Bellagio, Picasso, and Le Cirque have been awarded the prestigious AAA Five Diamond Award for 2012. With unsurpassed service, world-class dining and luxurious amenities, Bellagio also has the distinction of being the only hotel in the U.S. to have two AAA Five Diamond restaurants under one roof.
“The AAA Five Diamond Award represents the highest level of excellence, and this honor is an important achievement Bellagio, Picasso and Le Cirque have received year after year,” said Randy Morton, president and COO of Bellagio. “I’m extremely proud of Bellagio, its beauty and all we have to offer, but I’m most proud of our incredible team and what they accomplish on a daily basis to provide memorable experiences for our guests.”
Julian Serrano’s renowned restaurant, Picasso, garnered its eleventh AAA Five Diamond Award this year while Le Cirque, by the acclaimed Maccioni family, has earned the award for the ninth consecutive year. Also for nine consecutive years, Bellagio continues to be the only hotel in the U.S. with two AAA Five Diamond restaurants.
Michael Geeser, AAA Nevada spokesperson, said, “By earning a AAA Five Diamond rating, Bellagio has once again revealed the characteristics of the ultimate in luxury and sophistication. Its accommodations are first class, its restaurants are spectacular and its employees’ service is extraordinary. Bellagio continues to exceed all guest expectations while maintaining an impeccable standard of excellence.”
In 2001, Bellagio became the first Las Vegas hotel and casino to receive the AAA Five Diamond Award and continues to offer unparalleled quality and service. Inspired by the beautiful villages of Europe, Bellagio overlooks a Mediterranean-blue lake in which The Fountains of Bellagio perform their magnificent aquatic ballet. Award-winning dining, a world-class art gallery, the exquisite Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, Cirque du Soleil’s stunning production of ‘O’, a luxurious spa and salon and premier shopping all work together to compose the symphony that is Bellagio.
To be considered for AAA rating and approval, lodgings and restaurants undergo a thorough evaluation by AAA/CAA’s full-time tourism inspectors. Five Diamond establishments go through a much more extensive review. AAA experts judge lodgings on the exterior of the facility, public areas, guest rooms, amenities and bathrooms. Restaurants are evaluated on criteria including food, service, décor and ambiance. Less than one-half percent of more than 31,000 hotels and less than one-quarter percent of 26,000 restaurants achieve this distinction.
Newly crowned Miss USA, Alyssa Campanella, had a sweet ending to one of the biggest nights of her life at Sugar Factory inside Paris Las Vegas last night. The former Miss California stopped at the flagship location of Sugar Factory right after the competition and picked up treats such as Jelly Bellys, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, and chocolate-covered pretzels. Campanella, adorned in the Miss USA sash and glittering crown, was with her boyfriend, actor Torrance Coombs of Showtime’s ‘The Tudors,’ as spectators congratulated the gorgeous beauty queen and 2011 representative of the Miss Universe organization.
Sugar Factory American Brasserie is an American take on a traditional French brasserie, serving delicious cuisine all day, and all night, along with an oversized retail store and signature Chocolate Lounge. Other Sugar Factory retail stores are located at The Mirage and Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood. Photo Credit: Denise Truscello/WireImage
Beginning May 31, The Spa at Ravella (ravellalasvegas.com) will launch a series of massage therapy seminars to educate participants in the techniques of Thai Reflexology, Table Thai Yoga Massage, Asian Reflexology and Fusion Massage. For as low as $140 per series, guests will receive hands-on lessons in difficult spa techniques and treatments and can stay overnight with rates starting at $59 during the retreat.
“These classes are great ways for any spa technician or new beginner to learn fresh techniques that they can integrate into their everyday work,” said Nancy DiMaio, director of spa and fitness for The Spa at Ravella. “My goal is for The Spa at Ravella to become a central training center for the entire southwest region.”
Each series offers National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) continuing education credits. Series offered include:
Thai Reflexology: May 31 – June 1, 2011, 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 a.m.
Focusing on Sen energetic lines and acupressure points in the feet, students will learn the Thai energy anatomy of the feet and techniques to revitalize, improve energy flow and harmonize the energy within, adding a unique Eastern flavor to massage practice while increasing the repertoire of techniques available. Presented by Sacred Body Work, Thai Reflexology will be taught by founding directors Jairo Cardona and Dennis Stoval. Cost is $250. The class will provide 16 NCBTMB continuing education credits. To register for this course or for more information, please contact Dennis Stoval at 786.261.6170 or dennis@sacredbodywork.us.
