LAS VEGAS, May 13, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- New York's
critically acclaimed Carbone restaurant will bring its
show-stopping, Italian-American dining experience to the bright
lights of Las Vegas when it debuts
this fall at ARIA Resort & Casino.
The celebrated concept from Mario
Carbone, Rich Torrisi and
Jeff Zalaznick pays homage to the
Italian-American restaurants of the mid-20th century – an era of
glamour, showmanship and tableside service. The food is inspired by
that same time in history, but takes its culinary cues from the
great talents and techniques of today showcasing elevated classics
such as Lobster Fra Diavola, Chicken Scarpariello, Veal Parmesan
and Octopus Pizzaiolo.
The Greenwich Village-based
restaurant opened in 2013 and received tremendous accolades during
its first year, including three stars by The New York Times, five out of five stars from Time
Out New York, and a nod from the James Beard Foundation as a
finalist for "Best New Restaurant" in the country.
This will not be a replica of Carbone New York, but rather a
Carbone for Las Vegas. While the
menu will be very similar, the design will be inspired by the
history of Las Vegas and the Rat
Pack era, which also was a reference point for the original locale.
"Las Vegas and New York had a synergy during that time
period," said Jeff Zalaznick,
managing partner. "The same people who were eating at Rocco's in
New York were eating at the Sands
in Las Vegas with similar
experiences, including Captain-driven service and tableside
presentations. Carbone at ARIA will embody that glamorous era of
Sin City."
MGM Resorts Senior Vice President of Food and Beverage
Ari Kastrati said, "We're proud to
introduce Las Vegas visitors and
locals to Carbone, an exceptional eatery that New Yorkers, who are
arguably the world's most discerning travelers, have widely
embraced. Juxtaposed with ARIA's modern architecture, Carbone will
deliver an authentic experience that embodies the 50s and 60s of
Las Vegas."
Abundance, hospitality and generosity are key themes for the
restaurant. The waiters – known as "Captains" – are exceptionally
skilled professionals with a New
York edge. Each Captain has been hand selected by the
Carbone family to deliver the entertaining attitude and premier
service for which the restaurant is renowned. The Captains will don
iconic burgundy tuxedos, created by legendary fashion designer
Zac Posen to reflect the fashion
during the late 1950s. All elements of the Carbone experience will
be carefully curated – from the hand-painted plates that remind
diners of grandma's house to era-specific music – to bring
Carbone's unique soul to life.
A core part of the theatrical dining experience at Carbone Las
Vegas will be an elevated approach to tableside service. Chef
Mario Carbone said, "Our ARIA
restaurant will be larger than the New
York location, which offers the opportunity to place an even
greater focus on creative tableside presentations, from our Caesar
salad and pulled mozzarella to our lamb chops. These little touches
all work together to create a fun fine dining experience. Food is
more important to me than anything in the world, but at the end of
the day, what I want to do is have a great time with the best food
– and the possibilities for that in Las
Vegas are endless."
Carbone will open in October in the middle of the exciting
dining scene on ARIA's Promenade Level, neighboring Jean Georges
Steakhouse and Michael Mina's BARDOT
Brasserie.
ARIA RESORT & CASINO
ARIA Resort & Casino is a stunning AAA Five Diamond resort
on The Strip featuring an unprecedented combination of striking
architecture, sustainable design, spectacular amenities, high-end
service and premium meeting and convention space. Combined with its
unparalleled amenities including luxurious shopping at Crystals and
the first-of-its-kind public Fine Art Collection, ARIA introduces a
new generation of resort experiences, unlike anything Las Vegas has ever seen. ARIA and its
neighboring properties are a joint venture between MGM Resorts
International (NYSE: MGM) and Infinity World Development Corp, a
subsidiary of Dubai World. For more information and reservations,
visit ARIA.com or call toll free at (866) 359-7757; also find
ARIA on Facebook and Twitter.
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