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Las Vegas Entertainment and Nightlife Group Joins Michelin-Starred Luxury Dining Brand to Debut Highly Anticipated Restaurant and Nightclub in December 2012

Leading entertainment and nightlife company Angel Management Group (AMG) and Hakkasan Ltd., a prestigious global restaurant brand, announced today a partnership to launch a Michelin-starred luxury-dining brand combined with a lavish new nightclub at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino. The collaboration delivers an innovative concept evolving beyond Hakkasan’s original restaurant model, incorporating the best elements in dining and nightlife to create anunimaginable experience that will revolutionize the Las Vegas market.

Set to open December 2012, Hakkasan Las Vegas will replace Studio 54.  The new venue is part of the resort’s “Grand Renovation,” a 360-degree renovation updating MGM Grand’s guest rooms and its casino floor as well as entertainment, dining and nightlife experiences. The transformation will expand the size of the former venue, creating an indoor/outdoor space with unparalleled views of the famed Las Vegas Strip.

Hakkasan Las Vegas will be the company’s most momentous venue to date, as it will be the first location to incorporate an extravagant nightclub component. Converging dining and nightlife, it will be the embodiment of sophistication, glamour, world-class cuisine and impeccable service, thus creating a sexy and stylish environment.

Hakkasan sits at the forefront of the industry having redefined traditional Cantonese cuisine executed with modern flair. Recognized as one of the most influential Chinese restaurant groups, the fine-dining phenomenon has Michelin stars for both of its London locations including its flagship in Hanway Place and its new addition in the heart of Mayfair. It also has restaurants in Miami, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Mumbai and a New York location opening in March 2012.

AMG has built an unrivaled reputation over the past seven years as a premier entertainment and nightlife company recognized for its successful venue management, operations, events, promotions and for consistently running innovative marketing and advertising campaigns. A pioneer in the industry, it currently handles morethan a dozen properties including WET REPUBLIC Ultra Pool – Las Vegas’ first daylife destination – also at MGM Grand and frequented by A-list celebrities, entertainers and internationally renowned DJs.

About Hakkasan Ltd.

Hakkasan was founded in London in 2001 and has now established itself as one of the most successfulmodern Chinese restaurant concepts to become a worldwide fine-dining brand.Locations include London Hanway Place, London Mayfair, Miami, Abu Dhabi, Mumbai, Dubai and New York (opening March 2012). The Hakkasan group is owned by AbuDhabi’s property investment company Tasameem which also owns Michelin-starred Dim Sum restaurant Yauatcha in London. Hakkasan opened to critical acclaim,achieving a Michelin star in 2003, and was the only Chinese restaurant in Europe to receive such an accolade that year. For further details, visit www.hakkasan.com.

About Angel Management Group

Angel Management Group has built an unrivalled reputation as a premier entertainment and nightlifecompany led by an executive team combining over 100 years of experience. AMG specializes in venue operations, food and beverage management, marketing, promotions, festival and arena event production as well as brand licensing, sponsorship development, public relations, talent booking and music programming. It currently handles over a dozen premier entertainment properties including WET REPUBLIC Ultra Pool at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, PURE Nightclub at Caesars Palace Las Vegas and Social House inside Crystals at CityCenter. AMG is also the entertainment and nightlife partner for Revel Resorts, a $2.4 billion beachfront casino and resort, set to open in Spring 2012 on the Atlantic City Boardwalk.

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Paris Las Vegas is pleased to announce internationally-renowned Chef Gordon Ramsay will open his first Las Vegas restaurant, Gordon Ramsay Steak, in the spring of 2012 in the heart of the picturesque resort. The new restaurant will replace Les Artistes Steakhouse.

Michelin Star Chef Gordon Ramsay, known not only for his refined cuisine, but also his TV personality on several hit programs including ”Hell’s Kitchen,” ”MasterChef” and ”Kitchen Nightmares,” has generated world-wide attention and entertained viewers on six continents.

”Few chefs in the world have extended their reputations to as many countries and into as many homes as Chef Ramsay,” said Paris Las Vegas President David Hoenemeyer.  ”His fiery passion for excellence has been validated by the culinary world’s top epicurean honors, by his legions of delighted restaurant guests and by millions of TV fans.  We, at Paris Las Vegas, believe that the addition of Gordon Ramsay Steak, will be an exciting new milestone in the city’s impressive culinary evolution.”

The contemporary steakhouse will boast a total of 274 seats including a large bar area, chef’s table and private dining room in addition to the main room. Guests will be encouraged to relax in the spacious lounge or enjoy a cozy booth in this ultimate modern steakhouse.

”Vegas is such a vibrant city, and I’m excited to open my first Las Vegas restaurant in a Caesars Entertainment resort – Paris Las Vegas,” said Gordon Ramsay. ”The space is really bold and innovative, and we’ve put together a great team and created a contemporary, quality menu. I can’t wait to open and start welcoming guests!”