Presented by National Bodywork Seminars, the following classes will be taught by “cosmic couple” Heath and Nicole Reed. With more than 20 years of combined experience, Heath and Nicole pride themselves on their enthusiasm for presenting comprehensive, cutting-edge spa and massage treatments in a creative and lighthearted atmosphere.
In this exciting passive yoga stretch workshop, students will learn how to integrate diverse “tools,” such as elbows and feet, to perform a full body Table Thai Yoga Massage. Upon completion of the class, students will be able to incorporate these techniques into any massage session or provide a signature Table Thai Yoga Massage. The class will provide 17 NCBTMB continuing education credits and a certificate of completion. Cost is $270 per participant and includes a student manual. Click here to register.
Asian Reflexology: August 29, 2011, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Asian Reflexology blends the best of Thai, Indian, Chinese and Japanese therapies for the feet and legs. Students will learn to stretch and massage energy lines and pressure points to ground the energy, clear the mind and relieve foot discomfort. The class will provide 8.5 NCBTMB continuing education credits and a certificate of completion. Cost is $140 and includes a student manual. Click here to register.
This useful class will teach therapists healthy mechanics and advanced techniques that save therapists’ hands, thumbs and wrists. Fusion Massage bridges Lomi Lomi and Esalen connective strokes with Thai Massage stretches to create a fluid and holistic experience. This class will provide 8.5 NCBTMB continuing education credits and a certificate of completion. Cost is $140. Click here to register.
To book an overnight stay at Ravella, please click here or call 888.810.0440.
About Ravella at Lake Las Vegas:
Basking in year-round sunshine in a radiant lake setting, Ravella (ravellalasvegas.com) is a sprawling 349-room-and-suite resort situated on the shores of the largest privately owned man-made lake in the country. Located just 17 miles from the Las Vegas Strip, Ravella offers an escape from the city’s frenetic energy with its white sandy beach; kayaking, boating and fly fishing; nearby Jack Nicklaus golf course; and hiking and jogging trails. Ravella features a 30,000-square-foot spa and fitness center, 39,000 square feet of meeting or social event space including Vegas’ only over-water chapel; multiple lounge and dining experiences, and more. Working in concert with the picturesque Lake Las Vegas community, Ravella guests enjoy stunning vistas, miles of green, two marinas, and a neighboring Village reminiscent of Europe’s colorful waterside communities with scenic walking streets of boutiques and restaurants. For more information or to make a reservation, visit www.ravellavegas.com or call 888.810.0440.
CUT’s menu offerings include (in addition to a la carte menu):
Whole Roasted French Loup De Mer with Green Garlic and Leek Emulsion—$38
Early Harvest Fava Beans Salad, Campania Artichokes, Pecorino Romano, Meyer Lemon, Marjoram—$19
Artichoke & Ramp Salad, Roasted Sweet Peppers, Wild Arugula, Pickled Cipollini, French Feta—$19
Austrian White Asparagus Salad with Upland Cress, Aged Balsamic and Sauce Grebiche—$28
Harry’s Berry’s Strawberry Cream Pie with White Chocolate Mousse and Lavender—$14
Postrio Bar & Grill’s menu offerings include (in addition to a la carte menu):
Pan Roasted Halibut with Fava Bean Ragout, Spring Onions, English Peas, Wild Mushrooms and Leek Nage—$32
White Corn Agnolotti with Roasted Corn, Parmesan Cheese and Hearts of Celery—$18
Mesquite Grilled Prime Petit Filet with Crispy Potato Cake, Baby Spinach, Sautéed Shrimp and Scampi Sauce—$44
Black Forest Cherry Napoleon (a combination of Port Glazed Cherries, Creme Fraiche Cream and Chocolate Cake)—$10
Trattoria del Lupo’s menu offerings include (in addition to a la carte menu):
Asparagus Soup made of Maine Lobster, Cherry Tomatoes, Shaved White Asparagus and Black Truffles—$14
Blue Crab Salad with Baby Arugula, Celery Hearts, Grape Fruit and Blood Orange—$19
Basil Pesto Crusted Big Eye Tuna with Spring Vegetables, Aged Balsamic and Extra Virgin Olive Oil—$36
Seared Loin of Natural Veal with Roasted Garlic Cous Cous, Chanterelle Mushrooms and Thyme Natural Jus—$39
Roasted Whole Dover Sole “Filet Table Side” with Cauliflower-Potato Puree, Baby Vegetables and Sauce Picatta—$56
Reservations for CUT may be made by calling 702-607-6300.
Reservations for Postrio Bar & Grill may be made by calling 702-796-1110.
Reservations for Trattoria del Lupo may be made by calling 702-740-5522.
Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group
The Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group specializes in operating high-end, innovative restaurant concepts known for its proven formula of exceptional and consistent cuisine, service, management and design. The award-winning restaurants of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group include Spago (Beverly Hills, Las Vegas, Maui and Beaver Creek); the critically acclaimed CUT (Beverly Hills, Las Vegas and Singapore); Chinois (Santa Monica); Postrio Bar & Grill (Las Vegas); Trattoria del Lupo (Las Vegas); Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill (Las Vegas and Los Angeles); Wolfgang Puck Pizzeria & Cucina (Las Vegas); Wolfgang Puck American Grille (Atlantic City); Wolfgang Puck Grille (Detroit); The Source by Wolfgang Puck (Washington, DC); Five Sixty (Dallas, TX) and WP24 by Wolfgang Puck (Los Angeles). Opening this summer, CUT at 45 Park Lane, London.
Caesars Palace Las Vegas and Nobu Hospitality announced that they have signed a non-binding letter of intent to develop the world’s first Nobu Hotel, an innovative concept that will integrate an exclusive hotel tower with the first Nobu restaurant and lounge on the Las Vegas Strip.
The planned development would further the tradition of world-class accommodations and service that is synonymous with the resort’s luxury brand. In announcing this tactical relationship, Nobu Hospitality has reinforced its focused growth strategy, expanding through the complete hospitality spectrum.
“We will bring the DNA of the Nobu brand to life in this venture through the vision of Nobu Matsuhisa with his fellow long time partners and friends Robert De Niro and Meir Teper,” said Trevor Horwell, Chief Executive of Nobu Hospitality. “With a renowned location in Caesars Palace, the luxury Nobu Hotel Las Vegas will be a destination for style-makers and trendsetters, offering an immersive, fun and social experience”
Under the plan, the interior of the Centurion Tower at Caesars Palace will undergo a multi-million dollar renovation to create the Nobu Hotel within the resort. The 180-room Nobu Hotel will feature 16 suites and a penthouse with a stylish interior design that showcases natural materials, fused with Nobu’s signature Japanese elegance. Nobu Hotel guests will enjoy private check-in and the unique benefit of room service from Nobu’s acclaimed culinary team.
The centerpiece of the renovation is the Nobu Restaurant and Lounge. Classically trained in Tokyo, world renowned chef Nobu Matsuhisa has leveraged his life abroad in South America and around the world to create a culinary and hospitality brand with universal appeal. The restaurant and lounge will span 9,500 square-feet at the base of the Nobu tower, near the existing Appian Way at Caesars Palace.
“Caesars Palace has a long history of reinvention, continuously elevating our guest’s expectation of luxury and service,” said Gary Selesner, president of Caesars Palace. “Nobu’s distinctive brand will bring a new dimension to Caesars Palace and will be designed to attract first-time visitors. The re-branded hotel tower, restaurant and lounge will offer an experience unlike anything in Las Vegas, pairing exclusive accommodations with a resort famed for world-class entertainment, shopping and leisure experiences.”
The completion of this transaction is subject to a number of conditions, including, without limitation, the negotiation of definitive documentation and the approval of this transaction by the board of directors of Caesars Entertainment Corporation and the shareholders of Nobu Hospitality.
Caesars Palace is the world’s best known resort-casino, celebrating the grandeur that was Rome, in an 85-acre destination location that sets the standard for entertainment, dining and luxury. Reigning at the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, Caesars Palace ranks among the world’s top luxury resorts known for its originality and beauty. The resort features 3,300 hotel guest rooms and suites, 23 diverse restaurants and cafes, five-acre Garden of the Gods pools and gardens, 50,000 square foot Qua Baths & Spa and 300,000 square feet of premium meeting and convention space. The 4,300-seat Colosseum sits just steps from celebrity chef restaurants and the acclaimed Forum Shops at Caesars. The resort spotlights world class entertainers such as Celine Dion who will return to the resort on March 15, 2011. Find Caesars Palace on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/caesarspalacelv and follow http://www.twitter.com/caesarspalace (@caesarspalace).
Nobu Hospitality, LLC.
Nobu is one of the premier luxury lifestyle brands in the world. With operations spanning 5 continents, the Nobu brand thrives in many global capitals as a focal destination. The natural growth of the Nobu luxury brand built on service, image and hospitality offers the complete spectrum of hotel and residences management for unique and selected projects.
