Cake Boss Buddy Valastro Explodes on the Scene Today

Buddy V's Ristorante
Address: Grand Canal Shoppes, 3327 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
?Phone: 702-607-2355
Status: Opens at 11:30 a.m.

Holy raviolis and cannolis. Cake Boss Buddy Valastro partners with über restaurateurs Elizabeth Blau and chef Kim Canteenwalla to open his very first restaurant today at the Grand Canal Shoppes. Buddy V's Ristorante makes its debut today with a menu replete with family recipes chipped in by the entire family.

Look for family favorites including Valastro Sunday Gravy with meatballs, sausage, lamb and pork nestled on your favorite pasta and Lisa's capellini shrimp scampi with oven-dried tomato, roasted garlic and white wine as well as over-the-top desserts including Buddy's XL Lobster Tail filled with custard cream and Italian birthday cake filled with chocolate pastry cream and cannoli filling.

Specialty cocktails include the Negroni Biondo and Buddy V Holy Cannoli with Absolut Vanilia, Licor 43, MBrizard Chocolate Royal Liqueur, BV's Cannoli Mix and Varnelli Anice Secco.

The restaurant is open from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and until 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Bring your appetite.
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Buddy V's Ristorante [Photo: Chelsea McManus]