House of Blues Revamps Brunch; Hakkasan Resys

MANDALAY BAY — Gospel music icon Kirk Franklin joined up with House of Blues to revamp the Gospel Brunch on Sundays as part of the venue's 20th anniversary. Franklin tailored the show to fit the Vegas market. The brunch still includes a buffet menu with Southern specialties including cornbread muffins, Creole chicken, shrimp jambalaya, chicken and waffles, carving stations and create your own bloody Marys and mimosas. The new brunch will start on Mother's Day, May 12. [EaterWire]

MGM GRAND — Hakkasan starts taking reservations today. Guests can book their reservations on hakkasan.com or by calling 702-891-7988. The restaurant will be open nightly for dinner Sunday through Thursday from 5 to 11 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. to midnight starting May 3. [EaterWire]

FORUM SHOPS AT CAESARS — Carmine's is starting to interview for assistant general managers, managers, floor supervisors, executive sous chefs, sous chefs and purchasing manager. All inquiries or resumes should be sent to jobs@alicart.com or by visiting www.carminesnyc.com. [EaterWire]
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