Gordon Ramsay Burger Moving Into Flamingo Las Vegas
Flamingo Las Vegas just got hotter. Flavor and flames are coming to the resort this summer with the addition of Gordon Ramsay Burger.
The debut of Gordon Ramsay Burger at Flamingo Las Vegas follows the success of the restaurant’s first Las Vegas location, which opened at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in December 2012. It is the celebrated chef’s seventh restaurant at Caesars Entertainment’s Las Vegas Resorts and the fifth Gordon Ramsay Burger location.
“We are incredibly fortunate to celebrate the popularity of Burger inside Planet Hollywood,” said Gordon Ramsay. “So much, in fact, that we expanded the space a few years ago to meet the demand and accommodate more guests. Now, to add another location inside one of the most iconic resorts in Las Vegas is truly a dream come true.”
Gordon Ramsay Burger continues to push the traditional burger, fries and milkshake combination to the limit. Guests can expect some of their favorites on the menu at the Flamingo location, such as the Hell’s Kitchen Burger, Farmhouse Burger and Hellfire Chicken Wings. To achieve a complex flavor, all burgers are cooked over an open flame fueled by hardwoods. Sides include Just Fries with house ketchup and chipotle ketchup, Truffle Parmesan Fries with truffle aioli and house ketchup, and Sweet Potato Fries with vanilla powdered sugar and honey jalapeño aioli. Those with a sweet tooth can choose from a variety of milkshakes.
“Adding Chef Ramsay to our culinary roster creates a whole new dynamic at the Flamingo,” said Dan Walsh, SVP and general manager of Flamingo Las Vegas. “From delicious burgers and signature sides, Gordon Ramsay Burger will be a fun dining destination for family and friends to enjoy at our resort.”
The 8,000-square-foot space was designed by DEZMOTIF Studios and features a large exhibition kitchen, island-style bar as the restaurant’s social hub, expansive storefront windows, multiple dining zones, a nod to Britannia with Union Jack accents and dynamic flame displays throughout. Casual and inviting, the main dining room space has a warm and comfortable feel and offers views of the exhibition kitchen. The spectacular, open-air patio overlooks the bustling Las Vegas Strip and is anchored by a 25-foot-tall LED column showcasing Gordon Ramsay Burger imagery underneath the famous Flamingo neon.
Gordon Ramsay Burger at Flamingo Las Vegas will occupy the former Bird Bar space along Las Vegas Boulevard.
Gordon Ramsay North America comprises the United States and Canada restaurant business of acclaimed chef, restaurateur, TV personality and author Gordon Ramsay. In 2019, Gordon Ramsay inked a deal with private equity firm Lion Capital to expand Gordon Ramsay restaurant concepts across the U.S. and Canada. The company currently has 27 restaurants across Las Vegas, New York City, Washington D.C., Boston, Chicago, Connecticut, Indiana, Orlando, North Carolina, Atlantic City, Baltimore, Lake Tahoe, Kansas City, Miami, Oklahoma City, and Lake Charles, several of which are in partnership with Caesars Entertainment.
The group is scaling dining concepts as the company taps into several of Gordon Ramsay’s successful U.S. and international key brands including Gordon Ramsay HELL’S KITCHEN, Ramsay’s Kitchen, Gordon Ramsay Steak, Gordon Ramsay Burger, Gordon Ramsay Street Pizza, and Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips.
In addition to the Gordon Ramsay North America restaurants, there are 52 international restaurants in the Gordon Ramsay Restaurants portfolio worldwide, where Gordon Ramsay holds a total of 7 Michelin stars. In total, the company is on track to open its 100th location by the end of 2024.
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HEINZ’s Open Kitchen Features Celebrity Chef Marcus Samuelsson
HEINZ announces “Open Kitchen,” a new event series from the brand’s Black Kitchen Initiative. Kicking off in partnership with world-renowned chef, Marcus Samuelsson, past and current Black Kitchen Initiative grantees will take over restaurant kitchens for exclusive pop-up experiences. Open Kitchen gives up-and-coming Black chefs new opportunities, experiences, resources, and exposure for their culinary businesses – one of the largest barriers to success in the American restaurant industry. The first takeovers will happen in New York and Atlanta.
Samuelsson – the creative and culinary force behind more than a dozen restaurants worldwide – will open two of his most iconic locations to past Black Kitchen Initiative grant recipients to kick off the program. Samuelsson will also collaborate with the chefs on exclusive dishes for each event.
- On Dec. 6, Joy Crump and Beth Black will bring their signature Virginia flair to New York’s Red Rooster Harlem. Crump and Black own Foode + Mercantile in Fredericksburg, Va. The chefs celebrate Black culture through food, music, community and storytelling.
- On Feb. 21, Samuelsson will open Marcus Bar & Grille in Atlanta to Lorraine “Mama” Smalls and Antwan “Cake Daddy” Smalls. The Smalls own My Three Sons in North Charleston, S.C., where they offer classic soul food with a regional Gullah flair that patrons regularly say is reminiscent of eating grandma’s homecooked meals.
