Desperate Housewives star and successful restaurateur Eva Longoria is taking her eatery national. Longoria opened Beso [1], a Mexican restaurant in Hollywood, with chef Todd English back in 2007 [2]. The popular joint quickly became a celebrity hangout. Last Summer she announced her plans to expand [3] and open a second restaurant in Las Vegas.

Now, the establishment finally has an opening date [4]: New Year's Eve 2010. Beso Vegas will diverge from its LA counterpart, with "different specials and drinks." The actress told People [5] that she's "so excited about opening Beso Vegas." She described the city as having "the most energy in the world. It's a great foodie city, which is great for us because of our menu. Everything we offer is pretty unique. Nobody in Vegas has anything similar."

Also in the works? Besitos — a series of airport eateries that will feature a limited menu. The first will debut at an undisclosed Los Angeles airport. Have you eaten at Beso? What did you think? Would you grab some Mexican food from a Besito while traveling?