A Taste of Forte Tapas Returns with
Exclusive One-Night Event at
AMARI Italian Kitchen & Wine Shop
Forte, an acclaimed former Las Vegas favorite, will come together with the chefs of
Amari for a dinner that celebrates the bold flavors of Balkan cuisine
AMARI Italian Kitchen & Wine Shop, located at UnCommons in southwest Las Vegas, is bringing back the bold and beloved flavors of Forte Tapas with a special Forte & Friends pop-up event from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 13. This exclusive dining experience will showcase a selection of Forte’s most sought-after dishes alongside a curated selection of cocktails, inviting guests to rediscover the flavors that made the restaurant a local favorite. Tickets are not required, but reservations are encouraged and can be made here.
“We are passionate about building community and creating traditions, and there’s no better way to do that than by bringing people together over incredible cuisine,” said Jason Rocheleau, a partner in Heart & Vine Hospitality, the innovative company behind AMARI. “Forte was an icon for our dining community, and this collaboration is more than just a nod to its legacy—it’s a way to keep its spirit alive while bringing people together in a way that only great food can.”
This one-night-only culinary event will take guests on a journey through the rich traditions of Balkan and European cuisine, featuring an à la carte menu of Forte classics, including Shopska salad, the national dish of Bulgaria; stuffed peppers; a rich and hearty beef stroganoff; and Khachapuri, the traditional Georgian cheese bread. The meal can be elevated with add-ons, such as caviar, truffles, mortadella, and pancetta and guanciale.
Adding an extra touch of indulgence, The Caviar Collective’s Noble Russian Osetra will be showcased with a unique caviar cart experience. Guests can savor a luxurious caviar bump accompanied by Vesper cocktail shots and champagne.
Celebrating Forte’s enduring influence on the Las Vegas culinary scene, Forte & Friends will pay homage to the flavors that made it a staple under the leadership of its owner, Nina Manchev. Throughout the dinner, guests can enhance their dining experience with a curated selection of cocktails, beers, and wines from AMARI’s extensive collection of Italian and domestic favorites.
More information about AMARI is available at www.AmariLV.com. AMARI is on Instagram at @AmariLasVegas and Facebook at AmariLasVegas.
About AMARI Italian Kitchen & Wine Shop
AMARI Italian Kitchen & Wine Shop, located at 6825 Tom Rodriguez St. Ste. 100, off I-215 and Durango Drive, serves reimagined Italian-American cuisine at UnCommons, a dynamic urban campus in the bustling Southwest Las Vegas district. Open daily, AMARI presents a vibrant dining room, spacious patio, energetic lounge and boutique retail and wine shop, offering a delightful and diverse wine list – available for enjoying onsite or to-go. Spanning 4,600 square feet between the restaurant, bar and patio, AMARI offers indoor and outdoor seating for 120 guests. AMARI is open for dinner 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; noon to 2:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday for lunch; 3 to 5:30 p.m. daily for happy hour; and noon to close daily for takeout and delivery. The wine shop is open daily during regular restaurant hours. Reservations and more information are available by calling (725) 285-0450 or visiting the website at www.AmariLV.com. AMARI is on Instagram at @AmariLasVegas and Facebook at AmariLasVegas.
About UnCommons
UnCommons, a groundbreaking 40-acre urban campus in southwest Las Vegas, is transforming the way people work, live, and connect through forward-thinking design and a community-centered approach. At the heart of UnCommons is a vibrant dining scene, showcasing the finest in local and regional culinary talent. Trendsetting restaurants, including all’Antico Vinaio, AMARI Italian Kitchen & Wine Shop, General Admission, Salt & Straw, SunLife Organics, Teaspoon, Todo Bien, Urth Caffé and Wineaux, offer a world-class dining experience, with more exciting openings to come in 2025. Vestra provides the ultimate in luxury apartment living with 830+ contemporary residential units and resort-style amenities, including a spacious pool, co-working areas and features for pampering pets. UnCommons is also home to a curated selection of lifestyle brands like Speakeasy Candle Co., Capelli Salon, and Daela Cosmetic Tattoos, as well as fitness hubs such as The Good Place, set to open soon. The campus is further enriched by The Assembly by Kiln, a next-generation 5,000-square-foot conference and event space, and Kiln’s innovative coworking and lifestyle space, slated to debut in spring 2025. UnCommons features over 500,000 square feet of cutting-edge office space, which is home to leading companies including DraftKings, CBRE, BDO and Deloitte. Developed by Matter Real Estate Group and designed by globally renowned architectural firm, Gensler, UnCommons prioritizes sustainability and environmental stewardship, earning coveted certifications from WELL™ Certification and Green Globes®. More information is available on the website at www.UnCommons.com, on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.