Holsteins Shakes & Buns closed at Cosmopolitan in July 2024 and one thing we definitely aren’t going to do in this story’s opening paragraph is mention we told everyone the restaurant would close months before it was officially confirmed.
Now, Holsteins has shared it will open a new location in downtown Las Vegas, in what’s known as the Arts District.
Holsteins was mid, as the kids say, but we’re sure this new spot will be much better because we don’t want to be blacklisted or given a body cavity search every time we visit the place.
Holsteins was at Cosmo for about 15 years, and is being replaced by a Mexican restaurant, Amaya Modern Mexican Restaurant. Amaya opens January 2025.
Holsteins, from Gen3 Hospitality, opens early spring 2025.
The new 2,800-square-foot Holsteins restaurant will be located next to a downtown favorite, Velveteen Rabbit.
From the news release, “The restaurant’s design will feature original brickwork, industrial concrete floors and a long bar, creating a hip atmosphere perfect for Las Vegas locals and visitors alike. Holsteins will offer cozy booths and tables, plus TVs for sports fans, making it the go-to spot for lunch, happy hour, dinner or late-night indulgence.”
Holsteins didn’t provide a rendering of the interior, so we just used the above description as a prompt so A.I. could take a stab at it.
Gen3 Hospitality (previously Block 16 Hospitality), owned by longtime industry veteran Billy Richardson, also does the underwhelming Flour & Barley and Haute Doggery at Linq Promenade.
Richardson was also responsible for LBS Burger Joint at Red Rock Resort (closed), Pink’s Hot Dogs at Planet Hollywood (closed), The Barrymore at Royal Resort (closed), Public House at Grand Canal Shoppes (closed), Gallery Nightclub at Planet Hollywood (closed) and Marigold at Resorts World (closed after just six months).
Bless his heart for trying, though.
At some point, someone might want to take a step back and consider whether they’re cut out for this line of work. All due respect.
We’re pretty sure Billy Richardson is trying to step out from under his father’s shadow. His dad is Bill Richardson, owner of W.A. Richardson Builders, one of the most successful construction companies in Las Vegas. No pressure.
Anyway, props to Richardson and his team for not being one of those stories where a business says it’s looking for a new location but is never heard from again.
The Arts District is a little thirsty, but the bar for success is lower than a high profile location like Cosmopolitan, so that could work in Holsteins’ favor.
Holsteins will have a leg up on the competition just because of the brand recognition, but the proof will be in the burgers. And the furikake. Oh, like we were just going to let that go.
