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Las Vegas is set to enhance its culinary scene with new restaurant openings, including Chubby Skewers, a Dongbei-style eatery, and Maroon, a Caribbean steakhouse by Chef Kwame Onwuachi. Against the backdrop of Las Vegas Restaurant Week, these venues will cater to diverse tastes, while other establishments like Mr. Chow and Rivea sadly close their doors. As the dining landscape evolves, locals and visitors can look forward to unique flavors and themed dining experiences.
Las Vegas is set to experience significant changes in its food scene with the opening of several new restaurants and dining concepts, bringing a diverse range of culinary options to locals and visitors alike. Among the most anticipated openings is Chubby Skewers, which will debut in June at 4525 Spring Mountain Road, Suite 105. This new venture from the Chubby Group will specialize in Dongbei-style cooking from northeastern China, featuring grilled-to-order skewers and popular street food items.
Chubby Skewers will be conveniently located next to Chubby Cattle BBQ, a well-known all-you-can-eat yakiniku establishment. With a distinctive design that aims to evoke the feel of a back-alley barbecue joint, Chubby Skewers plans to operate daily from 5 p.m. to 3 a.m., catering to late-night diners and food enthusiasts. The Chubby Group, known for its dynamic offerings, also includes Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House and The X Pot in The Venetian.
Another significant addition to the Las Vegas culinary landscape will be Maroon, a Caribbean steakhouse set to open at Sahara Las Vegas in late 2025. This restaurant represents the vision of Chef Kwame Onwuachi, a James Beard Award winner, who aims to honor the legacy of the Maroons—formerly enslaved Africans in Jamaica—along with his own Jamaican heritage. The combination of steakhouse tradition and Caribbean flavors is expected to attract a wide audience.
In addition to Maroon, noteworthy restaurant openings include Ai Pazzi, an Italian dining experience being launched in partnership with JW Marriott Las Vegas by Chef Fabio Viviani, also known from the television show “Top Chef.” Ai Pazzi is scheduled to open in summer 2025. Meanwhile, Basil Vegan Thai & Sushi has recently opened its doors at 500 E. Windmill Lane, Suite 145, featuring an entirely vegan menu that includes sushi rolls and Thai-inspired dishes.
Las Vegas is also seeing the emergence of unique themed dining experiences. Horror Vibes Coffee, a horror-themed coffee shop, has launched at 4480 Paradise Road, Suite 300, serving various coffee brews and fun drinks aimed at fans of the genre. In Henderson, Grey Witch offers two distinct experiences: an all-ages dining area and a speakeasy called Dark Arts, showcasing creativity in both the atmosphere and menu offerings.
On the horizon, Prowl, a bar spearheaded by the creators of Stray Pirate, is set to open in June at 1323 S. Commerce St. This establishment will focus on crafting unique cocktails to elevate the nightlife experience. Additionally, Shàng Artisan Noodle is constructing a new location that will introduce hand-pulled noodles to the community, with an anticipated opening in early 2026 at 6491 N. Durango Drive, Suite 140.
As the city evolves, special events like Las Vegas Restaurant Week are also being held from now through June 13. Over 250 participating restaurants will showcase prix fixe menus, with proceeds benefiting the Three Square Food Bank. One notable event during this gastronomic week is a multicourse dinner with wine pairings at Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steaks & Stone Crab on June 10. Tickets for this special event start at $195, plus tax and gratuity.
However, not all news is positive. Mr. Chow, a long-standing restaurant at Caesars Palace, has officially closed its doors after seven years due to low visibility and business levels. In another development, Rivea, a restaurant inspired by the French Riviera and overseen by famed chef Alain Ducasse, will close on June 22, following nearly a decade of operation on the 64th floor of the W Las Vegas.
The evolving restaurant landscape in Las Vegas reflects the city’s dynamic food culture, with new establishments promising to enhance dining experiences and cater to various tastes while bidding farewell to some of its previous dining options.
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