Bar owner to open brewpub
Keri Kelli, who has two Aces & Ales locations, is getting into the brewing business. Kelli has announced plans for his first brewery at The Bend, the new retail center near the 215 Beltway and Durango Drive. Slated to open late next year, it’s expected to include a 275seat bar and restaurant with two dog-friendly patios. Kelli says his beer will be “created and produced in ways that are as earthfriendly and sustainable as possible.” That includes recycling, composting and repurposing spent grain as animal feed for local farmers.
Celebrating with De Niro
Nobu Matsuhisa and business partner Robert De Niro wereintownoverthe weekend to celebrate the fifth anniversary of Nobu Hotel at Caesars Palace. Thepairhostedaparty Friday evening in the Nobu Villa atop the hotel tower, and on Saturday, the chef treated guests to a sevencourse caviar dinner, debuting several caviarthemed dishes being added to the menu.
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No-go for Vandal?
It looks like Chris
Santos’ Vandal will not be coming to The Palms. The restaurant’s development was part of a partnership between Red Rock Resorts, whichownsthepalms,and Tao Group that has been dissolved. For more details on the fallout, see John Katsilometes’ column.
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A Michelin star in Seoul
Chef Akira Back, who has Yellowtail Japanese Restaurant & Lounge at Bellagio and Kumi Japanese Restaurant + Bar at Mandalay Bay, was
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