Casa Playa at Wynn Las Vegas welcomed chefs from Dakar and Kasama for a collaborative four-course dinner ahead of the inaugural Michelin Guide Southwest Ceremony, drawing a full house on the Strip
Philadelphia’s Down North Pizza teams up with Chef Kwame Onwuachi for a special pop-up event at Maroon inside Sahara Las Vegas on August 27, featuring exclusive pies and launching a new culinary series spotlighting Black chefs
SoulBelly BBQ in the Arts District will host The Big Jiggly Cookout September 4–5, featuring a special dine-in platter, live music, and take-home barbecue packages for Labor Day weekend in Downtown Las Vegas.
The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace brings back its Dine with a Purpose campaign for September, featuring exclusive menu items at top restaurants to support Three Square Food Bank during Hunger Action Month.
Pinches Tacos at The Gramercy introduces a football-themed menu for the season, featuring Chili Cheese Fritos, carne asada Philly cheesesteak, burgers, and wings. The restaurant opens daily at 10AM and offers a lively game-day atmosphere.
Man Gai Thai, a new Thai restaurant focused on authentic chicken rice, is set to open at Sahara West Center in the Richfield neighborhood. The opening is expected later this year or early next year at 3441 W Sahara Ave B3.
Significant Other Kitchen and Cocktails, a new all-day restaurant and bar, is set to open in Paradise across from Harry Reid International Airport this October, bringing breakfast, lunch, dinner, and craft cocktails to 1725 E Sunset Rd.
Tamba Las Vegas has launched The Bar at Tamba, introducing a new cocktail menu organized by emotion and inspired by Indian ingredients. The program debuted August 1 at the James Beard finalist restaurant in Town Square.
The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace will host its sixth-annual Dine With a Purpose throughout September, with select restaurant menu items supporting Three Square Food Bank’s hunger relief efforts in Southern Nevada.
Smith’s Food & Drug will open a new 122,000-square-foot supermarket at 900 W. Tule Springs Parkway in North Las Vegas, with completion targeted for 2027. The project marks the chain’s 48th Nevada location.
Nora’s Cuisine, a longtime Las Vegas Italian restaurant, has started construction on its second location at 538 Nevada Way in Boulder City, taking over the former Milo’s space. The opening is anticipated by the end of 2026.
Allegiant Stadium has been voted the AFC’s Best NFL Stadium and Best NFL Stadium Food in the 2026 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, ranking second overall nationwide and reinforcing its status as a major Las Vegas sports and event hub
Vesta Coffee Roasters is set to open its fifth Las Vegas cafe at 7120 Blue Diamond Road, Suite A-100, with construction underway and an opening targeted before the end of the year.
Southern California’s Panini Kabob Grill is bringing its Mediterranean menu to the Las Vegas Strip, with a new full-service restaurant expected to open at Fashion Show Mall later this year.
Mama Chai’s, known for its organic boba teas and mochi donuts, will serve its final customers at the Spring Mountain Road location on August 30, 2026. The brand’s beverages will continue at its nearby convenience store concept.
Wynn Las Vegas and Chef’s Table have expanded the chef roster for Wynn Revelry, set for September 18–20, bringing new masterclasses and events to the Strip’s culinary calendar.
El Super will debut its newest 32,000-square-foot grocery store at 1601 W. Craig Road in North Las Vegas this September, expanding its Latin American-focused offerings and creating about 120 local jobs.
Las Vegas will host a packed Labor Day Weekend from September 3–7, 2026, featuring major concerts, pool parties, nightlife, dining specials and hotel offers at top resorts and venues throughout the city.
Las Vegas fans can catch every NFL game at more than 40 bars and restaurants across the valley during the 2026-27 season, with many venues offering food and drink specials on game days.
Jet’s Pizza has launched its newest outpost at 8426 Farm Road in Centennial Hills, expanding its Detroit-style pizza offerings to northwest Las Vegas. The location is now open for carryout and delivery.
Japanese fine-dining group TENSHOU Collection will launch its first Las Vegas location at BLVD Las Vegas on the Strip this fall, bringing Michelin-starred omakase experiences to 3747 S Las Vegas Blvd.
Pepper Lunch will return to Las Vegas with a new location at BLVD Las Vegas, opening in early 2027 at 3747 S Las Vegas Blvd. The Japanese DIY teppanyaki chain replaces its former Chinatown outpost.
Downtown Cafe is preparing to launch later this year in the heart of Downtown Las Vegas, taking over the former Espression Cafe location near the courthouse and municipal parking garage.
The Hospitality Charitable Foundation will mark its 25th anniversary with the MENUS 2026 gala at Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa on October 2, honoring alumna Martha Morales and highlighting the impact of its scholarship program
Boom Bang Fine Foods and Cocktails is preparing to open a second location at 70 E Bonneville Ave in Downtown Las Vegas later this year, expanding from its original Henderson restaurant.
Category 10 Las Vegas, inspired by Luke Combs, will debut on the Strip in fall 2026 and is inviting fans nationwide to submit hats and stories for a large-scale display at the new venue.
Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas will host its 22nd annual Oktoberfest from September 11 to October 31, featuring celebrity keg tappings, nightly entertainment, and exclusive German dishes in Paradise.
Dueling Axes, the axe-throwing bar that closed its AREA15 location in July, has filed a lawsuit against the entertainment complex, alleging breach of contract and unfair business practices affecting independent tenants
The Culinary Academy of Las Vegas has expanded its Westside campus, adding new hands-on training spaces and programs to help local residents and hospitality workers advance in the city’s hotel and restaurant industry.
A new federal report highlights that thousands of full-time Las Vegas hospitality and retail workers depend on Medicaid and SNAP, raising questions about wages, benefits, and the role of major employers in the region’s visitor economy
