A
70-year tradition
Recently, Lawry’s the Prime
Rib restaurant celebrated 70 years in business with celebratory banquets at
many of their locations. I had the pleasure of dining during their
celebration in Las Vegas on July 24, 2008 and it was quite the night. There
was a reception, then their signature prime rib dinner with wine, dessert
and coffee. Then, on August 15, 2008, I had the honor of being one of the
first three guests to enjoy lunch now being offered at Lawry’s The Prime Rib
in Las Vegas. It doesn’t get any better than this!
To give a little history on
Lawry’s the Prime Rib, Lawrence L. Frank and Walter Van de Kamp co-founded
the original Lawry's The Prime Rib on La Cienega Boulevard in Beverly Hills.
You might recognize Van de Kamp from their food products which are still be
produced and sold today. Even in 1938, Frank understood that people didn’t
go out to eat dinner just for a meal but for the experience of dinner being
prepared and presented. He realized that the right food and presentation
would bring the customers. A true showman, Frank designed the famous silver
carts so the beef could be carved at tableside.
Lawry's The Prime Rib is
still a family business, with the second and third generations of Franks and
Van de Kamps working side by side in the restaurants' operation. Part of
their fascinating history is that in 1947, Lawry’s The Prime Rib moved from
their original location in Beverly Hills from the east side of La Cienega
to the west side of La Cienega. However, the family maintained ownership of
the original property and opened another restaurant while leasing the
property where Lawry’s The Prime Rib located in 1947. In 1993, after a
dispute, Lawry’s The Prime Rib moved back to their original location (on
property they owned) to become even bigger and better. Lawry’s The Prime Rib
opened in Las Vegas in 1997 at Flamingo and Howard Hughes Parkway for dinner
and private events during the day. Now Lawry’s The Prime Rib will be open
for lunch.
Lawry’s the Prime Rib will
be opened Monday through Friday from 11:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. with their Ale &
Sandwich Bar. The Sandwich Bar actually carries the Lawry’s concept from the
original restaurant, Tam O’Shanter (also part of the Lawry’s family-owned
chain). Traditional prime rib roast beef or tender turkey will be
hand-carved to order from a shining silver sandwich cart. You get your
choice of bread as well as sides such as salads, creamed spinach, creamed
corn, and mashed potatoes. “The lunch menu introduces traditional lunch
favorites with a Lawry’s twist including Prime Rib Chili, Cobb Salad with
diced prime rib and Caesar salad with prime rib,” Chef Ralph Sanchez,
Lawry’s executive chef, said.
As for
dinner, the $99 Surf & Turf Dinner for Two Special continues until August
31. The Dinner for Two Menu includes:
•
Lawry’s Original Spinning Bowl Salad
•
Lawry's Special 8 oz. Cut of Roasted Prime Ribs of Beef and one 4 oz.
Lobster Tail, served with Yorkshire pudding, mashed potatoes and whipped
cream horseradish, as well as choice of creamed corn, creamed spinach or
buttered peas or Fresh Salmon and one 4 oz. Lobster Tail with seasonal
accompaniments
•
C.C. Brown's Hot Fudge Sundae Sampler
•
Freshly Brewed Coffee or Tea
The
food was incredible, the staff was very excited to be part of this expansion
(you could tell from the smiles on their faces) and Lawry’s The Prime Rib is
a great place with a traditional menu that has been served for 70 years.
Lawry’s The Prime Rib
4043
Howard Hughes Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89169
(702) 893-2223
www.lawrysonline.com
