Harley-Davidson Cafe Opens in Las Vegas
23 September 1997
Harley-Davidson Cafe Opens in Las VegasMILWAUKEE, Sept. 23 -- Vegas-bound Harley-Davidson(R) enthusiasts now have another attraction to check out in the entertainment capital of world with today's grand opening of the Harley-Davidson Cafe in Las Vegas. Over 1,200 people are expected to attend the grand opening taking place tonight. Celebrity guests attending include Donna D'Errico of Baywatch, Rob Schneider of Men Behaving Badly, Bill Maher of Politically Incorrect, comedian Louie Anderson, Kathy Lee Gifford, Wayne Newton, and Stephanie Powers. Rock 'n' Roll band Cheap Trick will also perform. The three-story, 20,000-square-foot eatery is home to such biker memorabilia as Harley-Davidson motorcycles belonging to actress Ann Margaret and pop singer Billy Joel; a replica of the "Captain America" motorcycle used in the film Easy Rider; selected models of the current line of Harley-Davidson motorcycles, and an extensive collection of souvenir merchandise for sale. The multi-million dollar establishment will make its own impact on the eclectic Las Vegas Strip skyline with a 28-foot-high, 15,000-pound Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic motorcycle bursting through the cafe's facade. Located at the corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Harmon Avenue, across from the Monte Carlo Hotel, the Las Vegas Harley-Davidson Cafe will be operated by MEI (Motorcycle Equities, Inc.), a licensee of Harley-Davidson, which also operates the Harley-Davidson Cafe in New York City. Harley-Davidson Motor Company , headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., is the only major U.S.-based motorcycle manufacturer, producing heavyweight motorcycles and a complete line of motorcycle parts, accessories, apparel and general merchandise. SOURCE Harley-Davidson, Inc.