“Opening a restaurant is tough business,” says Samuelsson. “From raising capital to getting people to know you are there, it’s an uphill battle, which is why I’m thrilled to partner with HEINZ on the new Open Kitchen series to provide resources and additional exposure to multiple Black Kitchen Initiative grantees. I can’t wait to see what these chefs cook up in my kitchens. The future is bright for each of them.”
The Open Kitchen series is the latest program coming out of the HEINZ Black Kitchen Initiative. Launched in 2020 in partnership with The LEE Initiative and Southern Restaurants for Racial Justice (SRRJ), the HEINZ Black Kitchen Initiative aims to celebrate and preserve the legacy of Black food culture by helping to break down barriers that keep Black voices and cooking out of America’s culinary space.
“The Black Kitchen Initiative is a hallmark program for HEINZ as we recognize the critical way America’s Black-owned food businesses continuously shape the nation’s food culture,” says Lizzy Goodman, HEINZ brand communications manager. “All Black Kitchen Initiative programming strives to set up Black food business entrepreneurs for long-term success. A key priority for us is growing and evolving the initiatives – as we’ve done with the new Open Kitchen Series – to ensure we’re addressing current challenges Black food entrepreneurs are facing in the industry.”
In addition to Open Kitchen, over the last three years, the Black Kitchen Initiative has committed a total of $3 million dollars in grants and released two seasons of the award-winning Black Kitchen Podcast Series. After announcing the latest $1 million commitment in Black Kitchen Initiative grants in July, the newest grant recipients have been selected. The full list can be found at heinz.com/blackkitchen/2023.
Foodies and fans can purchase tickets to the Black Kitchen Initiative Open Kitchen event in New York on Dec. 6 by visiting https://bit.ly/OpenKitchenHarlem. For more information about the Open Kitchen series and the Black Kitchen Initiative visit @heinzbki, @leeinitiative and @srrj_coalition on Instagram.
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BJ’s Wholesale Club Continues Free Turkey Promotion
BJ’s Wholesale Club, a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs, will hold its annual free turkey promotion, helping members take advantage of incredible savings as they shop for their holiday essentials.
From Nov. 1 through Nov. 9, BJ’s members will be eligible to receive a digital coupon for a FREE fresh or frozen Butterball whole turkey when they spend $150 in the same transaction, in-club or online.
The free turkey coupon will appear in members digital coupon gallery beginning Nov. 11, and must be redeemed by Nov. 22, while supplies last. To qualify, members will need to create a digital account on BJs.com, so that they can clip their free turkey offer in their coupon gallery, either through the BJ’s mobile app or online at BJs.com.
“We are proud to continue our tradition of free Thanksgiving turkeys,” said David Rajkovich, Vice President, Food Merchandising, BJ’s Wholesale Club. “We always provide unbeatable value, and our free turkeys provide another way for families to save on their Thanksgiving celebrations.”
At BJ’s Wholesale Club, members will also find a wide assortment of fresh food, deli items, pantry essentials, delectable desserts, entertaining sets, homeware and so many more holiday must-haves, all in an easy one-stop shop:
- Wellsley Farms Sweet Potatoes, 3 lbs., available in-club and with curbside pickup, in-club pickup and same-day delivery
- Wellsley Farms Fresh Gourmet Carrots, 2 pk./1 lb., available in-club and with curbside pickup, in-club pickup and same-day delivery
- Wellsley Farms Signature Cheese Sampler, 32 oz., available in-club and with curbside pickup, in-club pickup and same-day delivery
- Wellsley Farms Seven Flavor Cheesecake Platter, 54 oz., available in-club and with curbside pickup, in-club pickup and same-day delivery
- Wellsley Farms Homestyle 9” Apple Pie, 3 lbs., available in-club and with curbside pickup, in-club pickup and same-day delivery
- Berkley Jensen 16 pc. Drinkware Set, available in-club and with curbside pickup, in-club pickup and same-day delivery
- Berkley Jensen 16 pc. Round Glass Food Storage Set with Airtight Locking Lids, available in-club and with curbside pickup, in-club pickup and same-day delivery
BJ’s members can shop how they want by choosing from a variety of convenient shopping options such as in-club shopping, curbside pickup, in-club pickup, same-day delivery, ExpressPay, and standard delivery from BJs.com. While checking off everything on their holiday checklists, members can also take advantage of BJ’s additional services like Same-Day Select and Buy Now, Pay Later payment options.
BJ’s Wholesale Club will be closed Thanksgiving Day but will re-open its doors, chainwide on Friday, November 24 at 7:00 a.m. so that members can take advantage of the club’s unbeatable holiday savings.
BJ’s Wholesale Club Holiday Hours:
- Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23: Closed
- Black Friday, Nov. 24: 7 a.m. open
- Sunday, Dec. 24: 8 a.m. open
- Monday, Dec. 25: Closed
- Sunday, Dec. 31: 8 a.m. open
- Monday, Jan. 1: 9 a.m. open
Additionally, some clubs will have extended closing hours prior to Thanksgiving and throughout the holiday season to allow members extra time to complete their shopping trips. Check with your local club or visit BJs.com/locations for more details.
To learn more about BJ’s Free Turkey Promo, visit BJs.com/FreeTurkey.
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