Lisa Vanderpump photographed in Las Vegas on Nov. 2, 2023.Photo:Denise Truscello/Getty Images for Caesars Entertainment
Denise Truscello/Getty Images for Caesars Entertainment
Lisa Vanderpumpis expanding her restaurant empire!
“We are thrilled to announce we are opening @flamingovegas!” aposton Vanderpump’s Instagram revealed. “It’s truly very exciting for us to be asked to create a unique concept on the iconic Las Vegas Strip @PinkysByVanderpump!”
“Caesars has allowed us the creativity to truly delve into the Art Deco style and create something that will encompass the stunning design of that time,” Vanderpump’s post continued. “The building will extend into a dramatic conservatory that will enhance the façade of the Flamingo on the Las Vegas Strip.”
The exciting news was also shared in apress releasefrom Caesars Entertainment that revealed the restaurant’s name was coined after Vanderpump’s nickname “Pinky.” The release added that Vanderpump will bring her “signature dishes, cocktails and aesthetic,” to the concept, which is set to open in summer 2024.
“Spanning nearly 7,000 square feet and set against a palette of muted greens, brass accents and blush pink, the space will boast a dramatic bar, Deco details and a stunning covered terrace settled into the Las Vegas Strip,” the release continued.
This is the third venue for the restauranteur in Vegas following the opening ofVanderpump à Parisat Paris Las Vegas in April 2022 andVanderpump Cocktail Gardenat Caesars Palace in March 2019.
Lisa Vanderpump photographed in Las Vegas on Nov. 2, 2023.Denise Truscello/Getty Images for Caesars Entertainment
The new venue will be at Harveys Lake Tahoe and will be the first business Vanderpump opens in the city.
The restaurant’s moniker “Wolf” holds a special place in Vanderpump’s heart both as a family name and the middle name of her grandson Teddy, who turns 2 later this month.
Lisa Vanderpump dog Puffy photographed in Las Vegas on Nov. 2, 2023.Denise Truscello/Getty Images for Caesars Entertainment
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In August, PEOPLE also confirmed that Vanderpump wasmoving her West Hollywood restaurant Pumpto a new location down the street from its original space after having toshut the doors in Julyover issues with the property’s landlord.
Pump’s new location will be next toTomTom— Vanderpump’s joint venture with herVanderpump RulescostarsTom Schwartz, 40, andTom Sandoval, 40.
Vanderpump told PEOPLE that along with her husband of 41 years, Ken Todd, 66, they are transforming the Garden Bar at TomTom into the new Pump location and will be bringing the original Pump staff with them.
source: people.com
