This weekly update covers noteworthy restaurant openings and closings, dining news, culinary events, and entertainment news.
Events
Azzurra Wine Bar — June 18
Azzurra Wine Bar on Water Street in Henderson will celebrate dads with a Greek wine tasting hosted by Onyx Phung of Johnson Brothers from 6 to 7 p.m.
The wines will include Santorini Assyritiko, Domaine Costa Lazaridi Rosè, and Amethytos Rouge. Tickets are $10 and can be reserved by emailing kaseys@gmail.com.
Don’s Prime — June 19
Don’s Prime steakhouse at Fontainebleau Las Vegas will host a five-course wine pairing dinner by Executive Chef Patrick Munster featuring Napa Valley’s Quintessa presented by winemaker Rebekah Wineburg.
Courses will include Osetra Caviar with potato rösti and chive cream paired with Veuve Clicquot “La Grande Dame” 2015; Hamachi Crudo with grilled peach and tomato consommé matched with Illumination Sauvignon Blanc 2022; Seared Duck Breast with lentils, chanterelles, and charred strawberry bordelaise paired with two magnum-poured vintages of Quintessa from 2013 and 2016; Snake River Farms New York Strip with Don’s signature side dishes matched with Quintessa 2021; and a curated selection of mignardises.
The dinner will begin at 7 p.m. and the cost is $395 per person. To purchase tickets, click here.
El Segundo Sol — June 24
In celebration of 15 years in Las Vegas, El Segundo Sol is hosting a 15th Anniversary Tequila pairing dinner featuring Gran Centenario Tequila.
Courses are:
- Ceviche Verde de Camaron—Pipina “Taco,” Red Snapper Tiradito, and Langosta Cóctel (traditional baja-style cocktail with lobster and avocado) paired with Blanco Tequila Mango Margarita
- Mini Torta al Pastor with fire-roasted pork shoulder and Empanada de Cangrejo with crab and chile matched with Reposoda Tequila Mojito
- Cochinita Pibil—whole roasted pig with achiote-citrus marinade, fresh corn, flour tortillas, black beans, and Spanish rice paired with Añejo Tequila Pineapple Old Fashioned
- Textura de Maiz—sweet corn flan, gelato, and crispy caramel corn matched with Cristalino Tequila Cristalino Carajillo
The dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the cost is $95 per person (plus tax and tip). To purchase tickets, click here.
Pick of the Week: Café Landwer
Landwer Coffee was founded in 1919 as a small coffee roasting facility in Berlin, Germany. With the rise of the Nazi Party the Landwer family relocated to Israel and, after opening Tel Aviv’s first coffee roasting house in 1933, grew into one of Israel’s most beloved brands. In 2004, the Mediterranean-inspired Cafe Landwer was launched, expanding its food menu and growing to 80 locations in Israel before making its North American debut in 2018. It currently has 14 locations in Toronto, Boston, Los Angeles, North Miami Beach, and now Las Vegas.
The newly opened location in Boca Park (8704 W Charleston Blvd, Suite 101) is set in the space formerly occupied by Chinglish Wine Bar and spans 4,800-square-feet, offering both indoor and outdoor dining, with a spacious corner patio outfitted with umbrellas and an awning. A highlight of the main dining room’s décor is the white, light green, and black floor tiles in a pattern of 3D geometric blocks.
GM/Co-Owner Amir Mor describes the venue as a coffee shop inside a restaurant and explained why he chose to open in Boca Park: “Las Vegas is amazing for culinary. But I felt the Strip was too risky and after coming here I fell in love with Summerlin.” He also shared that everything is made in-house and 70% of the menu is the same as in Israel. The best-selling menu items are the Famous Schnitzel (chicken breast pounded thin, breaded, and fried), Mediterranean Fattoush Salad (feta, Kalamata olives, za’atar pita crunch, cucumber, lettuce, and lemon mint dressing), Landwer Famous Breakfast (two eggs, chopped salad, Greek yogurt parfait, honey and jam, and pita bread), and the addictive housemade Rosalach (rolled and filled Israeli cookies, similar to pizza dough) in rotating flavors such as Lotus and Nutella.
True to its roots, there’s a coffee bar serving a wide range of hot beverages like Turkish coffee, latte, cappuccino, and cortado. Cold beverages are highlighted by Mint Leaf Lemonade Granita (a common drink in Israel); Mediterranean Energy Shake with tahini, date, banana, date syrup, and soy milk; and the Recanati Yasmin White, a dry white wine from Israel that is a blend of 60% Sauvignon Blanc and 40% French Colombard.
Other Mediterranean delights include Chicken Shawarma made with chicken thighs served with hummus and warm pita; Farmer’s Market Cauliflower baked with silan served with tahini and fresh salsa; Roasted Eggplant & Tahini served with sesame seeds, green onions, lemon mint dressing, and choice of bread; and Chopped Israeli Salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions.
