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.
Heidi Knapp Rinella
Former Food, Restaurant Critic
The Blind Pig, 7th & Carson and Gaetano’s Ristorante are among the restaurants that have announced when they will reopen.
The original, family-owned Thai restaurant, in the Commercial Center on East Sahara Avenue, had to close more than two years ago after heavy rains caused its roof to collapse.
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.
The supermarket’s parent company offers free COVID-19 testing, based on symptoms and medical need, with a mix of self-testing kits and drive-up testing sites.
Smart & Final, 99 Ranch Market and Costco are requiring face coverings for employees and customers, and limiting the number of people in a party.
Dan Krohmer and James Trees were named finalists for Best Chef: Southwest in the 2020 James Beard Awards.
Costco will implement new rules Monday that will allow a special shopping hour for seniors and persons with disabilities.
Ricardo’s, which has long been a place for family celebrations and weddings, is closing, said owner Bob Ansara, because of the coronavirus shutdown and related requirements.
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The ongoing shutdown has Southern Nevada eateries coming up with new deals to draw customers.
Movie theater companies with locations in North Las Vegas, Las Vegas and Henderson are offering popcorn pickup, with one theater also offering hot dogs and snacks.