LAS VEGAS, April 28, 2014
/PRNewswire/ -- MGM Resorts
International (NYSE: MGM) has unveiled expanded plans
and the first look at programming for its dynamic park, dining and
entertainment district taking shape on the west side of The Strip.
Creating an interactive neighborhood environment, The Park
will connect New York-New York and Monte Carlo
resorts and the new 20,000-seat world-class Las Vegas arena currently in development by
MGM and AEG. New York-New York and
Monte Carlo both are undergoing
significant transformations of their Strip-facing experiences into
robust plaza environments featuring casual eateries, bars,
restaurants and retail destinations that will ultimately lead to
The Park.
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When it opens in 2016 in conjunction with the arena, The Park
will create an immersive outdoor destination spanning more than
eight acres. Both New York-New
York and Monte Carlo will
transform their park-facing facades with a series of unique
indoor/outdoor dining and entertainment venues, cultivating a
vibrant patio culture that encompasses The Park's landscaped
spaces.
To create a harmonious dialogue between resorts, Rue de
Monte Carlo, the adjacent street
providing access from Las Vegas Boulevard, will be realigned as a
gently curving, tree-lined parkway: a grand approach to the new
arena. New cobblestone walkways in front of New York-New York and Monte Carlo will lead guests into The Park
from both directions and blend seamlessly with the mosaic tile
patterns that canvas the space.
Jim Murren, Chairman
and CEO of MGM Resorts International, said,
"Beautiful public places are highlights of many of the world's
finest cities, and Las Vegas
shouldn't be the exception. The Park will be the first of its kind
on the Las Vegas Strip and is an embodiment of MGM Resorts'
commitment to engaging guests through arts and innovation. To
create this picturesque outdoor destination, we are literally
taking down the walls and opening the doors at our resorts to
develop a unique dining and entertainment district that complements
its lush new surroundings."
A Glimpse into The Park:
Experience: The Park re-envisions the traditional
pedestrian experience in Las
Vegas. It will draw passersby from the hustle and bustle of
The Strip into an oasis offering unique opportunities to experience
Las Vegas outdoors and at one's
leisure, only steps from one of the largest urban boulevards in the
world. Inspired by the iconic plazas, promenades and squares that
have served as important public gathering destinations within the
world's great cities throughout history, The Park will offer an
array of common spaces for socializing, relaxing, exploring and
sampling the surrounding tastes, sights and sounds.
By day, visitors will be able to bask in pockets of sun or enjoy
shade beneath mature trees or one of the stunning, tulip-like shade
structures towering more than 50 feet above. Patio-style seating
will encourage an interactive social environment, while seating
alcoves tucked into large planters will provide areas for
respite.
Unique water features, including water walls stretching more
than 100 feet in length along the entrance will add unexpected
visuals, as will dramatic plantings incorporating a variety of
beautiful desert blooms. Exploring The Park, guests will encounter
spontaneous live entertainers, such as acoustic guitarists and
street performers.
As the sun sets, illuminated elements of The Park's landscaping
will create a dramatic setting. The shade structures, a work of art
in and of themselves, will emit marvelous LED sequences from high
above, captivating guests below. Sounds of live music, clinking
glasses and laughter from bordering open-air venues will saturate
The Park with energy, giving guests an entirely new way to
experience Las Vegas beneath the
stars.
Dining Under the Sun and Stars: Not unlike the small
cafes and bistros that spill onto iconic promenades, clusters of
casual restaurants and bars with outdoor seating will open each
resort to The Park creating a colorful patio ambiance. Ranging from
fast-casual to mid-level, each offering will be a unique-to-market,
up-and-coming brand. Below is a first peek, with additional
partners to be announced in the coming months:
- Shake Shack – Boasting patios overlooking The
Park and New York-New York's
Brooklyn Bridge, the much-beloved Shake Shack will introduce its
first West Coast location when it opens in December 2014. Established in 2004 in NYC's
Madison Square Park, Shake
Shack® is a modern day "roadside" burger stand
known for its all-natural burgers, flat-top dogs, frozen custard,
beer, wine and more. With its fresh, simple, high-quality food at a
great value, Shake Shack is a fun and lively community gathering
place with widespread appeal.
- Bruxie – The fast-casual, gourmet waffle restaurant born
out of Orange County will serve up
its signature takes on The Sandwich. Bruxie's next-generation
sandwiches use a light, airy authentic Brussels Waffle as the "Bold
Fold". The Waffle is crisp, lightly yeasty and not sweet –
reminiscent of freshly baked bread. Bruxie Waffles are paired with
quality seasonal ingredients, offering both savory choices like
Buttermilk Fried Chicken with Chili Honey and Cider Slaw as well as
a variety of sweet options such as Strawberry Creme Brulee.
