specializing in Sonoran-style burritos from northwest Mexico. The new owner of the Rio has planned $350 million in renovations, as the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported. Trevor Scherrer, president and CEO of the Rio, described the food hall as “a lively space where vibrant flavors and approachable cuisine unite.” The restaurant partners are committed, he continued, to creating “food experiences that represent the future Rio, and we are excited to introduce them to our guests.” (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) Carnival will soon be the Canteen.Ĭarnival World Buffet in the Rio will reopen in January as Canteen Food Hall, the property announced Monday, continuing the Las Vegas trend of former buffets being transformed into collections of restaurant concepts.
