An article published by Eater Las Vegas last week reported that Paul Bartolotta, co-owner of Bartolotta’s Restaurants and two-time James Beard Award winner, is leaving his namesake restaurant, Bartolotta Ristorante di Mare at the Wynn Las Vegas.
Bartolotta confirmed his departure in an email early this morning, though he did not provide details or information regarding his future plans, stating "I will be happy to share news at the right time."
Bartolotta, who established the restaurant at the Wynn in 2005, was known for his expert preparation of Mediterranean seafood & Italian pasta.
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As a passionate champion of the local dining scene, Lori has reimagined the restaurant critic's role into that of a trusted dining concierge, guiding food lovers to delightful culinary discoveries and memorable experiences.
Lori is an avid cook whose accrual of condiments and spices is rivaled only by her cookbook collection. Her passion for the culinary industry was birthed while balancing A&W root beer mugs as a teenage carhop, fed by insatiable curiosity and fueled by the people whose stories entwine with every dish. Lori is the author of two books: the "Wisconsin Field to Fork" cookbook and "Milwaukee Food". Her work has garnered journalism awards from entities including the Milwaukee Press Club. In 2024, Lori was honored with a "Top 20 Women in Hospitality to Watch" award by the Wisconsin Restaurant Association.
When she’s not eating, photographing food, writing or planning for TV and radio spots, you’ll find Lori seeking out adventures with her husband Paul, traveling, cooking, reading, learning, snuggling with her cats and looking for ways to make a difference.
