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<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nVenetian is set to open a new food hall, Via Via, in mid-2025.<\/p>\n
Via Via will be located off the resort\u2019s Grand Colonnade, wherever that might actually be.<\/p>\n
The new food hall will feature All\u2019Antico Vinaio, Howlin\u2019 Ray\u2019s, Scarr\u2019s Pizza, B.S. Taqueria, Close Company, Ivan Ramen, Molly\u2019s Rise & Shine, and Turkey and the Wolf. Please read further for details, and by that we mean things we cut and paste from the news release.<\/p>\n First up, the name!<\/p>\n Via Via can be translated any number of ways. In Italian, \u201cvia\u201d means road or way. So, we like to think of Via Via as meaning, \u201cWay? Way!,\u201d as if it were a conversation between Wayne and Garth in \u201cWayne\u2019s World.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cVia\u201d comes from Latin, a first-declension noun in the nominative singular form. If you didn\u2019t know that off the top of your head, it\u2019s obvious you have never heard of something called \u201cChatGPT.\u201d Please feel free to come out from under your rock.<\/p>\n \u201cVia\u201d originates from the Proto-Indo-European root \u201cwegh,\u201d meaning to go or move. \u201cVia\u201d is used to mean \u201cway\u201d in a number of languages including Spanish and French.<\/p>\n When we rented a car in France, we would often hear people screaming, \u201cGet out of the f-ing via!\u201d So many memories.<\/p>\n In English, \u201cvia\u201d is a preposition indicating the method or path taken to reach a destination or to accomplish something. In case of Via Via, guests will accomplish eating quickly, inexpensively (relatively) and without a server and tipping.<\/p>\n The official announcement of the \u201cWay? Way!\u201d food hall at Venetian contains lots of fancy descriptions of the concepts involved. To maintain accuracy, we\u2019ll just share the descriptions here verbatim, a Latin word meaning \u201cwe are very busy and aren\u2019t going to waste our time paraphrasing.\u201d<\/p>\n All\u2019Antico Vinaio, which translates to \u201cancient wine merchant,\u201d is a celebrated Italian sandwich shop that began in Florence in 1991. Founded by the Mazzanti family, it quickly became a beloved spot for locals and tourists alike, known for its delicious and authentic Tuscan schiacciata sandwiches. The shop has since expanded to multiple locations, including Rome, Milan, Turin, Los Angeles, Vegas and several locations in New York.<\/p>\n Thought: \u201cSchiacciata\u201d sounds like a condition you\u2019d see ads for during \u201c60 Minutes.\u201d<\/p>\n Since 2015, Chef Johnny Ray Zone and wife Amanda Chapman have been bringing the heat to the people of Los Angeles, courtesy of their Nashville Hot Chicken. The culture of Hot Chicken speaks deeply to both Johnny and Amanda, and continuing to share the spirit and camaraderie of the dish is their goal. No matter how hot, Howlin\u2019 Ray\u2019s aspires to bring families, friends, and newcomers together to share a meal and feel the heat!<\/p>\n Thought: Hot Chicken Camaraderie was the name of our band in high school.<\/p>\n Scarr\u2019s Pizza was established in 2016 by Scarr Pimentel and is based in New York City. With a focus on organic and all natural ingredients, Scarr\u2019s Pizza is committed to creating high-quality products for the community and beyond.<\/p>\n Thought: Pizza is like sex. If you\u2019re not careful, you\u2019re could get blisters.<\/p>\n The Los Angeles based, ingredient-driven taqueria offers creative twists on classic tacos like Chile-rubbed al pastor made with cauliflower roasted over a wood fired grill along with time honored favorites like carnitas and house made chorizo all served on freshly pressed heirloom corn tortillas. Founded by Chef Ray Garcia, the menu is rounded out with dishes intended for sharing, all of which channel elements of long-established tradition yet are presented with modern appeal.<\/p>\n Thought: \u201cI love tacos, where should we eat?\u201d \u201cB.S.\u201d \u201cNo, I really like tacos, what restaurant should we go to?\u201d \u201cB.S.\u201d \u201cDoes it worry you that lawyers for the estate of Abbott and Costello are preparing a cease and desist letter right now?\u201d \u201cB.S.\u201d<\/p>\n From the creators of Death & Co., one of the most influential bars of the modern craft cocktail movement, Close Company brings its signature cocktail excellence to a playful and vibrant setting. With a focus on contemporary drinks and a lively atmosphere, Close Company offers an approachable, community-driven experience without sacrificing quality. This new concept will debut its first West Coast location in Las Vegas, with additional launches in Nashville and Atlanta, becoming a must-visit destination for travelers and locals alike.<\/p>\n Thought: \u201cOne of the most influential bars of the modern craft cocktail movement\u201d? \u201cCommunity-driven experience\u201d? That\u2019s a bunch of B.S. Taqueria right there.<\/p>\n Ivan\u2019s journey is a compelling tale of a teenager\u2019s unexpected introduction to the culinary world through a sushi bar dishwashing job, igniting his passion for Japanese culture. Defying the odds, Ivan opened a wildly successful ramen shop in Tokyo, setting the stage for his expansion into the U.S. with Ivan Ramen in NYC and an exciting new location coming to the U.K. next year. But Ivan Ramen is more than just about exceptional ramen; the menu is also packed with inventive, playful izakaya-style plates that reflect the fun, adventurous spirit of Japanese dining. Now, with the highly anticipated opening at The Venetian in Las Vegas, Ivan Ramen is ready to bring this bold, flavor-packed experience to the Strip.<\/p>\n Thought: It\u2019s soup.<\/p>\n James Beard Award-nominated and New York Times best-selling author chef Mason Hereford is bringing his two New Orleans hotspots, Turkey and the Wolf and Molly\u2019s Rise and Shine, to Las Vegas. Turkey and the Wolf is a counter service-only joint that Food & Wine and Esquire listed as one of the most important restaurants of the decade, and Bon Appetit named the number one Best New Restaurant in America in 2017. The menu showcases eccentric dishes like a double decker braised collard green sandwich and whimsically reinvented nostalgia, including an empanada stuffed with chicken pot pie served with tarragon buttermilk.<\/p>\n Thought: There\u2019s no rule about being in more than one band in high school.<\/p>\n Molly\u2019s Rise and Shine, a breakfast joint that Food & Wine named one of the ten Best New Restaurants in America in 2020, serves up instant classics like Roasted Carrot Yogurt and epic takes on classic biscuit sandwiches. This must-visit destination brings the eclectic charm of Magazine Street straight to the Las Vegas Strip.<\/p>\n Thought: This is too easy.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/vitalvegas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/via_via_ai-845x563.jpg\"\/)
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All\u2019Antico Vinaio<\/h3>\n
Howlin\u2019 Ray\u2019s<\/h3>\n
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Scarr\u2019s Pizza<\/h3>\n
B.S. Taqueria<\/h3>\n
Close Company<\/h3>\n
Ivan Ramen<\/h3>\n
Turkey and the Wolf<\/h3>\n
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Molly\u2019s Rise and Shine<\/h3>\n
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