Food and Drink Restaurants The Jonas Family's Las Vegas Restaurant Just Opened — and They Told Us All About It The family's North Carolina restaurant, which honors the brother's great-grandmother, celebrated its grand opening in Las Vegas. By David Morris David Morris Instagram David Morris draws on his decade of experience as he covers luxury travel, dining, wine, wellness, fashion, and entertainment — all while working full-time as a cardiologist. He has a keen eye for the next trends and has become a go-to journalist for many brands looking to share new and exciting projects, be it an exclusive first look at the newest villas in Las Vegas or the hottest eateries in Marrakesh. In addition to Travel + Leisure, his work has been regularly featured in publications such as Departures, Elle, Modern Luxury, AskMen, and Eater. * Traveled to nearly 40 countries * Helped Eater curate content as they entered new markets * Global brand ambassador for the invite-only Elite Travel Club * Curated strategic partnerships for fashion brands at Coachella and Art Basel * Went on tour with the late Avicii * Triple board-certified in internal medicine, cardiology, and echocardiography Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines Published on June 7, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Courtesy of Denise Truscello/Getty for Nellie’s Southern Kitchen The Jonas family has made their mark in Las Vegas — in more ways than one. Nellie's Southern Kitchen — the family's restaurant in Belmont, NC dedicated to their great-grandmother — opened it's Las Vegas outpost this weekend, while the famed brothers continue their 5-night concert series at the Dolby Live theater at Park MGM. Courtesy of Denise Truscello/Getty for Nellie’s Southern Kitchen "There are a lot of amazing recipes that we have had in the family for many years that we serve here," Joe Jonas told Travel + Leisure at the restaurant's opening. "Our great-grandmother made very traditional chicken and dumplings and biscuits and gravy. We like to have them in our own home and share them with our friends and fans." As guests enter through the barn-style entry doors they will find a quilted, floral, hand carved bas-relief pattern on the walls and will be greeted by a painting of Nellie herself with a banjo, spoons and wisps of jewel-like cotton lint in her hair. AVABLU When it comes to the kitchen, the family's youngest brother, the youngest sibling of the family, Frankie, claims he takes the title for best chef. "I'm the one who actually worked in the [Belmont] restaurant," he told T+L. "I know these recipes like the back of my hand. If there's anything I know how to cook, it's Southern food. I can cook a biscuit and a chicken real well." Courtesy of Denise Truscello/Getty for Nellie’s Southern Kitchen As Kevin Sr. continued to walk T+L through the space he shared thoughts on expanding the restaurant even more — both in the states and internationally. "There are some opportunities in the US we are exploring, but I would love to be in Mumbai, he said, fondly recalling the 2018 wedding of his son Nick and wife Priyanka Chopra. "If I were choosing a culture and city we love — Mumbai is a very special place." Whether the family is together across the world, at either location of Nellie's or in their own homes, making time to be together is always a priority. "We find time even if it's once a week to check in and make it a family affair," Kevin Jr. said. Nellie's Southern Kitchen is located in The District opposite the MGM Grand Garden Arena at MGM Grand and opens daily from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit