My boyfriend is actually the Sous Chef at the new Commander's Palace. It opened on Monday for the tastings and Wednesday it opened to the public. It is actually the perfect spot for a restaurant with the great views of the bay. The Brennan's did a fabulous job building and decorating this restaurant. It is gorgeously upscale but fun and not to stuffy. The Vegas restaurant is not longer open. The hotel it was in went bankrupt or something and they ad to close down. I think they are still looking for another location to reopen there. Oh and by the way, the food at the new CP is delicious! don't forget to check out their bar...great Bar Chef, Bar Food, and Atmosphere. And Pat O's is opening right in front of the Emerald Grand as well. New Orleans is invading the beach it seems.