The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum Lisa Vanderpump has opened up a new restaurant at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas, aptly named Vanderpump à Paris'. Viewers met Lisa as a restauranteur in 2010 during the premiere season of the Bravo series. At the time, Lisa's restaurants Villa Blanca and SUR were the talk of the town, with several of her castmates meeting her at one of her spots for dinner or lunch.
In fact, her lounge SUR even became the location of the popular spin-off series Vanderpump Rules. After quitting RHOBH following season 9, Lisa put her focus on VPR and her new up-and-coming restaurants. She opened TomTom Restaurant & Bar with her VPR castmates Tom Schwartz and Tom Sandoval, which has become a major hot-spot for the residents of Los Angeles. With her success in the restaurant business, it's no surprise Lisa is opening another restaurant outside the state of California.
In a recent press release published via People, Lisa opened up about her and her husband Ken Todd's second Las Vegas restaurant, located at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel and Casino. Named Vanderpump à Paris', the restaurant offers "delicious dishes, whimsical cocktails, and a lush atmosphere" that will transport the customer and their tastebuds to France. The place was designed by Lisa herself with the help of her designer pal, Nick Alain. Vanderpump à Paris' was inspired by the 61-year-old's life in France, where Lisa and Ken lived for nearly 10 years. "You'll find our love for French wine, delicious French food, and our fascination with French culture peppered throughout Vanderpump à Paris," Lisa said in the press release, adding that her designer was crucial in bringing her dream "to life."
Inside the restaurant is a Parians dream. The decor is reminiscent of an old French courtyard, with flowers and other greenery placed intentionally throughout the many seating areas. With 200 seats available for customers, each chair is embellished with plush velvet art banquettes that are complemented by oversized and elegant pillows. There is even a long, white marble bar with iron bars and crystal chandeliers, as well as a gold cocktail chair with a water fountain sprouting from the top in the center of the space. As for where all the lighting and furniture are from, everything was designed by Lisa, who closed Villa Blanca, and her designer's decor line, Vanderpump Alain.
On the menu, one can find cocktails and wine selections, including some dessert drinks, that can be paired with several "reimagined Parisian classics." Some of those dishes include ratatouille frites, a trio of tartares, and French onion mac and cheese. Jason Gregorec, SVP, and general manager of Paris Las Vegas said, Lisa "has created a one-of-a-kind destination, featuring decadent cocktails, Parisian- inspired bites, and intentional design details for our guests to enjoy."
Lisa, who opened her first Las Vegas restaurant, Vanderpump Cocktail Garden at Caesars Palace, in 2019, has opened another restaurant where The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills fans will be flocking to. Despite the harsh criticism she has received in the past for the food at her restaurants, hopefully, Vanderpump à Paris', receives better reviews.
Source: People