STUBBORN SEED BY CHEF JEREMY FORD AND GROVE BAY HOSPITALITY GROUP MAKES ITS HIGHLY ANTICIPATED LAS VEGAS DEBUT FEB. 10
STUBBORN SEED BY CHEF JEREMY FORD AND GROVE BAY HOSPITALITY GROUP MAKES ITS HIGHLY ANTICIPATED LAS VEGAS DEBUT FEB. 10
Be among the first to experience Stubborn Seed Las Vegas, reservations can be made now at stubbornseed.com
LAS VEGAS (Jan. 16, 2025) – On, Monday, Feb. 10, Stubborn Seed, the Michelin-starred restaurant helmed by Bravo’s Top Chef season 13 winner, Chef Jeremy Ford, and powered by the award-winning Miami-based restaurant group, Grove Bay Hospitality Group, will debut at Resorts World Las Vegas. Stubborn Seed will showcase Chef Ford’s unrelenting passion and unapologetic approach to fine dining, offering guests a truly unforgettable dining experience in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip.
“The energy in Las Vegas is electric and I’m so excited to bring Stubborn Seed to this town,” says Chef Jeremy Ford. “Stubborn Seed is a unique restaurant where we aim to bring our guests the best global flavors, paired with precision from both our incredible kitchen crew and the front-of-house team. The tasting menu is a culinary journey and we’re ready to take folks for a ride.”
Guided by the vision of Chef Ford, a 2022 James Beard Award semi-finalist, Stubborn Seed delivers an impeccably curated dining experience, highlighted by its signature tasting menu, starting at $135 per person for eight courses and $175 per person for ten courses. Wine pairings and elevated enhancements will also be available. Each visit will be unique and special, as the menu will be based on seasonal availability. An a la carte menu will also be available exclusively at the bar-lounge and the enclosed patio, slated to open this spring. Additionally, Stubborn Seed Las Vegas will boast a strong beverage program composed of thoughtfully curated cocktails such as the Negroni a La Ford crafted with mezcal, campari, Cocchi Americano and ancho chile liqueur; Kill Dill with gin, Dolin Génépy, cucumber, dill syrup, fresno pepper, egg white and embellished with fresh lime; Fennel Fields Forever with vodka, botanical liqueur, sour apple fennel juice, rosemary syrup and lime juice; Sage Butter Baby combines aged bourbon, Disaronno, sage demerara, egg white and lemon juice.
A sample of the courses featured on the Stubborn Seed tasting menu includes:
Castelvetrano Olive Ciabatta with whipped feta, kalamata dust and pickled baby radish
Kaluga Caviar Macaroon with champagne citrus crema and dill
Hudson Valley Foie Gras Tart topped with Fuji apple gelee, pine nuts and feuilletine
Sake and Citrus-Cured Japanese Yellowtail with chili ferment, crispy tapioca, ylang ylang, compressed Asian pear and passion fruit buttermilk emulsion
Winter Truffle Ricotta Gnudi topped with maitake mushroom, pine nuts, buttery greens and winter black truffle
Intermezzo of sour apple sorbet, fennel granita and Ford’s Farm rosemary gel
Pan Roasted Barramundi with baby leeks, fennel, shiitake sofrito and galangal green curry
Wagyu Beef Tartare Cannelloni served with papaya kimchi, lemon emulsion and cured egg yolk
Dry-Aged Crescent Farm Duck topped with brown butter soubise, lion farm’s mushrooms, Marcona almonds, fermented soybean, crispy miso cabbage and XO hollandaise
Winter Citrus Pavlova, an olive oil cake with yuzu pastry cream, mandarin pate de fruit and caramelized pistachios
“We’re incredibly proud of Stubborn Seed’s continued success in Miami,” says Ignacio Garcia-Menocal, Co-CEO of Grove Bay. “Las Vegas is a city known for its vibrant dining culture and exceptional chefs and restaurants, and we are excited to bring Chef Ford’s vision of Stubborn Seed Las Vegas to life at Resorts World,” adds Francesco Balli, Co-CEO of Grove Bay.
