Shaq’s Big Chicken expanding outside Las Vegas

Las Vegas Review-Journal

5 years ago

Shaquille O'Neal smiles during the grand opening celebration of Big Chicken, Shaq's fast-casual ... — Shaquille O’Neal smiles during the grand opening celebration of Big Chicken, Shaq’s fast-casual chicken restaurant in Las Vegas on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph

Shaq Fu BBQ (Big Chicken)

Shaquille O’Neal, center, greets guests during the grand opening celebration of Big Chicken, Shaq’s fast-casual chicken restaurant located at 4480 Paradise Road in Las Vegas on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph

Shaquille O’Neal’s fast–casual chicken sandwich spot Big Chicken is preparing to expand outside of Las Vegas. The restaurant has a signed a lease on a space in the Americana at Brand retail complex in Glendale, California. It’s expected to open before the end of the year.

Spanish happy hour

Chinatown’s Edo Tapas & Wine has launched a new Happy Hour Pinchos Menu. Available twice daily, it includes a variety of pinchos (small bites) from Northern Spain for $2.50 to $3.50 apiece as well as half off oysters and select bottles of wine. The offers are available from 5-6 p.m. Monday through Friday and after 10 p.m. nightly.

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