{"id":329277,"date":"2024-08-30T19:33:03","date_gmt":"2024-08-31T00:33:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/?p=329277"},"modified":"2024-08-31T17:01:46","modified_gmt":"2024-08-31T22:01:46","slug":"vegas-restaurant-roundup-food-network-star-joins-caesars-palace-mexican-restaurant-standoff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/vegas-restaurant-roundup-food-network-star-joins-caesars-palace-mexican-restaurant-standoff\/","title":{"rendered":"VEGAS RESTAURANT ROUNDUP: Food Network Star Joins Caesars Palace, Mexican Restaurant Standoff"},"content":{"rendered":"

Celebrity chef Esther Choi<\/strong> will open a M\u014fkbar <\/strong>Korean ramen, dumpling and bun house at the Caesars Palace <\/strong>food hall this fall \u2013 in the the former Tiger Wok & Ramen<\/strong> space. Choi, a Food Network fave, operates five Korean restaurants in New York City.<\/p>\n

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Esther Choi, who made Zagat\u2019s \u201c30 Under 30\u201d list in 2015, has appeared on several Food Network shows, including \u201cBobby\u2019s Triple Threat,\u201d \u201cThrowdown with Michael Symon,\u201d \u201cChopped,\u201d and “Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend.” (Image: Instagram\/Esther Choi)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cM\u014fkbar will offer a diverse menu for both seasoned Korean food enthusiasts and newcomers alike,\u201d according to a Caesars Entertainment<\/strong> press release. \u201cThe 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

Already in the food court are Bobby\u2019s Burgers<\/strong> by Bobby Flay<\/strong> and Guy Fieri<\/strong>\u2019s Chicken Guy,<\/strong> to be joined later this year by Rick Bayless<\/strong>\u2019 Tortazo<\/strong> and\u00a0Buddy V\u2019s Pizzeria<\/strong>\u00a0by Buddy Valastro<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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The owner of the Lindo Michoacan Las Vegas Mexican chain claims that this restaurant, which opened in 2016, uses its trademarks and branding. Michoac\u00e1n is a state in Mexico. (Image: Michoac\u00e1n Mexican Gourmet Mexican Restaurant)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Battle for Michoacan<\/h2>\n

The company behind Lindo Michoacan <\/strong>restaurants \u2013 which opened its fourth Las Vegas location in May at Palace Station<\/strong> — is suing the company behind the Michoac\u00e1n Mexican<\/strong> restaurant in northwest Las Vegas for using its trademarks and branding without permission.<\/p>\n

\u201cLindo Michoacan restaurants have received numerous awards, accolades, and favorable media attention since opening its doors,\u201d 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.<\/p>\n

The suit also seeks a court order forcing the company to change its name.<\/p>\n

Dining Ins & Outs<\/h2>\n

Retro,<\/strong>\u00a0the \u201980s and \u201990s-themed restaurant from \u201cTop Chef\u201d stars Michael\u00a0and\u00a0Bryan Voltaggio\u00a0that closed on June 29, is reopening as The Cove, <\/strong>as per Vital Vegas.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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

A Vegas Golden Knights-themed restaurant, called Vegas Born Bar & Grill,<\/strong> has opened at Harry Reid International Airport, according to the Las Vegas Advisor.<\/a><\/em> It’s in the D Gates in Terminal 1. Its opening was not announced, but an official ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 4.<\/p>\n

Roma Kitchen<\/strong> will open at 10420 S. Decatur Blvd. in Southern Highlights in September. The restaurant is the creation of executive chef Ricardo Romo <\/strong>and hospitality exec Steven Kennedy,<\/strong> the team behind Chef\u2019s Roma Kitchen<\/strong> in Henderson.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Celebrity chef Esther Choi will open a M\u014fkbar Korean ramen, dumpling and bun house at the Caesars Palace food hall this fall \u2013 in the the former Tiger Wok & Ramen space. 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