The Corner Store, a New York favorite, opens November 9 on the third floor of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas with exclusive Wagyu steaks and its signature martinis. Reservations are now available for this highly anticipated Strip arrival
Chef Gabriela Cámara’s acclaimed Mexico City seafood restaurant Contramar has launched its first U.S. location inside Fontainebleau Las Vegas, bringing signature dishes and a modern Mexican design to the Strip.
Caramá has replaced Lupo at Mandalay Bay, bringing Wolfgang Puck’s Northern Italian-inspired menu and a design influenced by his mother’s culinary roots. The restaurant features house-made pasta, seasonal dishes and a dramatic new bar layout
Drink Las Vegas kicked off its four-day run with chef tastings and big-name guests like Shaquille O’Neal and Sammy Hagar at ARIA. The Strip gets a new food and cocktail festival this weekend.
Doanburi opened in 2026 on South Rainbow Boulevard, serving scratch-made Japanese food and fine dining far from the Strip or Chinatown. Its focus on quality and technique has quickly made it stand out in the southwest.
The Las Vegas Grand Prix is back November 19–21, 2026, bringing new restaurants, Michelin stars, and a major relaunch of XS Nightclub at Wynn Las Vegas. Here’s where visitors are staying, eating, and celebrating during the city’s most exclusive race weekend.
Bang Bar by Momofuku will serve its last meal at The Cosmopolitan on October 4, leaving only the flagship Momofuku as David Chang’s sole Las Vegas restaurant. A new concept is planned for 2027.
Drink Las Vegas launches September 24–27, 2026, with more than 40 chefs and a packed schedule of tastings, panels, and parties across Aria, Bellagio, The Cosmopolitan, and Park MGM.
Zero Bond has launched at Wynn Las Vegas, offering members exclusive access to fine dining, private gaming, and curated cigar experiences in a two-level venue overlooking the resort’s golf course.
Durango Social Club in Southwest Las Vegas has named Crystina Nguyen as executive chef and shifted to a permanent Vietnamese menu. The restaurant now operates Wednesday through Saturday evenings with rotating specials and signature dishes.
Nicholas Forte of Tao Group Hospitality secured gold at the 2026 Pastry World Cup Americas Selection in New Orleans, earning Team USA a spot at the international finals in Lyon, France this January.
Two major restaurants will close at Red Rock Resort in Summerlin on October 29, affecting nearly 150 workers. The Oyster Bar will reopen under Station Casinos management the next day, with future plans for the vacated spaces still pending.
Durango Social Club in Spring Valley has introduced an expanded Vietnamese comfort food menu, featuring new appetizers, main dishes, and desserts from Executive Chef Crystina “Mama” Nguyen. Reservations are available Wednesday through Saturday.
Restaurant Guy Savoy at Caesars Palace has received a One Michelin Star in the first-ever Michelin Guide Southwest, highlighting its two-decade legacy of French fine dining on the Las Vegas Strip.
Esther’s Kitchen in Downtown Las Vegas has been awarded a Bib Gourmand by the 2026 Michelin Guide Southwest, marking the guide’s return to Las Vegas after 17 years. The recognition highlights the restaurant’s value-driven Italian menu and local impact.
The first Michelin Guide Southwest ceremony at Fontainebleau Las Vegas recognized four Strip restaurants with stars and three local venues with Bib Gourmand honors, spotlighting the city’s evolving dining scene.
The Michelin Guide has returned to Las Vegas, awarding stars to just four restaurants in its 2026 Southwest edition. The announcement, made at Fontainebleau Las Vegas, highlights the city’s evolving fine dining scene but leaves some notable omissions.
Chef Stephen Lee’s In Limbo Burgers pop-up is gaining a following in Las Vegas for its charred smashburgers, fries and hot dogs, served from borrowed kitchens across the city. Diners track the pop-up’s changing locations for a taste of these sought-after burgers
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.
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.
