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As talk of arenas and a proposed stadium project trudge along in Las Vegas, the South Point is ahead of schedule on its darling — a palace-like bowling center expected to lure marquee tournaments and fans from all over the world.
The South Point Bowling Plaza’s new tournament-only facility will host the PBA World Series of Bowling, which is free and open to the public, Nov. 1-2. The $38 million project finished about eight months ahead of schedule, said Mike Monyak, director of bowling operations for South Point.
Also, Capriotti’s opens a shop amid food-drive plans, two big-name retailers open in Fashion Show mall and a popular restaurant seeks a new home.
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South Point Bowling Plaza
The South Point Bowling Plaza will host its first major event in the tournament-only center Nov. 1-2, when the PBA World Series of Bowling hits the lanes with ESPN cameras rolling.
The $38 million center can be described, in bowling terms, as a strike.
“The project came out really well,” Monyak said. “On the bowling side of it, everyone on my staff had input on it.”
The South Point will continue to operate its separate public bowling venue, which is open 24 hours.
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Capriotti's Sandwich Shop
Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop opened a location as part of the Downtown Summerlin project, and its grand-opening ceremony Nov. 1 figures to draw a crowd.
The first 100 customers in line for the grand opening will receive one free 9-inch Bobbie sandwich every week for a year, according to a news release. The shop opens at 10 a.m. Proceeds from the day will be donated to the Las Vegas Rescue Mission.
The Downtown Summerlin location is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday through Sunday.
Capriotti’s also will be collecting nonperishable food donations at all its locations in the Las Vegas Valley from Nov. 3-22 as part of a Thanksgiving food drive in collaboration with the Las Vegas Rescue Mission.
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Fashion Show mall stores
Two retailers are breathing fresh air into Fashion Show mall.
AG, a store centered around premium-denim products, opened Oct. 22 on the first floor of the mall. The 1,600-square-foot location features more than 200 denim and apparel styles for women and men, according to a news release. The store is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.
Also, Kipling North America plans to open a store in the mall Nov. 7. The store will offer a collection of lightweight products ranging from handbags to backpacks to travel items and accessories, according to a news release. The store’s hours are from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.
Fashion Show mall is at 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South.
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Lee's Korean BBQ
A fire caused about $70,000 in damage to Lee’s Korean BBQ in February, but the restaurant reopened in August and is now open 24 hours a day.
The restaurant features a remodeled interior in the wake of the fire, a Lee’s spokeswoman said. The restaurant is at 6820 Spring Mountain Road in Las Vegas.
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Desnudo Tacos
Desnudo Tacos, a popular eatery at 3240 Arville St. in Las Vegas, closed last week.
Chef Christopher Palmeri wrote on Facebook, however, that the restaurant is in search of a new home.
“After trying for a while to negotiate a new lease for Desnudo Tacos at the Arville location, we were unable to reach a reasonable conclusion. So as of this week Desnudo will no longer be open on Arville,” Palmeri wrote. “We are however actively seeking new residence for the shop. If there is anyone interested or knows of an opportunity, please get in touch with me. I would like to thank all of the guests of Desnudo for your loyalty and patronage. I can’t thank you enough and look forward to Desnudo popping up again soon in Las Vegas.”
Multiple attempts to reach Palmeri, who is also the chef behind the wildly popular Naked City Pizza Shop inside Moon Doggie’s Bar and Grill, were unsuccessful. The Facebook post had comments from several Desnudo customers mourning the restaurant’s closure.
