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The Champ Is Here: Stephanie Izard’s Ladygoat Will Land in Miami’s Wynwood
Stephanie Izard. Stephanie Izard Stephanie Izard will open her first Miami restaurant in early 2027 with the multicultural flavors, whole-animal cooking and deep love for all things goat that have powered her career. Ladygoat, a partnership between Izard and Grove Bay Hospitality Group, will be located in Miami’s buzzing Wynwood neighborhood and serve dishes like flaky goat empanadas, a sticky and crunchy pork shank, a wood-fired porterhouse and Izard’s signature green beans.
Eugene Remm’s SoHo Sizzle Hits The Strip as The Corner Store Makes Its Vegas Debut
Michael Vignola and Eugene Remm attend The Corner Store grand opening weekend. Greg Doherty/Getty Images In the last year, MGM Resorts has been on a roll with blockbuster Las Vegas restaurant openings. Major Food Group’s Carbone Rivera debuted last November at Bellagio, and JKS Restaurants unveiled Gymkhana at Aria in December.
Crazy Like Jeremy Fox: Birdie G’s Returns While The Restaurant at Edna Marks a New Chapter
Chef Jeremy Fox. Birdie G’s at Fairmont Century Plaza What is it like to open two high-profile restaurants, in two different cities, in less than two weeks? For chef Jeremy Fox, it’s a crazy but surprisingly calming experience. Fox, a versatile chef who followed up his “On Vegetables” cookbook with his “On Meat” cookbook, has worked in the top tier of fine dining in California and also created comforting, nostalgic food that celebrates Americana and the Jewish-American diaspora.
2026 Nightlife & Dining Power List
Despite what the gossip sites and tabloids and, on occasion, this publication would have you believe, power in dining and nightlife is not measured by where Taylor Swift eats. (Several operators on this year’s list know her order. The point is that she wants the same tables as everyone else, refreshing a reservation app at 10 a.m.) Power in this business is the ability to decide where people go and what they eat and drink, and how far that control extends.
At F1 Austin, inKind and Guest House Rev Up Trackside Hospitality
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli won the top prize at Formula 1’s Austin Grand Prix. Courtesy Cody Wong Overheard in Austin at 11:21 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, during Formula 1 weekend: “If everyone has a police escort, does a police escort even matter?” The obvious answer was yes, of course it does. Overheard in Austin at 3:07 a.m. on Sunday, Oct.
At F1 Austin, inKind and Guest House Rev Up Trackside Hospitality
This is how long it takes to save for a starter home in Dallas right now A new national housing affordability report has confirmed something many renters already know: The possibility of owning a home is moving further out …
Emergency Department Visits for Falls and First-Time Seizure
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Chris Bianco, Kwame Onwuachi and L.A.’s Culinary Stars Savor the Moment
Chris Bianco. Nicholas Gingold Chris Bianco was at the L.A. Chef Conference on Monday, Oct. 5, doing what he often does: cooking and philosophizing on the joys of living in the moment. Bianco has long been considered one of the best and most influential pizzaiolos in the United States, but what matters more to him is being part of a movement.
Chris Bianco, Kwame Onwuachi and L.A.’s Culinary Stars Savor the Moment
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At Mexico’s Apapaxoa Festival, Dominique Crenn Thinks Beyond the Stars and the Rankings
Chef Dominique Crenn speaks at Mexico’s Apapaxoa Festival. Walter Tot Junior Even at an extravaganza with chefs who collectively hold more than 70 Michelin stars, Dominique Crenn rises above it all. But on Saturday, Sept. 19, when she was honored at a tribute dinner during the Apapaxoa food festival in Mexico, Crenn stressed that accolades and lists shouldn’t be the focus when you feed people.
At Mexico’s Apapaxoa Festival, Dominique Crenn Thinks Beyond the Stars and the Rankings
Megyn Kelly 3 hours ago Megyn Kelly slammed for ‘despicable’ criticism of Cindy Crawford after death of son Presley the-independent.com - Caitlin Hornik • 3h Megyn Kelly is facing backlash over her criticism of Cindy Crawford following the death of her only son, Presley Gerber.
Eugene Remm’s Cafe Charmant Brings a Worldlier Brasserie to the West Village
Cafe Charmant has landed in the West Village. Nick Johnson “I think the most exciting thing you can do is re-envision classic formatting in a way that has real perspective and real depth,” chef Jake Tyler Brodsky tells Observer. At Cafe Charmant, which Eugene Remm, Tilman Fertitta and Catch Hospitality Group are opening with Brodsky in the West Village on Tuesday, September 15, the goal is to create a different kind of brasserie.
