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■ Lotus of Siam
Red Rock Resort, 702-907-8888, lotusredrock.com
West side fans of this Vegas institution, with its James Beard Awardwinning chef, no longer need drive to the — gasp! — east side for garlic prawns, khao soi and Northern Thaistyle larb. The new Lotus features a gorgeous confluence of soaring ceilings, Thai silks, lantern fixtures, squat tea containers and stone arches inspired by old Thai temples. A reflecting pool strewn with brass lotus blossoms leads to the rear door. Reflect a moment, then hit the red snapper.
■ Naxos Taverna
Red Rock Resort, 702-516-8888, naxosredrock.com
Bua Food Group, the hospitality group behind Lotus of Siam at Red Rock, also created this restaurant inspired by the taverns of Greece. Naxos takes its name from the island of Naxos in the Aegean Sea, southeast of Greece. The menu showcases Mediterranean seafood dishes, spreads and dips, salads and small plates, plus charcoal-grilled steaks and chops. The restaurant incorporates Kallisto Oyster Bar at Naxos.
■ On a Roll
1750 N. Buffalo Drive, Suite
107, 702-608-3396, facebook.com/ onarollvegas
The all-you-can-eat sushi menu at On a Roll consists of long rolls, baked rolls, hand rolls, nigiri, appetizers, soup and noodles, skewers and desserts. There are bento boxes, including teriyaki chicken and miso black cod, that are not AYCE. And don’t let your eyes get bigger than your stomach. The menu says there’s an extra charge for unfinished food. On a Roll serves lunch and dinner.
■ Randy’s Donuts
10267 W. Charleston Blvd., 702-410-6333, randysdonuts.com
This bakery famed for the giant doughnut on the roof of its original Los Angeles store debuted its Summerlin shop on Feb. 16. The launch followed the August opening of Randy’s first Vegas location, on South Rainbow Boulevard, and a second shop in Resorts World in December. Look for glazed raised doughnuts and other classic selections, along with deluxe, fancy and premium selections.
■ Snooze A.M. Eatery
1075 S. Rampart Blvd., 702-960-1121, snoozeeatery.com
At Snooze A.M. Eatery, the bar opens in the morning when the restaurant does, at 6:30 a.m. You might pair your day drinking — a Thai bloody mary, say, or a jalapeño tequila sour — with pineapple upside-down pancakes or habanero pork belly Benedict or breakfast pot pie with puff pastry, rosemary sausage gravy and sunny-side cage-free eggs. Sustainability efforts include reusable cups, paper straws on request, low-flow equipment, and composting and recycling.
■ Spiedini Fiamma Italian Bistro JW Marriott Resort-rampart Casino, 702-869-7790, theresortatsummerlin.com
Light and glass and coastal blues compose the dining room at Spiedini Fiamma Italian Bistro, on the promenade between the Marriott and the casino. Chef Paula Smagacz sends out Italian staples such as saffron mussels, baked rigatoni, family-style meats with choice of pasta, and cannoli worth taking. There’s a wine list of $35 Italian bottles. Fiamma’s wrap terrace lies adjacent to waterfalls and koi ponds.
■ Sin Fronteras Tacos y Mas
2255 N. Rampart Blvd., 702-780-4551, sinfronterastacos.com
Summerlin marks the second location for Sin Fronteras Tacos (Tacos Without Borders); the original restaurant is in northwest Vegas. Street-style double-stacked corn tortilla tacos come solo or in plates of three, with toppings like shrimp or carne asada. Burritos can be served “wet,” draped in red or green sauce, or as chimichangas. Chiles rellenos are among the house specialties. A huarache oblong of fried masa is heaped with beans, cotija, lettuce, crema, salsa and pico de gallo.