Chef Jeremy Ford and Grove Bay have partnered with Celano Design Studio to bring the vibrant art deco spirit rooted in Miami Beach’s exclusive South of Fifth neighborhood to Las Vegas. As guests enter the intimate space, they will be greeted with a signature art deco façade, drawing inspiration from Stubborn Seed’s Miami Beach roots. Lush green foliage will follow guests into the bar-lounge, boasting the signature glass-fronted display kitchen, where Chef Ford and his team will be found. The sleek and sexy bar-lounge will be complete with a view of the expansive, glass-enclosed wine collection, dark and rich leathers and textures, as well as a custom chandelier, providing another nod to the original location. A hand-painted mural will greet guests in the main dining room, combining rugged charm with sophistication, featuring red leather banquettes and a ceiling adorned with tiered, ribbed-glass chandeliers. The exclusive private dining room echoes the signature style of the restaurant and also features views of the custom wine room and intimate seating. This spring, Stubborn Seed Las Vegas will debut the outdoor patio, an oasis on the Las Vegas Strip bringing the indoors outside with lush greenery and sparkling glass pendants. Stubborn Seed will be located within The District and just off of the Conrad’s main porte-cochère.
“Chef Ford’s culinary artistry has earned a Michelin star and an impeccable reputation, and we are excited to welcome his one-of-a-kind dining experience to Resorts World Las Vegas. The introduction of Chef Ford, Stubborn Seed and Grove Bay Hospitality Group to the city aligns perfectly with our commitment to offering world-class dining to our guests,” remarked Alex Dixon, CEO of Resorts World Las Vegas.
For more information and to make a reservation, please visit www.stubbornseed.com and follow on Instagram: @stubborn_seed.
About Grove Bay Hospitality Group
Founded in 2010, Grove Bay Hospitality Group is a Miami-based, award-winning, restaurant group that creates innovative and memorable dining experiences through its critically-acclaimed restaurants. Grove Bay is led by three partners, Co-CEOs Francesco Balli and Ignacio Garcia-Menocal, both of whom were recognized as “Ultimate CEOs” by the South Florida Business Journal, and COO Eddie Acevedo. Together, they bring decades of combined hospitality experience to the group’s collective of unique restaurants. In Miami Beach, Grove Bay is home to Michelin-starred restaurant Stubborn Seed, a partnership with Top Chef winner Jeremy Ford; and Stiltsville Fish Bar, in collaboration with chefs Janine Booth and Jeff McInnis. In Coconut Grove, the group’s portfolio includes the park-side restaurant Glass & Vine; and stunning waterfront dining destination Bayshore Club at Regatta Harbour, which features a sprawling private event space next door called The Hangar. Grove Bay is also behind Beauty & the Butcher in Coral Gables, and Red Rooster Overtown. In 2025, Grove Bay expands outside of South Florida with the opening of Stubborn Seed Las Vegas. www.grovebaygroup.com
About Resorts World Las Vegas
Since opening in 2021, Resorts World Las Vegas has become the premier destination on the Las Vegas Strip. Developed by Genting Berhad, a publicly traded Malaysian corporation registered with the Nevada Gaming Commission, the $4.3 billion resort is dedicated to providing guests with a one-of-a-kind luxury experience, complete with exceptional service, exquisite design and unparalleled amenities. In a partnership with Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Resorts World Las Vegas integrates three of Hilton’s premium brands into its resort campus. With over 3,500 guest rooms and suites, featuring modern design and luxurious touches, the property consists of Las Vegas Hilton at Resorts World, the resort’s full-service brand; Conrad Las Vegas at Resorts World, Hilton’s lifestyle luxury brand; and LXR, Hilton’s network of independent luxury properties, which operates as Crockfords Las Vegas, Genting’s internationally renowned ultra-luxury brand. The fully integrated resort boasts a wide range of world-class amenities and services including a 117,000 square foot state-of-the-art fully cashless casino floor, a 5,000 capacity theatre featuring the industry’s top headlining talent, distinct day and nightlife venues, a curated retail collection featuring designer and boutique shops, a stunning 27,000-square-foot spa and wellness center, over 50 food and beverage offerings from across the globe and more. Resorts World Las Vegas has ushered in a new world for luxury resorts, and invites guests to indulge with friends. Resorts World Las Vegas is Sharecare Health Security VERIFIED™ with Forbes Travel Guide while all three hotel brands are LEED Gold Certified. For more information, please visit rwlasvegas.com or find us on Facebook, LinkedIn, X and Instagram.
Media Contacts
Stubborn Seed: Carma Connected / [email protected]
Resorts World Las Vegas: The Pollack Group / [email protected]