Top Celebrity Chefs Transforming Las Vegas: Part 3
Las Vegas is famous for many things; whether you want electrifying nightlife, ever-changing musical residencies, or year-round pools, the city will give it to you on a silver platter. We continue to explore the creative and innovative minds behind the flourishing Las Vegas culinary scene. Our guide looks at the celebrity chefs in Sin City who will excite your taste buds.
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Michael Chow is popularly known in the culinary world as Mr Chow. He is an artist and restaurateur who specializes in Beijing cuisine. The menu in his restaurant in Las Vegas features traditional Beijing menus borrowed from his Chinese origin. He has crafted refined recipes like the Ma Mignon and Chicken Satay.
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Lisa Vanderpump might be famous for being in "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," but her career as a restaurateur is what's really incredible; she owns over 30 restaurants globally. Every restaurant has a unique theme and setting.
The Vanderpump Cocktail Garden has gained immense popularity and love in Las Vegas due to its hand-crafted cocktails with hilarious names. The eclectic menu is paired with Lisa's iconic wine brand.
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Buddy Valastro is a famous baker widely known as BUDDY V. He currently owns four restaurants in Las Vegas, with the latest being the Ristorante offering a casual dining experience in an upscale Italian environment. The menu features famous Buddy V's signature meals like Italian Birthday Cake, Flake Cream-Filled Lobster Tail Pastry, and Cannolis.
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Michael Mina founded the Mina Group operating over 40 restaurants globally. Apart from being an American celebrity chef, he is a cookbook author and a restaurateur. The Mina restaurants focus on creating crave-able culinary experiences for its customers. Visit any of the Michael Mina restaurants in Las Vegas and get a chance to enjoy a cooking demonstration or great entertainment with food from the celebrity chef.
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In 2003, Emeril Lagasse's "Turkey and Hot Sausage Chili" recipe won the National Best Recipe award. His mastery of Cajun and Creole cuisines has made him a regional winner of the James Beard Award. The American celebrity chef wears many hats in the culinary and hospitality industry. He is a restaurateur, cookbook author, and television personality, appearing in several cooking TV shows.
Emeril Lagasse brings his signature "New Orleans" cooking style to Sin City in various restaurants. Make dinner reservations at Emeril's New Orleans Fish House if you love seafood. Lovers of steak should opt for the Delmonico Steakhouse.
1. Michael Chow
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Instagram[/caption]Michael Chow is popularly known in the culinary world as Mr Chow. He is an artist and restaurateur who specializes in Beijing cuisine. The menu in his restaurant in Las Vegas features traditional Beijing menus borrowed from his Chinese origin. He has crafted refined recipes like the Ma Mignon and Chicken Satay.
Mr. Chow
- Located in: Caesars Palace
- Address: 3570 S Las Vegas Blvd
- Hours: Every day (5pm to 10pm)
- Phone: 702-731-7888
- Website: https://www.caesars.com/caesars-palace/restaurants/mr-chow?
2. Lisa Vanderpump
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Instagram[/caption]Lisa Vanderpump might be famous for being in "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," but her career as a restaurateur is what's really incredible; she owns over 30 restaurants globally. Every restaurant has a unique theme and setting.
The Vanderpump Cocktail Garden has gained immense popularity and love in Las Vegas due to its hand-crafted cocktails with hilarious names. The eclectic menu is paired with Lisa's iconic wine brand.
Vanderpump Cocktail Garden
- Located in: Caesars Palace
- Address: 3570 S Las Vegas Blvd
- Hours:
- Monday to Wednesday (4pm to 12am)
- Thursday (12pm to 12am)
- Friday (12pm to 1am)
- Saturday and Sunday (10am to 1am)
- Phone: 702-731-7867
- Website: https://www.caesars.com/caesars-palace/things-to-do/nightlife/vanderpump
Vanderpump à Paris
- Located in: Paris, Las Vegas
- Address: 3655 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, United States
- Hours: Sunday to Thursday (4pm to 12am), Friday and Saturday (4pm to 2am)
- Phone: 702-946-4217
- Website: https://www.caesars.com/paris-las-vegas/things-to-do/nightlife/vanderpump
3. Buddy Valastro
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Instagram[/caption]Buddy Valastro is a famous baker widely known as BUDDY V. He currently owns four restaurants in Las Vegas, with the latest being the Ristorante offering a casual dining experience in an upscale Italian environment. The menu features famous Buddy V's signature meals like Italian Birthday Cake, Flake Cream-Filled Lobster Tail Pastry, and Cannolis.
