| Freedom Beat Cooks to Its Own Tune at Downtown Grand Las Vegas Hotel & Casino New Restaurant & Music Venue Promises Best of America’s Tastes & Tunes Beginning September 19 Plates of Americana Include: Upside-down Caramel Apple Pancakes, ‘Red White & Blue’ Velvet Waffle, Chicken Fried Bacon, Beer Can Chicken, Flamed-Grilled Oysters, S’more Donuts & Skillet Apple Pie Like a roadie’s ode to the best dishes discovered on-tour traversing America, the menu at Freedom Beat is a star-spangled culinary adventure. Created by Chef Scott Commings (Hell’s Kitchen Season 12 Winner), the restaurant takes its cues from the best dishes found throughout the USA. With dining offered round-the-clock, Freedom Beat opens on September 19 at Downtown Grand Las Vegas Hotel & Casino with a deliciously diverse take on items for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night. Serving up breakfast 24/7, enjoy eggs every way imaginable – scrambled, poached, fried, boiled or whisked into an omelet with a selection of additions and mix-ins. A variety of Benedicts including the inspired Pork Belly Benedict with spiced hollandaise and a wildy rich array of Flapjacks & Creations are also available. From the Upside Down Caramel Apple Pancake to the Toad in the Well and the Red White & Blue Velvet Waffle, there’s a palette-pleasing something for all to enjoy. | |  | House Smoked Salmon Benedict | |  | | | | | Craving the flavors of New Orleans? Try the Oyster Po Boy with spiced remoulade and house pickled vegetables. Longing for another road trip through the Midwest? The Pot Roast Sandwich is just the ticket. The Signature IPA Burger with caramelized onions, fried pickles and cheese sauce is certain to become an instant Las Vegas favorite. Starters include Chef Comming’s Texas-inspired Chicken Fried Bacon, Flamed-Grilled Oysters, East Coast Steamers, and Smoked Wings. For some spicy satisfaction, savor the Grilled Corn ‘Elote’ Style with New Mexican chili peppers. For family-style dining, Freedom Beat offers plates best Shared & Served Big including Beer Can Chicken or The ‘Full Smoke’ Platter (each serves four people). Available sides include BBQ Baked Beans, Mac & Cheese, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, House-Cut French Fries, Slow Braised Greens, Seasonal Vegetables, Short Grain Brown Rice, Egg, Bacon, Ham & Hotlink. | | | Fishing for that Wisconsin freshwater trophy catch? Entrees like the Ale Battered Walleye and Lemon and White Wine Broiled Walleye fit the bill. Missing the taste and textures of a quintessential Louisiana dish? The Shrimp and Andouille Jambalaya will surely hit the spot. Thigh High Top Sirloin, Cast Iron-Seared Top Sirloin, and Grilled Chicken and can be had on this culinary road trip. From The Field, unleash a selection of fresh greens that include a Wedge Salad, ‘Chobb’ Salad, and the Freedom ‘Beet’ Salad with mixed beets, candied pecans and arugula. Chef’s Rock Soup and Hoppy Ale & Cheese Soup are also on the menu. The desserts at Freedom Beat are the stuff of state fair dreams. From S’More Donuts to Skillet Apple Pie to Funnel Cake and Fried Twinkies, the dessert offerings are must-haves for sweet-tooth savants. | | | As Freedom Beat truly grooves to the beat of its own drum, the restaurant is also a live music venue where tastes and tunes collide. For upcoming performances, please visit: www.downtowngrand.com/eat/freedom-beat Conceptualized by 34th Floor Hospitality Group and designed by Bunnyfish Studio with space features tiered levels where each table and booth instantly transform into the best seats in the house. Sound, lighting and staging was developed for the artist with the same precision and expertise as the kitchen was for the chef. Freedom Beat’s goal is to provide artists with the freedom to showcase hits and introduce new material; a no-holds-barred approach ensuring the stage at Freedom Beat will be the site of many “had to be there” moments; always with the goal to be the ultimate musicians joint. With 160 seats and a generous bar, Freedom Beat will be open 24/7 and is located on the main casino floor of the Downtown Grand Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. For more information, visit: www.downtowngrand.com. | | | About Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino is a unique hospitality and entertainment destination in the heart of revitalized downtown Las Vegas. Located on 3rd Street between Ogden and Stewart, Downtown Grand is situated on nearly seven acres that encompasses an entire urban block of hotel, casino and dining amenities. The property features two 18-story and 25-story towers adjoined by a walking bridge elevated over 3rd Street, with 629 guest rooms and suites offering luxury accommodations that set a new standard for sophistication and style in downtown Las Vegas. Downtown Grand’s casino offerings include 25,000 square feet of gaming space with nearly 500 new slot machines, table games and a fully featured sports book powered by William Hill. Restaurants, bars and entertainment options include Stewart + Ogden, Art Bar, The Commissary, Furnace Bar and The Carson Room. Partnering venues include the award-winning Las Vegas steakhouse Triple George Grill, world famous Hogs & Heifers saloon and Pizza Rock, renowned as one of the best pizza restaurants in the city. Downtown Grand features a rooftop pool experience with more than 35,000 square feet of entertainment and special event space, an infinity pool, restaurant and bar, semi-private cabanas, a fire pit and a grass seating area. Downtown Grand has been recognized with a number of prominent accolades including “Best Downtown Hotel” and “Best Hotel Room Value” by theLas Vegas Review-Journal, as well as the 2015 TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence Award. Most recently,Downtown Grand was recognized byStrictly Slots magazine’s “Best of Slots 2015” awards in multiple categories including Best Overall Casino, Best Slot Club and Best Casino for Reel Slots, and was also named Best in Downtown Las Vegas for Hotel, Suites, Staff and Pool by Casino Player magazine’s “Best of Gaming 2015”. | | | | |
