As owners struggle with dwindling supplies and increasing demand, they face difficult choices over charging more for meals.
Food
Restaurants and retail businesses in downtown Las Vegas that are operating under the first two phases of state orders on reopening may extend operations to the sidewalk, the city said Thursday.
The Peppermill will reopen next week; BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse locations are now offering dine-in service.
Local stores may reopen soon, but with tastings not likely to restart immediately, the company has turned to a virtual format that so far has averaged 250 participants.
Brio Tuscan Grille and Hamptons at Tivoli Village and Ben’Zaa Cantina in the northern valley will not reopen — the first because of corporate financial woes, the others because of changes planned by owners.
Marche Bacchus reopens the dining room and patio on Thursday; Hash House a Go Go’s Sahara location will reopen Friday.
Honey Salt and Esther’s Kitchen plan to open to in-person dining on Friday; Olive Garden locations open.
Restaurants try to adjust on busy day for dining out.
Big B’s Texas BBQ, Mint Indian Bistro and Rachel’s Kitchen locations are among the restaurants that have already reopened.
While some Southern Nevada restaurants reopened Saturday, the first day they were permitted to do so following the coronavirus shutdown, others were taking a cautious approach.
The Blind Pig, 7th & Carson and Gaetano’s Ristorante are among the restaurants that have announced when they will reopen.
With Smart & Final’s new system, shoppers will queue up in a single line instead of at individual checkstands, and an electronic sign will indicate when a register is free.
Lawry’s The Prime Rib, located in the Hughes Center in Las Vegas, plans three virtual murder-mystery dinners in May, all including a Lawry’s prime rib dinner.
Ricardo’s Mexican Restaurant, which has been a staple in Las Vegas for 40 years, will continue takeout until May 15, when it plans a closing party with a “socially-distanced” buffet.
Eateries that have been closed for in-house dining since March 15 can reopen Saturday, but logistical challenges make that difficult for some.