Liwei Liao Creates a Tasting Menu of His Own at The Butcher’s Counter
The Butcher’s Counter opens at Joint Seafood in Los Angeles on August 14th. Evan Robinson Dry-aged fish guru Liwei Liao has influenced how elite chefs all over the country serve seafood. Now Liao, who’s sold fish to restaurants run by Dominique Crenn, Wolfgang Puck, Aitor Zabala, José Andrés and Enrique Olvera, is launching his own high-end restaurant inside his new Joint Seafood fish market in Los Angeles.
At Tales of the Cocktail, A-List Chefs Gave Food the Spotlight
Genie Kwon and Tim Flores at Absolut Tabasco’s Château Turkey and the Wolf. James Jimmy This year’s Tales of the Cocktail conference in New Orleans was a boozy wonderland that also felt like a world-class food festival. At Absolut Tabasco’s Château Turkey and the Wolf, Tim Flores and Genie Kwon’s Kasama showcased its distinctly Chicago-Filipino point of view by serving Italian beef lumpia with sweet chili giardiniera.
Vandell Is on a Roll as Ode to the Bowl Opens Tales of the Cocktail
The annual Ode to the Bowl party opens the Tales of the Cocktail week. Ode to the Bowl The Tales of the Cocktail conference, which started on Sunday and concludes on Friday in New Orleans, is the bender of benders. It’s the biggest annual gathering for the bar industry.
Addison, San Diego’s Three-Star Dining Room, Gets a New Look—But Keeps the Caviar With Rice
William Bradley, the founding chef of Addison. Bonjwing Lee Addison, which maintained its status as San Diego’s only three-Michelin-star restaurant when this year’s stars were announced on June 24, has a new kind of glow. On May 26, William Bradley, the founding chef who’s been at the helm of the restaurant since its 2006 debut, unveiled Addison’s first major makeover.
The Sizzle and the Steak: Edoardo Baldi Builds on His Family Legacy in Los Angeles
Chef Edoardo “Edo” Baldi’s new Tuscan steakhouse, Baldi at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, is officially open for dinner seven nights a week. Kim Fox Business at Los Angeles restaurants typically slows down during the summer because it’s travel and cookout season for many customers. But as usual, chef Edoardo “Edo” Baldi will not be denied.
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Cleophus Hethington’s Afro-Caribbean Food Resets the Scene at L.A.’s Lucia
Cleophus Hethington, the executive chef at Lucia. Ryan Shon Vibey Afro-Caribbean restaurant Lucia celebrated its one-year anniversary this past weekend with three nights of Carnival-style festivities. And as the party, powered by dancers grooving alongside percussionist Denise Zavala and DJ Paper, got livelier and livelier on Friday, May 29, chef Cleophus Hethington was in the kitchen, quietly doing what he always does.
Cleophus Hethington’s Afro-Caribbean Food Resets the Scene at L.A.’s Lucia
Tipping 3 hours ago Waiter Refused a $50 Tip on a $200 Bill and Said the Couple Shouldn’t Eat Out if They Wouldn’t Pay $85 — X Had Thoughts yahoo.com - Reni • 3h A waiter “flat-out” refused to accept a tip below $85 after being tipped with $50 at a restaurant.
Eric Greenspan Opens Mish, a New-School Jewish-Diaspora Deli in L.A.
Eric Greenspan is opening Mish, a new-school Jewish deli, in L.A. Jakob N. Layman The journey from what chef Eric Greenspan calls “dystopia to diaspora” will culminate on Tuesday, June 2, when he opens new-school Jewish deli Mish in Los Angeles. “Opening Mish is a public service,” Greenspan tells Observer. “People want to build the library so that little kids can read.
Bad Roman Brings Pepperoni Cups, Swagger and Maximalist Pasta to Beverly Hills
Bad Roman has arrived in Beverly Hills. Jessica Sample Bad Roman self-identifies as a maximalist restaurant. Bad Roman is maximalist in its design. It will make its West Coast debut today (Tuesday, May 26) in Beverly Hills, with a boar sculpture and greyhound statues standing guard next to green velvet banquettes. Bad Roman is maximalist in its attitude.
