Chef Natalie Young has overcome addiction, and opened her 3rd Las Vegas eatery. 17 years ago, Young was fired from a top restaurant in Telluride, Colorado while struggling with a cocaine addiction. Natalie Young Young got a job with a limousine service for a few weeks and saved up enough money to come to Las Vegas. She spent 2 months in rehab, and 4 years at a sober-living house. In 2015, Young received a $225,000 loan from Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh to open Eat. Young just opened Eat Summerlin in June, and also owns Eat in downtown Las Vegas and Chow.
Restaurateur-Chef Natalie Young is a highlight of the success of the Downtown Project, owing nothing to luck. Her newest restaurant, Chow, is a testament to her unfailing work ethic, employee loyalty, and her ability to pursue one of many creative concepts.