Yusho Opening in Vegas; 1st Ward's Tailgate Party; More

LAS VEGAS—Eater Las Vegas reports that Matthias Merges is setting up a Yusho outpost in Las Vegas in the Monte Carlo Resort and Casino. Yusho LV will have two dining rooms as well as an outdoor patio and will face the Strip. Construction on the 4,170-square-foot space should be done early next year. [~ELV~]

BUCKTOWN/WICKER PARK—Chop Shop's event space, 1st Ward, is hosting a tailgate party for the Bears vs. Packers game Monday night. In addition to showing the game, there will be a DJ and a "Biggest Bears Fan" costume contest ($50 Chop Shop gift card to the winner). $20 gets you the tailgate buffet and a drink ticket. Tickets are on sale now. [Eater Wire]

NOBLE SQUARE—Mark Bazer talks to restaurateur Tony Hu (Lao Sze Chuan, Lao Hunan, many more) tonight (6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m.) for The Interview Show at The Hideout (1354 West Wabansia). [Eater Wire]

SCHAUMBURG—Roti Mediterranean Grill is opening a new location in Schaumburg (892 N. Meacham Road) this weekend. Head over tomorrow from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. to get a free lunch and fountain drink, as well as a rousing welcome from the Schaumburg High School Drum Line. [Eater Wire]
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