Nellie’s Southern Kitchen makes Vegas debut in 2022
Nellie’s Southern Kitchen, a Jonas family experience, will make its Las Vegas debut at MGM Grand in early 2022. Helmed by Denise and Kevin Jonas, Sr., their sons Kevin II, Joe and Nick (the Jonas Brothers) and Franklin – in partnership with TLI Bedrock LLC, a New York City-based investment firm – Nellie’s will celebrate the comfort food, hospitality and southern charm of the family’s 1760s roots in North Carolina.
The MGM Grand location marks the second venture for the concept.
Located in The District opposite the MGM Grand Garden Arena, the 11,000-square-foot-restaurant will pay homage to Kevin, Sr.’s grandmother, Nellie, who lived in Belmont, North Carolina until she passed in 2011. With an atmosphere inspired by the Jonas’ love for music, the vibrant space will be a lively spot for all ages to enjoy fresh, flavorful dishes and live entertainment.
“Our dad’s passion for family, food and music shines through at Nellie’s. It’s a beautiful tribute to our great-grandmother’s legacy, and we know Las Vegas will love it as much as we do,” Kevin II says.
“We have incredible memories performing at MGM Grand Garden Arena, so to have Nellie’s next to it is surreal,” states Joe. “Las Vegas has always had a special place in our hearts, and now our connection to the city and its community will be stronger than ever.”
“My great-grandmother was happiest when surrounded by people having a great time,” adds Nick. “That’s what Nellie’s is all about – amazing food, vibes and music. We love Las Vegas and can’t wait for my Dad to be able to introduce Nellie’s and this piece of our family history to the West Coast.”
The carefully crafted restaurant design is modern and elegant with a folkloric texture, which contributes to an atmosphere of ‘polished casual’ dining.
No stranger to the Las Vegas entertainment scene, the Jonas family has held ties to the city and MGM Resorts International over the years, including Jonas Brothers concerts at MGM Grand Garden Arena as well as sister properties, Park MGM and Mandalay Bay.
Guests will enjoy Nellie’s signature dishes including its warm biscuits, Chicken & Dumplins, Hawg Hill Smoked Pulled Pork Sandwich, Chicken and Gravy, Southern Meat Loaf, and Chicken and Waffles with cinnamon-honey butter. The restaurant also will feature an extensive cocktail menu and introduce new offerings exclusive to the Las Vegas location.
When guests arrive at Nellie’s, they will feel they’ve come home to a front porch setting, where everyone is welcome at the table. A magical summer evening is conjured in tones and materials reminiscent of North Carolina’s grassy meadows, weathered barns and white shiplap cottages, the Smoky Mountains imagined in the distance. Unique furnishings and decor, created and crafted by OLY Studio exclusively for Nellie’s, will impart richness and depth with whimsical nods to Nellie and the Jonas family’s passion for music and hospitality.
More details about Nellie’s and its opening date will be shared in the coming months.
