Chef
Brian Howard

Paradise

About Brian Howard

Throughout his 17-year culinary career in Las Vegas, star Chef Brian Howard earned his stripes working with some of the most popular restaurants on The Strip. He has gained the utmost respect from his colleagues and the city’s most prestigious food writers, including one who referred to Howard as “The Most Ambitious Chef in Las Vegas.” The culinary field is known as a profession of passion, and Howard is a bold example of that premise, having believed since he was 10 years old that cooking is in his blood.

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My Venues

Sparrow + Wolf
4480 Spring Mountain Rd Ste 100
Las Vegas, NV

Accolades

Grade: A
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Contestant
Chopped

ChefsFeed Winner
One of the Best Things to Eat in Vegas

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Where I Go Out

Thai style pork jerky

Thai style pork jerky

$$, Thai,

"Krung Siam Thai takes marinated pork that's been dried and fried and serves it with fish sauce and spicy Thai chilies. Pack it into some sticky rice with a cold beer on the side, and I'm in heaven. Life is all good here."

Six-course tasting menu

Six-course tasting menu

Twist by Pierre Gagnaire

$$$, French, Steakhouse,

"Twist by Pierre Gagnaire is one of my favorite places to enjoy dining at the highest level."

Nigiri tasting menu

Nigiri tasting menu

Kabuto Edomae Sushi

$$, Japanese, Sushi,

"This is hands down the best sushi I've had in the country, and it's a great value, too. It's a must for anyone traveling to Vegas or for any locals that haven't been."

Caviar

$$$$, Modern, Full Bar, Breakfast, Seafood, Italian, New American,

"Michael Mina does a stunning pairing of classic flavors that are executed at its best. This is the perfect way to begin any meal."

Sausage peperoncini pizza

Sausage peperoncini pizza

$, Pizza,

"This is the closest to good, New York-style pizza in Vegas—'nuff said! I'm a big fan of the homemade sausage and peppers. Their pizza is based on simple, great ingredients. The starter in the dough makes it what it is, as well as the charred thin crust, but it's the simple tomato sauce and fresh ingredients that makes The Cosmopolitan's pizza stand out above the rest."

Bánh mì thịt nướng

Bánh mì thịt nướng

$, Thai, Vietnamese,

"I love the execution of their charbroiled pork, which is marinated in hoisin, fish sauce, and oyster sauce. Loaded with pâté and topped with pickled daikons, cucumbers, carrots, and fresh cilantro on a warm baguette, this is my all-time favorite Vietnamese-French snack!"

At My Venues

Sparrow + Wolf

$$$, Happy Hour, Modern, Full Bar, New American,

"For a creative, fresh and reasonably priced menu, I cannot imagine selecting another restaurant. The lamb neck was seriously good."

Beverage Director

Beef Cheek Dumplings

$$$, Happy Hour, Modern, Full Bar, New American,

"@chefbrianhoward doing what he does best.... make bomb ass food @sparrowandwolflv #beefcheekdumplings"

Bartender, Mixologist

"Model T" Cocktail

$$$, Happy Hour, Modern, Full Bar, New American,

"Model T @sparrowandwolflv Thanks for the love @amendment21 #chareau #aloeliqueur #vegas"

Bartender, Mixologist

Sourdough bread

$$$, Happy Hour, Modern, Full Bar, New American,

"#nori #sourdough @sparrowandwolflv .."

Goose and foie gras pâté

$$$, Happy Hour, Modern, Full Bar, New American,

"#goose & #foiegras #pate #vegas #farmtotable"

Hangar steak, mesquite, asparagus, parsley, salsa verde, and caramelized queso

$$$, Happy Hour, Modern, Full Bar, New American,

"#mesquite #grilled #hangarsteak #asparagus parsley #salsaverde #caramelized #quesofresco #comingsoon #vegas #menudevelopment"