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VEGAS RESTAURANT ROUNDUP: Food Network Star Joins Caesars Palace, Mexican Restaurant Standoff

Celebrity chef Esther Choi will open a M?kbar Korean ramen, dumpling and bun house at the Caesars Palace food hall this fall – in the the former Tiger Wok & Ramen space. Choi, a Food Network fave, operates five Korean restaurants in New York City.

Esther Choi, who made Zagat’s “30 Under 30” list in 2015, has appeared on several Food Network shows, including “Bobby’s Triple Threat,” “Throwdown with Michael Symon,” “Chopped,” and “Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend.” (Image: Instagram/Esther Choi)

“M?kbar will offer a diverse menu for both seasoned Korean food enthusiasts and newcomers alike,” according to a Caesars Entertainment press release. “The fast-casual experience will feature classics like Pan-fried Dumplings, Buns, Fried Chicken, Bibimbap and Dumplings in Broth. Guests can choose from an array of rich ramen flavors and multiple rice bowl options.”

Already in the food court are Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay and Guy Fieri’s Chicken Guy, to be joined later this year by Rick Bayless’ Tortazo and Buddy V’s Pizzeria by Buddy Valastro.

The owner of the Lindo Michoacan Las Vegas Mexican chain claims that this restaurant, which opened in 2016, uses its trademarks and branding. Michoacán is a state in Mexico. (Image: Michoacán Mexican Gourmet Mexican Restaurant)

Battle for Michoacan

The company behind Lindo Michoacan restaurants – which opened its fourth Las Vegas location in May at Palace Station — is suing the company behind the Michoacán Mexican restaurant in northwest Las Vegas for using its trademarks and branding without permission.

“Lindo Michoacan restaurants have received numerous awards, accolades, and favorable media attention since opening its doors,” claims the lawsuit filed by Lindo Michoacan Inc. against Divina Brands LLC, which seeks compensation for damages, profits made by Divina Brands, and legal fees.

The suit also seeks a court order forcing the company to change its name.

Dining Ins & Outs

Retro, the ’80s and ’90s-themed restaurant from “Top Chef” stars Michael and Bryan Voltaggio that closed on June 29, is reopening as The Cove, as per Vital Vegas.

Public School 702 is out forever. The restaurant, which was decorated like a schoolhouse with shelves of old textbooks, opened along with the Downtown Summerlin outdoor mall almost 10 years ago. A sister location, Public School 310, will continue operating in Culver City, Calif.

Roma Kitchen will open at 10420 S. Decatur Blvd. in Southern Highlights in September. The restaurant is the creation of executive chef Ricardo Romo and hospitality exec Steven Kennedy, the team behind Chef’s Roma Kitchen in Henderson.

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VEGAS RESTAURANT ROUNDUP: 3 Caesars Palace Eateries Make OpenTable’s Top 100

Online restaurant reservation service OpenTable announced its annual list of Top 100 US restaurants on Thursday, and six Nevada names made the grade. All are located in Las Vegas, and three are located at Caesars Palace.

Hell, Caesars! Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen is one of three Caesars Palace restaurants to make OpenTable’s 2023 Top 100 list. (Image: Caesars Entertainment)

The only states with more entries on the list were California (14) and Florida (7), while New York, Illinois, and Ohio also had six.

OpenTable did not rank any of the 100 restaurants it listed. So where each one stands among the 99 others, or even among others from their own state, remains unknown.

The Vegas winners, in alphabetical order, are:

  • Eiffel Tower
    Paris Las Vegas
    Cuisine: French
  • Golden Steer
    308 W. Sahara Ave.
    Cuisine: Steakhouse
  • Hell’s Kitchen
    Caesars Palace
    Cuisine: Gordon Ramsay
  • Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab
    The Forum Shops at Caesars
    Cuisine: Seafood
  • Partage
    3839 Spring Mountain Road
    Cuisine: French
  • Restaurant Guy Savoy
    Caesars Palace
    Cuisine: French

According to OpenTable, its list was derived from “12 million verified diner reviews and dining metrics.”

Federal Donuts of Philly is opening at Red Rock under a new name. (Image: Federal Donuts & Chicken)

DINING INS & OUTS

Red Rock Casino Resort is getting a Federal Donuts but with a new twist. The Philadelphia chain, founded in 2011, is rebranding as Federal Donuts & Chicken before its Vegas debut.

Curry Pizza House, a popular fast-casual mashup of Italian pizza and Indian spices from California, is opening its first Las Vegas restaurant at noon on Saturday, Dec. 2 by UNLV at 4700 S. Maryland Parkway, Ste. 110. The first 200 guests will receive a free personal pizza of their choice.

A former restaurant manager for SkinnyFATS was arrested on Nov. 19 and charged with embezzling tens of thousands of dollars over the course of a year. According to court records, Patrick Norena was booked on charges of stealing more than $25K but less than $100K.

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Sex Worker Arrested for Attempted Murder of Wheelchair-Bound Man at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas

A sex worker remains in jail after she was arrested for attempted murder. She beat and robbed a wheelchair-bound man at a room in Caesars Palace Las Vegas last Friday, police said.

Napria Wilson, seen in a mug shot, was arrested after allegedly robbing and beating a man at the hotel. (Image JRL)

Napria Wilson, 26, also was charged with robbery and residential burglary after she stole about $6K from the man, police added.

When a hotel security guard arrived at the room at about 7 a.m., the victim was covered in blood and was helpless on the floor, according to Las Vegas TV station KLAS. He was on his back between two beds. He could be heard moaning and yelling for assistance, police said.

Several bones in his face were broken and fractured. There were extensive bruises on his body, and his eyes and hands were swollen, according to official reports. The bed sheets, furniture and floor also had blood on them, according to Las Vegas TV station KTNV.

The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Authorities didn’t have an updated condition on the man as of Friday. It was unclear if doctors needed to perform surgery to treat his injured face.

The unnamed man, who appeared to be in his late 60s, has limited mobility and uses a scooter due to his chronic disabilities. He was able to tell the guard he solicited the services of the sex worker when the two met on the Caesars Palace gaming floor.

Target of a Scam

Initially, the man gave her $500 for sex acts. Wilson then took the money and stayed in the hotel room, according to the police report. But Wilson asked the man for money again. After the victim told Wilson he had already given her the funds, Wilson began arguing with the man.

Wilson again ordered him to give her the money. She then stole his wallet and left.

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) officers searched the hotel for evidence. Officers also watched the hotel surveillance video, which showed Wilson leaving a hotel room. She then went into a hotel elevator, which took her to the ground floor, the video revealed. She walked out of the hotel exit and entered a taxi.

She vomited after getting into the cab.

“Wilson apologizes to the driver and tells him she will pay him extra to get her ‘out of here’ and appears to pass him a $100 bill from her purse,” according to the police report.  The taxi driver then drove away with her as a backseat passenger.

Awaiting Plea

Police identified the suspect as Wilson after checking with the taxi company. Wilson was later apprehended. She was booked at the Clark County Detention Center on Wednesday.

Her case was turned over to local prosecutors. She has yet to enter a plea on the charges.

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