Equally known for his brilliant cooking and fiery temper, Gordon Ramsay announced a new addition to his ample Vegas empire last month. The Michelin-starred chef will celebrate both facets of his fame with the first Hell's Kitchen restaurant, taking over the former home of Serendipity 3, perched just above the Strip outside Caesars Palace.
Named for Ramsay's reality cooking competition, where chefs will bear the brunt of his tirades for a 17th season later this year, the Hell's Kitchen restaurant will be designed by Jeffrey Beers International to reflect the show's Los Angeles studio home. The design will be a "nod to both the red and blue teams featured on the show," according to a press release, and will highlight an open kitchen as the centerpiece of the space, visible from every table.
While a number of "Hell's Kitchen" alums have landed in Las Vegas — the top prize on the series is a head chef gig at an eatery of Ramsey's choosing — this will be the first time the television show is adapted to an actual restaurant concept. Construction on the roughly 300-seat indoor/outdoor space, Ramsay's fifth on the Strip, is slated to begin this summer with a grand opening expected in the winter.
"Fans of the show have been asking us to bring a 'Hell's Kitchen' restaurant to life since day one, so I'm thrilled to finally be doing it here at Caesars Palace," said Ramsay in a statement. "A key element of the show's success has always been the diners' experience, so we are excited for guests in Las Vegas to feel like they, too, are part of the show flames and all."