Gordon Ramsay Steak will be a fresh, high-energy dining environment that playfully transports guests from Paris to London.  Set within the Paris casino, which is whimsically modeled after the “City of Lights,” the restaurant design will celebrate Chef Ramsay and the city of London, where he lives.  This innovative concept will reflect edgy, exciting and bold designs and will bridge the resort’s Parisian theme with Ramsay’s British heritage.  A prefect synergy as Ramsay’s early education took place in the Paris kitchens of famous Michelin Star Chefs such as Guy Savoy and Joël Robuchon. San Francisco based EDG Interior Architecture + Design, which previously created designs for Rao’s and Bradley Ogden restaurants at Caesars Palace, will spearhead the design.

This fresh new restaurant will offer guests a look at the exclusive beef aging program created under the direction of Chef Ramsay and his culinary team. The menu selections will range from traditional steakhouse fare with delectable cuts of beef to Ramsay’s signature fish and chips and Shepard’s Pie.  This dynamic new addition to Ramsay’s profound collection of restaurants will offer the freshest seafood to mouth-watering cuts of beef, French-influenced sides and delicious desserts.

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ARIA Resort & Casino presents exciting new February Signature Tasting menus at three of its specialty restaurants.  The spectacular culinary offerings, made with rich, seasonal produce and exceptional seafood and steak, highlight masterfully created dishes by the talented chefs at ARIA.

AMERICAN FISH by Michael Mina:  “American Classics” are updated in this four-course meal created by Executive Chef Sven Mede.  The menu begins with a Dungeness Crab Cake made with meat from succulent Pacific Northwest crabs, which are in their peak season during the month of February.  Also included on the menu are such favorites as Fish & Chips, Shrimp & Grits and Michael Mina’s famous Lobster Pot Pie.  A touch of decadence completes the meal with a Root Beer Float or Bananas Foster.  Menu: $85.

Jean Georges Steakhouse:  Executive Chef Robert Moore has created an exquisite five-course tasting menu highlighting beef from Rangers Valley in Brisbane, Australia. The region’s cooler climate provides a stress-free life for the cattle under the watchful eye of certified Japanese Kobe ranchers, allowing for the production of extraordinary cuts of beef. Chef Moore’s menu features Rangers Valley Angus 300 beef prepared in four cooking styles: Hand-Cut Wagyu Steak Tartare, Charred Chili-Rubbed Angus 300 Rib Eye Skewers, Angus 300 Braised Short Rib and a 21 Day Dry Aged Grilled Angus 300 NY Strip.  The divine JG Candy Bar adds a sweet, finishing touch for dessert.  Menu: $95.

Sirio Ristorante:  The distinctive cuisine of Tuscany is celebrated with a five-course meal from Executive Chef Vincenzo Scarmiglia. The feast begins with a raw seafood trio of Littleneck Clams, Kusshi Oysters and Branzino Carpaccio.  Next, a flavorful Beet & Mascarpone Cheese-filled Ravioli topped with seasonal black truffle shavings is served followed by pan-seared Porcini-dusted Turbot Fillet and a sumptuous Roasted Pheasant Breast with leg confit.  A warm Lemon Almond Cake brings this magnificent dinner to a close.  Menu: $89.

For more information on the February Signature Tasting menus, please visit the Specialty Dining section of ARIA’s website. Restaurant reservations can be arranged by calling ARIA Restaurant Reservations at (877) 253-5847

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On Thursday, Dec. 15, Mesa Grill at Caesars Palace was awarded the top Gold Plate donor for the fifth annual Las Vegas Restaurant Week. For a two week period that started Aug. 29, locals and tourists had the opportunity to dine at some of Caesars Entertainment’s most popular restaurants while also helping to end hunger in Southern Nevada. All participating restaurants prepared specially designed menus of at least three courses and donated either $3, $4 or $5 from every meal purchased to the Three Square Food Bank. Gold Plate donors, including Mesa Grill, committed the maximum amount of $5 from every meal, which translated to $12,240 from a total of 2,448 meals sold.

