NEW AND NOTEWORTHY

Recent Las Vegas dining scene additions that were well worth the wait

By Heather Turk

By Heather Turk

Several highly anticipated restaurants have recently opened on the Strip, each one far exceeding guest expectations.

The Whole Roast Chicken at The Bedford by Martha Stewart comes stuffed with herbed breadcrumbs

Dine inside a replica of Martha Stewart’s 1925 Bedford, New York, farmhouse at The Bedford by Martha Stewart

THE BEDFORD BY MARTHA STEWART AT PARIS LAS VEGAS

Designed to look like the global lifestyle icon’s famed country farmhouse, Martha Stewart’s first-ever restaurant lets guests experience what dinner would be like at her place in New York. Showcasing a mix of French-inspired cuisine alongside some of Stewart’s favorite recipes, the menu features such delightful dishes as the flavorful Steak Tartare and the juicy Whole Roast Chicken carved tableside to share. No visit is complete, though, without trying Big Martha’s Pierogis — impeccable potato-and-brown-butter pierogies made from a recipe by Stewart’s mother — and the Snoop Dogg-inspired Salty Dog cocktail made with Roku Gin and ruby red grapefruit juice. caesars. com/paris-las-vegas/restaurants/the-bedford

JACK BINION’S STEAK AT BALLY’S LAS VEGAS

Named after the gaming legend, this sophisticated eatery serves up a traditional steakhouse experience with a tasty twist. Alongside a selection of Black Angus steaks cooked to perfection in an 1,800-degree broiler, guests can savor an assortment of updated classics like the Bloody Mary Shaken & Stirred Wedge Salad, topped with fried green tomatoes, blue cheese-stuffed olives and a Bloody Mary vinaigrette shaken tableside. There’s succulent Prime Rib on the dinner menu, too, and several sumptuous seafood dishes like the Seared Salmon. Just remember to save room for dessert — the Chocolate Layer Cake is divine! caesars.com/ ballys-las-vegas/restaurants/binions-steak

NELLIE’S SOUTHERN KITCHEN AT MGM GRAND

Celebrating the comfort food, hospitality and Southern charm of their family’s 1760s roots in North Carolina, this inviting restaurant from the Jonas Brothers (including Franklin) and their parents pays tribute to the musical trio’s great-grandmother, Nellie. Open for lunch and dinner, the eatery serves some of the best Southern cuisine on the Strip, from classic fare like Chicken and Dumplins to more unique dishes like the fried Southern Rolls stuffed with barbecue chicken, mac and cheese and drunken collard greens. Whatever items you decide on, don’t forget an order of the homemade Biscuits & Gravy for the table. mgmgrand.mgmresorts.com/en/ restaurants/nellies-southern-kitchen.html

NUSR-ET AT NEW YORK-NEW YORK HOTEL & CASINO

Far from all flash and no substance, this steakhouse from Turkish chef Nusret Gökçe — better known as Salt Bae — is setting the new gold standard for Strip restaurants. Although best-known for its 24-karat gold-coated menu items, including a whole rack of lamb, nothing at the exquisite eatery disappoints. Almost every dish on its lunch/dinner menu comes with an Instagram-worthy presentation, from the delectable Beef Carpaccio to the rich Nusret Special: Wagyu beef tenderloin sliced and griddled at your table on a hot plate with butter. Naturally, many of its dishes are seasoned tableside by the staff with Salt Bae’s signature flair, so be sure to have your camera ready! nusr-et.com.tr

Enjoy Southern cuisine with a side of Southern hospitality at Nellie’s Southern Kitchen

The Las Vegas Nellie’s Southern Kitchen is the restaurant’s second location and its first outside of North Carolina

The Slow Roasted Prime Rib of Beef at Jack Binion’s Steak pairs perfectly with the Jack Binion’s Baked Potato and its six shots of toppings

Nusr-et’s Beef Carpaccio — finished tableside — is the perfect way to start your dining experience