Thursday, October 29, 2026

Coming Soon: Siegel's Bagelmania is opening a third shop in Boca Park, next door to Pinkbox

Siegel's Bagelmania (Boca Park) · 730 S Rampart Blvd, Boca Park · Summerlin

Coming-soon signs are up at 730 S. Rampart Blvd. in Boca Park, where Siegel's Bagelmania is moving in right next to its sister shop Pinkbox, and owner Stephen Siegel confirmed the plan to WhatNow Las Vegas. There's no opening date yet, though WhatNow expects it before the end of 2026. The deli's own FAQ says the Boca Park spot will have a full bar with slot machines like the Convention Center flagship, so a Bloody Mary with your lox and shmear is in the cards. Bagelmania has been around since 1989 (it started as Harrie's Bagelmania on East Twain) and bakes more than 20 kinds of New York-style boiled bagels, so west-siders will finally get them without the drive to Convention Center Drive.

Opening / coming soon

A red Houston TX Hot Chicken storefront with a patio and palm trees at another location (Houston TX Hot Chicken photo) — Credit: Houston TX Hot Chicken

Coming Soon: Houston TX Hot Chicken is building its first North Las Vegas shop on East Craig Road

Houston TX Hot Chicken (E Craig Rd) · 855 E Craig Rd · North Las Vegas

The Nashville-style hot chicken chain, which opened its first shop in Henderson in 2021, lists 855 E. Craig Rd. near I-15 as coming soon, and WhatNow Las Vegas says the building looks close to done, though there's no opening date yet. Expect hot chicken sandwiches, tenders, loaded fries and waffles, with heat levels that run from no spice at all up to "Houston We Have A Problem," which you have to sign a waiver to order.

Deals & happy hours

The El Cortez Hotel neon signs glowing over Fremont Street at night (El Cortez photo) — Credit: El Cortez Hotel & Casino

Free Cake and Champagne: El Cortez celebrates its 85th birthday in the casino on Nov 7

El Cortez Hotel & Casino · 600 E Fremont St · Downtown

El Cortez opened on Fremont Street on Nov. 7, 1941, and on Saturday, Nov 7 it's marking 85 years by handing out free cake and champagne inside the casino. The property is 21 and up, and the new Alex Prime steakhouse and Siegel's 1941 are steps away if you want to stay for a meal after your toast.

The long View Lounge bar at The STRAT with white stools, bar-top games and sportsbook screens (The STRAT photo) — Credit: The STRAT

Late-Night Deal: a $6.99 double smashburger and other under-$10 eats at The STRAT's View Lounge

View Lounge at The STRAT · The STRAT, 2000 Las Vegas Blvd S · Strip · The Strip

The late-night menu at View Lounge, the bar overlooking The STRAT's sportsbook, kicks in at 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday (the lounge is open until 3 a.m.) and at midnight on Friday and Saturday (open until 6 a.m.). The STRAT's November listings put a double smashburger with fries at $6.99 (add bacon for $2), a king-size cinnamon roll at $4.99, carne asada fries at $8.99 and a 16-ounce bone-in ham steak and eggs at $9.99, and the lounge is 21 and up.

Pie Swap: UnCommons hosts a free community pie exchange on Nov 21, and you need to RSVP by Nov 8

UnCommons (The Assembly) · The Assembly at UnCommons, 8460 Rozita Lee Ave · Southwest

Bring a homemade pie or one from your favorite local bakery to The Art of Pie at The Assembly at UnCommons on Saturday, Nov 21, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and you get to take home as many slices of everyone else's pies as you brought. Each pie needs to serve at least six, be at least 8 inches wide and carry an allergen label, and you have to RSVP by Sunday, Nov 8 to swap (looking is free, and kids under 12 can share a box with an adult who signed up).

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