September 22, 2016
The Libertine Opens at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas
James Beard Award-winning Chef Shawn McClain and chef/partner of Sage at ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas teamed up with Studio Munge’s Principal Interior Designer Alessandro Munge and Modern Mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim to develop the concept and food and beverage menus for The Libertine, a new, high-end pub inside Mandalay Bay.
The Plamondon Companies Announce New Position
Roy Rogers’ parent The Plamondon Companies has named Joseph Briglia director of real estate and franchise development.
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Former Trotter Chefs Open Smyth + The Loyalist in Chicago
Former Charlie Trotter Alums and Chefs John and Karen Shields opened their first Chicago restaurant in the West Loop neighborhood. The dual-concept Smyth + The Loyalist features a tasting menu, finer dining restaurant (Smyth) with 40 seats upstairs with a more casual, 80-seat restaurant and bar (The Loyalist) downstairs.
Blue Moon Brewing Co. Celebrates Grand Opening of New RiNo Brewery
Blue Moon Brewing Co. opened its first, flagship brewery in Denver’s River North (RiNo) Art District. The Belgian-style beer was first introduced in 1995 by head brewmaster and founder, Keith Villa at The Sandlot, a brewery at Coors Field.
Disney Vet Joins Ricca Design Studios
Culinary design and consulting firm Ricca Design Studios announced Martin Cowley, a 40-plus-year veteran of the foodservice industry, has joined the firm as executive director, design + technical support.
Jersey Mike’s Announces Expansion
Jersey Mike’s continues its expansion with its first Long Island restaurant opening in Commack, NY. This newest location is operated by franchisees John Walsh, Susan Daly and Nikki Gingola.
bite-sized buzz
A round up of interesting bits of news that came across the editor’s desk.
Restaurant Reclamation
Take a look at several restaurant operations across the country to see how they reclaimed a former restaurant spot for themselves, why they did so and what the process involved. |
