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Eater
17 hours ago
- Business
- Eater
This Game-Changing Vegas Tapas Restaurant Is Closing After Seven Years
When it first opened in 2018, it was a nondescript tapas restaurant in a squat Chinatown strip mall. And under the deft guidance of chef Oscar Amador, former Bazaar Meat general manager Roberto Liendo, and partner Joseph Mikulich, EDO Tapas and Wine quickly secured a reputation as one of Las Vegas's best restaurants — revelatory for its playful approach to tapas and prix-fixe tasting menus — all with a Strip-style polish. Seven years after opening and with a wholly new restaurant on the horizon, EDO is closing its doors this September. 'We're just so pleased,' says Liendo. 'We had this intimate space, and people came with open minds and hearts — they really embraced whatever we did.' Within the 35-seat restaurant, Amador dreamed up tasting menus of bluefin tuna tarts in delicate shells with flower petals and passionfruit, and cured jamón draped over icy kumquat leche de tigre. Other dishes became brand staples, now found at Anima by EDO, which opened in 2022, and at La Loba, the group's new Seattle restaurant. Among them: impossibly flaky patatas bravas with a satisfying crunch and countless layers, the pressed and paper-thin bikini panini, and a whimsical celebration of eggs — frothy salted-fish espuma with egg yolk, roe, and caviar, served in a hollowed-out shell atop a porcelain egg carton. EDO's rotating tasting menus, marked by joyously inventive flavors and tweezer-placed precision, quickly earned it a loyal following happy to trek to an unassuming strip mall on Spring Mountain Road. 'The smaller space really allows us to have fun with that,' says Liendo. 'With that said, we feel that it's time for EDO to have a rebirth.' EDO's closing coincides with the debut of the group's newest restaurant, Braseria, opening at the Collective — the Convention Center-adjacent dining hub that also houses Cleaver, Tacos & Beer, and Marrakech. The brasserie-style concept will lean into French classics with a playful twist, served in a space three times the size of EDO and featuring an extensive wine list. It's also a return to form for Amador, who cooked at the prestigious Le Cirque at the Bellagio after relocating from Barcelona. 'We're going to bring some French dishes like onion soup and escargot, but we're going to have it in a playful way,' says Amador. While Amador built his career around Spanish cooking, he notes the close ties between French and Catalan cuisine. 'We thought it would be only natural to introduce some of that French cuisine into our dishes,' says Amador. Braseria will forgo the tasting menu format, encouraging guests to share large-format dishes, with flair coming from roving caviar carts and tableside presentations of beef tartare. The design highlights high ceilings, a dramatic wall-length bar, dark woods, leather and brass accents, murals, chandeliers, and a wine cellar that will eventually house 1,000 bottles, from prestige labels to boutique producers. And that all leads to the future of the current EDO space. Amador is holding onto the restaurant, eager to do something he describes broadly as 'very, very special.' It's expected to remain closed for a short time, while it gets a new name, a small update to the design, and an entirely new menu. 'I want to do something else, but I cannot say too much now,' says Amador. Since opening, EDO has continued to rack up accolades. In 2023, it made Yelp's list of the top 100 restaurants in the Southwest. That same year, Amador earned his first James Beard nomination, and Yelp named Anima the best new restaurant in the country. In 2024, he was a finalist in James Beard's national Outstanding Chef category. Liendo recalls early concerns that Spanish cuisine might be a hard sell. 'I'm mostly thankful for the people — the chefs and people that came in,' says Liendo. 'It was fun to see them taking ideas from our menu and bringing that creative approach.' As for Amador, he says that he had the ambition to make EDO into something deeper. 'And I think we achieved that,' he says. Leading up to its September farewell, EDO will revive fan favorites and original menu hits — a kind of farewell tour for loyal diners. 'We wanted to give enough time for everyone who supported us over the years to come in, for us to say thank you,' says Liendo. And the group's not done yet. A fourth restaurant is already in the works, though details are still under wraps. In the meantime, fans can take comfort in knowing that wherever the next EDO project lands, there will likely be bikinis, crunchy potato sticks, and eggshells filled with something delicious. See More: Vegas Restaurant Closings
Powys County Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Powys County Times
Bilbao speak to LaLiga over Barcelona finances amid pursuit of Nico Williams
Athletic Bilbao confirmed that they have held talks with LaLiga to establish Barcelona's financial position as the Catalan club look to sign Nico Williams. Barcelona sporting director Deco revealed last week the club are intent on bringing the highly-rated 22-year-old winger to the Nou Camp this summer and have reportedly already agreed personal terms. Still under financial constraints, Barcelona must comply with the '1:1 rule' and are only able to spend as much as their income and accounts allow, governed by LaLiga, which calculates a limit. Bilbao have sought feedback from LaLiga about how Barcelona would finance any transfer of Williams, who helped the Basque club qualify for next season's Champions League and reach the Europa League semi-finals. ℹ️ Reunión con @LaLiga El Athletic Club agradece la disposición y claridad del organismo que defiende los intereses de todos los clubes. En el marco del fair play financiero, se trató, entre otros asuntos, la capacidad de incorporación de jugadores por parte del FC Barcelona. — Athletic Club (@AthleticClub) June 26, 2025 A statement on Bilbao's website said: 'The meeting (with LaLiga) was held in Madrid in response to a request from Athletic Club made within the framework of compliance with financial fair play. 'Among the topics discussed was FC Barcelona's ability to sign players, given Athletic Club's legitimate interest in accessing the relevant information after FC Barcelona sporting director Deco publicly acknowledged that they will try to sign a player from our first team. 'This player has a contract with Athletic Club until June 30, 2027. Minding our own business means ensuring that the rules of the competition are followed. 'Deco's statements add to the public statements made by FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta himself, admitting that the Blaugrana club 'is working to be within the 1:1 rule' and that, therefore, it is not currently within the parameters of said rule for registering players. 'We appreciate LaLiga's complete willingness and clarity in its qualified response, and we affirm that Athletic Club will defend its interests to the fullest extent in compliance with the financial fair play regulations approved by each and every one of the professional clubs that make up LaLiga.'
DW
2 days ago
- Politics
- DW
Spain: Top court backs amnesty for Catalan separatists – DW – 06/26/2025
Spain's Constitutional Court ruled to uphold most aspects of the disputed amnesty law for Catalan separatists. However, the ruling does not directly benefit former separatist leader Carles Puigdemont. Spain's Constitutional Court on Thursday upheld key provisions of a disputed amnesty law for Catalan separatists involved in a failed 2017 push for the Catalonia's independence. Under the law, more than 300 people have been pardoned. "This is magnificent news for Spain," Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez told reporters in Brussels, adding that the amnesty served "to guarantee Spain's unity as well as our development and prosperity and coexistence between citizens and regions." In 2023, Sanchez's Socialist Party agreed to an amnesty with two Catalan separatist parties. The agreement was made in exchange for their support in a parliamentary vote, which allowed Sanchez to remain prime minister after the elections resulted in a hung parliament. Last year, lawmakers narrowly approved the bill, but the conservative opposition has deemed the legislation unconstitutional. They claim it was passed solely as a Socialist maneuver to ensure their continued rule. The Constitutional Court announced that it had rejected most points of an appeal by the opposition conservative People's Party (PP) against the amnesty's constitutionality by a vote of six to four. "Amnesty is not banned by the Constitution, and its adoption, when it responds to an exceptional situation and a legitimate public interest, may be constitutionally admissible," the court, which has a majority of judges nominated by the Socialists, said in a statement. The Constitutional Court's ruling offers some relief to Sanchez and his Socialist Party, which has been caught up in corruption allegations involving senior officials. PP leader Alberto Nunez Feijoo denounced the amnesty as "a corrupt transaction of impunity in exchange for power" and "an attack against the separation of powers." To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video The Constitutional Court ruling does not directly benefit Carles Puigdemont, the former Catalan separatist leader who fled abroad to avoid prosecution after leading Catalonia's regional administration during the 2017 referendum. He currently lives in self-imposed exile in Belgium. The judge handling Puigdemont's case said the amnesty does not apply to him because he is also being sued for embezzlement in diverting funds for the referendum, a charge he denies. Puigdemont has appealed the decision, saying that the funds earmarked for the referendum were not for his personal gain. According to a court spokesperson, the Constitutional Court will not rule on the matter until later this year or next. The separatist leader was Catalonia's head of government in 2017, when the region unilaterally declared independence from Spain. This prompted Madrid to impose direct control, sparking Spain's worst political crisis in decades.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Spain's top court upholds amnesty law for Catalan separatists
