If there was ever a weekend to trade your usual dinner plans for something a little more decadent, this was it. The Corner Store, New York’s notoriously hard-to-get-into SoHo hotspot and favorite celebrity haunt, has officially landed in Las Vegas—and naturally, it made one gloriously grand entrance.
Located inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, the much-anticipated restaurant opens its doors to the public today, November 9, following a two-night, invite-only kickoff celebration that brought together a star-studded crowd for flowing martinis, caviar, and steak. Plenty of indulgence and a healthy dose of New York attitude are now firmly planted in the desert.
The guest list was every bit as buzzy. Saturday Night Live alum Pete Davidson was among the familiar faces at Friday evening’s festivities, where he was joined by rapper Ludacris, NBA star Russell Westbrook, and actor Keegan-Michael Key. The Chainsmokers’ Drew Taggart and Alex Pall were also in attendance, alongside hospitality heavyweights Andrew Sasson, Jason Strauss, and Scott Sartiano. They joined Catch Hospitality Group Partner Eugene Remm and The Corner Store Chef and Partner Michael Vignola, the team behind the restaurant’s success, in welcoming guests to celebrate the brand’s first expansion beyond its beloved SoHo address.
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While the celebrity sightings certainly provided plenty of dinner-table conversation, the real star of the evening was the food. Friday night kicked off with an electric preview dinner where The Corner Store’s signature take on elevated American classics took center stage, reminding guests why securing a table at its New York original has become something of a sport.
Those lucky enough to land an invitation settled in for a multi-course feast, with the menu certainly understanding the assignment. First up was the Lobster & Caviar Roll, featuring Maine lobster salad and celery remoulade—a seriously luxurious opener and, frankly, an absolute must-order. The Seasonal Crudo offered a lighter, fresher interlude, pairing Pacific hamachi with macerated watermelon, crushed sesame, and watermelon ponzu.
Then came the comfort-food classics, starting with the Spinach & Artichoke Dip, followed by The Corner Store Caesar, made all the more irresistible by its cream cheese croquettes and everything-bagel croutons. It’s the sort of salad that might just steal the spotlight from whatever comes next.
For the main event, guests tucked into Mediterranean Branzino with honey-melted tomatoes and garlic-wilted spinach, alongside the Steak Frites, featuring an eight-ounce DemKota Ranch prime New York strip finished with au poivre sauce. The steak was a standout—beautifully prepared, exceptionally tender, and easily one of the best we’ve had in recent memory. Whipped potatoes and Dutch asparagus with lemon vinaigrette rounded out the spread, proving that when it comes to dinner, more is very much more.
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Completing the meal was The Corner Store’s signature Samoa Sundae, a decadent combination of coconut soft serve, brown butter caramel, Valrhona chocolate fudge, salted shortbread crumble, and toasted coconut. A showstopper in every sense, it’s every bit as heavenly as it sounds and absolutely lives up to the hype. Consider this your friendly reminder to save room for dessert. Better yet, don’t even think about sharing.
Also making a sweet appearance were the Apple Hand Pies, filled with Granny Smith apple and spiced dulce de leche, wrapped in a shortbread crust. Paired with the Samoa Sundae, they made for a sweet finale—and one that was well worth saving room for.
Beyond the guest list and the menu, the setting itself provided plenty of eye candy. Since opening in fall 2024, The Corner Store’s original SoHo location is one of New York’s most coveted tables. Now, the restaurant is bringing that downtown sensibility west, with Rockwell Group reimagining its signature look for a much bigger Las Vegas stage. Spanning 5,600 square feet, the new outpost retains the original’s signature color palette and material finishes, while introducing a heightened sense of glamour and polish befitting The Cosmopolitan’s gleaming setting.
Inspired by classic train cars, the main dining room pairs rich wood tones, antique mirrored walls, and burl wood paneling with plush, striped velvet Hollywood banquettes. Above, green velvet ceiling panels, intricate molding, and soft cove lighting lend the space a warm, transportive feel, bringing a little old-school New York glamour to the Las Vegas Strip. An expanded Butcher’s Counter, dedicated martini room, and show-stopping green onyx bar round out the space, adding plenty of personality and a few more reasons to linger.
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If Friday night was all about the decadent dinner party, Saturday turned things up another notch. The second evening traded the sit-down affair for a lively cocktail party complete with live music and caviar bumps, setting the scene for a more spirited celebration. A lavish ice luge dispensing perfectly chilled martinis, alongside an impressive ice sculpture showcasing the evening’s caviar service, gave guests plenty of reasons to say yes to just one more.
The evening’s menu was a greatest-hits collection of Corner Store must-orders, with servers making the rounds through the crowd with generous portions of caviar-topped lobster rolls, addictive Five Cheese Pizza Rolls, The Corner Store Caesar, and, best of all, the Wagyu French Dip. This was one bite worth talking about. Dry-aged for 72 hours to develop a deep, concentrated flavor, the exceptionally tender Wagyu beef was piled high onto a freshly baked, crusty house-made baguette. The bread held up beautifully to all those rich, savory juices, while the beef practically melted in your mouth. Quite simply, a French dip worth staying up for.
The cocktails were just as much a part of the entertainment, with the cult-favorite Sour Cream & Onion Martini and Vegas-inspired Oli’s Dirty Martini keeping glasses firmly occupied. With a drink in hand, guests mingled to the sounds of live 1980s music and got an exclusive first look at the new space.
If the weekend’s VIP festivities were any indication, The Corner Store is poised to become one of the Strip’s most talked-about dining destinations. Bringing a little New York attitude and a lot of Vegas energy, it makes a compelling case that dinner is only half the fun.
Welcome to Vegas, Corner Store. We have a feeling you’ll fit right in.
