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Thomas Keller Leads a Global Chef Lineup to Las Vegas for Wynn Revelry by Chef's Table

Wynn Las Vegas and Chef's Table have revealed the full lineup for their third annual September culinary weekend, built around dinners, brunches, and masterclasses led by more than twenty chefs from around the world, headlined by French Laundry founder Thomas Keller. Here is what this year's lineup means for a city already mid-renaissance in fine dining.

A Neighborhood Restaurant Finds Its Voice: Durango Social Club Turns Permanent

After a year of rotating pop-ups, chef Dan Krohmer has settled Durango Social Club into a permanent Vietnamese kitchen led by Crystina 'Mama' Nguyen. It is a reminder that Las Vegas's most exciting tables are not always the loudest ones.

Emeril Lagasse Lands in Henderson: Meril Opens Its Doors at M Resort

The James Beard Award-winning chef has finally taken his New Orleans-born concept off the Strip, planting Meril inside M Resort this week. For a dining scene that keeps pushing south, it is another sign that Henderson has arrived.

Fine Dining's Big 2026 Comeback: The Waiter Cooking Right at Your Table

Michelin's own inspectors just named tableside service one of the defining trends of 2026, a full-circle moment for a French tradition that never really left restaurants like ours. Here's why the theater of gueridon service is suddenly the thing every ambitious kitchen wants back.

Downtown's French Bistro Sets a Seven-Course Table with a Paso Robles Winery

Bar Boheme, the Arts District bistro built by chef James Trees, is turning one summer evening into a full culinary collaboration. On July 16, four kitchens and a California vineyard share the same menu, a small reminder that Las Vegas wine dinners keep getting more ambitious.

A New Wine Bar Blooms in Henderson: Inside Parlour's Quiet Debut

A quiet corner of Henderson has traded biscuits and mimosas for Burgundy and bone broth. Chef Antonio Nuñez's new Parlour Wine Bar pairs unhurried small plates with a fast-growing cellar, and its grand opening lands July 23 through 26.

Six Omakase Chefs Under One Roof: TENSHOU Collection Is Coming to the Las Vegas Strip This Summer

A multi-concept Japanese dining destination anchored by one of Tokyo's most celebrated bars is set to open at BLVD Las Vegas before summer ends, adding an entirely new chapter to the city's already remarkable fine-dining story.

Alfred Portale Brings Manhattan Steakhouse Confidence to Wynn Las Vegas with Sartiano's

A three-time James Beard Award winner's Italian-American vision has arrived on the Strip, and the result is one of the most anticipated fine-dining debuts of 2026.

How Las Vegas Built a Top-100 Restaurant Scene That Goes Well Beyond the Strip

The Las Vegas Review-Journal's 2026 Top 100 list is more than a guide to where to eat. It is a document of a city that has quietly assembled one of the most ambitious dining landscapes in North America.

Fine Dining in 2026 Is Telling Stories: What That Shift Means at the Table

The most consequential change in fine dining right now is not about what is on the plate. It is about the ideas behind it, and Las Vegas is one of the most interesting places to watch this transformation unfold.

Maroon Is Open: What Kwame Onwuachi's Afro-Caribbean Steakhouse Means for Las Vegas Fine Dining

A James Beard Award-winning chef has opened his first restaurant in the western United States at Sahara Las Vegas, and it is part of a much bigger story about where this city's culinary moment is heading in 2026.

The Cocktail Revolution at the Fine Dining Table: What the James Beard Foundation Is Watching in 2026

Savory herb-forward drinks, high-craft zero-proof options, and low-waste pouring programs are reshaping the beverage experience at serious restaurants. Here is what the shift means for guests and why the aperitif still matters.

Simpler Is Better: The 2026 Movement Toward Ingredient-First Fine Dining

Tasting menus are getting shorter, sourcing stories are moving to center stage, and sustainability is reshaping what the best restaurants choose to put on the plate. The James Beard Foundation's 2026 trend report documents where serious cooking is heading.

Gymkhana Brings Two Michelin Stars to Las Vegas: Inside the Strip's Most Talked-About Indian Restaurant

The Mayfair institution that helped redefine Indian fine dining globally has opened its first US location at ARIA, making it the first Indian restaurant ever to open inside a Las Vegas Strip casino.

New Chef-Driven Restaurants Are Transforming Las Vegas Dining in Summer 2026

From Kwame Onwuachi's Caribbean steakhouse at Sahara to Gabriela Camara's Mexican seafood debut in the Fontainebleau, a remarkable wave of acclaimed chefs is remaking the Strip's dining identity this summer.

The Michelin Guide Returns to Las Vegas in 2026: What Fine Diners Need to Know

For the first time in over a decade, the Michelin Guide will officially award stars to Las Vegas restaurants at a ceremony on August 26 at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas. Here is what the guide's return means for the city's fine-dining scene and why this summer is a defining moment for every serious table in town.

The New Rules of Wine Pairing at Fine Dining Restaurants in 2026

Fine dining sommeliers are updating how they match wine to food in 2026, moving away from rigid rules toward regional harmony, lighter pairings, and an entirely new category of non-alcoholic accompaniments. Here is what those changes mean for guests who take their dining experience seriously.

Le Cirque at Bellagio Is Closing After Nearly 30 Years - What It Means for Las Vegas Fine Dining

One of the Strip's most enduring fine-dining institutions will serve its last dinner on August 23, 2026, closing a chapter that shaped how the world understood Las Vegas cuisine. The closure is both a loss and a reminder of how dramatically the city's culinary landscape has evolved since Le Cirque first opened its doors at Bellagio.

Las Vegas Fine Dining 2026: A Record James Beard Showing and What It Means for the City's Culinary Reputation

Las Vegas earned 14 James Beard Award semifinalist nominations across nine categories in 2026, its strongest showing to date and a signal that the city's culinary reputation has crossed into new territory. From chef-driven neighborhood restaurants to a French institution holding a Forbes Five-Star for 14 consecutive years, here is what the Las Vegas dining scene looks like at its best right now.

Five Classic French Dishes Everyone Should Try

From coq au vin to crème brûlée, the essential French dishes and what makes each one special.

A Beginner's Guide to Classic French Dining

What to expect at a traditional French restaurant — courses, etiquette and how to order with confidence.

From a Beautiful Table to a Beautiful Home: A Las Vegas Pairing

At Pamplemousse we believe a room should feel as composed as a plate. Here is the Las Vegas design-build firm that shares that philosophy.

After the Last Course: A Note on Caring for Our Guests Beyond the Table

Hospitality, to us, means looking after people fully. In that spirit, we'd like to introduce a Las Vegas firm that looks after our neighbors when the road home goes wrong.

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