City Will Open Westside Café for Workforce Training
A ribbon-cutting for Stew's Stix Café on the Historic Westside School campus is scheduled for October 13, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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The City of Las Vegas will debut a new café and workforce development program on the Historic Westside School campus on October 13, 2026. Stew's Stix Café, located at 330 W. Washington Ave., aims to provide residents with hands-on training in the hospitality and culinary sectors.
Why it matters
The program creates a new vocational pathway for those living near the Westside Education and Training Center and ShareWestside apartments. By operating through a municipal partnership, the facility integrates career training directly into the Historic Westside.
The new facility at 330 W. Washington Ave. serves as the latest site for culinary training in the city. The program's full capacity remains unknown.
The players
Shelley Berkley
The Mayor of Las Vegas who will attend the opening ceremony.
Shondra Summers-Armstrong
A City of Las Vegas Councilwoman who will attend the ribbon-cutting.
Richard Stewart
The chef who founded Stew's Stix Café.
The details
Founded by Chef Richard Stewart, the café will offer breakfast and lunch service on weekdays. Participants will gain practical experience within a commercial kitchen environment as part of a partnership with the City of Las Vegas. The site sits centrally near existing community assets, including the Westside Education and Training Center.
Timeline
October 13, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.: Ribbon-cutting ceremony at Stew's Stix Café.
Beyond the Strip
This project follows the pattern set by the Westside Education and Training Center in prioritizing vocational growth within the Historic Westside. It expands upon that established educational footprint by adding a commercial kitchen component to the neighborhood's service offerings.
Residents can begin visiting the café for breakfast and lunch on weekdays following the October 13 ceremony. The facility is situated within walking distance for those residing in the ShareWestside apartments.
The takeaway
The addition of this training facility creates a tangible new resource for hospitality skill development in the Historic Westside. Watch for the public opening of the café following the official ceremony on October 13.
What happens next
The ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for October 13, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at 330 W. Washington Ave.
Further reading
Find more developments regarding new businesses and facilities in the city at Openings & Closings.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Fox5vegas.
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