Dave’s Hot Chicken opens its first location in Las Vegas | Eater Vegas

"Debuting today as one of the most anticipated openings of the summer, this new Nashville-hot-chicken spot, Dave’s Hot Chicken, centers its menu on fast-casual hot chicken tenders and sliders with sides like house-made kale slaw, creamy mac n’ cheese, and crispy French fries. I noted it offers seven spice levels—from No Spice up to Reaper (the Reaper level requires a signed waiver)—with each heat level using a different spice blend. The restaurant at 9040 W. Sahara Ave., across Fort Apache Road from Village Square, features a drive-thru and patio and is easy to spot thanks to extensive murals designed by Splatterhaus and Dehmq (including cactus motifs and a cheeky chicken version of Elvis) that cover the interior ceiling and the exterior. Launched as a 2017 Los Angeles parking-lot pop-up by Arman Oganesyan, former Bouchon chef Dave Kopushyan, and brothers Tommy and Gary Rubenyan, the concept later partnered with Wetzel’s Pretzels co-founder Bill Phelps and movie producer John Davis to begin franchising, and it's rapidly expanding—30 locations are opening this year alone. It’s open daily from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m., and online ordering is available." - Susan Stapleton