Las Vegas Will Open Historic Westside Workforce Café
A new training café will open its doors on October 13, 2026, to provide culinary and hospitality skills to locals.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Stew’s Stix Café will launch at the Historic Westside School campus on October 13, 2026. This new facility aims to combine a public breakfast and lunch eatery with a dedicated workforce training program.
Why it matters
The program serves as an educational bridge, offering participants hands-on experience in a commercial kitchen to prepare them for careers in the hospitality industry.
The facility is situated at 330 W. Washington Ave. on the Historic Westside School campus, operating as a commercial kitchen environment.
The players
Shelley Berkley
She is the Mayor of Las Vegas who will attend the upcoming ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Shondra Summers-Armstrong
She is a Las Vegas City Councilwoman who is scheduled to participate in the café's opening event.
Richard Stewart
He is the professional chef who founded Stew's Stix Café to foster job training in the culinary arts.
The details
Founded by Chef Richard Stewart, the café operates through a partnership with the city of Las Vegas to teach culinary, hospitality, and customer service skills. The site is positioned near the ShareWestside apartments and the Westside Education and Training Center to maximize accessibility for local residents.
Timeline
October 13, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. for the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Market Landscape
This opening represents a broader effort to revitalize the Historic Westside through integrated social and economic infrastructure. By pairing an eatery with the Westside Education and Training Center, the city is scaling its investment in local vocational development.
Residents can support the program and the local neighborhood by visiting the café for breakfast or lunch on weekdays. The opening also provides a new venue for those seeking professional hospitality training in a real-world environment.
The takeaway
The addition of this training café offers a tangible way for the local community to participate in workforce development. Diners contribute to a sustainable training model while enjoying meals prepared by emerging culinary professionals.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Fox5vegas.
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