The 38 Essential Las Vegas Restaurants, Giada Finally Launches Brunch, and More!

— Want to go to the very best restaurants on your weekend Sin City getaway? Check out the October 2015 edition of the 38 essential Las Vegas restaurants, featuring LA newcomer Abriya Raku.

— TV personality Giada De Laurentiis' eponymous restaurant in The Cromwell Hotel, Giada, has finally launched brunch service after promising to add the late morning meal since debuting back in July 2014. Brunch is offered Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with both à la carte selections and a tasting menu. Think dishes like lobster hash and Italian chicken & waffles.

— Brace for plenty of squeals: the Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is rolling into Vegas once more. On Saturday, October 10, lovers of the Japanese icon can purchase their fill of themed macarons, petit fours, doughnuts, water bottles, and hot chocolate in front of the Fashion Show Mall from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

— Are you a diehard Pawn Star fan? Catch Rick Harrison himself bartending at the shiny new Rick’s Rollin Smoke BBQ & Tavern tonight from 8 p.m. to midnight following the grand opening.