‘Pawn Stars’ boss Rick Harrison talks Las Vegas tourism drop and buffets’ decline
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For decades, Las Vegas kiosks have been a tourist bonus. Today, the dining halls are a big draw.
Even Rick Harrison, even the boss of “Pion Stars”, noticed the evolution of people’s eating habits and called the fall of the buffet as an example of “Darwinism”.
“You know, 100 years ago, lobster was considered the food of poor people, so everything changed, Har Harrison said to Fox News Digital in a video interview with Rick’s Rollin Smoke Barbeque & Tavern’s restaurant.
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Once upon a time in Vegas, famous buffets have led to food halls in recent years.
In 2020, Rio’s Carnival World Buffet closed in 2024 before it was reopened as a canteen dining hall.
Canteen Food Hall was introduced in January 2024 at Rio Hotel & Casino and took over the former Carnival World Buffet. (Rio Hotel & Casino)
Aria Buffet was also closed in 2020 and reopened in 2022 as an appropriate EATS Food Hall.
The Big Top Food Court in Circus Circus, opened in 2021, replaced a small part of the place of the place.
Despite the changes, the menu in Harrison’s Restaurant leans on a cigarette -lasting barbecue tradition of 16 hours.
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“We don’t stop time,” Harrison said. “Not 15 and a half hours. 15 hours 45 minutes, not 16 hours, every bit.”
Harrison said all the meat in the restaurant is located.
“Pion Stars” boss Rick Harrison clearly spoke about the developing dining scene in Las Vegas. (Istock; Fox News Digital)
“We are known for our burnt ends,” he added. “For people who don’t know what your burned is over [are]This is the greasy side of the brisk. “
Harrison said that he was born and grew up in North Carolina, which he calls “mostly the barbecue capital of the world”.
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He said that his restaurant next to the pawn shop has received thousands of visitors every day.
“Overseas people do not know about the American barbecue and they definitely love it when they learn.” He said.
Harrison said he was known for the burnt ends of the Las Vegas restaurant (not in the picture). (Istock)
With the number of tourism in Vegas, many people pointed out expensive pricing, especially when it comes to food.
At this point, Harrison called the $ 1,000 steak “the most ridiculous thing in the world.”
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Im I wouldn’t fall for cheating, dedi he said, there are still places where you can eat a “good American steak” between $ 50 and $ 80.
Las Vegas Congress and Visitor Authority recently released its numbers for July visitors and recorded a 12% decrease last year.
Vegas Insider Rick Harrison still has places to eat a “good American steak” for relatively reasonable prices in Vegas. (Istock)
In July, there were over 3.5 million visitors over 3,5 million visitors last year, and the occupancy fell from 86.5% to 7% in 2024.
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Harrison tied a decline to “people who jump on holidays” due to inflation.
The best thing about Vegas said that food offers are the diversity.
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“You have everything from a dining court to five -star restaurants.” He said.
“So, a little bit of everything here.… There is something for every budget here.”
