Eater LA: All Posts by Susan StapletonThe Los Angeles Restaurant, Bar, and Nightlife Bloghttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/52682/favicon-32x32.png2014-12-19T15:30:02-08:00https://la.eater.com/authors/susan-stapleton/rss2014-12-19T15:30:02-08:002014-12-19T15:30:02-08:00Get the Skinny on the Pawn Stars' Pawn Plaza in Vegas
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<p>Plus updates on the hotly anticipated Shake Shack and Yardbird Southern Table & Bar and the Feast of the Seven Fishes. </p> <p><i>This here is <b><a href="http://la.eater.com/tags/sin-city-wrap">Sin City Wrap</a></b>, a weekly recap of notable Las Vegas goings on from <b><a href="http://vegas.eater.com/">Eater Vegas</a></b>.</i></p>
<p><i>DOWNTOWN</i> — <a href="http://vegas.eater.com/2014/12/17/7410317/tvs-pawn-stars-move-closer-to-a-pawn-plaza" target="_blank">The History Channel’s <b><i>Pawn Stars</i></b> move closer to opening <b>Pawn Plaza</b></a><b></b>, a color container park filled with shopping, dining and celebrity sightings right next door to <b>Gold & Silver Pawn Shop</b>, where the show is filmed. See the progress on this new shopping district with pods sized between 88 to 1,152 square feet, with 10- or 12-foot ceilings.<br><br><i>NEW YORK-NEW YORK</i> — <b>Shake Shack</b> is on the verge of opening its first West Coast location, and <a href="http://vegas.eater.com/2014/12/19/7417345/revealed-the-entire-menu-for-shake-shack-plus-vegas-only-concretes" target="_blank">now you can see the entire menu</a>, including Vegas-only versions of its Concrete ice cream desserts. See whether you think Shake Shack can over take In-N-Out Burger as the top burger chain. <br><br><i>VENETIAN</i> — <b>Yardbird Southern Table & Bar</b> plans to open by Dec. 30. Here, a look at <a href="http://vegas.eater.com/2014/12/16/7403833/your-first-look-inside-yardbird-southern-table-bar" target="_blank">the incredible collection of black-and-white celebrity photos from John R. Hamilton that will bring Steve McQueen, John Wayne and Ann-Margret to the restaurant</a>. Plus, <a href="http://vegas.eater.com/2014/12/19/7422595/youll-be-dining-with-john-wayne-steve-mcqueen-and-ann-margret-at#4361688" target="_blank">look in on the progress of this highly anticipated restaurant</a>. <br><br><i>HOLIDAYS</i> — <a href="http://vegas.eater.com/2014/12/18/7416523/where-to-eat-the-feast-of-the-seven-fishes-in-las-vegas" target="_blank">The <b>Feast of the Seven Fishes</b> brings this Italian tradition on Christmas Eve to Las Vegas.</a> Dig into four restaurants serving up calamari, salted code and more.</p>
https://la.eater.com/2014/12/19/7423307/get-the-skinny-on-the-pawn-stars-pawn-plazaSusan Stapleton2014-12-12T16:30:02-08:002014-12-12T16:30:02-08:00Where To Dine for Christmas, Hanukkah and Brunch in Las Vegas
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<p>Plus comedian Jeff Foxworthy on his Vegas memories and where actor Nicolas Cage likes to dine. </p> <p><i>This here is <b><a href="http://la.eater.com/tags/sin-city-wrap">Sin City Wrap</a></b>, a weekly recap of notable Las Vegas goings on from <b><a href="http://vegas.eater.com/">Eater Vegas</a></b>.</i></p>
<p><i>CHRISTMAS</i> — Heading to Las Vegas for the holidays? We have your <b><a target="_blank" href="http://vegas.eater.com/maps/tk-ways-to-eat-your-way-through-christmas-in-las-vegas">Christmas</a></b> dining needs covered. Here, 75 places to dine for the holiday. In town for <b><a target="_blank" href="http://vegas.eater.com/2014/12/12/7382869/where-to-dine-for-hanukkah-in-las-vegas%20">Hanukkah</a></b>? We have the covered too.</p>
<p><i>LAS VEGAS</i> — <b>Brunch</b> is big business in Las Vegas, sweeping through restaurants on and off the Strip. <a target="_blank" href="http://vegas.eater.com/maps/46-places-to-eat-brunch-in-las-vegas-dec-2014%20">Here, a look at 46 brunches</a> that will take care of your hangover and meeting friends and families needs on the weekend.</p>
