May 1, 2026
1030: Lisa Vanderpump’s Wolf: The F&B Move That Reset the Vibe
Caesars launched its first non-gaming Caesars Republic in Scottsdale, and the property built the guest experience around F&B partnerships like Lisa Vanderpump’s Wolf.
Glenn Haussman talks with Joe Iturri, SVP of Business Development at HCW, about what that launch required and what owners expect from hands-on management right now.
🐺 Joe says Wolf changed the vibe fast and validated the F&B strategy
🎰 Joe says the non-gaming concept forced the team to create the playbook instead of following one
🍽️ Joe treats F&B as the identity engine, not an add-on
🙂 Joe hires for the smile and builds culture through leadership example and shared best practices
📞 Joe stays involved after takeover and takes the call when problems hit, including 2 a.m. issues
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