LAS VEGAS, Jan. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Bellagio will
welcome the prestigious Diaoyutai State Guesthouse to the United States for only the second time,
February 14-16. Typically reserved
for royalty, heads of state and other world leaders, the cuisine of
Diaoyutai State Guesthouse of Beijing will be showcased in celebration of
Chinese New Year.
Tickets for this very special event are priced at $500 per person, all-inclusive, and available for
purchase online at Bellagio's Epicurean Epicenter webpage or by
calling Bellagio Concierge at 866-406-7117.
"Food is an integral symbol of togetherness during the
Chinese New Year," said President and
COO of Bellagio, Randy Morton.
"Joining two of the highest standards in hospitality – Diaoyutai
State Guesthouse and Bellagio – during this most important holiday
is an honor and will make for a very special occasion."
Bellagio's Tuscany Kitchen will play host to the three-day
culinary event, offering exclusive prix fixe dinner menus to the
public Thursday, February 14 through
Saturday, February 16 at 7:30 p.m. nightly. The eight course meal,
featuring a collection of historic dishes modernized from ancient
menus, will be prepared and served by the Diaoyutai culinary team,
dressed in traditional Chinese attire and led by Executive Chef Hao
Baoli, who has hosted more than 1,000 world leaders in his decades
at the Guesthouse. From decor and tradition to dishes showcasing
rare and exotic ingredients, the Guesthouse experience will be
transported to the luxurious Bellagio.
With more than 30 years leading the Diaoyutai culinary team,
Chinese celebrity chef Baoli's cuisine is both healthy and
delicious. Chef Baoli's celebratory menu will feature a diverse
selection of dishes showcasing rare ingredients and skillful
techniques. In addition, strict nutritional requirements
ensure all dishes are low in both sugar and sodium and high in
protein. The result is cuisine that is visually stunning,
legendary and nutritionally holistic.
Beyond exceptional cuisine, guests will enjoy traditional
presentations, including Diaoyutai's Dragon Bearded Noodle ritual
and extraordinary fruit carvings. To ensure the finest level of
dining, the Diaoyutai team scrupulously executes what it calls the
"Four Beauties" in every meal: food, service, tableware and
environment.
Celebratory decor will complement the elegance of Bellagio with
Chinese tradition to create an ideal setting to enjoy this special
cuisine. Tableware will be shipped from Beijing to Bellagio specifically for the
event, with the end result capturing the essence and spirit of the
Diaoyutai in breathtaking effect.
About Diaoyutai State Guesthouse
Located in
Beijing, Diaoyutai State
Guesthouse is a culture showcase of impeccable service standards.
It was founded on the royal Fishing Terrace used during the Jin
Dynasty (1115 – 1234) and the imperial residence in the Qing
Dynasty. All main buildings carry plaques autographed by Emperor
Qianlong. The estate was built in 1959 to accommodate the state
leaders invited to the 10th anniversary of P. R. China. Since then, it has hosted 1220
heads of state and government leaders. Focusing on taste and
regimen, Diaoyutai creates a unique Chinese State Cuisine style
boasting low salt, low sugar, low fat, high protein, high
nutrition, and stressing boneless, fresh light, simple elegant,
tasty and long lingering. It represents a perfect combination of
gourmet, tableware, service and environment.
About Bellagio
Inspired by the beautiful villages of Europe, the AAA Five Diamond Bellagio
overlooks a Mediterranean-blue, 8 ½-acre lake in which fountains
perform a magnificent aquatic ballet. Award-winning dining, a
world-class art gallery, the exquisite Conservatory & Botanical
Gardens, the stunning performance of "O," by Cirque du Soleil, a
sumptuous spa and salon and exclusive luxury shopping all work
together to compose the symphony that is Bellagio. Bellagio is a
wholly owned subsidiary of MGM Resorts International (NYSE:
MGM).
SOURCE Bellagio