The parent company of the Hard Rock Hotel’s hit gastro-pub Culinary Dropout is confirmed to be bringing its spin on Italian dining to Las Vegas. Fox Restaurant Concept's North Italia will take over 5,518 square feett of interior space, plus 1,679 square feet of outdoor patio at the Rampart Commons retail center, a couple of doors down from Honey Salt.

Filling space previously occupied by retailers the Gap and Banana Republic at the intersection of Charleston and Rampart Boulevard, North Italia aims to deliver "spirit of the Italian taverna," specializing in serving handmade pasta and pizza. Inside there will be room enough room for 159 seats and 88 more on the substantial patio. A long bar is being created right by the entrance and seating includes large round tables and smaller circular corner booths, suggesting the team already anticipates families and large groups.