<p><i>PLANET HOLLYWOOD RESORT</i> — Comedian <b>Jeff Foxworthy</b> plays Vegas this weekend for the <a target="_blank" href="http://vegas.eater.com/maps/updated-29-ways-to-eat-and-drink-your-way-through-the-national-finals%20">National Finals Rodeo</a>, and the Blue Collar Comedy Tour lead <a target="_blank" href="http://vegas.eater.com/2014/12/11/7378151/jeff-foxworthy-on-how-he-gets-new-material-where-he-orders-the-entire">shares his thoughts</a> on people approaching him while he’s eating, what he did with the first paycheck he earned in Vegas and where he will order the entire menu, redneck style.</p>
<p><i>NIC CAGE DAY</i> — Who doesn’t love <b>Nicolas Cage</b>? <a target="_blank" href="http://vegas.eater.com/maps/behold-15-places-nicolas-cage-likes-to-dine-in-las-vegas">Find out where the Academy Award-winning actor, who decided to live in Las Vegas instead of leaving it, likes to dine</a>.</p>
https://la.eater.com/2014/12/12/7385373/where-to-dine-for-christmas-hanukkah-and-brunch-in-las-vegasSusan Stapleton2014-12-08T10:00:02-08:002014-12-08T10:00:02-08:00Top Chef's Shirley Chung Brings Her Chinese-Inspired Fare to Irvine on Wednesday
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<p>The Top Chef New Orleans contestant opens her first restaurant, Twenty Eight Modern Chinese Cuisine</p> <p><a href="http://twentyeightoc.com/" target="_blank"><b>Twenty Eight Modern Chinese Cuisine</b></a><br><b>Address: </b>19530 Jamboree Road, Irvine, Calif.<br>Phone: 949-852-2828<br>Status: Opens Wednesday<br><br><i>Top Chef New Orleans</i> finalist <b>Shirley Chung</b> finally debuts here first restaurant when <b>Twenty Eight Modern Chinese Cuisine</b> swings open the doors in Irvine, Calif., on Wednesday. The chef, who got her start in Las Vegas under Thomas Keller, Guy Savoy, Mario Batali and José Andrés, came in fourth during the Season 11 of <i>Top Chef</i>.</p>
<p>While this marks Chung’s seventh restaurant opening, Twenty Eight is the first time the menu and space reflect her values and background. "I am involved in not just the culinary side. From the color of the walls, what artwork we will have in the dining room, to our wine and cocktail program, every single detail, we are making decisions together," Chung says, adding that she partnered with <b>Stacie Tran</b>. Originally, this was supposed to be a consulting project and Chung planned to move on to another after Twenty Eight opened. Tran brought her on board as the executive chef and partner. <br><br>"I have opened many restaurants in my career … but this is the first time I am watching my own project built from the ground up. I am learning to deal with general contractors, dealing with the manufacture of our custom furniture. I am learning a lot about the other side of business that I never got to see before."<br><br>Chung made a splash on <i>Top Chef</i> with her Chinese dishes from her childhood re-envisioned with her French twist on cooking. The menu here follows her history, incorporating childhood favorites with the lessons she learned in the kitchens of Las Vegas. Chung plans to debut a whole roasted duck with secret duck sauce with classic condiment cucumber watermelon radish and scallions, and lotus crepes. The crepes are an heirloom recipe from Chung’s mother. <br><br>Other new dishes include a lobster dumpling with consommé, house-cured head cheese and beef tongue, Singapore-style chili lobster with hand-cut noodles, steamed local black cod in banana leaf, slow-braised oxtail, squid ink hand-cut noodles with uni, 8 treasure rice, and tofu panna cotta with red bean ice cream.<br><br>The restaurant also plans to serve dim sum and small plates, with a full bar and craft cocktails. A private dining room opens for private events. The main room and an atrium dining room will be the centers of attention. Chung also anticipates a full-service corporate catering operation.</p>
<p>"I started this project as a consulting project," Chung says. "You know, there are times you wish there are two of yourself because no one else can work at the same pace and gets the ideas in your head? When I started to work closely with Stacie Tran, we felt that connection. I felt like I just found another me, but she is the business version. She is a little crazy, just like me."</p>