Las Vegas Restaurant Week began in 2007 as a way to give locals and tourists the opportunity to help out by dining out. This year, the two week-long celebration of fine dining included more than 80 participating restaurants, from popular mid-level eateries to the city’s premier and celebrity-chef restaurants, all offering pre-fixe meals at special prices. Proceeds from Restaurant Week benefit Three Square Food Bank, established to end hunger in Southern Nevada. A national model project inspired by Eric Hilton with a grant provided by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, Three Square is a community collaborative partnership with the gaming industry, businesses, non-profit agencies, food distributors, UNLV, the CCSD, governmental entities, the media and hundreds of volunteers to efficiently and effectively serve hope to those in our community struggling with hunger. Three Square currently provides 17 million pounds of food – the equivalent of 13 million meals – per year to more than 300 non-profit and faith-based organizations, 200 schools and multiple food service sites throughout Southern Nevada. Three Square is a member of the Feeding America network of food banks. www.threesquare.org

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With a vast beer selection and generous portions, the new Public House, located on Restaurant Row in The Venetian, a The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian lease, has all of the makings of a traditional tavern. But what makes this contemporary adaptation stand out is the exceptional fare by corporate executive chef, Anthony Meidenbauer, hard-to-find cask beer selections, Nevada’s first certified beer cicerone and, a comfortable, hip atmosphere reminiscent of a Prohibition-era speakeasy that celebrates the classic tavern through the lens of modern design.

The latest creation by Block16 Hospitality, the 8,000-square-foot contemporary tavern opens on New Year’s Eve. Meidenbauer, the corporate executive chef from the company’s other restaurants: Holsteins Shakes and Buns, LBS and The Barrymore, has crafted a menu of rustic American classics with a new-age spin.

The cuisine, “fun spins on refined food,” as described by Meidenbauer, includes selections inspired by beer such as the short rib, braised with Black Butte Porter, Bouchot mussels, made with Hogarten beer, shallots, bacon and crème fraiche, and Welsh rarebit, made with Tenaya Creep IPA. Other specialties include poutine, French fries served with duck confit, cheese curd and gravy, and scallops served with oxtail stew, potato cakes and mushroom jus. The menu features small and large plates, salads and sandwiches, steak frites, shellfish and bar snacks, as well as selections from the “Butcher Block” and “Cheese Shop.”

Public House will be home to Nevada’s first and only certified beer cicerone, who along with the skilled bar staff will assist guests with selecting a beer from more than 200 beer selections, including 24 beers on tap and three seasonal cask beer selections from specialty artisanal cask brewers. A climate controlled “wine cube” will store more than just a distinctive wine selection that pairs well with the tavern’s cuisine; it will also provide a storage environment for 40 plus aged whiskeys, scotches, bourbons and beers. The cocktail list will include a concentration of classic cocktails, with an emphasis on quality and hand-made mixers and garnishes will be prepared in house. The ice used for every drink will be made from reverse osmosis and carbon filtered water and formed in a perfect square, as not to compete with the delicate flavors of the drinks.

A model of a classic draft system will offer an artistic component to Public House that pays homage to the traditional tavern. The ornate contraption, accented by gold leaf, will frame one side of the bar. The design of Public House, on the whole, will reveal different environments through various nooks in the dining room. The lounge, which accommodates up to 60 guests, will offer a cool bar scene accentuated by a 40-foot-long bar anchored by a DJ booth.

Public House is located on Restaurant Row in The Venetian. The laid-back restaurant and bar will be open daily for lunch and dinner from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. until midnight on Friday and Saturday. More information and reservations are available on the company’s website at www.PublicHouseLV.com or by calling 702.407.5310

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PBR Rock Bar & Grill will offer a 10 percent discount off patrons’ dining bills when they present their badge from Las Vegas’ Consumer Electronics Show (CES) from Tuesday, Jan. 10, through Friday, Jan. 13.

Attendees of CES can take delight in some of the best drink specials on the Strip including PBR Rock Bar’s bottomless domestic drafts everyday from 3 to 7 p.m. and again from midnight until close. Guests will also enjoy the eatery’s daily happy hour from 3 to 6 p.m. with 2-for-1 well drinks, $3 drafts, $5 Jager Bombs and more.

PBR Rock Bar & Grill is the hottest spot in Las Vegas offering beers, bulls and plenty of babes in its sprawling, 16,800-square-foot venue. Open daily from 8 a.m. until the early morning hours, PBR Rock Bar & Grill offers guests hearty, American comfort food and barbeque around the clock. Beautiful babes and bad ass bull riders are dared to attempt to defy gravity on PBR Rock Bar & Grill’s daunting, hydraulic mechanical bull.

Located at the center of the world-famous Las Vegas Strip at Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, PBR Rock Bar & Grill’s expansive 3,000-square-foot patio gives patrons a front-row seat to all of the action. Complete with 105 wall-to-wall high-definition televisions, PBR Rock Bar & Grill provides sports enthusiasts with the perfect game-day retreat. For more information, call 702.750.1685

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The best spot on the Las Vegas Strip for bachelorettes to wine and dine before tying the knot, Cabo Wabo now offers exciting party packages for the bride-to-be and her gal-pal posse.

The bachelorette and her closest friends will party the night away at the Sammy Hagar’s Vegas cantina with an all-inclusive VIP experience starting at just $25 per person. Parties will enjoy delicious food, killer cocktails and high-energy entertainment at an affordable price point at one of Vegas’ top restaurant and nightlife destinations.

