Former LA Market and Prominent Vegas Chef Kerry Simon Passes Away

— Sad news out of Eater Vegas this morning. Beloved Las Vegas-based chef Kerry Simon has passed away as a result of complications related to a severe and rare form of Parkinson's disease called MSA, multiple system atrophy. The beloved "Rock n' Roll Chef" operated Simon Kitchen & Bar at the Hard Rock Hotel, Simon at Palms Place, KGB at Harrah's, and downtown Las Vegas' Carson's Kitchen along with Simon LA and LA Market in Los Angeles.

— Alon Las Vegas, the $8 billion project on the former 34.6-acre Strip site of the New Frontier, is still three years away from completion, but plenty of details are being locked down on the (V)VIP resort. Featuring a 26-floor main tower, 17-floor VIP tower, a few "maisonettes" for those extra VIPs, and a day/nightclub, it's sure to become one of the hottest spots in town.

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