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Recognizable as a Bravo TV “Top Chef” contestant, as well as from the Food Network’s “Chefs vs. City”, Chef Stephen Hopcraft is the Executive Chef at STK in the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Leading the kitchen of “the sexiest steakhouse on the Strip” that averages hundreds of covers nightly, Chef Hopcraft’s culinary creations along with STK’s coveted “vibe dining” make the restaurant the place to see and be seen and keeps guests coming back for more.

Hopcraft credits the beginnings of his culinary journey to his mother’s adventurous cooking style when growing up in Shaker Heights, Ohio. By adding unique ingredients to staple Midwestern comfort dishes, she created artful yet familiar recipes that would become the basis for Hopcraft’s own approach as a chef. A serendipitous move to the California coast in 1988 led Hopcraft to meet Chef Thomas Vinolus, the proprietor of the Bittersweet Bistro. Becoming Hopcraft’s mentor, Vinolus inspired him to enroll in the prominent California Culinary Academy of San Francisco, where he further honed his skills in embellishing the delicious simplicity of classic dishes and fresh food.

Hopcraft’s talents were quickly recognized and he garnered an internship with Chicago’s renowned chef Charlie Trotter in 1994. From there Hopcraft went on to develop a friendship with highly-acclaimed chef Michael Mina, and worked for his restaurant group in many of Mina’s restaurants, including Aqua, Arcadia, StripSteak and SeaBlue. While working for Mina, Chef Hopcraft was able to truly develop within the culinary world and further push himself to create new and innovative flavor combinations.

Coming into The ONE Group family as the Executive Chef of STK Las Vegas upon its opening in 2010, Chef Hopcraft has brought his years of expertise to the forefront of the modern steakhouse and continues to maintain one of the busiest kitchens on the Las Vegas Strip. When he’s not in the kitchen, Chef Hopcraft enjoys a game of golf and spending time with his twin daughters

Welcome to Sin City Wise Guys, where tradition meets taste in every bite!

As a cherished family establishment, we pride ourselves on serving authentic Chicago Style Italian cuisine crafted from time-honored family recipes using only the finest ingredients.

Indulge in the irresistible flavors of our slow-cooked “Nonna’s marinara sauce,” meticulously simmered for 6 hours to perfection. Savor the succulence of our tender, slow-roasted Italian beef, expertly paired with our signature ‘catch the juice’ sandwich dip.

Delight in the richness of our hand-rolled meatballs, prepared with care and attention to quality. Experience the difference of our all-natural handmade Italian ice, bursting with real fruit flavor and devoid of any artificial colors or flavors. And when it comes to our sandwiches, only the best will do – served on Chicago’s own Turano bread, baked fresh daily for unparalleled freshness and taste.

At Sin City Wise Guys, customer satisfaction is paramount. That’s why we invite you to sample any item on our menu, free of charge, ensuring every purchase leaves you thoroughly delighted.

Come join us and taste the tradition today!

“I found a passion for cooking at a young age. I have always come up with my own twist on everything I make. I feel that in the kitchen, I am able to showcase my creativity and my love for cooking. Once my dad and I opened our business i was able to share our delicious recipes with the city.”

Crab Corner Maryland Seafood House is considered one of the best seafood restaurants in Las Vegas. It was founded by brothers, John & Mark Smolen who are originally from the great state of Maryland. Upon coming to Las Vegas in 2006, they immediately noticed the lack of East Coast flavor for all of the transplanted residents. In 2010, the original Crab Corner restaurant on Eastern Avenue opened its doors the public and was an instant hit. Crab Corner moved to its current expanded location on Rainbow Blvd in 2013. It offers the same great food, with a full bar and outdoor patio seating. In 2022, Crab Corner expanded their reach but adding a food truck to the business. You can now find Crab Corner at most of the biggest conventions and festivals in Las Vegas!

Crab Corner takes pride in offering the best, flown in fresh daily, seafood in Las Vegas. The extensive menu offers such items as live lobster, soft-shell crabs, steamed mussels and clams, peel ‘n eat shrimp and much more. Come try it & be transported to the Chesapeake Bay with great tasting fresh & hot steamed blue crabs & jumbo lump meat packed authentic Maryland crab cakes, delectable East Coast oysters, and our homemade Maryland Red Crab Soup! We’ll spread the paper on the table and hand you the crab mallet & knife while you dine in true Maryland crab feast style. So pull up a chair, role back your sleeves & dig in!

John Smolen is from Bowie Maryland. He graduated from the University of Maryland Smith School of Business in 2006. After working in Accounting in Baltimore for 4 years, made the decision to move to Las Vegas and co-found Crab Corner Maryland Seafood House. For the past 15 years, he has been the owner/operator of the restaurant with the passion and desire to offer a taste of home, here in the dessert of Las Vegas.