According to the Review-Journal, the Metropolitan Police Department responded to Piero’s after receiving reports that Glusman texted threatening gun violence to the restaurant manager. Piero’s owner and Glusman’s father, Fredrick Glusman, claimed to officers that his son had defrauded his business, according to the Review-Journal. Fredrick Glusman reportedly responded by suspending his son’s employment at Piero’s. When notified, Evan Glusman became “extremely irate,” police reportedly said in the report.
The following week, Glusman sent the threatening text to Piero’s manager, according to the Review-Journal. Hours later, he was reportedly arrested. An arrest report also said that the 46-year-old is accused of taking out an unauthorized $1.5 million loan against Piero’s, the Review-Journal reported. (No criminal charges have been filed against Glusman, though the Review-Journal reports that additional charges may be forthcoming.)
Court records indicate that Glusman was released from custody shortly after his arrest, having posted a $20,000 bail, according to the Review-Journal. He was also reportedly told to stay away from Piero’s.
Batch Hospitality Group provided a statement to Eater Vegas about the closures:
“After many wonderful years, Table 34 has officially closed its doors. This is not the ending we had hoped for. Despite our best efforts, the decision was ultimately out of our hands. We also wish we could have given you more notice, but the timing simply didn’t allow it. We are so deeply grateful for the years of support, the celebrations shared, the memories made, and the friendships formed within these walls.”
“We wish to inform our valued guests that Bramáre has made the decision to close. While this decision was undoubtedly difficult, it was made after thorough evaluation and consideration of various factors impacting our operations. … While there are no immediate plans to reopen, we remain optimistic about returning to the market in the future should the opportunity arise.”
Glusman’s lawyer declined to comment.
Batch Hospitality Group, founded by Glusman and fellow industry veteran Constantin Alexander, operated two restaurants — Table 34 and Bramáre — both of which have closed after Glusman’s arrest, citing only “various factors” in a statement to Eater Vegas. Table 34 first opened its doors in 2004, quickly earning a local following for its American comfort food. In 2022, Batch Hospitality took it over, revamping the space with a sleek redesign and adding new dishes to the menu. The group opened Bramáre in 2024 as a vibey late-night Italian restaurant near the Las Vegas Strip. With an innovative cocktail menu and dishes like wild boar ragu tagliatelle, it earned an Eater Award for Best New Late-Night Hang.
Glusman had been operating manager of Piero’s, an old-school Vegas restaurant that opened near the Las Vegas Convention Center in 1982 and was featured in the 1995 movie Casino. Serving classic Italian food, the restaurant has a storied roster of celebrity regulars.