https://la.eater.com/2014/12/8/7354109/shirley-chung-top-chef-chinese-restaurant-irvine-opening-photoSusan Stapleton2014-12-06T11:30:20-08:002014-12-06T11:30:20-08:00The 21 Hottest Restaurants in Las Vegas; Wahlburgers Has a Home
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<p>Plus more on the next big resort opening on the Strip, National Finals Rodeo deals and more. </p> <p><i>This here is <b><a href="http://la.eater.com/tags/sin-city-wrap">Sin City Wrap</a></b>, a weekly recap of notable Las Vegas goings on from <b><a href="http://vegas.eater.com/">Eater Vegas</a></b>.</i></p>
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<p><em style="line-height: 26.6666679382324px;"><b>Next read:</b> <a href="http://www.eater.com/2015/4/17/8425991/best-burgers-in-america-essential-hamburgers" target="_blank">Eater.com's America's 21 essential hamburgers</a>.</em></p>
<p><i>LAS VEGAS</i> — Where should you be dining in Las Vegas? <a href="http://vegas.eater.com/maps/the-21-hottest-restaurants-in-las-vegas-right-now-december-2014" target="_blank">The hottest new restaurants, of course.</a> Five new places make the updated guide to the biggest restaurant openings in Las Vegas. <br><br><i>GRAND BAZAAR SHOPS</i> — The shopping mall at the front on <b>Bally’s Las Vegas </b>opens in February and with it comes <a href="http://vegas.eater.com/2014/12/5/7340809/blockbuster-wahlburgers-finds-a-home-on-the-strip" target="_blank">one of the most anticipated openings of 2015 — <b>Wahlburgers</b></a><b></b>. The brothers Wahlberg plan to bring their first of three burger joints to the shopping district. Among the other tenants, local favorites <b><a href="http://vegas.eater.com/2014/12/5/7339713/exclusive-skinnyfats-plans-a-third-location-on-the-strip" target="_blank"><b>SkinnyFats</b></a></b> and <b><a href="http://vegas.eater.com/2014/12/5/7339975/nacho-daddy-no-5-brings-scorpion-shots-to-the-strip" target="_blank"><b>Nacho Daddy</b></a></b>.<br><br><i>LUCKY DRAGON</i> — <a href="http://vegas.eater.com/2014/12/4/7334805/new-details-on-the-lucky-dragon-hotel-casino#4352662" target="_blank">No one else is talking about the next resort to open on the Strip, but you can get all the details here.</a> A pool off the lobby, plus "Dim Sum," "noodle bars" and "fine dining — northern and southern Chinese food," from "notable international chef partners" are all on the agenda. <br><br><i>NATIONAL FINALS RODEO</i> — Heading to Vegas for the rodeo in the next week? <a href="http://vegas.eater.com/maps/updated-29-ways-to-eat-and-drink-your-way-through-the-national-finals" target="_blank">Here, 33 places to land food and drink deals</a>, plus autograph signings, country music and more.</p>
https://la.eater.com/2014/12/6/7342621/the-21-hottest-restaurants-in-las-vegas-wahlburgers-has-a-homeSusan Stapleton2014-11-21T14:25:53-08:002014-11-21T14:25:53-08:00Where To Dine at McCarran; A Top-Earning Denny's Re-Opens; and More from Vegas
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<p>Plus: A look inside the second Border Grill in Sin City, how much food buffets serve for Thanksgiving and more. </p> <p><i>This here is <b><a href="http://la.eater.com/tags/sin-city-wrap">Sin City Wrap</a></b>, a weekly recap of notable Las Vegas goings on from <b><a href="http://vegas.eater.com/">Eater Vegas</a></b>.</i></p>
