Ellamar opens new restaurant at Bellagio

Hometown celebrity chef Roy Ellamar, who was raised in Hilo, has launched his new restaurant, Harvest by Roy Ellamar, which opened in the Spa Tower at Bellagio Resort &Casino in Las Vegas late last month.

Local and regional ingredients, seasonally inspired dishes and unexpected preparation methods will provide a defining example of the New American cuisine that Harvest will deliver, according to a press release.

“The fresh ingredients we source each season will be the shining stars on the menu,” said Ellamar. “Modern American dining is influenced by cuisine from around the world and Harvest is my chance to meld these tastes into robust and intricate flavor profiles.”

Ellamar began his culinary career at age 15 at Ken’s House of Pancakes, and is a graduate of Hawaii Community College’s Culinary Arts program.

He has worked at Sensi in Las Vegas, the Four Seasons Restaurant Hualalai, and Seasons Restaurant at The Four Seasons Chicago.

He also earned fame as the winner of the Food Network’s “Chopped” season 13, episode 16, cooking competition. He received $10,000 for his victory, which aired in February, 2013.