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Alan Snel Gaming GuruLas Vegas' O Face Doughnuts calling it quits16 December 2015
By Alan Snel O Face Doughnuts, a Downtown Project-based business in the John E. Carson hotel building in downtown Las Vegas, is closing after being in business since April 2014. The doughnut shop, known for its creative gourmet treats such as the cream cheese and lox doughnut, will close before the end of the month. A date has not been set. Owner Sonny Ahuja said Monday there was not enough downtown population density in the neighborhood to grow the business. "This business model might be early for this neighborhood," said Ahuja, co-owner of 702 wine bar in nearby Container Park. "We're a neighborhood spot that could use a little more neighborhood," he said. "It's a timing issue. We're proud of what we did. We needed more people." The 3,000-square-foot gourmet doughnut shop at 124 S. Sixth St. posted the closing announcement on Facebook: "We have some sad news to announce. O Face will be closing our doors sometime by the end of the year. We have enjoyed our time in Downtown Las Vegas and being a part of the redevelopment scene. "For our loyal friends and family, the team at O Face hopes to see you in the days to come to help celebrate a good run Downtown. Although we are saddened by our closing, we look forward to exploring our options in the New Year." Ahuja had invested about $200,000 to open his 12-employee doughnut shop. O Face Doughnuts is the latest business to close shop at the John E. Carson building, a former 65-room, 1955 hotel rehabbed by Downtown Project, Tony Hsieh's $350 million downtown redevelopment initiative. The Bud & Vine flower shop and Digital Royalty social media company have shuttered their doors at the building. News of O Face's closing disappointed shop visitor Courtney Read on Monday. "I am bummed out. This place is tight," Read said. Copyright GamingWire. All rights reserved. Clique Hospitality creating two new restaurants, taking over Mercadito10 December 2015
Restaurant company Clique Hospitality is developing two new restaurants at Green Valley Ranch Resort, Spa and Casino in Henderson and will take over the Mercadito Mexican restaurant at Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa in Summerlin. Clique's new restaurants further cements the business relationship between ... (read more)
Ten cool things about the new Las Vegas Strip arena28 November 2015
Las Vegas hasn't seen a major stadium or arena built in more than three decades, which makes the $375 million venue being built by the MGM Resorts International-Anschutz Entertainment Group partnership a very big deal. Construction behind New York-New York Hotel & Casino on the Strip has moved along on schedule after the May 1, 2014 groundbreaking. ... (read more)
Fox Sports buys two Las Vegas college basketball tournaments18 November 2015
Fox Sports is guaranteeing built-in original content to broadcast in Las Vegas by buying two college basketball tournaments that are being staged here during the holidays. The network has purchased the Continental Tire Las Vegas Invitational, which is scheduled for Nov. 26 and 27 at Orleans Arena, and the Continental Tire Las Vegas Classic, set for Dec. ... (read more)
National Finals Rodeo cowboys to make more money at upcoming showThe most talented cowboys in the country are returning to Las Vegas in two weeks and this time they're going to make a lot more money at the National Finals Rodeo.Under a 10-year deal that starts this year, Las Vegas Events will be doling out $10 million in prize money to the 120 cowboys competing in seven ... (read more)Las Vegas' Downtown Project reverses courseIt looks like Downtown Project, Tony Hsieh's downtown redevelopment initiative, has a heart after all.After Downtown Project's Container Park gave an eviction notice to an eyeglass business owner on Wednesday, a top Downtown Project official said Friday the tenant has four weeks to work with a marketing ... (read more)Plans to demolish Riviera move ahead with contract approvalIn the latest development of the Riviera Hotel and Casino demolition, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority board on Tuesday approved a $475,000 contract with a Las Vegas architectural firm to develop the bid documents for the demolition and site improvements.The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors ... (read more)Las Vegas restaurants are making a comebackThe Great Recession delivered a major blow to the Las Vegas restaurant market, but now the local restaurant scene has recovered to the point that it is among the most competitive in the country.That's the observation of Jim Haslem, a California lawyer who specializes in restaurant lease deals and was a ... (read more)MLS team back in play for downtown Las VegasJason Ader and his business partners want to bring a Major League Soccer team to Las Vegas.Mayor Carolyn Goodman wants a major league team downtown, and any sport will do.So, once again, Goodman said she's willing to listen to a plan for pro sports in Las Vegas.This time, Ader's group wants to redevelop ... (read more) |