This weekly update covers noteworthy restaurant openings and closings, dining news, culinary events, and entertainment news.
Events
Lawry’s The Prime Rib — August 15
Lawry’s The Prime Rib will present a six-course wine dinner in honor of both the 50th anniversary of Caymus Vineyard and Lawry’s 86th anniversary.
Pairings include:
- Oyster, Shrimp, and Poke paired with Emmolo Sparkling Wine
- Premier Salad with Boston bibb lettuce, toasted walnuts, bacon, gruyere, olive oil, and herb vinaigrette matched with Emmolo Sauvignon Blanc
- Chilean Sea Bass with lemon risotto paired with Mer Soliel Chardonnay
- Roasted Prime Ribs of Beef with mashed Idaho potatoes and au jus matched with Caymus 50th Anniversary Cabernet Sauvignon
- Molten Chocolate Cake with raspberry coulis paired with Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon.
The dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. and costs $175 per person. To reserve, call Sales & Marketing Manager Michelle Rizzo at 702-893-4968.
Champagne Rock & Wine — August 17
Champagne Rock & Wine will occur at the EVORA Vegas Amphitheater from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. The evening will include champagne and wine tastings and a live music performance by Nevena Dadd and LiveStyle. Tickets are $75 per person (plus tax and fees) and include a $25 dining credit at Basilico Ristorante Italiano, next door to the EVORA Amphitheater.
To purchase tickets, click here. To make a reservation for Basilico Ristorante Italiano, visit basilicolv.com.
Grape Vine Café Wine Bar & Cellar — August 25
Grape Vine Café Wine Bar & Cellar will host a four-course wine dinner featuring St. Supery Vineyards from the renowned Rutherford growing region at the heart of Napa Valley.
Courses include:
- Grapefruit, Heirloom Late Summer Tomatoes, Fried Croutons, Burrata Cheese and Basil paired with St. Supery Dollarhide Sauvignon Blanc
- Seared Salmon with Pistachio Pesto matched with St. Supery Elu Red Meritage
- Tenderloin of Beef with bordelaise mushroom sauce and creamy mashed potatoes paired with St. Supery Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
- Chocolate Hazelnut Temptation Cake with fresh berries matched with St. Supery Rutherford Merlot.
There will also be raffle prizes and discounted bottles. The dinner will begin at 6 p.m. and costs $125 per person plus tax and tip. To reserve, call 702-228-9463.
Pick of the Week: Bazaar Mar
José Andrés Group has debuted Bazaar Mar, a seafood-driven restaurant on the main level of The Shops at Crystals on the Las Vegas Strip.
The 7,428-square-foot space features playful touches, including handmade 3D tiles shaped like vegetables, an oversized custom mural depicting a surreal seaside scene, custom seafood realism-inspired artwork, and an upside-down orange tree.
The menu is centered around seafood dishes rooted in Spanish flavors and includes:
- Cobia “Rosa” Ceviche with “rose” of leche de tigre, nasturtium leaf, sweet potato, and corn nuts;
- Bluefin Tuna and Fried Egg with chu-toro sashimi, quail eggs, and soy dashi;
- Oyster Mushroom “Sea Anemone” with mushroom essence, anchovy aioli, and pickled sea beans; and
- California “Funnel Cake,” a nod to the classic summer fair dessert, featuring traditional California roll ingredients. A selection of vegetables, salads, and meat dishes is also available.
The beverage program features a Spanish-forward wine list with a large selection of white wine producers and bottles from small, family-operated wineries with which José Andrés has built relationships over the years. Craft cocktails are also served, mirroring the theatrics of The Bazaar with elements of clouds, airs, and smokes.
Bar Centro will open later this month. This elevated bar will operate as a Spanish bakery serving coffee and pastries in the morning, Spanish-style pressed sandwiches for lunch, cocktails, caviar and desserts in the evening. Elevated bites emphasizing caviar and an extended dessert menu will also be available.
Bazaar Mar is open Sun.-Thu. 5 to 9 p.m. and Fri.-Sat. 5 to 10 p.m. Bar Centro’s hours will be Sun.-Thu. from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Fri.-Sat. 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Dining News
Chef Gina Marinelli and Chef Michael Vakneen Featured at VIP Lounge at Las Vegas Pizza Festival
VIP tickets to the 4th annual Las Vegas Pizza Festival are almost sold out. Now, with the announcement that Lev Group’s Chef Gina Marinelli and Chef Michael Vakneen are set to take over the VIP lounge to serve up their special culinary creations, the tickets will not last long.
Vakneen opened Double ØØ Pie & Pub in Las Vegas and co-founded Truly Pizza in Dana Point, Calif., both ranked on the 50 Top Pizza USA 2024 list. Marinelli is the Executive Chef Partner at La Strega and Harlo Steakhouse & Bar, two of Summerlin’s most popular restaurants.
The Las Vegas Pizza Festival will be held at The Industrial Event Space from 1-4 p.m. VIP tickets provide early entrance at noon and access to the VIP lounge with complimentary beer, wine, and culinary bites from Chef Marinelli and Chef Vakneen. For more info and to purchase tickets, visit vegaspizzafest.com.
Cookbook Lending Library Now Open
The first cookbook lending library in America is now open inside the newly opened Palate in the Downtown Arts District.
Dubbed Nice Nice Bite and founded by chef, author and television personality Chef Alicia Shevetone and curated by longtime school librarian and community activist Dr. Nichole Beer, the cookbook lending library is just behind the restaurant’s hostess stand. It features a variety of cookbooks by notable chefs and authors with a diverse selection of cultural recipes, holiday and seasonal cookbooks, and more.
“Cookbooks are a luxury item for many people who may find it difficult to justify spending $50-$100 for a book they’d like to read. This cookbook library is designed to make culinary content more accessible to the community.”
Ultimate Tailgate Package Returns to Proper Eats Food Hall
Proper Eats Food Hall inside ARIA Resort & Casino will offer The Ultimate Tailgate package every Saturday and Sunday throughout the football season. Priced at $59 per person, it includes unlimited eats of select menu items at nearly all of Proper Eats’ concepts, including Parm Famous Italian, Wexler’s Deli, Seoul Bird, Pizzaoki, Happy Leaf, and Easy’s Donuts.
The package is available only to guests seated in the Proper Bar area.
Food orders will be taken in increments of two, guests will be limited to three hours, and everyone at the same table must participate in the offer. All beverages are sold separately. Proper Bar offers more than 20 seats, plus high tops and comfortable booths. HDTVs surround the bar and lounge, offering prime sports viewing from every seat.
Entertainment News
Creeptime the Podcast Live Show — September 13
Creeptime the Podcast will come to Las Vegas to take the stage for their one-night-only first-ever live show held at The Space (3460 Cavaretta Ct, Las Vegas) at 7 p.m.
Hosts Sylas Dean and Stew will step out from behind the mic and onto the stage to present an evening filled with:
- Classic true crime discussions with deep dives into captivating cases
- Behind-the-mic exclusives with stories straight from the hosts themselves
- Live Q&A
- Sinister Select Cocktails—sip on specially crafted beverages to enhance the spooky atmosphere
- Meet & Greet with the hosts Sylas Dean and Stew after the show (VIP ticket required).
Tickets are priced from $25-$75. This is an 18+ event. For more info and to purchase tickets, visit thespacelv.com/event/creeptime-live.
