This week, Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa announced plans to welcome iconic L.A. donut shop Randy’s Donuts into its food court. The move is part of the resort’s ongoing culinary refresh, which will see Randy’s Donuts replacing the current Federal Donuts & Chicken.
“A Los Angeles landmark since 1952, Randy’s Donuts is world-renowned for its handmade donuts and iconic giant rooftop donut at its Inglewood location, which has become a pop-culture symbol seen in countless films, music videos, and television shows,” says a press release put out by Red Rock. “Named one of the top donut shops in the country for over 70 years, the brand serves over 50varieties of donuts ranging from the classic glazed and chocolate raised to specialty favorites like Apple Fritters and Butter Crumb Raised.”
What Now spoke about the move with Randy’s Donuts CEO Mark Kelegian on Wednesday.
“Red Rock is an incredible location,” Kelegian said. “Because not only does it get casino traffic, it has such robust entertainment offerings, even beyond gaming. There’s the bowling alley, the movie theater, plus a great food court and restaurants. It’s more of a neighborhood casino, a neighborhood entertainment venue. And so I think we fit right in.”
Current limited-time-only offerings available at Randy’s Donuts’ Las Vegas outposts include the Halloween Raised donut, the Spider Raised donut (a vanilla raised donut with an Oreo spider), and the Apple Pie Crondy. What’s a crondy, you ask? It’s a hybrid pastry created by Randy’s Donuts, combining a donut and croissant.
As the donut brand sets its sights on further Las Vegas expansion, Kelegian says the emphasis continues to be on the product—it’s all about having the goods, not just claiming to.
“It’s the best donuts in the world, handmade,” Kelegian said. “It’s about the donuts, not about hype. You don’t eat hype.”
The brand will be a fitting addition to the Red Rock food and drink roster as the resort undergoes an evolution that is, as the press release puts it, “introducing a vibrant mix of beloved local and national brands that reflect Red Rock’s commitment to quality, variety, and a welcoming, locals-first atmosphere.”
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