<p><i>McCARRAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT</i> — Flying into Las Vegas anytime soon? You’ll want to brush up on the dining options at the airport.<a href="http://vegas.eater.com/2014/11/20/7252307/where-to-eat-at-mccarran-international-airport-las-winter-2014" target="_blank"> Here, a look at every single restaurant and bar there with recommendations</a> (hint, wait until you’re on the Strip). <br><br><i>CASINO ROYALE</i> — <a href="http://vegas.eater.com/2014/11/21/7259845/nations-1-dennys-reopens-on-the-strip" target="_blank">The top-earning <b>Denny’s</b> in the world is now open again</a> after a renovation that brings room for 300 diners, a 50-foot fork and signs alerting diners how long they have to wait for a table. Expect long lines. <br><br><i>WESTSIDE</i> — Vegas gets its own new TV series featuring chefs from the Strip competing by cooking on food trucks. <a href="http://vegas.eater.com/2014/11/21/7262037/get-ready-for-late-nite-chef-fight-airing-nov-29" target="_blank"><i>Late Nite Chef Fight</i>, filmed at the <b>Palms</b>, airs Nov. 29 on FYI Network</a>. <br><br><i>THE STRIP</i> — Every restaurant on the Strip is open for <b>Thanksgiving</b>, and buffets are one of the most popular destinations for a turkey feast. <a href="http://vegas.eater.com/2014/11/20/7255979/thanksgiving-by-the-numbers-at-three-vegas-buffets" target="_blank">Find out how many pounds of turkey, gallons of gravy and pounds of yams three buffets serve up for the big holiday</a>. <br><br><i>FORUM SHOPS AT CAESARS</i> — <b>Mary Sue Milliken</b> and <b>Susan Feniger</b> debuted their second <b>Border Grill</b> in Las Vegas, and now you can <a href="http://vegas.eater.com/2014/11/18/7239541/take-a-tour-of-border-grill-at-the-forum-shops" target="_blank">peer inside at the new artwork that debuted with the spot</a>. Yes, brunch is served.</p>
https://la.eater.com/2014/11/21/7265029/where-to-dine-at-mccarran-las-vegas-sin-city-wrapSusan Stapleton2014-11-14T10:31:16-08:002014-11-14T10:31:16-08:00Thanksgiving in Las Vegas; Out with the Old Buffet, In with the New
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<p>Plus another Maccioni family shutter, Brian Malarkey and Buddy Valastro arrested. </p> <p><i>This here is <b><a href="http://la.eater.com/tags/sin-city-wrap">Sin City Wrap</a></b>, a weekly recap of notable Las Vegas goings on from <b><a href="http://vegas.eater.com/">Eater Vegas</a></b>.</i></p>
<p><i>LAS VEGAS</i> — Heading to Sin City for the holidays? Check out <a href="http://%20http://vegas.eater.com/maps/38-ways-to-eat-and-drink-your-way-through-thanksgiving-in-las-vegas%20" target="_blank">this guide to where to find Thanksgiving Day dinners</a> all over the city.</p>
<p><i>EXCALIBUR </i>— Forget the <a href="http://%20http://vegas.eater.com/2014/11/10/7189237/and-now-for-the-first-shutter-at-sls-las-vegas" target="_blank"><b>SLS Buffet</b>, which shutters Sunday</a> after service to reopen in 2015. Get your mind around the <a href="http://vegas.eater.com/2014/11/12/7205981/forget-sls-excalibur-will-host-a-6-million-buffet" target="_blank">$6 million buffet coming to the Excalibur</a>.</p>
<p><i>ARIA</i> — <b><a href="http://vegas.eater.com/2014/11/12/7212017/sirio-ristorante-out-at-aria%20" target="_blank"><b>Sirio Ristorante</b>, the Italian restaurant from the Maccioni family, closes Dec. 6</a></b>. Earlier this year, Osteria del Circo from the Maccioni family shuttered at the Bellagio. Le Cirque remains, and for the French restaurant, it’s white truffle season.</p>
<p><i>CAESARS PALACE</i> — <a href="http://vegas.eater.com/2014/11/12/7206205/more-details-on-brian-malarkeys-searsucker-emerge%20" target="_blank">Brian Malarkey plans to open <b>Searsucker </b>in the former Munchbar space next to the new Omnia Nightclub</a>, also opening in 2015. Get details on the menu and decor.</p>
<p><i>VENETIAN AND PALAZZO</i> — <a href="http://vegas.eater.com/2014/11/13/7214785/cake-boss-buddy-valastro-arrested-on-drunk-driving-charges" target="_blank"><i>Cake Boss</i> <b>Buddy Valastro</b> found himself arrested after police in New York City spotted him swerving in traffic</a>. The reality TV star was charged with driving while intoxicated and driving while ability impaired, police said.Valastro has Buddy V’s Ristorante at and his wildly popular Carlo’s Bake Shop in Vegas.</p>
https://la.eater.com/2014/11/14/7221521/sin-city-wrap-thanksgiving-in-vegas-new-buffet-excalibur-las-vegas-roundupSusan Stapleton2014-11-07T14:00:01-08:002014-11-07T14:00:01-08:00The Hottest Restaurants in Las Vegas, Alex Stratta's New Restaurant, More!
