Gov. Steve Sisolak’s announcement loosening restrictions on certain businesses next week provides some relief to local bars and restaurants, although not as much as many were anticipating.
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Assuming that the food insecurity plaguing Las Vegas and the country also is affecting the vegan community, Mindy Poortinga turned to social media to rally support for a plant-based food bank.
Restaurant owners say they can’t figure it out: If they’re such a danger to the public, why aren’t their employees higher in priority in the COVID vaccination plan?
Occupancy limits are hardest on businesses, but limits on party size are also problematic, restaurateurs say.
Businesses reduced to 25-percent capacity find additional space outdoors, expand takeout, introduce grab-and-go options, add a food truck and other innovations.
A pair of Main Street restaurants are the latest addition to the culinary hotbed in downtown Las Vegas.
Timing is everything. And the new restrictions on restaurants could not have come at a worse time, say some local businesspeople now left scrambling to adjust their Thanksgiving dinner reservations.
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Sunday that as of 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, restaurants can serve no more than 25 percent of their capacity, and reservations are required.
Esther’s Kitchen has decided to close for three days, after staff members tested positive for COVID 19.
The Board of Commissioners takes the first step toward regulating Uber Eats, Grubhub, Postmates and other fees.
While face masks have become divisive political issues for certain businesses, several local restaurants have embraced them as marketing opportunities.
Third-party services vary when it comes to specifics on holding drivers to the face-covering mandate in Nevada.
A statement from management says a friend of a restaurant employee tested positive; some holiday weekend patrons resisted social distancing.
Chef Dan Krohmer says, “It’s scary how little information we’re getting from any health department or any government (agencies).”
Food insecurity remains an issue for families in Las Vegas. New team efforts and the Three Square food bank answer the call despite the COVD-19 pandemic.
The restaurant hopes to reopen Thursday after all employees are tested.
The president of the restaurants’ parent company calls the surcharge “a necessary step during a time when unanticipated costs have jeopardized the survival of our business.”
High-end dining remains off-limits on the Strip, but fine dining aficionados have off-Strip options.
A total of eight restaurants at Santa Fe Station, Green Valley Ranch and Red Rock Resort are now open for either takeout or dine-in service.
Red Rock Resort, Green Valley Ranch and Santa Fe Station eateries to begin serving customers next week.
The Miller’s Ale House locations at Town Square and in Henderson, along with No Regrets on West Sunset Road, are not expected to reopen.