In September 2024, Eugene Remm and Tilman Fertitta’s Catch Hospitality Group (behind Catch locations in New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Aspen, Miami and more) debuted The Corner Store restaurant in New York’s former Dos Caminos space in SoHo.
A nostalgic take on a classic American joint, the cozy spot featuring a green onyx bar and playful twists on traditional dishes built a cult following and became a favorite of high-profile fans like Taylor Swift. Then, in January, the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas announced the beloved brand would be opening its second location in its former Blue Ribbon space.
During a preview weekend that attracted guests such as Pete Davidson, Ludacris, the Chainsmokers and Keegan-Michael Key, The Corner Store unveiled its still-intimate but grander Las Vegas sibling — which will open to the public on Monday, Nov. 9. Rockwell Group designed the upscale 180-seat space, which recreates the warmth of a New York City neighborhood corner store with velvet cushions, antique mirrors, brass accents and vintage lighting. Guests enter through a storefront with wood-framed doors into a vestibule, a bar area and main dining rooms, with herringbone wood floors and walls dotted with New York City photography.
Credit: Jasmin Rosemberg“It’s meant to be a throwback restaurant to something that’s existed for 30 or 40 years, a neighborhood restaurant, so we did a lot of thinking about restaurants like that, their DNA and how we could replicate it and give it a new twist,” says Rockwell Group partner Shawn Sullivan. “Corner Store is almost like Raoul’s, which is a classic restaurant downtown, or Polo Bar uptown, brought downtown. And a lot of that is in the intimacy of the spaces, the way the artwork feels collective … and that perfect moody New York restaurant lighting.”
The Vegas location is elevated with new elements like stained glass illuminated panels that give the appearance of age, and the Martini Bar. “Martinis are their specialty,” says Sullivan. “It was the first time that we were able to bring it as a feature into the dining room. So we have a service bar that makes everything but is dedicated to martinis.” Another new feature is a private dining room decked in golden plaster that can accommodate 24 guests. “I think it’s going to be one of the most successful in Las Vegas,” Sullivan says.
Credit: Jasmin RosembergRather than being one wide open space, the restaurant is divided into smaller sections. “It’s meant to feel intimate, so when you go through the spaces, you discover them one by one,” Sullivan says. “You can take a corner by the bar, or can take a shortcut another way into a series of dining rooms,” he says of the adjoining areas that link. “So it really works for private events and if groups want to have privacy.”
Credit: Courtesy of MGM Resorts InternationalThe Corner Store fans will also see consistency with the restaurant’s menu. Here, they’ll find all of culinary director and chef Michael Vignola’s signatures: the lobster rolls topped with caviar, the wagyu sandwich with French dip, the Caesar salad with everything-bagel croutons and cream cheese-filled croquettes. “We really focus on the product and the presentation. It’s all done old-school with a lot of intent and care,” says Vignola. “It’s our ode to New York, to our little joint.”
New for Vegas is an expanded selection of premium meats and hand-cut steaks. “We have some bigger, larger cuts — we’ve done a little bit of work with Taylor Sheridan and the 4 Sixes Ranch,” Vignola says. “We also have two bespoke cuts on the menu here. We also have a caviar pasta making its debut.” Pair dishes with signature martinis like the sour cream and onion martini as well as new creations like Oli’s Dirty Martini with mascarpone caviar olives, and finish with beloved desserts like the Samoa sundae, inspired by girl scout cookies.
The Catch Hospitality Group is showing no signs of slowing. After following up the seafood concept it launched in New York’s Meatpacking District in 2011 with outposts of Catch in Los Angeles (2016), Las Vegas’ ARIA Resort & Casino (2018), Aspen (2021), Miami Beach (2024), Dallas (2024), Scottsdale (2025) and Mexico City (2026), the group recently opened a number of hot spots in New York.
On the heels of debuting steakhouse The Eighty Six in September 2025, Mediterranean and Levantine-inspired Or’esh in February and French bistro Café Charmant — currently New York City’s hardest reservation — in September, the Catch Hospitality Group will open an uptown concept at 9 West 57th St. in 2027. Now that’s playing to win.
The Corner Store Las Vegas is open seven nights a week, from Sunday to Thursday (5 p.m. – 10 p.m) and Friday and Saturday (5 p.m. – late). Reservations can be made via The Cosmopolitan online or by calling (702) 675-9828.
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