Pizza Cake By Buddy Valastro
- Located in: Harrah's Las Vegas
- Address: 3475 Las Vegas Blvd S
- Hours:
- Sunday and Monday (8am to 4am)
- Tuesday to Thursday (12pm to 5am)
- Friday and Saturday (8am to 5am)
- Phone: 702-799-9200
- Website: https://www.pizzacake.com/
The Boss Café
- Located in: The LINQ Hotel + Experience
- Address: 3535 S Las Vegas Blvd
- Hours: Sunday to Thursday (7am to 5pm)
- Phone: 775-490-2870
- Website: https://www.caesars.com/linq/restaurants/thebosscafe
Buddy's Jersey Eats
- Located in: The LINQ Hotel + Experience
- Address: LINQ Ln, Las Vegas, NV 89109, United States
- Hours:
- Monday to Thursday (11am to 3am)
- Friday and Saturday (10am to 5am)
- Sunday (10am to 3am)
- Phone: 775-490-2873
- Website: https://www.caesars.com/linq/restaurants/buddys-jersey-eats
Buddy V's Ristorante
- Located in: Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas
- Address: 3327 S Las Vegas Blvd
- Hours: Sunday to Thursday (11:30am to 10pm), Friday and Saturday (11:30am to 11pm)
- Phone: 702-607-2355
- Website: https://www.venetianlasvegas.com/restaurants/buddy-v-ristorante.html
4. Michael Mina
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Instagram[/caption]Michael Mina founded the Mina Group operating over 40 restaurants globally. Apart from being an American celebrity chef, he is a cookbook author and a restaurateur. The Mina restaurants focus on creating crave-able culinary experiences for its customers. Visit any of the Michael Mina restaurants in Las Vegas and get a chance to enjoy a cooking demonstration or great entertainment with food from the celebrity chef.
Michael Mina
- Located in: Bellagio Hotel & Casino
- Address: 3600 S Las Vegas Blvd
- Hours: Wednesday to Sunday (6pm to 10pm)
- Phone: 702-693-7223
- Website: https://bellagio.mgmresorts.com/en/restaurants/michael-mina.html
Bardot Brasserie
- Located in: ARIA Resort & Casino
- Address: 3730 S Las Vegas Blvd
- Hours: Wednesday and Thursday (5pm to 10pm), Friday to Sunday (9am to 2pm, 5pm to 10pm)
- Phone: 702-590-8610
- Website: https://aria.mgmresorts.com/en/restaurants/bardot-brasserie.html?ecid=GMB_AR_RE
International Smoke
- Located in: MGM Grand
- Address: 3799 S Las Vegas Blvd
- Hours: Thursday to Monday (5pm to 10pm)
- Phone: 702-891-3922
- Website: https://mgmgrand.mgmresorts.com/en/restaurants/international-smoke.html
STRIPSTEAK
- Located in: Mandalay Bay
- Address: 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd
- Hours: Every day (5pm to 10pm)
- Phone: 702-632-7200
- Website: https://mandalaybay.mgmresorts.com/en/restaurants/stripsteak.html?icid=NS-AW-FB-GMB_Steakhouse-LV-MB
5. Emeril Lagasse
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Instagram[/caption]In 2003, Emeril Lagasse's "Turkey and Hot Sausage Chili" recipe won the National Best Recipe award. His mastery of Cajun and Creole cuisines has made him a regional winner of the James Beard Award. The American celebrity chef wears many hats in the culinary and hospitality industry. He is a restaurateur, cookbook author, and television personality, appearing in several cooking TV shows.
Emeril Lagasse brings his signature "New Orleans" cooking style to Sin City in various restaurants. Make dinner reservations at Emeril's New Orleans Fish House if you love seafood. Lovers of steak should opt for the Delmonico Steakhouse.
Emeril's New Orleans Fish House
- Located in: MGM Grand
- Address: 3799 Las Vegas Blvd S
- Hours: Wednesday to Friday (5pm to 9:30pm), Saturday to Tuesday (11:30am to 2pm, 5pm to 9:30pm)
- Phone: 702-891-7374
- Website: https://emerilsrestaurants.com/emerils-new-orleans-fish-house/
Delmonico Steakhouse
- Located in: Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian Resort Las Vegas
- Address: 3355 S Las Vegas Blvd
- Hours: Monday to Thursday (5pm to 10pm), Friday to Sunday (11:30am to 2pm, 5pm to 10pm)
- Phone: 702-414-3737
- Website: https://emerilsrestaurants.com/delmonico-steakhouse/