There were several changes on the Strip and in the Las Vegas Valley this past week. Photos are posted below of the different changes.

All photos were taken by VegasChanges.com this week, unless otherwise noted.

2 More Restaurants Open at Resorts World Las Vegas

On December 30 Carversteak and Bar Zazu opened at Resorts World on the Las Vegas Strip. Once the patio and upstairs portion of the dining room open, Carversteak will be the largest steakhouse in Las Vegas.

1/3/2022 Carversteak
1/3/2022 Carversteak
1/3/2022 Inside Carversteak at Resorts World Las Vegas
1/3/2022 Bar Zazu
1/3/2022 Bar Zazu
1/3/2022 Bar Zazu at Resorts World Las Vegas


Fontainebleau adds more letter signage to Strip tower

Construction continues on Fountainebleau on the Las Vegas Strip. This week they added final touches to the letter signage on the north strip blue tower.

1/3/2022 Fontainebleau
1/3/2022 Fontainebleau

STRAT adds new lighting feature to casino

The construction walls have been removed in the center of the casino at The STRAT Hotel, Casino & SkyPod. A very nice looking chandelier and lighting feature has been added.

1/2/2022 STRAT Casino
1/2/2022 STRAT Casino


Nellie’s Southern Kitchen at the MGM Grand Update

The construction walls have not been put up yet for Nellie’s Southern Kitchen in The District at the MGM Grand. It is taking the former Hecho en Vegas Mexican Grill & Cantina space. It was scheduled to open in early 2022.

1/3/2022 Former Hecho en Vegas
1/3/2022 Former Hecho en Vegas


Construction Continues on Ballo Italian Soul at Sahara Las Vegas

The construction walls remain in place at the Sahara on the Las Vegas Strip for Ballo Italian Soul. It will be located next to Noodle Den that recently opened. It is scheduled to open in March 2022.

1/3/2022 Construction wall remains in place for Ballo Italian Soul at Sahara Las Vegas

Tacos & Tequila at Palace Station still under construction

1/2/2022 Construction wall
1/2/2022 Tacos & Tequila

Major changes taking place in the Avenue Shops at Bally’s

Over the past several months many stores in the Avenue Shops at Bally’s on the Las Vegas Strip have closed.  More recently, even more stores have closed. It appears a large attraction will be taking the space. Black curtains cover the former stores from the escalators all the way to the Race & Sports Book. Signs posted say Coming Soon “The Cabinet”, “The Lock” and “The Gallery”.

1/3/2022 All these stores have closed in the Avenue Shops at Bally’s. Real Bodies and the Twilight Zone Arcade remain open.
1/3/2022 Closed store in the Avenue Shops at Bally’s
1/3/2022 Sign
1/3/2022 Sign

Sahara Las Vegas encouraging guests to Share Your Photos

In the past, the Sahara on the Las Vegas Strip did not want any photos taken in their casino or bars. It sure looks like that policy has changed with this sign in the casino.

1/3/2022 Sign in the Sahara Las Vegas


The Las Vegas Monorail is ready for the Consumer Electronics Show

Many, if not all the Las Vegas Monorails have a “wrap” and advertisements for the Android operating system. The timing is great for CES.

1/3/2022 The Las Vegas Monorail is advertising Android for CES


Fremont Hotel & Casino “Building a Better Fremont”

Construction continues on all rooms at the Fremont Hotel & Casino in Downtown Las Vegas.  The completion date has not been announced.

1/2/2022 Sign at the Fremont Hotel & Casino