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.