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<p>Wolfgang Puck, Charlie Palmer, Alex Stratta and Border Grill news, right this way. </p> <p><i>This here is <b><a href="http://la.eater.com/tags/sin-city-wrap">Sin City Wrap</a></b>, a weekly recap of notable Las Vegas goings on from <b><a href="http://vegas.eater.com/">Eater Vegas</a></b>.</i></p>
<p><i>LAS VEGAS</i> — Wondering what the hottest restaurant are right now? <a target="_blank" href="http://vegas.eater.com/maps/the-hottest-restaurants-in-las-vegas-right-now-november-2014%20">Look no further than at these 16</a>.</p>
<p><i>DOWNTOWN SUMMERLIN</i> — Wolfgang Puck opened his seventh restaurant in Vegas and first off the Strip. <b><a target="_blank" href="http://vegas.eater.com/2014/11/5/7160393/the-wolfgang-puck-invasion-of-summerlin-starts-today%20"><b>Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill</b></a></b> offers lunch, dinner and even a kids’ menu.</p>
<p><i>MANDALAY BAY </i>— <a target="_blank" href="http://vegas.eater.com/2014/11/5/7160573/behold-the-one-pound-white-alba-truffle-at-aureole">Chef <b>Charlie Palmer</b> scored a one-pound white truffle</a> for <b>Aureole</b>. Go ahead, order some shavings on the white truffle risotto or pumpkin soup.</p>
<p><i>TIVOLI VILLAGE</i> — Chef Alex Stratta is rushing to get his <b>Tapas by Alex Stratta</b> open by December. <a target="_blank" href="http://vegas.eater.com/2014/11/3/7152423/tapas-by-alex-stratta-now-has-an-opening-date-and-menu%20">Here, find out more about the menu</a>.</p>
<p><i>FORUM SHOPS AT CAESARS</i> — Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger opened their second <b>Border Grill </b>in Vegas. <a target="_blank" href="http://vegas.eater.com/2014/11/3/7150173/behold-the-border-grill-dinner-menu-at-the-forum-shops-at-caesars">Check out the entire menu here</a>.</p>
https://la.eater.com/2014/11/7/7173815/hottest-restaurants-vegas-sin-city-wrap-summarySusan Stapleton2014-10-31T15:40:00-07:002014-10-31T15:40:00-07:00An Alex Stratta Re-Invasion, a New Arena and a California Takeover of Vegas
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<p>Plus where to spend Halloween in Vegas and more. </p> <p><i>This here is <b><a href="http://la.eater.com/tags/sin-city-wrap">Sin City Wrap</a></b>, a weekly recap of notable Las Vegas goings on from <b><a href="http://vegas.eater.com/">Eater Vegas</a></b>.</i></p>
<p><i>WESTSIDE</i> — <b>Alex Stratta</b> is ready to make a comeback, first announcing his Italian steakhouse coming to the Gramercy. <a href="http://vegas.eater.com/2014/10/30/7132529/the-alex-stratta-re-invasion-of-vegas-continues-with-tapas-his-third%20" target="_blank">Now he’s going Italian with a tapas restaurant</a>, planned to debut at <b>Tivoli Village</b> in December.</p>
<p><i>ALL NET RESORT</i> — What’s this, you say? <a href="http://vegas.eater.com/2014/10/29/7090951/holy-cow-all-net-resort-arena-is-really-happening" target="_blank">An arena, a shopping district and a 44-story hotel that broke ground between <b>SLS Las Vegas</b> and the <b>Riviera</b></a>. While that indeed be crazy talk, restaurants, a 22,000-seat arena with a retractable roof and spa areas in each suite are all part of the $1.4 billion project.</p>
<p><i>CALIFORNIA INVASION</i> — A preponderance of California-based restaurants are either heading to Vegas or already open. First, <b><a href="http://vegas.eater.com/2014/10/28/7086193/babys-badass-burgers-rolls-out-the-bombshell-burgers-starting-toda" target="_blank"><b>Baby’s Badass Burgers</b></a></b> brought its food truck to Vegas replete with Bombshell Burgers. <b><a href="http://vegas.eater.com/2014/10/28/7085269/welcome-to-the-dance-floor-border-grill%20" target="_blank"><b>Border Grill</b></a></b> opens its second location in Vegas, right inside the <b>Forum Shops at