Esthers Kitchen heading to new location – Las Vegas Review-Journal

James Trees creative take on Italian cuisine has made Esthers Kitchen one of the most lauded independent restaurants in Southern Nevada ever since it opened in 2018. And a busy one, to boot.

So busy, in fact, that the popular Arts District destination is moving from its Casino Center Boulevard location into a larger space just half a block away on Main Street. The new location is 1131 S. Main St.

Were really excited about this. Yes, Esthers is going to be moving into the Retro Vegas building, said Eric Gladstone, spokesman for the restaurant.

The gentlemen who owned Retro Vegas are retiring, and James has been friendly with his neighbors for a long time, Gladstone said, alluding to Retro Vegas longtime presence in the area. Its a favorite of collectors of mid-century modern furniture and kitsch from across Las Vegas and for visitors from around the globe alike.

Its a really incredible building, and were going to try and stay as authentic to the building as it exists now, he said Tuesday. Nothings getting knocked down; we like that building.

Gladstone notes that the Retro Vegas plot has a courtyard that will be central to the new restaurant layout, and that Esthers needs space that its current space doesnt offer.

Its really going to expand Esthers Kitchen into a world-class restaurant, said Gladstone, noting that the location-to-come will offer room for attractions like pasta-making stations and live-fire cooking.

Its going to allow James and the whole team to do everything that they want to do, he said. Esthers has become so popular its bursting at the seams.

And what about the current Esthers Kitchen location? Gladstone says Trees plans to transform it into a French restaurant called LAristocrat.

But theres no need to worry that there will be a break in Esthers Kitchen service anytime soon. Construction will take place through the rest of this year with an expected 2023 opening.

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