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Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or results and involve risks and uncertainties that cannot be predicted or quantified and, consequently, the actual performance and actions of Caesars Palace and Caesars Entertainment Corporation and its subsidiaries may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following factors: whether, and on what terms, we reach definitive agreements with Nobu, if the effects of local and national economic, credit and capital market conditions on the economy in general, and on the gaming and hotel industries in particular affect the project; construction factors related to the project, including delays, increased costs of labor and materials, availability of labor and materials, zoning issues, and building permit issues; the ability to timely and cost-effectively integrate the project into our operations at Caesars Palace; changes in laws, including
increased tax rates, smoking bans, regulations, third-party relations and approvals related to the project and Caesars Palace; and our ability to recoup costs of the capital investment of this project through higher revenues
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Sammy Hagar’s Las Vegas cantina introduces several new items to the already flavorful menu. The updated Cabo Wabo Cantina menu features a combination of coastal Mexican and Tex Mex items.
Appetizer Sampler from Cabo Wabo Cantina
Hagar’s rockin’ cantina is known for its killer margaritas and tasty Mexican fare, but the bar has been lifted with these new menu additions. The new and improved appetizer sampler includes a cheese quesadilla, nachos, taquitos, queso, guacamole and wings. The fresh tostada salad comes with a choice of chicken or beef and includes two crispy corn tortillas smothered with black beans and guacamole and is topped with lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, sour cream, avocado and cojita.
The beef burrito, served traditional or enchilada style, is stuffed and rolled with beef, beans, rice and cheese and topped with a tasty roasted tomato-jalapeno sauce and melted cheese. And the cilantro jalapeno chicken includes roasted jalapenos and onions with cilantro pesto and topped with pepper jack cheese. All menu items can be enjoyed with one of Cabo Wabo’s mouthwatering tequila drinks or any of the cantina’s cocktail concoctions.
Additional information can be found by calling Cabo Wabo at 702.385.2226.
This March, Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino supports the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Southern California & Nevada Chapter by turning its fountain orange in honor of National Multiple Sclerosis Education and Awareness Month.
Beginning Tuesday, March 1, Miracle Mile Shops’ fountain will showcase a bright orange glow between regularly scheduled shows. All money tossed into the popular water feature as well as the center’s indoor rainstorm will be donated on behalf of Miracle Mile Shops to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Southern California & Nevada Chapter. The money raised supports cutting-edge research for better treatments and a cure, as well as vital programs and services for the nearly 4,000 Nevadans living with MS and their loved ones. The fountain will maintain its vivacious orange hue until the end of the month.
Fountain shows take place at the top of every hour from noon to 11 p.m. daily. Miracle Mile Shops is open 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. Sunday – Thursday and 10 a.m. – midnight Friday – Saturday.
With snow and freezing temperatures plaguing much of the United States, it never hurts to think about summer. Check out this video of the mega-party at the Encore Beach Club, a 60,000 square foot lush oasis featuring 40 foot palm trees surrounding three tiered pools.
Eva Longoria Parker’s Beso steakhouse will introduce a traditional Thanksgiving Day menu this holiday. On November 25, guests will enjoy a three-course meal, from 4:30 to 9 p.m.
The menu starts off with Green Bean Salad topped by porcini emulsion, crispy shallot and piquillo peppers. The main course includes Roasted Turkey Breast served with braised Spanish sausage-stuffed leg, kumquat cranberry relish, roulade of stuffing along with mashed Yukon potatoes and gravy. The final course includes a delicious slice of Pumpkin Pie with ginger snap crust, Chantilly cream and Marcona almond brittle.
“When creating our Thanksgiving Day menu, each recipe was designed to capture the traditional flavors of the all-American holiday with a few exciting twists,” said Beso’s Executive Chef Matt Piekarski. “For example, our green bean salad is a play on the classic green bean casserole but instead of cream of mushroom soup and onion rings, we‘ve created a salad with porcini emulsion and crispy shallots. Our pumpkin pie was also inspired by the classic dessert, with the addition of a ginger snap pie crust to add depth and enhance the flavor.”
Beso’s Thanksgiving Day menu is available for $65 per person. For reservations, call 702.254.BESO (2376).
Eva Longoria Parker’s celebrated steakhouse, Beso, is located at 3720 Las Vegas Boulevard, South in Crystals at CityCenter. Recently named “Best New Restaurant” by the 2010 Las Vegas Review-Journal annual readers’ poll, Beso features a flavorful menu with Latin influences. The dining room and patio are open Sunday through Thursday from 5:30 p.m. until 11 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 5:30 p.m. until midnight. The lounge is open Sunday through Tuesday from 5:30 p.m. from until 11 p.m., and Wednesday through Saturday from 5:30 p.m. until 2 a.m. For more information about Beso, please visit the website at www.besolasvegas.com or call 702.254.BESO (2376).
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