Caesars</b>. Manhattan Beach’s <b><a href="http://vegas.eater.com/2014/10/28/7083861/manhattan-beachs-panchos-to-downtown-summerlin" target="_blank"><b>Pancho’s</b></a></b> is rumored to be going in <b>Downtown Summerlin</b>, the new mall, while <b><a href="http://vegas.eater.com/2014/10/27/7078633/white-house-favorite-wonderland-bakery-arrives-in-december" target="_blank"><b>Wonderland Bakery</b></a></b> out of Newport Beach plans to open there in December. Finally, <b><a href="http://vegas.eater.com/2014/10/27/7078421/white-rabbit-cafe-tp-team-with-fluff-ice-in-chinatown" target="_blank"><b>White Rabbit</b></a></b> lands a bricks-and-mortar home in Chinatown, with<b> Fluff Ice</b> as a co-tenant.</p>
<p><i>HALLOWEEN</i> — In Vegas for Halloween? Here’s a look at <a href="http://vegas.eater.com/maps/28-ways-to-eat-and-drink-your-way-through-halloween-in-las-vegas28" target="_blank">28 things you can do to eat and drink your way through the holiday.</a></p>
<p><i>TV LAND</i> — <a href="http://vegas.eater.com/2014/10/29/7091601/late-nite-chef-fight-is-ready-to-air-next-month" target="_blank"><b><i>Late Nite Chef Fight</i></b> is set to debut on the FYI Network next month with Vegas chefs competing on food trucks in eight one-hour episodes</a>. The show is based on the Back of the House Brawl that featured chefs doing pretty much the same thing except not on TV.</p>
https://la.eater.com/2014/10/31/7140713/alex-stratta-las-vegas-california-takeover-vegasSusan Stapleton2014-10-24T15:56:12-07:002014-10-24T15:56:12-07:00Great Cocktail Lounges, Barrel-Aged Cocktails and Dive Bars in Las Vegas
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<p>Plus new Guy Fieri news, Dana Carvey's favorites in Vegas and Life Is Beautiful.</p> <p><i>This here is <b><a href="http://la.eater.com/tags/sin-city-wrap">Sin City Wrap</a></b>, a weekly recap of notable Las Vegas goings on from <b><a href="http://vegas.eater.com/">Eater Vegas</a></b>.</i></p>
<p><i>LAS VEGAS</i> — Catch up on all the <b>Cocktail Week</b> action in Las Vegas. Find out about the <a href="http://vegas.eater.com/maps/where-to-drink-cocktails-right-now-in-las-vegas" target="_blank">great cocktail lounges</a> in the city, awesome <a href="http://vegas.eater.com/maps/where-to-find-barrel-aged-cocktails-in-las-vegas" target="_blank">barrel-aged cocktails</a> and the <a href="http://vegas.eater.com/maps/your-guide-to-the-dive-bars-of-las-vegas" target="_blank">best dive bars</a> in Sin City. Find much, much more <a href="http://vegas.eater.com/2014/10/21/7019319/the-ultimate-guide-to-eater-vegas-cocktail-week-2014" target="_blank">here</a>. <br><br><i>LAUGHLIN</i> — <b>Guy Fieri</b> has a Mexican restaurant in the works, and it’s name translates to "drunk ass." Must-know details of the future of the spiky-haired star of the Food Network, <a href="http://vegas.eater.com/2014/10/21/7025503/are-guy-fieri-and-a-drunk-ass-headed-to-laughlin" target="_blank">right here</a>. <br><br><i>ORLEANS</i> — <a href="http://vegas.eater.com/2014/10/24/7052809/dana-carvey-only-comes-to-vegas-when-manilow-is-in-town" target="_blank">Comedian <b>Dana Carvey</b> hits town this weekend</a>. Find out the first thing that shocked him in Las Vegas, where he likes to go after his show and whether people bother him while he’s dining out. <br><br><i>DOWNTOWN</i> — <b>Life Is Beautiful</b> takes over Vegas this weekend, and <i>Eater Vegas</i> has <a href="http://vegas.eater.com/2014/10/22/7040079/everything-you-need-to-know-about-food-and-drink-at-life-is-beautiful" target="_blank">all the info you need on what to eat, which chefs will be there and more</a>.</p>
https://la.eater.com/2014/10/24/7067989/las-vegas-cocktail-week-barrel-aged-cocktails-dive-bars-round-upSusan Stapleton2014-10-17T15:13:45-07:002014-10-17T15:13:45-07:00The Biggest Restaurants in Las Vegas; A Second Border Grill
