Former ‘Top Chef’ Contestant Bruce Kalman Unveils Soulbelly BBQ in the Gateway District
Salt and pepper brisket, Carolina pulled pork, and burnt ends smoke up the restaurant with a patio and live music
The dining room at Soulbelly BBQ |
Bruce Kalman’s Soulbelly BBQ makes its debut in the Gateway District in Downtown Las Vegas, sandwiched between two breweries. Kalman, who moved to Las Vegas from Los Angeles in 2019, appeared on Season 15 of
Top Chef and gained a following for his restaurant Union in Pasadena, California, and Knead & Co. Pasta Bar + Market in LA’s Grand Central Market.
When he first moved to Vegas, his goal was to open an Italian restaurant with LEV Group at Tivoli Village. He scrapped those plans to switch to a barbecue restaurant with Richard Camarota, the former executive chef at Sage, that leans more on Kalman’s take on smoked meats and less on being a pitmaster. A chance meeting with Dave Grohl, the frontman for the Foo Fighters and Back
Chef Bruce Kalman opened Soulbelly BBQ in Las Vegas. Provided
May 10, 2021
Leaving fine dining Italian cuisine for American BBQ, James Beard-nominated and Bravo Top Chef Chef Bruce Kalman is opening his first fast casual restaurant this week in Las Vegas.
Dubbed Soulbelly BBQ, the former automotive garage-turned-restaurant reflects the culture surrounding American BBQ, according to a press release. Murals on each side of the space showcase iconic figures like the Queen of Texas BBQ and pitmaster Tootsie Tomanetz, alongside southern musicians like Koko Taylor and Buddy Guy, Kalman said in the release. I want Soulbelly to be something special that celebrates the amazing soul of Las Vegas and its people, he said. We ve held a series of pop-ups to build momentum, but it s finally time to show the city of Las Vegas what we ve been smoking!
Chef Bruce Kalman Opens Soulbelly BBQ in Las Vegas Downtown Arts District
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LAS VEGAS, May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Leaving fine dining Italian cuisine for American BBQ, James Beard nominated and Bravo Top Chef favorite Chef Bruce Kalman opens his first Las Vegas restaurant with business partner Richard Camarota, dubbed Soulbelly BBQ, in the heart of the Downtown s Arts District May 12, 2021.
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Chef Bruce Kalman Opens Soulbelly BBQ May 12 in Downtown Las Vegas
Signature #jigglymeatdishes include Kalman s Salt & Pepper Brisket, Carolina Pulled Pork, Chipotle Cider Glazed Drumsticks, Pork Spare Ribs, housemade Hatch Chile and Cheddar Hot Links, and Texas Sausages.