A 10-Foot Mike Tyson Statue Helped One Restaurant Expand

When Beverly Hills-based New York-style Mulberry Street Pizza had the opportunity to expand its brand presence in Las Vegas, owner Richard Palmer wanted to ensure that the 2,655-square-foot space at Resorts World could efficiently accommodate an influx of guests and still serve up some Vegas pizazz alongside the slices. To accomplish that, Palmer turned to JCJ Architecture to lead the effort to transform the small-footprint venue into a dining destination complete with an Instagram-friendly 10-foot bronze statue of Mike Tyson at one of the three entrances. 

Located in a prime location within The District, the L-shaped eatery features a state-of-the-art Blodgett pizza oven and memorabilia from Palmer’s personal collection within four main zones: an ordering area, a waiting area for pick-up orders, stand-up dining, and table dining at the perimeter. A display case of boxing and UFC championship belts sits at the far end of the restaurant for diners to peruse while they eat or wait…