LAS VEGAS, April 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- This August,
Forbes and Michelin-decorated Chef Masa Takayama will introduce the
first teppan concept to his extraordinary culinary repertoire.
Tetsu, located at ARIA Resort & Casino, will be an intimate and
interactive dining experience, offering guests the first taste of
Chef Masa's passion for fine Japanese grilling.
Located inside Masa's famed Japanese restaurant, barMASA, Tetsu
will replace Shaboo, which closes April
28. The exclusive venue will feature four blackjack-style
tables and two communal teppan grill tables seating 20 and 19,
respectively. Highly skilled teppanyaki chefs will oversee the
evening's culinary entertainment – prepping, cooking and plating
orders specific to each guest's request. A produce table will serve
as the room's centerpiece, displaying the finest quality meats,
seafood and vegetables, and will allow guests the opportunity to
hand select the proteins of their entree, specifying the exact cut,
portion size and preparation style they desire.
"ARIA is a leader in the evolution of the Las Vegas culinary scene, now a recognized
contender as one of the world's top epicurean destinations," said
CityCenter President and COO Bill
McBeath. "With Tetsu, we continue to set the pace by
offering guests a brand new, exclusive concept from Masa Takayama,
arguably the world's most celebrated Japanese chef."
Tetsu Executive Chef/Creator Masa Takayama said, "With a passion
for the finest-sourced ingredients, I have always been intrigued by
the sizzling vegetables, meat and seafood prepared on a teppan
grill. The act of choosing your ingredients and interacting with
the chef as he prepares them elevates the conventional dinner –
creating memories – which is how food is meant to be
experienced."
The teppan grill menu allows guests to try a variety of
offerings at smaller portions and reasonable prices such as the
Toro Tartare with Caviar, Wagyu Beef Steak Tartare and Pacific
Lobster Sashimi Ceviche in addition to Tataki selections. Tataki,
meaning to "pound," is a traditional manner of preparing fish and
meat so they better absorb other flavors, therefore enhancing the
protein in the dish. The cuts are briefly seared over a hot pan,
marinated in vinegar, sliced thin and seasoned with ginger. Tetsu's
tataki offerings will differentiate the restaurant with the finest
culinary creations, such as the Wagyu Ribeye, and Filet Mignon-Soy
Vinaigrette.
Main course offerings include prime cuts of beef such as Center
Cut Lamb Chop and Filet Mignon. Seafood and steak also will delight
guests with the incredibly fresh ingredients for which Masa is
renowned, such as Butterflied Scottish Langoustine, Mediterranean
Turbot and decadent Fatty Tuna. Side accompaniments including Kobe
Garlic Fried Rice, Yakisoba Noodles and Seafood Udon will
complement the main course. Completing the meal are unexpected and
refreshing desserts such as Masa's famous Truffle Ice Cream,
Grapefruit Granite and Yuzu Sorbet.
Tetsu's hours of operation will be Wednesday through Sunday
5 p.m. - 11 p.m. Guests enter Tetsu
through barMASA, located adjacent to the stunning ARIA lobby. For
more information or to make reservations, call 702.590.7111 or
visit www.arialasvegas.com
ABOUT ARIA RESORT & CASINO
The centerpiece of CityCenter Las Vegas is ARIA Resort &
Casino, a stunning AAA Five Diamond resort on The Strip featuring
an unprecedented combination of striking architecture, sustainable
design, high-end service, spectacular amenities and premium meeting
and convention space. From unique culinary offerings created
by the world's most talented chefs, to innovative nightlife,
indulgent spa treatments and Viva ELVIS™ by Cirque du Soleil, ARIA
embodies the excitement and vitality of Las Vegas. ARIA is home to an incredible
collection of stylish and technologically advanced accommodations
including Sky Suites, a AAA Five Diamond hotel within a hotel
experience. Combined with CityCenter's 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. CityCenter is 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 www.arialasvegas.com or call toll free
at (866) 359-7757; also find ARIA on Facebook and Twitter.
SOURCE ARIA Resort & Casino