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<p>Plus, updates on two resorts coming to Las Vegas and white truffle mania. </p> <p><i>This here is <b><a href="http://la.eater.com/tags/sin-city-wrap">Sin City Wrap</a></b>, a weekly recap of notable Las Vegas goings on from <b><a href="http://vegas.eater.com/">Eater Vegas</a></b>.</i></p>
<p><i>THE STRIP</i> — Ever wondered which restaurants in Las Vegas are the biggest? Now there’s a list that will tell you that. <a target="_blank" href="http://vegas.eater.com/2014/10/14/6973293/the-20-biggest-restaurants-in-las-vegas-based-on-sales">Here, the 20 biggest restaurants in Las Vegas based on sales</a>. <br><br><i>FORUM SHOPS AT CAESARS</i> — <b>Border Grill</b> <a target="_blank" href="http://vegas.eater.com/2014/10/13/6970413/your-first-look-at-border-grill-opening-at-the-forum-shops-at-caesars">gets set to open its second Vegas location this weekend</a>. Get a first look at the indoor patio, ceviche bar and more. <br><br><i>LAS VEGAS</i> — Stay on top of all the big openings coming to Las Vegas this fall through our handy compendium of information, <a target="_blank" href="http://vegas.eater.com/2014/10/17/6995583/your-guide-to-the-biggest-restaurant-openings-in-las-vegas-this-fall">all collected here</a>. Get the latest on the big openings including <b>Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill </b>and the smaller ones such as <b>Bocho</b>. <br><br><i>LAS VEGAS PREMIUM OUTLETS NORTH</i> — The outlet mall is working hard to finish its 150,000-square-foot expansion, due to open next spring. Now word is out that <a target="_blank" href="http://vegas.eater.com/2014/10/15/6983073/first-word-cheescake-factory-to-las-vegas-premium-outlets">new additions include 34 new stores</a> anchored by Neiman Marcus Last Call and a two-story Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th, and a <b>Cheesecake Factory</b>. <br><br><i>PARIS LAS VEGAS</i> — <b>Steve Martorano</b>’s second Las Vegas location and his first on the Strip debuted at Paris Las Vegas earlier this month. This is meant to be a party place, transforming into <a target="_blank" href="http://vegas.eater.com/2014/10/10/6959157/yo-cuz-take-a-look-inside-martoranos-at-paris-las-vegas">Martorano’s Supperclub</a> when the clock strikes 9 p.m. Oh, and there are meatballs, a favorite of comedian <b>F<a target="_blank" href="http://vegas.eater.com/2014/10/16/6985421/frank-caliendo-talks-meatballs-saturday-nights-in-vegas-and-more"><b>Frank Caliendo</b></a></b>. <br><br><i>LUCKY DRAGON</i> — Not familiar with the name? <b>Lucky Dragon</b> is a proposed $373 million casino that could open in 2017 on Sahara Avenue. Proposed dining will feature "high-end Dim Sum," "noodle bars" and "fine dining - northern and southern Chinese food." <a target="_blank" href="http://vegas.eater.com/2014/10/14/6975315/first-resorts-world-now-take-a-first-peek-at-lucky-dragon">Get the deets here</a>. <br><br><i>RESORTS WORLD</i> — Speaking of new casinos, the latest update on <b>Resorts World</b>, allegedly opening in 2017 has <a target="_blank" href="http://vegas.eater.com/2014/10/10/6958683/first-peek-resorts-world-las-vegas-dining-and-nightclub">30 restaurants and bars are ultimately promised</a>. Whoa.<br><br><i>WHITE TRUFFLES</i> — Alba white truffle season is in full effect all over Las Vegas. Some places such as <b>Le Cirque</b>, <b>B&B Ristorante </b>and <b>Restaurant Guy Savoy</b> have full menus dedicated to the swanky fungi. <a target="_blank" href="http://vegas.eater.com/maps/updated-where-to-find-white-truffles-in-las-vegas">Find out where to nab these beauties while they’re still in season</a>.</p>
https://la.eater.com/2014/10/17/6996177/the-biggest-restaurants-in-las-vegas-a-second-border-grillSusan Stapleton