Openings & Closings:

Forum Food Court opens at Caesars; Yardbird debuts at the Venetian

Michael Pohuski

Steamed shrimp is available at Phillips Seafood, which is part of the Forum Food Court at Caesars Palace that opened in December.

A reinvented food court has given Caesars Palace a new look for a new year.

Forum Food Court opened Dec. 23 at Caesars Palace with five eateries and more to come soon.

Also, Shake Shack opens at New York-New York, Yardbird debuts at the Venetian and Checkers expands its reach across the Las Vegas Valley.

    • A Di Fara Pizza is shown in New York. The restaurant is part of the Forum Food Court at Caesars Palace that opened in December.

      A Di Fara Pizza is shown in New York. The restaurant is part of the Forum Food Court at Caesars Palace that opened in December.

      Forum Food Court

      Forum Food Court at Caesars Palace features Di Fara Pizza, Phillips Seafood, Smashburger, Earl of Sandwich and Tiger Wok & Ramen, according to a news release.

      Also, a Graeter’s ice cream shop is set to open this month and another eatery to be announced is on the way to the food court, according to the release.

      Forum Food Court replaced the former Cypress Street Marketplace.

      Hours for Forum Food Court will be from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily, with Di Fara open until 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday, according to the release.

      Caesars Palace is at 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

    • Opens at New York-New York

      Shake Shack

      Shake Shack opened Dec. 29 at New York-New York, according to a news release.

      The restaurant, which is known for its signature burgers and shakes, features an outdoor patio overlooking the Strip, according to the release.

      Shake Shack will be open from 11 a.m. until midnight Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday, according to the release. New York-New York is at 3790 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

    • A dish available at Yardbird, new to the Venetian.

      A dish available at Yardbird, new to the Venetian.

      Yardbird

      Yardbird opened Jan. 2 at the Venetian, and a grand opening is planned for Jan. 24, a Venetian spokesperson said.

      Yardbird is known for its fried chicken.

      The Venetian is at 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

    • Checkers recently opened two additional locations in the Las Vegas Valley.

      Checkers recently opened two additional locations in the Las Vegas Valley.

      Checkers

      Checkers opened restaurants in December at 4855 S. Jones Blvd. and 7210 S. Durango Drive.

      The new locations join Checkers restaurants already at 825 N. Rancho Drive and 4175 E. Desert Inn Road.

      Checkers offers 24-hour drive-thru service.

    • Bachi Burger

      Bachi Healthy Life Kitchen at 6825 W. Russell Road has become a Bachi Burger, and the restaurant aims to expand its menu in February, a spokesperson said.

      Bachi Healthy Life Kitchen originally shuttered in the fall.

      Bachi Burger is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week.

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