Building Carson Kitchen and Butcher & Thief with Cory Harwell | 336

Hey BigHead: The Vegas Local Podcast · Jul 9, 2026 · 1h 24m · transcript

BigHead sits down with Cory Harwell, President of Eleven Hospitality Group, co-founder of Carson Kitchen, and owner of Butcher & Thief. From lying about his age to land a dishwashing job to helping build one of Las Vegas' most beloved restaurants, Cory shares the lessons that shaped his career and why hospitality is about far more than just great food.

We dive into what makes a restaurant stand out more than a decade after opening, how Cory hires and leads his team, why guest experience starts long before the food hits the table, and even how an agave farm found its way into his portfolio.

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