The owners of a popular restaurant called Middle Child in Philadelphia have filed a complaint against the upcoming Las Vegas restaurant Middle Child. | Middle Child Clubhouse; photo illustration by Lille Allen In a legal complaint, Philly’s lauded Middle Child restaurant alleges that an upcoming Vegas brunch spot is infringing on its trademark rights A trademark battle is heating up between two restaurant groups — one in Philadelphia, the other based in Las Vegas — that want to protect their right to use the restaurant name Middle Child. The owners behind classic Las Vegas steakhouse Herbs and ..read more

Lotus of Siam at the Historic Commercial Center. | Janna Karel Lotus of Siam on Sahara is now in the final stretch to reopening When Lotus of Siam reopens in its original home on Sahara Avenue, it will feature a significantly larger size, a new bar, and new decor — and, according to Penny Chutima, the managing partner of Lotus of Siam, it’s likely going to open before the end of this year. Lotus of Siam on West Sahara has garnered national attention since the Chutima family took over the restaurant 25 years ago. But in recent years, the 50-year-old building at the Historic Commercial Center ha ..read more

Peyote. | Anthony Mair Peyote and its psychedelic patio at Fergusons Downtown is no more Sitting beneath strings of colorful lights and encircled by potted cactus plants in front of Fergusons Downtown, the patio of Peyote feels distinctly separate from its home on Fremont Street — just down the street from Atomic Liquors. But the Latin American restaurant with a Palm Springs flair abruptly closed on Sunday, April 28, a surprise to both regulars and employees. On Monday, April 29, Peyote employees received a message in a work group chat informing them that the restaurant would be closing. It fu ..read more

The Wine Cellar. | Rio Las Vegas Big changes are coming to the off-Strip casino The Rio Las Vegas is in the midst of a rebirth. Even if diners haven’t stepped inside recently, the new LED light display on the building can certainly catch their attention. Inside, the changes are just as apparent. New owners took over operations for the Rio from Caesars Entertainment in October and have since been busy making a flashy statement. Dreamscape Companies has already renovated all 1,500 suites in the resort’s Ipanema Tower, refurbished the pool and its poolside menu, and transformed the buffet into th ..read more

El Dorado Cantina. | El Dorado Cantina Celebrate with parties, tacos, and drink specials Cinco de Mayo — the day that observes the Mexican army’s victory at the Battle of Puebla in 1862 during the Franco-Mexican War — is right around the corner. Sure, there are plenty of exceptional Mexican restaurants in Las Vegas where you can go to celebrate. And, below, are bars and restaurants who are hosting special events, parties, and live music. Everything is listed alphabetically and takes place on Sunday, May 5, unless otherwise stated. And if you’re looking for something else, take a peek at where ..read more

Lindo Michoacan. | Stations Casinos The family-owned Las Vegas restaurant takes its sizzling fajitas to Palace Station The Original Lindo Michoacan first opened in 1990. At that time, the family-owned Mexican restaurant only had 12 tables. Now, the Las Vegas restaurant is opening its fourth restaurant, this time inside the Palace Station casino. Timed to open just days before Cinco de Mayo, the newest Lindo Michoacan borrows quite a bit from its predecessor. The walls, which used to belong to Tacos & Tequila, have been painted yellow and pottery and colorful ceramic line the shelves that b ..read more

Me Gusta Tacos | Me Gusta Tacos/Facebook Taco shops to order from right now No one needs to be told why to eat a taco — they’re a universally loved and craved food, perfect for any time of day or night. And Las Vegas is teeming with options for where to find a warm, handmade tortilla piled high with marinated and grilled meats and spiked with bright, spicy sauces. Here is a look at 16 tacos to take a bite out of in Las Vegas and Henderson right now. See something missing? Hit up the tipline ..read more

UnStripped food festival downtown. | UnStripped Plus, a coffee shop goes downtown and Bojangles takes its biscuits to Vegas Chefs from some of Las Vegas’s biggest off-Strip restaurants are returning this spring to UnStripped, where they will both cook and hand-serve one-night-only dishes to festivalgoers. In its fourth year, the local food festival is all grown up, migrating from a stretch of pavement in the Las Vegas Arts District to the pool deck at the Palms Casino Resort. The nearly 30 chefs include the likes of James Beard Award finalist Steve Kestler of Aroma Latin American Cocina, Beard ..read more

PopStroke. | PopStroke Plus, two out-of-state chains hit Nevada and rumors swirl regarding a Morgan Wallen country bar A new way to play mini golf is now open at Town Square on Las Vegas Boulevard. PopStroke (6617 Las Vegas Boulevard) partnered with Tiger Woods and Taylormade for the two 18-hole putting courses that are designed to replicate a traditional golf course, with synthetic turfs that emulate fairways, bunkers, and rough. The two-story PopStroke complex also has an outdoor beer garden with games like foosball and cornhole, a playground, a dining area, and multiple full-service bars fr ..read more

Aero Vegas attraction and Crash N Burn restaurant. | Crash N Burn Bar, Restaurant & Nightlife It’s a big week in transportation— with more ways to fly over a city and a high-speed rail that is actually going to happen The newest restaurant at Neonopolis is now open — and this summer its rooftop will become home to a new skydiving attraction on Fremont Street. Located on the third floor of the Neonopolis — a small strip mall downtown anchored by a Denny’s — Crash N Burn is a bar and restaurant that also has Duck Pin bowling, vintage video games, and lawn games. This summer, Aero Vegas ..read more