Esther's Kitchen
James Beard finalist Chef James Trees' beloved seasonal Italian soul of the 18b Arts District—newly expanded 10,000 sq. ft. Main Street flagship with private event room, olive courtyard, and $0 outside-AV fees.
Transparent Out-the-Door Event Ledger
Contract basis: F&B Minimum Spend (Room Rental Waived) · Includes Nevada's statutory +32.2% service-and-tax stack upfront.
| Statutory Cost Line Item | Standard Weekday | Tier-1 Convention Week |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum F&B / Base Buyout Commitment | $16,500 | $34,000 |
| Dedicated Space / Room Rental Fee | $0 (Waived) | $0 (Waived) |
| Pre-Fee Contract Subtotal | $16,500 | $34,000 |
| Mandatory Admin & Service Charge (22%) Taxable · NRS 372 | $3,630 | $7,480 |
| Clark County Sales Tax (8.375% on Subtotal + Admin Fee) | $1,686 | $3,474 |
| Nevada Live Entertainment Tax (9% LET) | $0 | $0 |
| True Out-the-Door Total
+32.2% statutory stack above quoted minimum
| $21,816 $145 / guest all-in
| $44,954 $300 / guest all-in
|
Statutory Note: Closed-door corporate receptions, seminars, and dinners without public admission or live ticketed entertainment are exempt from Nevada's 9% LET.
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Verified Google Reviews · Esther's Kitchen
“This is my first time visiting Esther's Kitchen. The moment you arrive and you are nicely greeted when you arrive. After being seated our drink order was taken. Several minutes our server came over to ask if we had any questions on the…”
“While the food and atmosphere were wonderful, the service was exceptional. Kimmie was our sommelier and opened two bottles of wine for us ($25 corkage fee each) and even shared some info about each of the wines we brought in. I was…”
20-Point Architectural & Operational Dossier
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Corridor Egress & Arrival Timing
Secret 6-minute straight shot from LVCC West/North Halls via W Sahara Ave -> S Main St into the walkable heart of 18b Arts District, completely bypassing Las Vegas Blvd Strip traffic!
Tailored Event Budget
Single-Venue Out-the-Door Math (Standard Weekday Minimum): $16,500 base + 22% admin ($3,630) + 8.375% tax ($1,686)
Zero planner fee — compensated via standard commissionable venue & vendor partner agreements.
| Scope & Statutory Note | Low | Mid | High |
|---|---|---|---|
Private Venue Buyout & F&B Minimum (150 pax) Standard non-compression corridor minimum spend benchmark. | $18,705 | $21,750 | $25,665 |
Mandatory Venue Admin/Service (24%) + 8.375% Tax Exposes the real "++" stack: 24% admin/service fee ($5,220) is subject to 8.375% Clark County sales tax ($2,259). | $6,432 | $7,479 | $8,825 |
Independent Local AV, Audio & Stage Rig (1 day) Saves ~$4,633 vs. captive in-house hotel AV (~$11,068 with 25% AV service fee). | $5,470 | $6,435 | $7,400 |
| Total Out-the-Door All-In | $30,607 | $35,664 | $41,890 |
Synchronized 3-Venue Hold Strategy
10m transfer · LVCC West Hall, Venetian Expo & CAESARS FORUM (7–9 Min I-15 Charter)
Turnkey 360-degree floor-to-ceiling 4-wall projection-mapped warehouse hall—drop your brand visuals onto every wall in 60 seconds without $120K rigging!
10m transfer · LVCC West Hall & Venetian Expo (7–9 Min I-15 Ride)
Hand-crafted circular Balinese bamboo & volcanic-stone canopy dome inside AREA15—unmatched organic warmth for 60–180 pax founder receptions.
2m walk · Virgin Conference Wing (On-Site) & LVCC South Hall (5-Min Paradise Rd Drive)
Zero hotel resort fees ($0!), free parking, 6 minutes from LAS Airport, and 100% open to independent Las Vegas AV—the ultimate 100–450 pax seminar headquarters.