NEW RESTAURANT OPENINGS:

LAVO Restaurant and Nightclub to Premiere at the Palazzo

The team behind Tao Las Vegas has announced that they will open a new dining and nightlife concept called LAVO this August at The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino. Latin for “to bathe or cleanse”, LAVO is an AvroKo designed space that derives inspiration from the bathhouses of ancient Mediterranean culture with a menu that highlights the best of the region’s cuisine. Los Angeles-based chef Ludo Lefebvre has created a menu designed to encourage sampling and sharing among friends with a selection of signature dishes influenced by the cultures of Spain, France and Italy. In addition to a 300-seat restaurant, the space will also feature a 4,500-square-foot nightclub. For more information, please contact Maggie Feldman, Magnetic Public Relations, at Maggie@magneticpublicrelations.com.

Stratta Now Open at Wynn Las Vegas

Corsa Cucina, the Italian trattoria at Wynn Las Vegas, has transformed itself with the launch of its new name, Stratta. This latest signature restaurant by Chef Alessandro Stratta complements his other fine dining restaurant, Alex, also at Wynn Las Vegas. While both restaurants use the same spirit and cooking techniques to represent the best of regional Italian cuisine, Stratta is a down-to-earth, more casual concept with a more relaxed vibe. Signature dishes include Clams Casino, Roasted Prawns, Veal Parmigiana, Homemade Pastas and much more. For more information, please contact Amy Rossetti, Wynn Las Vegas, at amy.rossetti@wynnlasvegas.com.

Yellowtail Sushi Restaurant & Bar Now Open at Bellagio

The Light Group, Las Vegas’ premier restaurant and nightlife organization, has opened Yellowtail Sushi Restaurant & Bar at Bellagio. Yellowtail offers an extensive Japanese menu of fresh cuisine for both the sushi novice and connoisseur. Award-winning chef Akira Back showcases sushi, sashimi, tempura and hand rolls in addition to a multi-course Omakase menu as a way to sample a variety of small dishes. Yellowtail also offers a hand-selected extensive sake collection. For more information, please contact Alex Acuna, The Light Group, at aacuna@lightlv.com.

SUSHISAMBA Strip Now Open at Palazzo

Global Restaurant Group SUSHISAMBA has announced that SUSHISAMBA Strip has opened inside The Palazzo Las Vegas. SUGARCANE Lounge, the first extension of SUSHISAMBA’s New York lounge concept, will debut in early August. SUSHISAMBA Strip is the group’s largest, as well as the first location on the West coast. At 14,000 square feet, the restaurant offers a dining room that seats 150 people, a 21-person sushi bar and a main bar accommodating 35 people. For more information, please contact Marina Nicola, Wagner Junker Agency, at marina@wagnerjunker.com.

Luciano’s Brings Authentic Italian Cuisine to Silverton Casino Lodge

As part of its $130-million expansion, the Silverton Casino Lodge will welcome its newest restaurant, Luciano’s, this fall. Known for authentic Italian cuisine prepared fresh daily, Luciano’s will offer various classic dishes such as gourmet calzone, spaghetti Bolognese, lasagna famosa, chicken vesuvio, baked ziti and a wide selection of pizza. The new restaurant will accommodate up to 30 people. For more information, please contact Brad Seidel, Kirvin Doak, at bseidel@kirvindoak.com.

BRAND Steakhouse
at Monte Carlo Resort & Casino
 Premier Steakhouse and Lounge to Offer Ultimate Steakhouse Experience

The Light Group, Las Vegas’ premier hospitality and lifestyle development organization, will unveil its latest restaurant concept with the opening of BRAND Steakhouse, set to opened last year at Monte Carlo.  One part steakhouse and one part lounge, BRAND will fuse modern fine dining with the classic steakhouse to create the ultimate dining experience.  Centrally located in the heart of Monte Carlo’s casino floor, BRAND’s unique design and concept will set the standard for the contemporary American steakhouse.

"We are thrilled to offer BRAND’s contemporary steakhouse experience to guests of Monte Carlo," said Anton Nikodemus, President and COO of Monte Carlo. "Within our city’s thriving dining scene, Monte Carlo now has several dining destinations worth visiting time and again."

BRAND’s open design lends itself to people-watching where diners and voyeurs alike will go to see and be part of the scene.  Designed by Graft Lab, the award-winning design firm behind FIX Restaurant & Bar at Bellagio and STACK Restaurant & Bar at The Mirage, BRAND features a 5,500-square-foot dining room and adjacent lounge which is the center of excitement and energy.  The dining room’s stunning interior features a dramatically lit ceiling canopy that creates a pixilated abstract cow-print pattern.

 A rich palette of earthy colors and unique textures combined with soft lighting and subtle sound system adds to BRAND’s casually cool ambience.  BRAND’s fluid design, featuring low-level walls and retractable glass partitions from both the casino and inside the restaurant, to create seamless transitions into either environment.  

BRAND’s menu, created by The Light Group’s Executive Chef Brian Massie, will offer imaginative interpretations of classic steakhouse favorites and will feature large, one-of-a-kind chops making this the quintessential steakhouse experience.  Signature oversized Bone-In (dry-aged) and Bone-Out (wet-aged) Nebraska steaks and large chops cooked to order in a wood-burning grill will be highlights of BRAND’s menu.  House-made sauces will add a twist to the standard steak sauce, such as Black Pepper Cream and the House Worcestershire sauce while diners also can choose from three “surf” variations including King Crab, Jumbo Shrimp or Maine Lobster Tail to create the perfect “Surf and Turf” combination.

