When Rabbi Shea Harlig and his wife Dina arrived as emissaries of Chabad 29 years ago, they had no idea that the notorious gambling center would one day be an oasis for kashrus in the West.
With an estimated 50,000 Jews and thousands of tourists and business visitors, Rabbi Harlig who presides over several educational institutions, heads the Vaad Hakashrus of Las Vegas. Visitors to Las Vegas recall the days when the city had only the Haifa Restaurant, which has since changed hands several times.
One regular convention visitor recalled the days when he would fly in food from New York for a group of Orthodox businessmen attending the large electronics show.
Rabbi Harlig admits that when he first came to Las Vegas, he had no idea “that I would become so deeply involved in not only building Jewish life here but kashrus as well.”
Today, under Rabbi Tzvi Bronchtein, the Vaad supervises eight restaurants, several plants and major kosher sections in the Smith’s and Albertson’s supermarkets.
In fact, Smith’s has two major kosher stores with 6 kosher supervisors (mashgichim) in the flagship kosher store. The Smith’s store includes kosher meat cut daily, fresh bakery products, rotisserie chicken, deli meats, fresh salads, hot soups and a wonderful assortment of wines. Cholov Yisrael milk and cheese are also available.
Albertson’s Market also carries a full kosher food section, similar to Smith’s.
Rabbi Harlig says that Las Vegas has seen an influx of young families who seek the far less expensive cost of living, including affordable housing, low property taxes and no state income tax. He estimates that nearly 70% of visitors are businessmen and 30% traditional tourists.
KOSHER DINING
Ace of Steaks Steakhouse & Persian Cuisine
Glatt Kosher Steakhouse and Persian Cuisine
Catering and Shabbos Take-out
Phone: 702-899-4ACE
5825 W. Sahara Ave, Las Vegas 89147
www.aceofsteakslv.com
Anise Tapas & Grill
Meat Restaurant
Phone: 702-586-4088
Address: 3100 S. Durango St.
http://www.anisetapas.com
King Solomon’s Table
Glatt Kosher – Chassidishe Shechita
Hours: Sun – Thurs 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Phone: 725-244-4034
Address: 4561 W. Flamingo Rd.
Haifa Restaurant
Meat Restaurant
Glatt Kosher- Chassidishe Shechita
Hours: Sun – Thurs: 11:30 am – 10:00 pm
Friday until 2 hours before sunset
Phone: 702-940-8000
Address: 900 E. Karen, Ste. H-102
Jerusalem Grill
Mediterranean Cuisine Meat Restaurant
Chassidishe Shechita
Hours: Sun – Thurs: 11 am -10 pm | Fri: 10 am – Sundown
Phone: 702-341-5555
Address: 4825 W. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV (Flamingo & Decatur)Web: www.jerusalemgrillvegas.com
Sababa Grille & Restaurant
Meat Restaurant
Glatt Kosher – Chassidishe Shechita
Hours: Sun – Thurs: 10am – 9pm | Fri: 10am – 3pm
Phone: 702-547-5556
Address: 3220 South Durango Drive, Las Vegas, NV (N.E. corner of Desert Inn Durango)
Web: www.sababavegas.com
Shawarma Vegas
Meat Restaurant
Glatt Kosher
Kosher Supervision: Chabad
Hours: Sun – Thurs: 9am – 9pm – Fri 9am -2pm
Phone: 702-651-1818
Address: 2521 S. Fort Apache Rd, Las Vegas, NV (Sahara & Fort Apache) #102
Web: www.shawarmavegas.com
Simon & Joe’s
Corner of Valley View and Tropicana.
Call 702-759-0333 for more info.
www.simonandjoestrattoria.com
**Under the supervision of Chabad of Southern Nevada
Cholov Yisroel
KOSHER CATERING
Rafi’s Catering
Glatt kosher meals delivered to hotels for Shabbat and weekdays. To order food for Shabbos, you must call at least 24 hours in advance.
Kosher Supervision: Chabad
Phone: 702-348-8778
KOSHER SUPERMARKETS
Albertson’s Market
This is a non-kosher grocery store in Las Vegas with an extensive Kosher section which includes fresh Kosher meat cut twice a week under the supervision of Chabad, Cholov Yisroel Milk and cheese, Pas Yisroel breads, Challahs and cakes.
Phone: 702-242-1138
Address: 2550 S. Fort Apache, Las Vegas, NV (at Sahara and Fort Apache)
Smith’s Food and Drug Store
NEW IMPROVED SELECTION! This is a non-kosher grocery store with an extensive Kosher section which includes fresh Kosher meat cut daily, fresh bakery products including jelly donuts baked daily. We have rotisserie chicken, deli meats, fresh salads, hot soups and a wonderful assortment of wines. Cholov Yisroel Milk and cheese are also available. All the breads, cakes and bakery items are pas Yisroel. The supervision is under Chabad of Southern Nevada.
Phone: 702-256-5200
Address: 2211 N. Rampart Blvd. Las Vegas, NV
whay happened to pannini cafe???
paving the way for the day when all the magnificent hotels and casinos will become Yeshivos!!! May it be Now!!!!!
go to lvkosher.com
Is Hummus Vegas and Griill also kosher under Rabbi Harlig?
please see this correct list: Fine Dining Burnt Offerings (Meat) (702) 848-2876 https://www.burntofferingslv.com/ 3909 West Sahara Ave Jerusalem Grill (Meat) (702) 341-5555 https://www.jerusalemgrillvegas.com/ 4825 W. Flamingo Rd. (Flamingo & Decatur) (near the Strip) King Solomon’s Table (Meat) (725) 244-4034 https://www.kingsolomonskosherlv.com/ 4561 W. Flamingo Rd. (Flamingo & Arville) (near the Strip) Casual Dining Casa Mia (Dairy)* (702) 665-6546 https://www.casamialv.com/ 7365 W. Sahara Ave. Café Express (Dairy/Vegan)* (702) 899-4223 http://www.cafeexpresslv.com 2521 S Ft. Apache (Ft. Apache & Sahara) Mother Falafel (Meat) (702) 331-6048 https://motherfalafel.com/ 6375 S Rainbow Blvd. Shawarma Vegas (Meat) (702) 759-0333 https://shawarma-vegas.com/ 3720 W Tropicana Ave # 1 (near the… Read more »