This weekly update covers noteworthy restaurant openings and closings, dining news, culinary events, and entertainment news.
Events
Double Zero ØØ Pie & Pub — June 11
ØØ Pie & Pub, which was named to the 50 Top Pizza USA list in 2024, will host a beer pairing dinner featuring the beers of local CraftHaus Brewery and the creations of World Pizza Champion and 2025 James Beard Best Chef: Southwest Semifinalist Chef/Partner Michael Vakneen. During the dinner, CraftHaus Owners Dave and Wyndee Forrest will talk to guests about the beers being served.
Included are a Welcome Cocktail and four courses with beer pairings. Courses are:
- Fruit Carpaccio or Sashimi paired with Tropical Forrest New England Hazy IPA
- Smoked Beets matched with Cukoo Cukoo Dark Lager
- choice of Short Rib with Sumo Stomp Tangerine Focaccia or Short Rib Pizza paired with Sumo Stomp Sumo Tangerine Japanese Rice Lager
- Banana Tempura with a GOAT reduction matched with The GOAT Doppelbock (aged in a Frey Ranch bourbon barrel)
The dinner will begin at 6 p.m. and costs $80 per person (plus tip). To purchase tickets, click here.
F The Bar — June 13
F The Bar at the Ferguson will offer a hands-on workshop on how to mix summer-inspired tequila cocktails featuring Telson Tequila.
Cocktails will include the crisp and zesty tequila classic Paloma; Downtown Breeze, a blend of Telson Blanco, watermelon, jalapeño, coconut, citrus, and a Tajín rim; and Guest Choice Margarita with options of peach, strawberry, pineapple, cucumber, classic, or spicy.
The class is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and tickets are $40.25 (all-inclusive). To purchase tickets, click here.
Gaetano’s Ristorante — June 13
Gaetano’s Ristorante will celebrate its 23rd anniversary with a dinner featuring Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars with Winemaker Marcus Notaro.
Pairings are Arugula con Fragola with strawberries, champagne vinaigrette, candied pecans, and crumbled goat cheese paired with 2022 Sauvignon Blanc Aveta; Crab Tortellini with Alfredo sauce matched with 2023 Chardonnay Karia; choice of Branzino Filet with infused lemon and white wine or Filet Mignon with red wine demiglace paired with 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Artemis and 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Cask 23. Warm Apple Pie with vanilla bean gelato matched with 2017 Ptolemy Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc.
The dinner will begin at 7 p.m. and costs $240 per person (all-inclusive). To purchase tickets, click here.
Pick of the Week: Nudo Italiano
Nudo Italiano is the latest restaurant from local restaurateurs Jenna Morton and Michael Morton. It adds to their Morton Group collection, which includes La Cave Wine & Food Hideaway at Wynn, CRUSH and Greek Sneek at MGM Grand, and ONE Steakhouse at Virgin Hotels.
The new restaurant in Southern Highlands at the NE corner of Cactus and Arville is their first in a Las Vegas neighborhood, well outside the tourist corridor. It’s a full circle return to the beginning of Michael Morton’s career as a restaurateur, harkening back to his opening neighborhood eateries 35 years ago in Chicago. Nudo’s opening comes nearly 20 years after Nove Italiano debuted high atop the Palms (which closed in 2018) and marks a return to Italian cuisine.
Michael said, “We’ve always been in the resort corridor till this. Southern Highlands has been waiting for something like this, and it feels good. My dad (Arnie Morton, co-founder of Morton’s Steakhouses) instilled in me [the] value. One can eat this every night.” Jenna added, “We wanted to create a place that feels like home—where families, friends, and neighbors can come together to share great food, celebrate milestones, and build memories. There’s nothing more Italian than that.”
The space is warm and inviting with wall tiles in the bar and open kitchen, a piano, wood paneling and tables, wood flooring, and a beige and tan color scheme. Large windows on two sides allow for natural light, adding to a bright and comfortable feel.
At the helm of the kitchen is Morton Group Culinary Director William DeMarco, whose menu features handmade pastas; house-baked breads; eight varieties of Neapolitan-style pizzas fired in a traditional wood-burning oven like Diavola with sopressata and Calabrian chili; and main courses like Bistecca alla Fiorentina 16 oz t-bone, Veal Picatta with caper and spinach, and pan-roasted Branzino with eggplant purée and roasted cherry tomatoes.
Standouts from the Antipasto menu are Antipasti with salami, grilled artichoke, and house-baked focaccia; calamari with lemon aioli, arrabbiata sauce, and sweety drop peppers; and crudo of yellowtail tuna with garlic chips, pistachio, and mint.
The stars of the show are the pastas, with the simple yet elegant Mezzi Rigatoni: cacio e pepe with black pepper and pecorino cream; Pappardelle with veal ragu and sheep’s milk ricotta; and Pipe Rigate with vodka sauce, prosciutto, onion, and tomato. Be sure to indulge in the Risotto made with lemon and pecorino, offered as a side dish that could easily be a meal for one and priced at a mere $8.
Dubai chocolate is all the rage right now, so you’re in luck. The Dubai Pistachio Cake highlights the dessert menu with kataifi nest, chocolate drizzle, and Sicilian pistachios.