Highlighting the menu will be the Ultimate Steak: a mammoth 120-oz beef porterhouse for six served with choice of two house-made sauces and two sides – the perfect party platter for any group of steak fanatics. 

“Brand’s big, bold steaks and chops will satisfy the appetite of any carnivore,” said Massie.  Additional signature dishes include a 20-oz Tomahawk Rib-Eye; Kurobuta Pork Prime Rib; 12-oz Filet Mignon; Double-Cut Veal Chop; as well as imported 7 Hour Kobe Short Ribs; Flat Iron Steak and a 10-oz Kobe Burger.

BRAND’s menu also will include a variety of fresh fish, oversized chopped salads and appetizers, and à la carte sides.  The Brand Seafood Platter will offer guests a selection of oysters, clams, crab, shrimp and lobster.  À la carte sides for sharing will include Forest Mushroom Ragout; Rick’s Hash brown and Baked Mac ‘n’ Cheese.  The small plate appetizer items will be served with an emphasis on presentation and encourage sharing including the Maine Lobster Rolls, King Crab Scampi and Maryland Crab Cakes. 

In addition, BRAND will feature an extensive list of wines, bourbons and specialty cocktails to complement each item on the menu.  A select variety of more than 200 red wines chosen from areas spanning the California wine country, to the Bordeaux region of France all the way to the Super Tuscans of Italy will highlight the wine list.  An elite array of bourbons has been selected to complete the perfect steak meal and will be sure to please any discerning palate.  BRAND also will feature a specialty menu of classic cocktails with a twist, including the Ward Eight (Knob Creek bourbon, fresh lemon and orange juice, and pomegranate molasses) and the exotic Passion Mojito (Cruzan light rum, muddled lime, spearmint, passion fruit, watermelon).

The BRAND Lounge will add an exciting nightlife element to Monte Carlo.  The chic lounge will feature plush low-level couch-style seating perfectly placed throughout to create an intimate vibe.  With five elevated plasma television screens and a booth for a live DJ, BRAND Lounge will be the perfect place for sports viewing or a relaxed evening of music and cocktails.  The lounge’s unique proximity to the restaurant and full food menu will allow for a combined dining/nightlife experience for guests choosing to partake in a more relaxed atmosphere.   

BRAND will offer a 200-seat dining room and 36-seat large party private dining room, which can be further divided into two smaller private dining rooms.
Brand Steakhouse and Lounge will be open seven days a week from 5 p.m. to midnight with the last seating taking place at 10 p.m.  For more information, please visit www.lightgroup.com or call 702-730-6700. 

BRIO TUSCAN GRILLE

 The latest restaurant to open at Town Square Las Vegas, BRIO (meaning "lively" or "full of life") is a casual, white-tablecloth restaurant serving authentic, northern Italian cuisine. The subtitle "Tuscan Grille" is descriptive in the menu featuring wood-grilled and oven-roasted steaks, chops and seafood, similar to what one would find in authentic ristorante in Tuscany.  Staying true to its philosophy, “to eat well, is to live well,” BRIO only uses the finest and freshest ingredients bringing the pleasure of the Tuscan country villa to the old world style of Town Square Las Vegas. 
       
Currently, there are 24 BRIO Tuscan Grille Restaurants across the country and the Town Square Las Vegas location is the first to open in both Las Vegas and the West.  The 9,400 square-foot restaurant boasts a 35-foot replica of the façade of the Roman Colosseum.  With an exhibition-style kitchen, indoor seating for 260, plus an outdoor terrace with seating for 200 and a private party rooms for groups up to 60, BRIO is the ideal location for any gathering big or small. 

The average check per person is $15.00 for lunch and $24.00 for dinner.  BRIO’s delectable entrée menu includes: Mushroom Ravioli Al Forno, Tuscan-Grilled Pork Chops, Chicken "Under the Brick", Gorgonzola-Crusted Filet, Pollo Al Forno Flatbread, Lasagna Bolognese Al Forno, Gorgonzola-Crusted Lamb Chops, Wood-Grilled Salmon Salad, Pasta BRIO, Garganelli Carbonara, Beef Carpaccio, Lobster Risotto.  The mouthwatering cuisine continues with a dessert menu featuring a variety of Dolchinos including: individual housemade desserts like tiramisu, caramel brulee, chocolate hazelnut brulee, orange brulee, milk chocolate caramel cake, cheesecake with raspberries and white chocolate bread pudding.

BRIO will feature a special Bellini Brunch from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, as well as “Martini Night” Thursdays with an array of martinis available for two dollars off.  The restaurant also offers a home and office-catering menu for special events and business occasions. 

The management team is lead by General Manager, Kenna Warner, and Executive Chef, Lou Sassetti.  Located East of the Town Square Park, BRIO is open Monday - Thursday 11a.m. - 11 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. - midnight, Saturday 10 a.m. - midnight and Sunday 10 a.m. - 11p.m.

Dos Caminos Opens at The Palazzo

Located in the new Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino, Dos Caminos Las Vegas is the fourth outpost of the famed Mexican hot spot in New York City. Building on classic Mexican staples like guacamole, empanadas and tacos, the menu includes signature items of modern flair created exclusively for Las Vegas from Corporate Executive Chef Scott Linquist. The dining room, designed by David Rockwell, features 700 seats. SALA Lounge at Dos Caminos offers bottle service, VIP tables, private cabanas, a late-night tasting menu and 35 unique tequilas. For more information, please contact Maggie Feldman, Magnetic Public Relations, at maggie@magneticpublicrelations.com.