Hearthstone’s comeback, Ada’s relocation and more Las Vegas dining news

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From left, sommelier Kat Thomas, chef Jackson Stamper and James Trees are taking Ada’s Downtown.

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Boa Steakhouse is back. After closing its Forum Shops restaurant in 2012, Innovative Dining Group—which still operates Sushi Roku at Forum Shops—is bringing Boa back to the Strip with a new location at the Grand Canal Shoppes at Venetian, set to open October 17.

And another one: Hearthstone is returning to Red Rock Resort. The popular and homey Clique Hospitality restaurant closed in 2023 after nearly a decade in Summerlin, and now a redesigned version will make its return in its original space in early 2026 with Michelin-starred chef Jason McLeod at the helm.

Viva at Resorts World kicks off its first drag brunch on October 11 with performances from RuPaul’s Drag Race stars Jaymes Mansfield and Kimora Blac, with two seatings at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. priced at $85 per person. The family-style menu includes breakfast tacos, chilaquiles and tres leches French toast with bottomless cocktails. You can make a reservation at rwlasvegas.com.

P.O.P.S., aka Pride of Philly Steaks, recently announced a full-scale renovation at its classic A-frame building at 501 S. Decatur Boulevard. To ensure no disruption in 24-hour service, the eatery debuted its Pride of Philly Food Truck P.O.P.-Up in late September, serving the full menu of cheesesteaks and sides in the parking lot. For more info, visit popscheesesteaks.com.

Co-owners James Trees and the Lev Group have announced Ada’s Food + Wine at Tivoli Village will be relocating to the Arts District, closing at the end of November and reopening in the former Esther’s Kitchen space on E. California Avenue in December. And speaking of Trees, his High Steaks Vegas at the Rio is accepting reservations and is expected to open on October 14.

Beloved breakfast, brunch and lunch restaurant First Watch has opened its first Valley location at 1020 E. Craig Road in North Las Vegas. The new 4,400-square-foot restaurant is open daily from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and you can get a look at the goods at firstwatch.com.

Hawaiian Bros has opened at 6071 W. Craig Road. The island-inspired plate lunch franchise is open Sunday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. until midnight.

Prince St. Pizza is set to expand to Henderson with an opening this week at 2390 E. Serene Avenue. The first local spot for the NYC Sicilian pie joint opened in the food court at Durango Resort.

Now open at the Lexi: RSK, a seven-course “aphrodisiac” tasting menu with wine pairings. It’s open Thursday through Sunday at 6 p.m. and reservations are available at Opentable.

The Silverton has launched its third annual Cider Fest at the Shady Grove Lounge, continuing through November 9, Thursday through Sunday from 5 to 9 p.m. Settle in for cozy fall vibes and taste seasonal ciders and innovative cocktails. Meanwhile, the property’s popular Twin Creeks Steakhousehas launched an elevated Sunday brunch from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. every week, with bottomless beverages and specialty dishes such as short rib hash, crab cake benedict, roasted chicken and biscuits and more.

Holsteins Shakes & Buns, long a Strip favorite that recently opened Downtown in the Arts District, has launched a weekend brunch menu available Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Among the offerings are smoked salmon carpaccio, the avocado “toast-ada,” breakfast poutine and corned beef hash.

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