At Stand, the Team Behind Shingo Trades Omakase for Sandos, Bento and Shokupan
Kenzie Motai and chef Shingo Akikuni. Courtesy Salar Abduaziz Michelin-starred Coral Gables destination Shingo is a 14-seat restaurant with $275 seasonal tasting menus and an interior that was built in Kyoto before being disassembled, shipped and rebuilt at its final destination in Florida. Shingo, which specializes in omakase featuring ultra-premium nigiri and signature items like eel with caviar, is perched at the pinnacle of Japanese fine dining in Miami.
Uovo Lands in NoMad, Bringing Handmade Pasta and Italian Precision to New York
Uovo NoMad opens on Thursday, May 27. Lexie Moreland There are countless restaurants that serve pasta in New York, but Uovo should stand out when it makes its New York debut in NoMad on Thursday, May 28. “We don’t do comparisons with other restaurants because we are so unique in what we do and so specific in what we do,” Uovo chef Germano Minin tells Observer. “We do this thing day after day after day. We’re quality fanatics.
Austin’s Storied Driskill Grill Returns, Now With April Bloomfield at the Helm
Austin’s historic Driskill Grill and Bar reopens today. Justin Cook MML Hospitality will debut its revamp of Austin’s historic Driskill Grill and Bar today (Monday, May 18), with a deep focus on Texas beef alongside an all-over-the-map cooking sensibility from chef April Bloomfield. “It always comes back to what’s in Austin, what’s the market,” MML co-founder Larry McGuire tells Observer. “It seems like the capital of Texas should have an independent, grand, badass steakhouse.
Daniel Patterson and Sarah Lewitinn’s Jacaranda Plays to Its Own Beat
Chef Daniel Patterson and Sarah Lewitinn. Stefan Smith Daniel Patterson and Sarah Lewitinn want their new Los Angeles restaurant to be a fine-dining destination with dinner-party vibes. So at Jacaranda, which will open in the Hancock Park area on Wednesday, May 6, the married couple has a six-seat communal table for guests who are inclined to make new friends. Patterson wants to rethink tasting-menu culture at the 30-seat restaurant.
Kwame Onwuachi Debuts Maroon, a Game-Changing Afro-Caribbean Steakhouse in Las Vegas
Chef Kwame Onwuachi at the grand opening of Maroon. Bryan Steffy / Getty Images for SAHARA Las Vegas “Don’t say anything,” chef Kwame Onwuachi told Observer on Saturday night as we began to compliment him on the wonderful food we were eating at Maroon, his new Caribbean steakhouse at Sahara Las Vegas. “You’re going to make me cry.
Wolfgang Puck’s Generational Tasting Tour Is a Window Into His Past, Present and Future
Wolfgang Puck and his son, Byron Lazaroff-Puck, at the Generational Tasting Tour dinner in Las Vegas. Wolfgang Puck “The thing that makes me proudest is longevity,” Wolfgang Puck told the crowd at the Generational Tasting Tour dinner on April 30 at Cut in Las Vegas. The legendary chef was at the Venetian casino-resort to cook alongside his son, Byron Lazaroff-Puck, and showcase the importance of both tradition and innovation.
Genghis Cohen Brings Its Nostalgic Chinese-American Food to Miami
Marc Rose and Med Abrou are opening Genghis Cohen, a New York-style Chinese restaurant, in Miami. Genghis Cohen A lot of new Miami restaurants aim to open in time for December’s social season, with Art Basel being a prime target. Genghis Cohen owners Marc Rose and Med Abrous have a different December extravaganza in mind. “For Genghis Cohen, we’re trying to open in time for Christmas,” Rose tells Observer.
Sam Bakhshandehpour Heads to Bilt to Create a New Kind of Hospitality Platform
Sam Bakhshandehpour left his high-profile role as CEO of José Andrés Group because he saw an opportunity to make an impact that goes far beyond the four walls of a restaurant. He had been advising Bilt, a startup that enables members to earn rewards on housing, for about two years, and realized that this financial technology company had the power to transform the hospitality industry.
Gabriela Cámara Brings a Fresh Take on Surf and Turf to Cantina Contramar in Las Vegas
Chef-owner Gabriela Cámara, who opened Cantina Contramar’s first location in Mexico City, is expanding to Las Vegas. Ignacio Urquiza A lot of people go to Las Vegas and wager on red or black. But for chef Gabriela Cámara, it’s always about betting on red and green. Cámara will open her highly anticipated Cantina Contramar at Fontainebleau Las Vegas on Saturday, March 28, serving standout dishes like her iconic Pescado a la Talla Contramar.
