQ flavors to the offerings.

Your first introduction to Mijo Modern Mexican Restaurant is through the entryway with naturesque features of marigold flower art and terracotta brick amidst tequila lockers and a hidden passageway to a speakeasy (more on that later). Within are three dining areas, the first being inspired by the agave plant with deep blue, warm beige, and sandy hues; a center oval-shaped bar and multi-level shelves lined with tequila and mezcal bottles. Beyond is a brighter ambience bringing natural light from large windows, and the 1,958-square-foot outdoor patio is even more luminous with a Tulum vibe and couchlike seating.

Size matters here, and the menu is designed to be shared. After seeing the size of some of the offerings, it’s easy to see why. Examples are the butter-poached and grilled two-pound Puerto Nuevo Grilled Lobster, the Prime 55-ounce Grilled Tomahawk, and the two-pound Charred Moroccan Octopus. I would also add the Surf & Turf Burrito (shrimp and carne asada) to the list, for when it arrived at my table, I was amazed at its size, and while I have never been accused of being a light eater, I wound up taking most of this monster home.

Appetizers offer several fruits of the sea, like tiraditos featuring Blue Fin Tuna with mango and pickled shallot and Hamachi with orange and cucumber; and Sea Bass Ceviche with tomatoes, cucumber, corn, avocado, and leche de tigre.

Traditional Mexican cuisine is also available but enhanced, like Quesabirria Tacos with shredded beef and consommé, and Lobster and corn Tostadas with avocado and chipotle mayo.

From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday brunch is served, with highlights including Churro French Toast—brioche bread soaked in tres leches custard topped with fresh strawberries, guava syrup, and Bavarian cream; Birria Torta Dip, a sandwich with shredded beef, crispy cheese, and consommé served in a toasted Bolillo; and Huevos Benedictinos, a twist on the classic eggs Benedict featuring seasoned ham, creamy avocado, poached eggs, and chili Hollandaise sauce.

The dessert menu is highlighted by Mexican Twinkies—chocolate-coated vanilla pound cake, strawberry guava, and marshmallow—and Churro Churro Churro—a trio of chocolate, strawberry, and dulce de leche served with cinnamon/chocolate sauce and tres leches crème anglaise.

Not surprisingly, as a bevy of tequila and mescal bottles is part of the décor, the agave-based spirits are plentiful here, with more than 70 choices of both aged and non-aged versions of Tequila and mescal. Signature cocktails include the El Tesoro with Flecha Azul Cristalino, clarified lime juice, Cointreau, and cane sugar.

As previously mentioned, a secret door in the entryway provides access to the 1,000-square-foot Wax Rabbit speakeasy where live music is performed nightly and DJs spin vinyl records that set a nostalgic mood.

Mijo Modern Mexican Restaurant is open from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 to 10 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, and happy hour is 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday through Thursday.

For more info and to view the complete menus, visit mijomexican.com.

Dining News

La Côte Al Fresco Restaurant at Fontainebleau

La Côte, a French-Mediterranean al fresco restaurant at Fontainebleau Las Vegas, is now open to both resort guests and visitors.

Open for breakfast, brunch and lunch, the restaurant offers an à la carte menu and a three-course prix-fixe lunch menu in a picturesque setting next to the Oasis Pool. The prix-fixe lunch, priced at $50 per person and available from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., includes Caesar Salad or Ahi Tartare; Egyptian Falafel, Grilled Chicken Club, or Chicken Milanese; and Baklava. The à la carte menu includes Mediterranean favorites such as Grilled Spanish Octopus, Watermelon Feta Salad, Moroccan Spice Glazed Salmon, and Grilled Kebabs.

Park at the North Valet and take the elevators to level three to enter La Côte and get your ticket validated at the restaurant for free valet. Hours are Thursday through Monday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more info and to view the complete menu, click here.

Cheba Hut Offering Subs for $4.20

The Cheba Hut “Toasted” Subs concept was created in Tempe, AZ, in 1998 by founder Scott Jennings as a counter-culture haven, so it should come as no surprise that the first marijuana-themed sandwich “joint” celebrates the unofficial holiday of 4/20.

The names cheba and toasted are both slang references to marijuana, as are several of the sandwich names, such as La Canna, Chronic, and Pakalolo. This year, you can visit your favorite Cheba Hut location (six in Southern Nevada) to indulge in their 4-inch Nug Subs for $4.20 all day. You’ll also receive a free Cheba Hut-branded frisbee, which has become a bit of a collector’s item, as The Hut has designed a new version for each of the past 20 years.

For info on the menu and locations, visit chebahut.com.

Entertainment News

Gronk Beach — April 20

Rob Gronkowski’s legendary festival, Gronk Beach, is set to take over LIV Beach at Fontainebleau Las Vegas, the official host hotel of WrestleMania 41. It will cap off the biggest wrestling weekend of the year.

Four-time Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski founded Gronk Beach, combining Gronk’s larger-than-life personality with world-class music, food, drinks, and immersive experiences. The experience will take place from 10:30 p.m. to 4 a.m. and this year’s edition will feature a special night swim for guests to party under the stars at LIV Beach during high-energy sets on its mainstage from Flo Rida, Valentino Khan, and DJ IRIE and with appearances by WWE Superstars Damian Priest and Tiffany Stratton.

General admission tickets start at $89.99 and VIP tickets start at $349.99. VIP tickets include access to an exclusive VIP area at LIV Beach, a five-hour premium open bar, and fast-track entry. VIP tables are also available for additional perks such as reserved cabanas or tables, bottle service, and private VIP entrances.

For more info and to purchase tickets, visit gronkbeach.com.