Groups of six or more will each enjoy Cabo Wabo’s signature frozen cocktails in a choice of strawberry, piña colada or margarita, served in a souvenir cup with unlimited refills throughout dinner. An array of appetizers will include chips and salsa, guacamole, chicken taquitos and Cadillac nachos, followed by a choice of any three satisfying entrees: two-item combo plate, chicken Caesar salad or a cheese quesadilla. Additionally, all parties will be treated to a complimentary daiquiri refill the following day. And with Cabo Wabo’s fantastic lineup of rock band karaoke and live entertainment, every bachelorette and her crew are sure to have a night to remember.

For reservations email bacheloretteparty@cabowabocantinalv.com or call 702.385.222

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Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino (click link to book) will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on New Year’s Eve (Saturday, Dec. 31) and from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on New Year’s Day (Sunday, Jan. 1).

Several merchants will feature extended hours and special offers on New Year’s Eve. FRESH Grill & Bar, PBR Rock Bar and Cabo Wabo Cantina will stay open until 4 a.m., Fat Tuesday until 2 a.m. and La Salsa Cantina until 1 a.m.  Blondie’s Sports Bar & Grill will be open all day on New Year’s Eve and partiers can enjoy all you can drink well and draft beverages from 9 a.m. to midnight for $40.

From 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., Cheeseburger Las Vegas will host a New Year’s Eve Luau with a full Hawaiian buffet, live Hawaiian entertainment, a DJ and prizes and giveaways. Pampas Churrascaria Brazilian Grille will offer a special New Year’s Eve menu from 5 p.m. to midnight that features surf and turf ($89.95) and meat rodizio ($53.95).

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Known for an extensive drink menu and an endless array of hearty American comfort food, PBR Rock Bar & Grill announces the introduction of several highly anticipated new menu items which include cocktails, breakfasts, appetizers, entrees and desserts that are sure to leave your mouth watering for more.

The wide variety of new menu additions include sweet potato tater tots, a hearty chili cheeseburger and bloomin’ onion sliders served inside an onion ring with sautéed onions, Swiss cheese, bacon and tomato on a warm onion roll.

Also featured are the pico de pasta, a penne pasta entrée tossed in a cilantro pesto with fresh diced tomatoes, onions and garlic, with the option of adding chicken or shrimp, a chicken and waffle pizza and a loaded mac ‘n’ cheese, a spinoff of the classic favorite featuring grilled chicken, fresh broccoli, diced tomatoes and smoked applewood bacon.

PBR Rock Bar invites patrons to indulge their sweet tooth over their homemade glazed donuts, made to order with the choice of cinnamon, vanilla or chocolate glaze and s’mores bread pudding, a rich and creamy bread pudding mixed with chocolate, graham crackers, and marshmallows served warm and topped with vanilla ice cream.

PBR Rock Bar & Grill is the latest spot to hit Las Vegas offering beers, bulls and plenty of babes in its sprawling, 16,800-square-foot venue. Open daily from 8 a.m. until the early morning hours, PBR Rock Bar & Grill offers guests hearty, American comfort food and barbeque around the clock. Beautiful babes and bad ass bull riders are dared to attempt to defy gravity on PBR Rock Bar & Grill’s daunting, hydraulic mechanical bull.

Located at the center of the world-famous Las Vegas Strip at Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, PBR Rock Bar & Grill’s expansive 3,000-square-foot patio gives patrons a front-row seat to all of the action. Complete with 105 wall-to-wall high-definition televisions, PBR Rock Bar & Grill provides sports enthusiasts with the perfect game-day retreat. For more information, call 702.750.1685

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Annabelle, Old Homestead Steakhouse’s celebrity cow, has completed her cross-country journey and was unveiled this morning at the new Old Homestead Steakhouse at Caesars Palace.

During her trek, the iconic brown and white cow visited several major U.S. landmarks including Times Square, the St. Louis Arch, the Lincoln Memorial, Mt. Rushmore and the Alamo. She also found time to visit her family in Nebraska on the farm where she grew up and do a little shopping in Chicago. Before being placed at the entrance of Old Homestead Steakhouse at Caesars Palace, she made one last stop at the ”Welcome to Las Vegas” sign. Photo (L to R) Greg Sherry, Gary Selesner and Marc Sherry in front of Old Homestead Steakhouse.

Old Homestead Steakhouse is one of New York City’s most historic restaurants, set to open its first location on the west coast at Caesars Palace this month. With more than 6,000 square-feet, the new restaurant will feature a total of 250 seats with a full dining room, private dining room, lounge and bar. Guests will be introduced to several signature dishes from the classic New York City menu including the popular colossal crab cake, 32-ounce Gotham rib-eye steak and the Old Homestead New York-style cheesecake. Additionally, new menu items will be created exclusive to the Las Vegas location.

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