SPARROW + WOLF

Chef Brian Howard is a 2026 James Beard Award finalist for Best Chef: Southwest.

Chef has built something rare here in the heart of Chinatown. Not just a restaurant, but a culture…one rooted in generosity, curiosity, and an unwavering belief that this industry is about people first. He shows up every single day trying to be the best version of himself, and in doing so, he makes everyone around him better. That's who he is.

This recognition belongs to every person who has ever cooked beside him, served a table with him, or sat down and trusted him with their evening. And tonight, that circle extends beyond our restaurant, because Brian isn't the only one from this city we're celebrating.

We want to send our love to two nominees who feel like family: Chef Sarah Thompson, a James Beard finalist in her own right, and the team at Tamba, named a Best New Restaurant finalist. Both have shared our kitchen and our dining room. Both represent exactly what Las Vegas is and what it's really about. Not the awards, not the accolades. The community. The people in hospitality who push each other, show up for each other, and build something together that none of them could have built alone.

Las Vegas, this one's for all of us.

Chef Brian - we are so proud of you. Thank you for choosing this city, this street, and this team. We'll be cheering from Spring Mountain on June 15th.

Stop in and celebrate with us 🖤

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