By Joan Faus BARCELONA (Reuters) -Spain's Constitutional Court on Thursday upheld core elements of a disputed amnesty law enacted by the Socialist government after Catalonia's failed 2017 secession bid, under which more than 300 people have been pardoned. "This is magnificent news for Spain," Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez told reporters in Brussels. He reiterated his view that the amnesty served "to guarantee Spain's unity as well as our development and prosperity and coexistence between citizens and regions". The amnesty was agreed in 2023 between Sanchez's Socialist Party and two Catalan separatist parties in exchange for their support of his minority coalition in a parliamentary vote that allowed him to stay on as prime minister. The Constitutional Court's ruling offers some relief for Sanchez while allegations of corruption involving senior officials ensnarl his Socialist Party. "Amnesty is not banned by the Constitution, and its adoption, when it responds to an exceptional situation and a legitimate public interest, may be constitutionally admissible," ruled the court, where a majority of judges had been nominated by the Socialists. The conservative opposition has argued the legislation is unconstitutional and was passed solely as a Socialist manoeuvre to stay in power. The top court ruling, which stems from an appeal lodged by the conservative People's Party, does not directly benefit former Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont, who lives in self-imposed exile in Belgium. The judge handling Puigdemont's case has said the amnesty does not apply to him as he is also being sued for embezzlement, an accusation he denies. Puigdemont has appealed the judge's decision, but the Constitutional Court will not rule on the matter until later this year or next, according to a court spokesperson. Puigdemont was Catalonia's head of government in 2017 when the region unilaterally declared independence from Spain, prompting Madrid to impose direct control.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Spain's Constitutional Court backs Catalan separatist amnesty
MADRID: Spain's Constitutional Court on Thursday said it had approved an amnesty for Catalan separatists involved in an abortive 2017 independence bid, a victory for the leftist government that staked its survival on the divisive law. A banned secession referendum and short-lived declaration of independence in the northeastern Catalonia region in 2017 triggered the EU member state's worst political crisis in decades. Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez agreed to the amnesty in exchange for Catalan separatist parties' support to secure a new term in office after 2023 elections produced a hung parliament. Lawmakers last year narrowly approved the bill, which the government says has restored calm and political normality to Catalonia after the unrest and polarisation that preceded and followed the referendum. But it infuriated the Spanish right which accuses Sanchez of flouting the rule of law and pardoning the instigators of a 'coup' to cling to power. The Constitutional Court announced it had rejected most points of an appeal against the amnesty's constitutionality by the main conservative Popular Party (PP) by six votes to four. 'The amnesty is not forbidden by the constitution, and its adoption, when it responds to an exceptional situation and a legitimate end of public interest, may be constitutionally admissible,' the court said in a statement. Sanchez welcomed the news, telling reporters in Brussels that Spain was 'closing a political crisis that should never have left politics'. But PP leader Alberto Nunez Feijoo insisted from Brussels that the amnesty was 'a corrupt transaction of impunity in exchange for power' and 'an attack against the separation of powers'. Judges apply the law on a case-by-case basis and dozens of figures from the Catalan independence movement have benefited. But the amnesty has not applied to separatist figurehead Carles Puigdemont, who led Catalonia's regional administration during the referendum and fled abroad to avoid prosecution. The Constitutional Court did not state whether embezzlement, a charge that prevents Puigdemont's inclusion in the amnesty, should come under the law.