- Sake Rok – This theatrical hotspot open for lunch,
dinner and a late-night bar/lounge, will thrill guests with more
than just its array of delicious sushi, Japanese cuisine and
private sake label. By night, Sake Rok will transform into a
high-profile social dining extravaganza, immersing guests in an
experience part culinary, part performance and completely
unexpected. Inspired by Japan's
vibrant pop culture and fashion movements, interactive servers will
invite guests to partake in restaurant-wide sake bombs while
doubling as entertainers, spontaneously breaking into dance and
lip-sync serenades. The emcee – a six-foot man dressed in
traditional Geisha attire – will keep the energy and the sake
flowing late into the night as Sake Rok transitions into a chic bar
and lounge.
- Beer Garden – This fun and approachable beer garden will
be highlighted by its outdoor spaces and vantage points of all The
Park's activity. Guests will be able to indulge in sustainably
raised farm-to-table meats, an impressive craft beer list, live
music and, of course, games to get any social gathering started –
bocce ball, darts and outdoor ping pong. Central to the design will
be the restaurant's signature open roasting area.
- A Robert Mondavi Jr. Wine
Experience – Robert Mondavi
Jr.'s restaurant, lounge and wine bar concept will transport
guests to Napa Valley, infusing
each element of the experience with the signature warmth and
inviting essence of the famous sun-soaked rolling vineyards where
Mondavi Family wine production originated. Anchored by an extensive
wine program, the venue will boast 100+ wines by the glass and a
variety of formats including flights, quartinos, carafes, large
formats and more, accompanied by gourmet wine country cuisine.
Inside, guests will savor the sights and sounds from the partially
open-format kitchen, while an open-air patio will evoke the feeling
of a festive outdoor dinner party.
- Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row – Country star Dierks Bentley will introduce his contemporary
country bar and restaurant concept offering American gastropub
fare, plenty of brews on tap, a specialty menu of "Boilermakers" –
a shot of whiskey (from a menu featuring more than 40 options)
dropped into a glass of beer – and live music by night. The cuisine
will feature organic meats, locally farmed produce and a dessert
menu to satisfy any sweet tooth.
- Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar – Two-time
James Beard Award-winning Chef
Guillermo Pernot will heat up
Las Vegas with his East Coast
sensation Cuba Libre and its Havana-style restaurant, bar and
high-energy Latin night spot. The restaurant's atmosphere will
offer a unique combination of Latin flavor, warmth and splendor.
Specializing in rum, Cuba Libre will offer more than 100 premium
and flavored varieties and specialty cocktails crafted from the
freshest ingredients.
Design: The design for The Park is a collaborative effort
led by MGM Resorts International with master planner Cooper,
Robertson & Partners, leading landscape architecture and
urban design firm !melk, and Marnell Architecture.
Envisioned as the connective tissue between New York-New York and Monte Carlo, The Park's unique design elements
include:
- Green initiatives: Aspiring to achieve LEED (Leadership
in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification from the
U.S. Green Building Council, The Park will implement an integrated
environmental sustainability program throughout construction and
operational stages, addressing energy and water conservation, green
building and waste management through cutting-edge technology and
innovative design. The Park also will salvage roughly 75 mature
trees from the current area to enhance the lush environment.
Asphalt existing on-site also will be salvaged, ground and recycled
to create new paved surfaces within the development.
- Natural landscaping: Landscape design will utilize
native and desert-adaptive species of plants, which are able to
thrive in hot and dry environments with minimal water. Large
planters with inset seating will feature dramatic plant life
displays created by the juxtaposition of cloud-like plants
(santolina, apache plum, mormon fir, etc.) alongside vibrant shoots
(red yucca, torch lily, desert bear grass, etc.), lush grasses
(Mexican feather grass, fountain grass, orange sedge, etc.) and
spikes (blue agave, golf tooth aloe, horsetail, etc.).
- Microclimates: Mature trees, vegetation, water features
and artful shade structures will create microclimates, affording
comfortable environments for guests to enjoy The Park year-round.
Ground and surfaces will be constructed using marble – a naturally
cooling material. Hand-laid in mosaic tile patterns, the marble
features color palettes of the American Southwest.
About MGM Resorts International
MGM Resorts
International (NYSE: MGM) is one of the world's leading global
hospitality companies, operating a portfolio of destination resort
brands including Bellagio, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay and The Mirage.
The Company also owns 51% of MGM China Holdings Limited, which owns
the MGM Macau resort and casino and is in the process of developing
a gaming resort in Cotai, and 50% of CityCenter in Las Vegas, which features ARIA Resort &
Casino. For more information about MGM Resorts International,
visit the Company's website at mgmresorts.com.
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