1228 Main, New Bakery, Restaurant and Bar in
Downtown Las Vegas’ Arts District, is Now Open for Dinner
Created by Wolfgang Puck and local Las Vegas partners, 1228 Main’s dinner menu showcases the diverse flavors of California through beautifully presented cuisine.
The new 1228 Main, located at 1228 S. Main St. in Downtown Las Vegas’ Arts District, is now open for dinner. Showcasing the diverse flavors of California, beautifully presented dishes are complemented by an exceptional collection of wines, craft beers and cocktails – all set to an enviable playlist.
A neighborhood bakery and café by day and elevated restaurant and bar by night, 1228 Main brings a San Francisco sensibility to downtown’s laid-back vibe, presented by acclaimed chef Wolfgang Puck and local Las Vegas partners, including longtime partners in Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group, David Robins, executive vice president of domestic operations, and Tom Kaplan, executive vice president of development and design.
Behind the inventive, flavorful cuisine is Robins, whose early days as an up-and-coming Bay Area chef inspired much of the cuisine, along with culinary director, Dustin Lewandowski, and Alex Huizar, executive chef of 1228 Main.
Small plates include hand-cut steak tartare served with garlic-chili-almond salsa matcha, crispy potatoes and garlic aioli; a roasted beet tartine with a focaccia crouton and goat cheese smear; and duck rillettes with date puree, grainy mustard and a toasted baguette.
Large plates include truffled chicken pot pie made with market vegetables and thyme velouté in a house-made puff pastry; grilled SRF Zabuton Steak prepared with a mustard-peppercorn au poivre and served with a potato-bacon terrine; and spicy tomato spaghetti with crispy guanciale, garlic, chili and parmesan reggiano.
Dinners begin with an assortment of freshly baked breads paired with seasonal accompaniments. They include Nicoise oliveade served with Spanish anchovy, goat cheese and fresh thyme; and sheep’s milk ricotta served with Tuscan olive oil and cracked black pepper. The artisanal breads and pastries are made fresh daily by a talented team of bakers led by Kamel Guechida, director of pastry development and operations for Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group; along with Sébastien Polycarpe, executive pastry chef; and Brittany Simmons, lead baker for 1228 Main.
The wine collection is inspired by the partners’ favorite selections and reflect new finds one might look forward to sharing with friends versus statement wines. Created by wine director, David Morris, the wine list includes more than a dozen selections by the glass.
In keeping with downtown Las Vegas’ eclectic bar scene, 1228 Main offers next-level cocktails, including barrel-aged spirits that are used in the negronis, by talented mixologist and now director of operations, Doug Chippewa. Debuting with cocktails showcasing flavors of summer, the menu honors 1228’s diverse playlist. Highlights include “Mysterious Ways,” described as a ginger spice and stone fruit cocktail inspired by a Pimm’s cup, is made with apricot Carpano Antica, Lazzaroni Amaro, cucumber, ginger, lemon, grapefruit and club soda; “Somebody Else,” described as a rich, spiced and slightly bitter rum punch, is made with El Dorado 12 year, Cruzan black strap rum, Campari, Amaro Ramazzotti, lime and pineapple; and “Free Falling,” described as an herbaceous, spicy and tropical margarita, is made with Lunazul tequila blanco, Chartreuse, Gran Classico, agave, lime and pineapple.
The design of the 6,000-square-foot restaurant, bar and bakery blends the bones of the building with modern architecture, from an array of materials mirroring the original brick to rich brown banquettes, communal tables and a slatted wood ceiling. The art, by celebrated local artist David Ryan, adds pops of color to the bar and dining room. Recycled Propaganda, the moniker for favorite local street artist Izaac Zevalking, is behind graffiti that spans an exposed surface of the walk-in cooler. Outdoor dining is available on either side of the main entrance.
An expansion to the building houses an ambitious bakery and catering business that is equipped to facilitate orders throughout the Las Vegas Valley. 1228 Main seats up to 130 guests between the dining room, patio and bar.
More information, reservations and gift cards can be found on the website at www.1228mainlv.com. 1228 Main can be reached by phone at (702) 602-0531. 1228 Main is on Instagram at @1228mainlv and on Facebook at Facebook.com/1228mainlv.
About 1228 Main:
A neighborhood café by day and elevated restaurant and bar by night, 1228 Main (pronounced twelve-twenty-eight), is located in Downtown Las Vegas’ Arts District at 1228 S. Main St. The bakery is open from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.; breakfast is served from 7 – 11:30 a.m.; lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.; and dinner is served from 5 – 10 p.m. The bar is open from 3 p.m. to close Tuesday – Friday and 8 a.m. to close Saturday and Sunday. 1228 Main is closed on Mondays. Spanning 6,000 square feet, 1228 Main offers seating for 130 guests between the dining room, patio and bar. More information, reservations and gift cards can be found on the website at www.1228mainlv.com. 1228 Main can be reached by phone at (702) 602-0531, on Instagram at @1228mainlv, and on Facebook at Facebook.com/1228mainlv.