With more than 800 locations nationwide, Bojangles has become a tried-and-true American favorite with its broad biscuit-forward menu. The brand is at work on a major expansion in Las Vegas after signing a franchise agreement with LV Petroleum, and paperwork submitted to Clark County appears to show plans for a new Bojangles in Enterprise. The plans for Bojangles Restaurant Store #1468 include the construction of a 3,138-square-foot restaurant, with a valuation of $1.5 million given for the work. No address is included in the paperwork, but it refers to a parcel of land at the intersection of ..read more

After debuting its first Las Vegas location a few years back, San Diego-based Mexican-Filipino fusion restaurant Sayulitas Mexican Food is expanding both in San Diego and in Las Vegas. Coverage published this week by What Now San Diego on a new San Diego location broke the news of a second outpost planned for Vegas. “This is just one of two locations the company expects to open this year,” the coverage says. Owner Rosalinda Flores “tells What Now San Diego that she hopes to open a second location in Las Vegas by the end of the year.” The Sayulitas menu has featured favorites like the Sayulita ..read more

Founded by Mario Carbone, Rich Torrisi, and Jeff Zalaznick, Major Food Group is the culinary force behind brands like Carbone, Hasalon, Sadelle’s, and more. The company has restaurants in cities all over the world, from Vegas, Toronto, and New York to Paris, Riyadh, and Doha. Now, Major Food is bringing a beloved New York-based concept to the Las Vegas Strip. That concept is Parm Famous Italian, a restaurant offering iconic Italian-American classics, inspired, as a press release put it yesterday, “by the cooking Michelin-starred chefs Mario Carbone and Rich Torrisi ate growing up.” Parm Famou ..read more

With four locations in the Los Angeles area and one international location in Riyadh, deli and sandwich brand Fat Sal’s appears to planning a new deli in Las Vegas. A building permit was issued in March for a Fat Sal’s restaurant in Downtown Las Vegas, in the space at 450 Fremont St, Suite 101. Fat Sal’s is “an experience you’ll want to be part of,” says a description on the brand’s website. “Fat Sal’s is the spot for your favorite guilty pleasure sandwiches or sides. We also have salads. But we don’t judge.” They’re not kidding about guilty pleasures. The menu features “Fat Sandwiches” like ..read more

Launched by CEO Richard Femenella, Mae Daly’s Fine Steaks & Whiskeys is preparing to open its doors at 2211 S Las Vegas Blvd. Named after a Prohibition-era Las Vegas legend who is said to have opened the speakeasy world to a broader range of women, the restaurant will offer a fine dining experience that highlights, as the name suggests, steaks and whiskeys. “Our ultimate mission is to position the brand, Mae Daly’s, into a fine dining restaurant that focuses on great steaks and excellent whiskeys,” says the Mae Daly’s website. “Obviously like any great steakhouse brand, there will be incr ..read more

Situated on the northwest corner of the intersection of West Charleston and South Jones Boulevards, Charleston West Shopping Center will soon be home to a new bar. Neighborhood Bar will open at 6138 W Charleston Boulevard, according to licensing paperwork submitted recently to the city of Las Vegas by Route 159 Entertainment LLC. Behind Route 159 Entertainment LLC is owner and local entrepreneur Patrick Haggerty. What Now confirmed news of the opening with Haggerty on Monday. The restaurateur was not immediately available to discuss details of Neighborhood Bar and its opening timeline, which ..read more

Not long after adding William B’s Steakhouse to its food and beverage community, Suncoast Hotel and Casino has announced continuing updates at the resort, constituting “property-wide renovations” that are “already underway.” These renovations include the construction of a new sportsbook near the casino’s east entrance. “Set to open by this coming football season, the stadium-style sports viewing experience will include one of the largest high-resolution, wrap-around LED screens in the Las Vegas Valley,” says a press release issued in March. There will also be a brand new experience for bingo ..read more

Utah-born Hawaiian-style restaurant chain Mo’ Bettahs made its Las Vegas debut last year, and it now has two locations in the valley, at 4390 W Cactus Ave and 1020 E Craig Road. The brand now appears to be expanding its presence in Las Vegas even more: licensing paperwork submitted to the city of Las Vegas shows Mo’ Bettahs opening at 333 W St Louis Ave K22, near the STRAT. Known as Hawaii’s Ninth Island, Las Vegas has long demonstrated a taste for Hawaiian and Hawaiian-influenced food, and Mo’ Bettahs is no exception. The menu features Hawaiian-style barbecue dishes, served with rice and mac ..read more

Known for its “American BBQ that fuzes with Latin ingredients,” Humo Barbecue built a steady following in its first home at the Gambit Bar on West Sunset Road. After ownership changed of the building changed, however, the brand was forced to close suddenly. “We’re facing unexpected challenges as we bid farewell to our current space at the Gambit Bar,” the restaurant posted on its Facebook page in February. “Your support has been our strength, and we’re actively seeking a new home. Stay tuned for updates as we embark on this journey together. Thank you for being the heartbeat of Humo Barbecue ..read more

Located in Twain Swenson Plaza at 860 E Twain Ave., Suite 102, Lefty-J’s Island Favorites is a popular Vegas-born restaurant offering a menu of dishes from Filipino and Hawaiian cuisine. The restaurant is “sharing our take on authentic island favorites,” says the Lefty-J’s Facebook profile. “Home style cooking made with flavors of the islands!” After more than five years in operation, Lefty-J’s appears to be at work on a new location. Licensing paperwork was submitted to Clark County by Lefty-J’s LLC for a restaurant at 4550 S Maryland Parkway. This location is situated less than ten minutes ..read more