Dry-Aged Fish Pioneer Liwei Liao Unveils Joint Seafood’s Next Chapter With a VIP Party
Liwei Liao, Iris Chen and Josh Ko celebrate at the new Joint Seafood space. Courtesy Evan Robinson It was just a few minutes before Monday night’s industry preview party at Joint Seafood in the Los Angeles Arts District was set to begin, when owner and dry-aged fish pioneer Liwei Liao gave a few VIPs a quick tour of the 4,000-square-foot space. “We thought it was going to be 3x,” Liao told Observer when asked about the amount of fish he can now offer to his restaurant clients and retail customers.
Sean Christie’s Carversteak Brings Las Vegas Sizzle to New York’s Theater District
Carversteak is opening in New York City. Brandon Barré Carversteak, one of the best and liveliest meateries on the Las Vegas Strip, will make its New York debut when it opens on West 48th Street on Friday, March 20. Like the Las Vegas original, the New York location will feature branded dry-aged tomahawks, wagyu cheesesteak bites, ice-cold martinis and custom “choose your weapon” boxes with an assortment of steak knives.
LeBron James, Tom Brady and Vegas’ Power Crowd Turn Out for Zero Bond’s Wynn Debut
Tom Brady and LeBron James attended Zero Bond’s opening. Zach Hilty/BFA.com As we made our way to the patio of the new Zero Bond members’ club at Wynn Las Vegas on Saturday night, we strolled past LeBron James and Keegan-Michael Key before pausing to sample some caviar cannolis. We took a moment to pop into Zero Bond’s private gaming lounge, where Bond Hospitality founder Scott Sartiano greeted guests by the bar while high rollers pressed their blackjack bets.
Sartiano’s Italian Steakhouse Lands at Wynn Las Vegas With Caviar Cannolis and Colossal Cuts
Sartiano’s Italian Steakhouse is opening on March 4. Sabin Orr for the Wynn Sartiano’s Italian Steakhouse will have its grand opening at Wynn Las Vegas on Wednesday, March 4, and Bond Hospitality founder Scott Sartiano knows that this is a high-stakes endeavor. The Las Vegas restaurant is a meatier and more over-the-top version of the original Sartiano’s at The Mercer in New York.
Phillip Frankland Lee Brings NADC’s Viral Wagyu Burgers Home to Los Angeles Original
Phillip Frankland Lee and Neen Williams. Jake Ostrowski Chef Phillip Frankland Lee moved from Los Angeles to Austin during the Covid-19 pandemic, but there was not a damn chance that he was abandoning California. Lee, who grew up in Los Angeles, has continued to operate Sushi by Scratch Restaurants. The Montecito outpost earned a 2021 Michelin star, and Sushi by Scratch is also going strong at its locations in Encino and the SLS Beverly Hills.
Shirley Chung, Tobias Dorzon and More Superstar Chefs Celebrate New Chapters at South Beach Wine & Food Festival
The Antonia Lofaso-led team of Shirley Chung, Stephanie Izard, Tobias Dorzon, Joe Sasto and Jonathon Sawyer won the SOBEWFF Tournament of Champions Live event this year. World Red Eye The South Beach Wine & Food Festival celebrated its 25th anniversary over the weekend with a cavalcade of Food Network superstars and other A-list culinary talent.
Dubai-Born Gaia Brings Its Simple Yet Glamorous Mediterranean Flavors to Miami
Gaia will open in Miami in March. Gaia Gaia, which will make its United States debut when it opens its Miami location in March, is a glamorous, globally minded restaurant where everything just blends. Gaia launched in Dubai in 2018 and has expanded to Monaco, Doha, London and Marbella; it serves Mediterranean food with an emphasis on Greek flavors.
At the Riviera Maya Edition, Francisco Ruano Turns a Milestone Into a Culinary Power Play
Francisco Ruano and Jonatán Gómez Luna. Edition Riviera Maya From Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s Matador Room in Miami to Josh Niland’s Fysh in Singapore, Ian Schrager’s EDITION Hotels have no shortage of culinary firepower. At Mexico’s Riviera Maya Edition at Kanai, the headlining chef is Francisco “Paco” Ruano, who runs Ki’is and Kitchen at the hotel. On Friday, Feb.
Marcus Jernmark Rethinks Fine Dining at Lielle in Los Angeles, Without the Theatrics
Marcus Jernmark. Andrea Jernmark As the executive chef of Stockholm’s three-Michelin-starred Frantzén, which was ranked No. 6 in the 2021 World 50 Best Restaurants list, Marcus Jernmark cooked at the highest tier of fine dining. But at Lielle, the Los Angeles restaurant he’s debuting on Thursday, February 12, at the former Bicyclette space on West Pico Boulevard, he’s thinking about satiation and sensibleness more than spectacle and showmanship.
