Yeah, the whole resort is kind of and empty-bland vibe, but rooms are nice enough if at a low price.
Food selections were a weak spot. In that I mean, overpriced, many were closed at odd times/days during my stays, and the kiosk ordering system was as messed up as a football bat. Three times now, I had to go to the center dessert shop that has the ONE manned cash register that a human can assist with ordering on. No signage that this exists, just lots of kiosks that don't work and no human customer service booth to inquire with. I had to flag down a worker who turned me on to the secret ordering counter.

But, for the edification of the thread, there's some attempted buzz about a new restaurant that just opened this week. Because apparently the Vegas hordes were calling out for $50 beans. Personally, I think vegan options are fine – the food looked delicious – and it might do well as a casual foodcourt venue, but to expect an entire group to all agree on vegan and agree to drop steakhouse-$$$ to get a faux-sausage just because the party's one vegetarian friend wanted everyone to dine there is going to be a hard sell. I guess we'll see: is the hippie-gambler demographic large enough to make the far end of the Strip a dining destination?

("I'll be just down the street at The Golden Steer, catch up with me after you enjoy your high sodium-cauliflower nuggets, m'kay?")


Press release:
"Two restaurants are now open at the Strip's newest resort — Crossroads Kitchen, Ronnen's beloved plant-based institution which mirrors the original location in Los Angeles as well as CB | Crossroads Burgers, a new fast-casual, plant-based restaurant.

"Our expansion within Resorts World Las Vegas points to the evolving mainstream appeal of plant-based cuisine," said Chef Tal Ronnen, founder of Crossroads Kitchen and author of New York Times Best Seller, The Conscious Cook. "When Crossroads Kitchen first opened in 2013, it was a rarity, the first upscale, entirely plant-based restaurant with a full bar. Now, with our new locations, I'm excited to continue shaping the perception of plant-based dining with Resorts World and serve delicious, refined food that appeals to vegans and flexitarians alike." Crossroads Kitchen offers guests its signature Mediterranean-inspired dishes in a convivial atmosphere as well as additional specialty menu items exclusive to the Las Vegas location including the Chestnut Foie Gras made with roasted chestnuts and served with a cabernet demi-glace, grilled sourdough, celery leaf, and grapes and Chips and Caviar, waffle chips served with a dollop of Kite Hill sour cream topped opulently with seaweed-based caviar. Off-menu items from the Los Angeles location such as Spaghetti and Meatballs made with Impossible Meatballs and Fettuccine Alfredo provide diners with nostalgic plant-based comfort food. The 162-seat restaurant features the dark woods, deep red banquettes, dramatic lighting and music the Melrose institution is known for. Iconic photography from artist Neil Zlozower is displayed throughout. The restaurant will also feature bar seating and a private dining room for up to 20 people.

Crossroads Kitchen's casual outpost, CB | Crossroads Burgers, serves the restaurant's custom plant-based sausage with specially crafted in-house casings, burgers, fries and ice cream sundaes from a quick-service counter. Diners have the option to enjoy their meals in the 24-seat venue, or order takeaway for on-the-go convenience and even opt for delivery with menu items arriving directly to their rooms or poolside cabanas through Resorts World's On The Fly service. With the opening of Crossroads Las Vegas, Chef Ronnen continues to redefine the plant-based culinary landscape he pioneered, creating destination-worthy experiences for locals and travelers alike. The restaurants offer an upscale venue to indulge in a delicious plant-based meal and enamor a diverse range of appetites. Crossroads Kitchen is now open daily for dinner from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. CB|Crossroads Burgers is open daily for lunch and dinner from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. https://www.rwlasvegas.com/dining/crossroads/