SEASON 15 / EPISODE 279
Intercepted: My unexpected Route to Success
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The story behind the story.
In this episode, we delve into the fascinating story of Gianni Russo and his Las Vegas ventures. Russo takes us on a rollercoaster ride, from his ambitious plans for the Renaissance Hotel to the unexpected turn of events that led to the birth of his iconic Club Gianni Russo State Street. He’ll regale you with tales of A-list celebrities, unforgettable parties, and the wild world of Vegas nightlife, all under the veil of secrecy – what happens here, truly stays here. Tune in for a glimpse into Russo’s legacy and the fun he had building it.
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LAS VEGAS · THE RESTAURANT YEARS
State St.His own corner of Las Vegas.
Gianni’s Las Vegas story includes a place with his name on the menu: Gianni Russo’s State St. UNLV’s Special Collections preserves a menu from the 1980s, a tangible piece of that chapter. On the show, Gianni tells how he built the restaurant and recalls the late nights and personalities that passed through its doors.
From the archive: UNLV State St. menu ↗
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