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Bacon-Themed Restaurant Coming Soon To Las Vegas

Get your forks ready, people! A new bacon-themed restaurant is open in Downtown Las Vegas! Located on the second floor of the D Las Vegas, the new eatery replaced what…

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Get your forks ready, people! A new bacon-themed restaurant is open in Downtown Las Vegas!

Located on the second floor of the D Las Vegas, the new eatery replaced what was the D Grill. This change was part of a whole second floor remodel that the casino is doing.

I know. I'm drooling too. And we haven't even talked about the menu yet! The chef behind some other well-loved Vegas eateries is joining in on this project. So you know the food at his bacon-themed restaurant is going to be ridiculous. Josh Green has brought Las Vegas residents yummy tummy-happiness at places like Greens & Proteins and Skinny Fats. And we can't wait to see what he does with a bacon menu! According to KTNV in Las Vegas, the menu will have 14 different bacon varieties, so Green will have a lot of flavors to work with. Those flavors include teriyaki, lemon pepper, applewood, brown sugar, truffle, bourbon and chocolate-dipped. And the menu will include over 55 dishes, including bacon "flights" for sampling. We're pretty intrigued by the sandwiches that have woven bacon instead of bread on the outside.

But what should someone call a bacon-themed restaurant in Las Vegas? Bacon Nation, of course!

The restaurant has 120 seats with an open kitchen and brick walls. Marble and wood accents and art work will be a treat for the eyes. And when it comes to the treat for the lips, Greg Costello, Partner of Bacon Nation, had this to say, "Bacon Nation will not only deliver a delicious menu but will be a noteworthy dining experience for guests”. (KTNV.com)

Guess we know now what the "D" in D Las Vegas stands for....Delicious! The restaurant is currently open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m on Thursdays through Mondays. And closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Wendy Rush, 96.3KKLZ Las Vegas

Ranked: 15 Best Barbeque Spots In Las Vegas

Grab your bibs and wet naps because it's about to get a little messy. When out of towners think of Las Vegas they think of gambling, entertaining shows and hot weather but what they're forgetting is all of the great eats the city has to offer.

Vegas has been expanding it's culinary landscape for the past decade by bringing in more restaurants, upping it's recipe game and importing some of the best chefs in the world. Barbeque restaurants are staple in any city but do the plates in Vegas taste like home? We're glad you asked.

From saucy ribs, smoked brisket, pulled pork, roasted creamed corn and sweet coleslaw are just a few decadents the Vegas BBQ lifestyle has to offer. If this town does anything, it's not skipping out on their delicious meats and sides.

So who truly has the best barbeque eats in town? Well, there's a lot that goes into discovering the very best. Three things were looked when gathering this data: Price point, hours of operation and Google reviews based on a five-star rating. One star equals not the best and five stars means the restaurant is amazing. We added dollar signs to showcase if the restaurant is cheaper or expensive. The more dollar signs, the more expensive the restaurant. We added the hours of operation to show who stays open more days of the weeks and who stays open late.

It's nice to know who stays open for all of those late night barbeque cravings. Yes, we're just as guilty.

With sauces and rubs passed down through family recipes to going home full, our digital department scoured the internet to find the best barbeque restaurants in and around the Las Vegas valley. And yes, Henderson is just as much a player in the bbq games than one might presume. We hope you enjoy the list, and if you agree, let us know on social media.

2.5 STARS: Blood Bros. BBQ

Address: 3000 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Hours:

Sunday - Monday: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Cost: $$$

3.9 STARS: The Beast By Todd English

Address:  3215 S Rancho Dr Suite 140, Las Vegas, NV 89102

Hours:

Sunday - Monday: 12 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Cost: $$

4.2 STARS: Virgil's Real BBQ

Address: 3545 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Hours:

Sunday - Monday: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Cost: $$

4.2 STARS: Mabel's BBQ

Address: 4321 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89103

Hours:

Sunday - Thursday: 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Friday - Saturday: 4 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Cost: $$

4.3 STARS: SoulBelly BBQ

Address: 1327 S Main St, Las Vegas, NV 89104

Hours:

Tuesday - Sunday: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Monday: CLOSED

Cost: $$

4.4 STARS: Lickin Good Smokin BBQ

Address: 183 N Gibson Rd #160, Henderson, NV 89014

Hours:

Sunday - Monday: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Cost: $$

4.4 STARS: Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que

Address: 11011 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89135 & 2245 Village Walk Dr, Henderson, NV 89052

Hours:

11011 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89135

Sunday - Thursday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Friday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

2245 Village Walk Dr, Henderson, NV 89052

Sunday - Thursday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Friday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Cost: $$

4.5 STARS: Big B's Texas BBQ

Address: 6115 S Fort Apache Rd 112, Las Vegas, NV 89148

Hours:

Sunday - Monday: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Cost: $$

4.5 STARS: Braeswood TEX-MEX-BBQ

Address: 1504 S Main St, Las Vegas, NV 89104

Hours:

Tuesday - Friday: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Saturday - Sunday: 10:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Monday: CLOSED

Cost: $$

4.5 STARS: Rollin' Smoke

Address: 3185 Highland Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89109 & 4115 S Grand Canyon Dr Ste #100, Las Vegas, NV 89147

Hours:

3185 Highland Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Sunday - Monday: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

4115 S Grand Canyon Dr Ste #100, Las Vegas, NV 89147

Sunday - Monday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Cost: $$

4.6 STARS: Jessie Rae's

Address: 5611 S Valley View Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89118

Hours:

Sunday - Thursday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Friday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Cost: $$

4.7 STARS: Fox Smokehouse BBQ

Address: 930 Nevada Way, Boulder City, NV 89005

Hours:

Wednesday - Sunday: 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Monday - Tuesday: CLOSED

Cost: $$

4.7 STARS: John Mull's Meats & Road Kill Grill

Address: 3730 Thom Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89130

Hours:

Monday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sunday: CLOSED

Cost: $$

4.7 STARS: Monti's Smokehouse BBQ

Address: 6320 E Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89142

Hours:

Sunday - Thursday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Friday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Cost: $$

4.8 STARS: Wild Fig BBQ

Address: 9555 Del Webb Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89134

Hours:

Wednesday - Sunday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Monday - Tuesday: CLOSED

Hours: $$

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Wendy Rush is the midday host on one of Vegas's top stations, 96.3 KKLZ. She has been with the station for ten years and comes with a diverse career background. In addition to being a radio host, Wendy has lived the Vegas life as an entertainer. She has been a celebrity impersonator, rock band singer, and improv comedian. As a content creator for 96.3 KKLZ, Wendy writes about music, celebrities, mental health and wellness, and life as a Las Vegas local.