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Chef Robert Stewart Opened Stew's Stix Café

The new restaurant on West Washington Avenue doubles as a culinary training site for local workers.

Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Openings & Closings

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Local residents in the Historic Westside have a new dining option with the opening of Stew's Stix Café. The restaurant, led by Food Network competition winner Robert Stewart, serves dishes like chicken and waffles and shrimp and grits.

Why it matters

The café serves as an anchor for ongoing revitalization efforts in the Historic Westside, aiming to bring new economic investment to the neighborhood. By partnering with the City of Las Vegas, the business also provides formal workforce development for aspiring chefs.

The café occupies suite 123 at 330 W. Washington Ave. in the Historic Westside. The exact capacity of the culinary training program offered through the city remains currently undisclosed.

The players

Robert Stewart

A chef and winner of a Food Network Cutthroat Kitchen competition who owns the new café.

City of Las Vegas

The local government partnering with the café to facilitate culinary career training.

The details

The restaurant held a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by city leaders to mark its official entry into the neighborhood. Beyond serving southern-style comfort food, the business operates as a workforce development partner for the city to give aspiring culinary professionals hands-on industry experience. It is located in the heart of the Historic Westside.

Timeline

  1. • Stew's Stix Café held its grand opening on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

Beyond the Strip

This opening follows the pattern of economic growth initiatives currently underway in the Historic Westside revitalization plan. It represents a shift toward incorporating workforce training into local small-business expansions.

Residents of the Historic Westside can now visit the café located at 330 W. Washington Ave. Those interested in the city-backed culinary training program should contact the City of Las Vegas for enrollment details.

The takeaway

The café offers a new dining spot while serving as a hub for local workforce development. Keep an eye on the Historic Westside's economic growth as more businesses align with city revitalization goals.

Further reading

Find more updates on new businesses entering the valley in our Openings & Closings section.

Source note: This article includes information reported by KSNV.

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