A key ingredient to this restaurant that makes it a must-try is the fact that the menu is quite varied, and unless you’ve spent much time in the Mediterranean, there are most likely several new taste sensations awaiting which will surely bring you back for more.
Cafe Landwer is open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. For more info visit landwercafe.com.
Dining News
Winnie & Ethel’s Downtown Diner Offering Evening Service
Winnie & Ethel’s Downtown Diner in the Huntridge Center, winner of The Great Las Vegas Coffee Shop Giveaway, is modeled after the iconic American eateries of the 1940s.
After only being open for breakfast and lunch since its opening in late 2023 and experimenting with a streamlined counter service menu this past winter, the diner has gone full throttle, introducing full dinner service with a greatly expanded and upgraded menu offered Thu-Mon from 5 to 9 p.m.
The menu reflects a mix of old school, new school forward, and classics, but with finesse and an upscale twist due to the culinary expertise of Chef Aaron Lee.
Highlights of the new dinner menu include Smoky Deviled Eggs filled with smoked jalapeno and cotija cheese topped with candied bacon, jalapeno escabeche, and paprika; Pork Belly “Wings”—thick-cut pork belly tossed in fish sauce and coated in fried garlic; 8 oz Caveman Burger stuffed with smoked jalapeno, candied bacon, smoky gouda, and roasted onion aioli; Blackened Rainbow Trout Cajun-seasoned and pan-seared crowned with house-made High Mesa butter; 8 oz Hanger Steak served with a smoky peppercorn cream sauce; 14 oz Pork Porterhouse with whole-grain mustard pan jus and grilled pepperoncini; and eight sides including Spatzle Mac & Cheese, Creamed Kale, and Twice-Baked Sweet Potato.
You definitely won’t leave hungry, as each dish comes with various accoutrements like veggies, mashed potatoes, spatzle, smashed potato salad, and grilled red cabbage. You also won’t leave broke, as the majority of the menu items are priced from $8-$19.
Winnie & Ethel’s is also open daily for breakfast and lunch from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. serving classic diner items such as scratch Biscuits and Gravy, homemade soup of the day, Pot Roast French Dip Sandwich, Pancakes, and Meatloaf smothered in gravy.
For more info and to view the complete menu, visit winnieandethels.com.
all’Antico Vinaio Offering Apericena Experience
all’Antico Vinaio, the renowned Italian sandwich shop at UnCommons, is bringing a taste of Tuscany to Las Vegas with a hands-on schiacciata bread-making class.
Held every other Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., participants learn dough stretching, oven preparation, and seasoning techniques and after shaping the dough, it is baked by the shop’s chefs.
The cost is $87.80 per person (including fees). Included are a spritz, choice of a white or red wine, a curated board of Italian meats and cheeses, tastes of select All’Antico Vinaio’s signature sandwiches, and your freshly baked schiacciata loaf to take home.
For the schedule of classes and to purchase tickets, click here.
Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Sports Kitchen Debuts All-You-Can-Eat Brunch
Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Sports Kitchen at Horseshoe Las Vegas is now offering an all-you-care-to-eat brunch Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Priced at $19.99 per person, the bottomless brunch includes favorites such as Fieri Family French Toast with thick-cut brioche bread, banana custard, crispy smoked bacon, bruléed bananas and maple syrup; Off Da Hook Biscuits N’ Gravy with house-made buttermilk biscuits smothered in jalapeño-sausage gravy, jalapeño, and bacon; and Flavortown Chicken N’ Waffles with fried chicken and a cornbread cheddar-jalapeño waffle served with Sriracha maple syrup and maple butter. Add-ons include Steak + Eggs for $10 and a bottomless drink package including a choice of mimosas, bloody marys, or margaritas for $29.99.
To view the complete brunch menu, click here.
Entertainment News
AREA15 Hosting Juneteenth Commemoration
AREA15, the hub of experiential art and entertainment situated parallel to the Las Vegas Strip, will commemorate Juneteenth with a day of community-focused programming on June 18.
The event will feature two distinct activations: a Juneteenth Community Celebration from noon to 7 p.m. and a visit from the Clark County School District’s (CCSD) Book Bus from 2 to 4 p.m. Both events are free and open to the public.
Inside The Wall, guests can experience live poetry and performances throughout the day, including singer and songwriter Zoe Johnson, beat producer MayneFrame, spoken word artist Poetic V, and percussive dance ensemble Molodi. AREA15 will also feature a curated vendor marketplace celebrating Black creators, a food truck, and a mini history museum offering educational insights into the significance and lasting impact of Juneteenth.
From 2 to 4 p.m., CCSD’s Book Bus will be stationed at AREA15’s west door. Every school-age child who boards the mobile library will receive two complimentary books. This activation supports youth literacy and provides access to diverse stories by Black authors, reinforcing the importance of inclusive education and storytelling.
For more info, schedule, and to secure complimentary admission to the Juneteenth Community Celebration, visit area15.com/events/juneteenth.
