Published on: October 22, 2025, at 02:15h.
Updated on: October 22, 2025, at 02:23h.
Luke Combs shared on Wednesday that he is set to unveil a second location of his popular Category 10 restaurant, bar, and live country music venue on the Flamingo street front, previously occupied by Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville until April 2024.
When it opens next autumn, this Nashville success will mark the Strip’s third venue vying for the attention of National Finals Rodeo attendees, each offering similar vibes. (Blake Shelton‘s Ole Red debuted in January 2024 in front of the Horseshoe, followed closely by Jason Aldean’s Kitchen + Bar north of the Cosmopolitan in December 2024.)
Combs is collaborating with Opry Entertainment Group, the team that efficiently operates Ole Red.
“I’m thrilled about launching a second Category 10 in Las Vegas,” Aldean mentioned in a statement, noting that 2026 “was already shaping up to be a fantastic year, but this elevates it even further.”
Inspired by Combs’ 2016 chart-topping hit, “Hurricane,” Category 10 will encompass 34,000 square feet spread over three levels. The first floor will house Hurricane Hall, the main dining area featuring three bars, a stage, and a dance floor. The Still, a bar located on the second floor, and the Eye Rooftop, equipped with a DJ booth, another dance floor, and a bar, will also be available.
This concept undeniably sets it apart from the existing honky tonk and Southern-style dining that currently leverage the licensed brands of Blake Shelton and Jason Aldean.
Though late to the trend, Combs currently holds significant cultural relevance among the three.
As the first artist to headline both the Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza festivals, and the first country singer to perform for three consecutive nights at London’s Wembley Stadium, he is gearing up to kick off his world tour next March, starting at Las Vegas’ 70,000-seat Allegiant Stadium.
Dining Updates
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NADC Burger, which previously operated as a pop-up at Resorts World for 90 days, is transitioning to a permanent location at the Tony @ Carson building, found at 124 S. 6th St. downtown, alongside Carson Kitchen. Run by pro skateboarder Neen Williams and chef Phillip Frankland Lee of the award-winning Scratch Restaurants Group, NADC (short for “Not a Damn Chance”) will be taking over the former Bocho Downtown Sushi area. Additionally, it has been reported that Picanha Steak Restaurant will open its second Vegas location at Tony @ Carson, occupying the previous Carl’s Donuts site.
Electric Playhouse, a cutting-edge venue within the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace featuring immersive gaming experiences with food and drinks, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The location, which first opened its doors in June 2024, allowed guests to participate in interactive gaming without the requirement for headsets or gadgets. Its parent company, based in Albuquerque, reported $1 million to $10 million in assets and liabilities during the bankruptcy filing, although specific reasons for the filing were not detailed.
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, recognized as one of the fastest-growing restaurant chains in the US, has launched its tenth Las Vegas location and its inaugural spot on the Strip: a concession stall at T-Mobile Arena.
Resorts World has appointed Lee Bennett as the new executive property chef. Bennett previously held the position of global culinary director for Gordon Ramsay Restaurants.