It began with a sketch of an idea on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean and quickly expanded into an Italian cuisine empire with its latest (and perhaps greatest) outpost so far: Eataly Las Vegas. Two restaurants, three bars designed with dining in mind, a marketplace, a dozen counters offering delicacies to go and wine, and an 11-seat Chef’s Table reserved for epicurean education are laid out, mercato-style, within the Stripside entrance of Park MGM.

Eataly Las Vegas is practically a daily, year-round celebration of flavorful fare representing every major region of Italy. “The journey here is all about Italian cuisine,” says Eataly general manager Luca Esposito. “We cover Italian cuisine from north to south, so if you get to experiment with our menus, you have everything from each region.”