Complementing the cuisine is a wine list with varietals mainly from Italy, Sonoma, and Napa; specialty cocktails like Godfather with Johnnie Walker Black Scotch, Amaretto, and chocolate bitters; a Spritz Bar with prosecco creations; and a beer selection including local CraftHaus Belgard Coffee Stout and Big Dog’s Las Vegas Lager.
This new neighborhood eatery certainly shines with the magnificent offerings of a restaurant group that has proven to bring excellence to all its eateries. However, as it should be, the prices here are well below those on the Strip at a comfortable price point (with most dishes under $20), but the quality is the same.
Nudo is currently open daily starting at 4 p.m., and brunch hours are coming soon. For more information and to view the complete menus, visit nudolv.com.
Dining News
Restaurant Week Specials June 2-13
For the 18th year, more than 100 of our city’s best restaurants will offer special deals at various price points and donate a portion of each bill to Three Square Food Bank.
Below is a brief sampling of the deals. For more info on Restaurant Week, read Rich Johnson’s article in Neon News and visit the Restaurant Week website at restaurantweeklv.org.
Evel Pie will unveil the limited-edition “Summertime Madness” pie for $7 a slice, a collaboration with former NFL cornerback and Next Level Chef contestant Mark McMillian. The pie features mesquite olive oil, mozzarella, BBQ brisket, hot honey sausage, and Mark McMillian’s signature Grillin’ McMillian BBQ Sauce.
Rebellion Pizza will offer a $40 three-course deal for takeout or dine-in at its Anthem and Centennial locations. The deal includes Garlic Knots, Caesar Salad, and any 16” pizza on the menu.
595 Craft & Kitchen will offer a three-course prix fixe lunch for $30: blistered Shishitos tossed with togarashi-dusted pork cracklins and garlic-lime ponzu; an Umami Rice Bowl with Umami rice, charred napa cabbage, pickled veggies, and a choice of ginger-garlic chicken, signature BBQ pork, or crispy cauliflower; and a brulee cheesecake bruleed NY style with strawberry compote.
Bourbon Steak Locals’ Secret Menu
Bourbon Steak at the Four Seasons has a secret menu for locals.
Priced at $85 per person, it includes amuse of Duck Fat Fry Trio of truffle, garlic & herb, and paprika; choice of Butter Lettuce Salad with fresh hearts of palm and ruby red grapefruit, Tempura Squash Blossom with ricotta cheese and basil pesto, or Three Little Crab Cakes with Old Bay crumbs and spicy lobster cream; Black Angus Ribeye with wood-roasted tomato and house steak sauce, Grilled Branzino with olive gremolata and basil emulsion, or Roasted Mary’s Chicken with braised fingerling potatoes and baby artichokes; side of Charred Broccolini Whipped Potatoes; and Warm Beignets with Macallan 12 yr butterscotch or Bruleed Basque Cheesecake with roasted strawberries and turbinado crunch.
Roma Kitchen Weekly Wine Tastings
Roma Kitchen is hosting themed wine tastings with Sommelier Matthew-Lorèn Lindsey on Sunday nights throughout the summer at its Southern Highlands location. The schedule is June 8: California Classics, June 22: Italy vs France, July 6: Cabernet Sauvignon, July 20: A Taste of Italy, Aug. 3: A Tour of France, and Aug. 17: California Classics.
Matthew-Lorèn Lindsey visits each guest and talks about the wines, the region, the history, the culture, and what makes each wine special.
The tastings begin at 6 p.m., and the cost is $40 for a four-wine flight, $50 for five wines, and $40 for a Chef’s food pairing. Click here to RSVP.
Entertainment News
Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club at The LINQ Promenade Delivers Several Shows Daily
Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club, curated and designed by the comedian, writer, producer, and Emmy Award-winning TV host it’s named for, captures the spirit of classic Vegas, Kimmel’s hometown.
The dual-level 8,000-square-foot venue in the heart of the LINQ Promenade directly across from Brooklyn Bowl has an expandable showroom that seats up to 300 guests and showcases comedic performances daily as early as 4 p.m. and as late as 11:30 p.m.
The comedy club also offers a menu of high-end casual cuisine featuring a variety of shareable bites such as Hummus Plate, Charcuterie Board, Loaded Sidewinder Fries, Neapolitan Pizzas, Mini Hot Dogs, and Sliders; cocktails named for Kimmel’s show cast members and relatives like Aunt Chippy with Bulleit Bourbon, orange bitters, sweet vermouth, and cherry simple syrup; a beer list with several local beers including Able Baker Atomic Duck and El Pato Loco Mexican Lager, CraftHaus Rebel Spirit Golden Ale and Hop Vegas, and Las Vegas Brewing Co Retro Glow Hazy IPA; and a daily happy hour from 5 to 7 p.m. featuring $5 shots, $7 select food options, and $6 beers, wine, and well drinks. To view the full menu, click here.
Notable headliners appearing in June include Adam Carolla, who co-starred with Jimmy Kimmel on The Man Show from 1999 to 2003 and currently is host of the popular podcast The Adam Carolla Show; comedian and actress Monique Marvez, best known for her sharp comedy and standout specials Not Skinny Not Blonde and Snoop Dogg’s Bad Girls of Comedy; Jamie Lissow, known for his clever, self-deprecating humor as well as his appearances on Comedy Central and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno; and Farrell Dillon, known for combining comedy and magic into a modern style.
For more info, show schedule, and to purchase tickets, visit jimmykimmelscomedyclub.com.
