BLVD & MAIN Taphouse’s inaugural toast included executive vice president and chief operating officer of Golden Entertainment, the parent company of The STRAT, Steve Arcana, vice president and general manager of The STRAT, Chris Fiumara, professional football Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson, Brewmaster Dave Otto and Executive Chef Johannes Bernau, along with John Barry, principal of Kevin Barry Fine Art, and local artists, Robby Martin, aka Biscuit Street Preacher, and Manny Avila. To commemorate the occasion, Las Vegas City Councilman Bob Coffin honored the event with a proclamation.

 

Several local celebrities posed for photos before heading into the party, including the casts of FANTASY and Thunder from Down Under, along with Miss Nevada USA 2019, Tianna Tuamoheloa, guitarist and former Guns N’ Roses guitarist DJ Ashba and Murray Sawchuck.

 

Guests enjoyed samplings of elevated pub fare created by Bernau including short rib sliders, 50/50 meatballs and buffalo fried oysters. Guests also enjoyed chilled seafood bar loaded with crab legs, shrimp and oysters along with a large, displayed charcuterie board, including an assortment of meats and cheeses. Signature cocktails, created by Golden Entertainment’s Corporate Director of Beverage Jason Shullo, included 1149 to the Top, Downtown Lovin’ and The Stupak.  Brewmaster Otto also presented his signature ale, the SkyJump Golden Ale. 

 

To add to the night’s excitement, Biscuit Street Preacher painted an exhibition art piece throughout the duration of the evening.