Eugene Remm Puts Food First as Catch Hospitality Rapidly Expands
Eugene Remm. Catch Restaurants This isn’t about 1 a.m. at Tenjune anymore. It’s about lines down the block at 5 p.m. It’s about caviar-topped lobster rolls, dry-aged rib caps and zucchini brûlée. It’s about finding great chefs, giving them the best infrastructure, trusting their culinary visions and getting out of their way.
Martinis at The Cosmo: The Corner Store Reveals Vegas Location
Aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1610952" style="width: 970px" class="wp-caption aligncenter">The Corner Store is opening up Las Vegas. Nick Johnson Eugene Remm, Tilman Fertitta and Catch Hospitality Group will open their second location of The Corner Store at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas this fall. And the goal here, as clear as a clean martini glass, is to not stray at all from the food, vibe, essence and energy that’s made SoHo’s The Corner Store a sensation.
Win at the Tables by Dining at the Best New Las Vegas Restaurants
Las Vegas is in the middle of an over-the-top dining makeover, and the biggest players here aren’t content with just playing their greatest hits. This is a moment for making new memories. At Aria, London-born Gymkhana is serving beef for the first time, showcasing new dishes like a short rib pepper fry and wagyu keema naan alongside an exclusive-to-Vegas Goan lobster curry.
The Guest House Opens in Scottsdale as RDM Hospitality Ramps Up Expansion
Guest House. Michael Tessler The Guest House, a scene-making modern American steakhouse known for its prime tomahawk, caviar-topped tuna cones, theatrical cocktails, dramatic tableside presentations and over-the-top desserts in Austin and Las Vegas, will open in Scottsdale on Friday, January 9. The new Arizona restaurant, where chef Todd Mark Miller will serve spicy rigatoni, wagyu pastrami and crowd-pleasing buttermilk chicken tenders, is taking over the former Etta space at Scottsdale Quarter.
Marea Is Ready for Pasta-Powered Post-Powder Evenings at The Snow Lodge
Marea at The Snow Lodge. Marea Marea will open at The Snow Lodge within The St. Regis Aspen Resort on December 22, and executive chef PJ Calapa has a clear vision for his version of après-ski dining. “When we toured the space, they were like, ‘Eat your carbs and drink your chlorophyll water,’” Calapa tells Observer. “And I was like, ‘Well, I’m bringing all the carbs.” Marea is an elegant Italian seafood restaurant that’s been a fixture on New York’s Central Park South since 2009.
2025 Nightlife & Dining Power Index
During this moment of A.I. and automation and bots and everything changing all at once, the hospitality business is still about human creativity and having the right people in the right place at the right time. If anything, the people on Observer’s Nightlife & Dining Power List are traveling more than ever as they build empires spanning multiple continents. Consider JP and Ellia Park, who run North America’s highest-ranked restaurant, Atomix.
The Corner Store Is Taking Its Caviar-Topped Lobster Rolls and Martini Service to Las Vegas
The Corner Store is heading to Las Vegas. Emily Andrews for Rockwell Group and The Corner Store The Corner Store, which has been one of New York City’s most buzzed about restaurants since its SoHo debut in September 2024, is heading to Las Vegas. Observer has confirmed that Eugene Remm, Tilman Fertitta and Catch Hospitality Group have signed a deal to open the second location of The Corner Store in 2026 at a luxury casino-resort on the Strip.
Versatile Pablito’s Tacos Adds Pollo A La Brasa In Los Angeles
Pablito's Tacos debuts its pollo a la brasa in Van Nuys. Pablito's Tacos Multi-faceted Los Angeles taqueria Pablito’s Tacos, which started with a San Fernando Valley street stand before becoming a brick-and-mortar force, has been a celebration of Peruvian flavors since it launched in 2018. And now at his Van Nuys location, Pablito’s proprietor Danny Rodriguez has debuted terrific pollo a la brasa on a menu that also includes zippy, spicy ceviches and soul-warming saltados and chaufas.
Clark's Oyster Bar Starts Shucking In Malibu
Clark's Oyster Bar is open at Malibu's Cross Creek Ranch. Justin Cook With more than 30 restaurants in his portfolio, MML Hospitality's Larry McGuire is used to whirlwinds. But this month has been especially wild for the Austin-based hospitality mogul. On November 6, McGuire hosted a rollicking 50th anniversary party for , the Austin fine dining institution he acquired in 2011.
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