Exciting new concepts are on the way from some of Las Vegas’ most celebrated chefs. Dan Krohmer (Other Mama) has converted his breakfast spot Chamana’s Cafe into an elevated, intimate destination with Durango Social Club. This new, exclusive five-course tasting menu experience makes its debut on August 1, with reservations available on the Toast app or durangosocial.com. James Trees (Esther’s Kitchen, Ada’s Food & Wine, Al Solito Posto, Bar Boheme) is developing an original steakhouse concept to replace the recently closed, 50th-floor VooDoo Steak at the Rio. It’ll be appropriately called High Steaks Vegas, set to open in the fall. And partners Steven Kennedy and Ricardo Romo have already opened Tuscan Cove Bar & Patio in Southern Highlands, serving up elevated bar fare and handcrafted cocktails. Find the menu and more at tuscancove.com.
Chubby Skewers, a new Northeastern Chinese barbecue concept, has opened at 4525 Spring Mountain Road #105. Find more info at chubbyskewers.com.
Rare Society, a steakhouse from Southern California’s Trust Restaurant Group, has opened at UnCommons. The 5,000-square-foot location is open for dinner Wednesday through Sunday and reservations and more can be found at raresociety.com.
Amari Italian Kitchen & Wine Shop at UnCommons will celebrate its second anniversary on August 1 with $2 bites and drinks and other specials, available during happy hour (3-5:30 p.m.) and reverse happy hour (9 p.m.-close). The celebratory deals continue through August 8.
Leticia’s Cocina & Cantina is set to open this summer at Boulder Station. Local chef and restaurateur Leticia Mitchell is expanding her company from a location at Santa Fe Station and Letty’s in the Downtown Arts District. An opening date is expected soon.
James Beard-nominated chef Chad Colby of LA’s Antico Nuovo is developing a new menu for Lago at Bellagio. The lakeside eatery remains open as the new offerings evolve through summer, with a full menu debut expected in September.
Wynn Las Vegas is primed for a winter debut for Sartiano’s Italian Steakhouse, anchored by legendary chef Alfred Portale as culinary director. It will be located in an exclusive alcove overlooking Wynn Golf Club adjacent to Zero Bond and will replicate its New York flagship at The Mercer.
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