LAS VEGAS, Oct. 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Rivea and
Skyfall Lounge, by Michelin-decorated chef Alain Ducasse, are now open atop Delano Las
Vegas, the newest luxury hotel on The Strip. Rivea, the first
location in the United States, and
Skyfall Lounge bring together Riviera-inspired cuisine, celebrated
libations, a chic casual atmosphere and the best views of
Las Vegas.
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"I am thrilled to introduce Rivea and Skyfall Lounge to
Las Vegas," said Chef Ducasse.
"Upon entering the restaurant and lounge, every detail transports
guests to those endless summer nights in the South of France. The seductive menu highlights simple,
fresh Italian and French cooking, while the design is sophisticated
and laid-back, complementing the best view of the Las Vegas
Strip."
Rivea
Influenced by the delectable food markets of
Provence and Italy, Chef
Alain Ducasse and Executive Chef
Bruno Riou's menu focuses on simple,
fresh Mediterranean flavors made with the best West Coast-sourced
seasonal ingredients.
- Small Plates – Encouraging a convivial dining
experience, Rivea's small plates offer curious diners the chance to
experience a wide variety of menu items such as the Provençal
caponata with capers and pinenuts; Prawn & Calamari Crostino;
Focccacia di Recco, an Italian-inspired flatbread with a creamy
layer of cheese; perfectly tender Artichoke & Spinach Ravioli;
and Marinated Seabream paired with a light and bright citrus flavor
profile.
- Main Courses – In addition to small plates, diners will
enjoy vibrant creations such an indulgent Lobster with purple
artichokes; Line-Caught Striped Bass with a minestrone reduction;
Rack of Colorado Lamb accented by an herb pesto; and Roasted Duck
Breast with Bigarade sauce and nougat, which adds an element of
sweetness to the savory.
- On the Grill – High-quality cuts of beef, such as
Pepper-Crusted Bison Tenderloin, are served with a variety of
options of flavorful sauces including a Beef & Olive Jus, offering a Mediterranean
flair.
- Desserts – House-made flavors elevate beloved
confections, such as Tiramisù accented by an exclusive, house
cold-brewed coffee; Limoncello Baba, a riff on Chef Ducasse's
iconic rum baba, accompanied by its namesake digestif; and the
classic chocolate-hazelnut Zuccotto, perfect for sharing among a
group.
Aperitifs, a true Riviera staple, will prep palates for the meal
ahead while sommeliers suggest a distinctive list of spirits or
signature cocktails like the Beausoleil – Citrus liquor, Dolin dry
vermouth, Oregon grappa and
thyme.
Riviera Soul – a special list of select Riviera wines handpicked
by Executive Wine Director Guillem Kerambrun – stays true to wines
found along the French and Italian Rivieras; however, a significant
portion of the list is sourced from the West Coast of the United States, including Oregon, Washington and the "California Riviera." To
ensure the West Coast offerings stay true to the Riviera style,
Kerambrun focused on sourcing wines that feature the same grapes
indigenous to the regions of Provence and the northwest of
Italy.
The complete wine list, or Reserve List, features an additional
1,300 wines from beyond the Riviera grouped by grape as opposed to
the traditional list organization of wines by region.
Skyfall Lounge
Skyfall Lounge, located adjacent
to Rivea, offers an evolving nightlife experience that gradually
increases in tempo as the evening progresses. The 180-degree views
make it possible for guests to sip a glass of Champagne while
watching the desert sunset, or to party the night away as DJs spin
upbeat house and dance music in the vibrant space from 9
p.m. to close.
- Inventive Cocktails – In order to create a cocktail
program as legendary as the restaurant's cuisine, Ducasse has
partnered with mixology masterminds, Proprietors LLC, on their
first Las Vegas venture. Having
opened renowned cocktail bars including New York City's Death & Co, as well as
Los Angeles' Honeycut, Proprietors
brings its distinct cocktail culture to Rivea and Skyfall Lounge.
Creating a program that is rooted in classic structure but
reinterpreted using contemporary techniques and unexpected flavor
profiles, Skyfall Lounge's menu is broken down into several unique
categories. Highlights include:
- Golden Hour cocktails, like the Sierra Aperitivo –
made with Grey Goose L'Orange, Aperol Granita and Champagne
selection Alain Ducasse – have been
specially designed to be enjoyed during the lovely twilight
hours.
- Effervescent cocktails incorporate festive, bubbly
ingredients, such as the Climbin' High, which blends Kappa Pisco,
Appleton's Signature Blend Rum,
Champagne selection Alain Ducasse, and Fresh Pineapple,
Lime and Raspberry Juices.
- Shaken libations include playful takes on the
classics like the Shake It Off, an elegant take on a
Strawberry Margarita with Jalapeno-Infused Espolon Tequila, Dry
Vermouth, Fresh Strawberry Puree and Fresh Lemon Juice.
- Stirred selections update spirit-focused
favorites like the Negroni: Skyfall's version, called
Live Oak, features Bombay Dry Gin,
Smoky August Tea-infused Sweet Vermouth and Campari.
- Perfected Bottle Service – Elevating
traditional bottle service, Skyfall Lounge offers unique mixer
options to pair with guests' choice of spirit. For
example, any bottle of aged brandy comes with ingredients to
craft an original version of a Champs Elysées cocktail table-side,
including rocks glasses, block ice, Angostura Bitters, Green
Chartreuse and Fresh Lemon Juice with a lemon twist for
garnish.
- Signature Lounge Events – Further differentiating
Skyfall Lounge as an industry-leading cocktail destination,
specialty programming will bring energy and entertainment to the
venue. December 5 will mark the start of an annual Repeal
Day Party, while quarterly guest bartender residencies will be
introduced in 2016, hailing the best mixologists from around the
country, including Proprietors' sister venues.
Renowned Design
Having worked together on numerous
projects throughout the years, Chef Ducasse invited acclaimed
French-Canadian design duo Patrick
Jouin and Sanjit Manku to
design his new Las Vegas
venues.
- Mirroring the design of the exquisite yachts in Venice and the laid-back vibe found on the
Riviera coast, Rivea features cozy corners, sweeping
mahogany banquettes and a palette of maritime blues and yellow
accents. And the seaside is more than just inspiration: the
restaurant's "Wave Wall" contains hundreds of glass pieces that
mimic the lapping water.
- The restaurant's 50-seat private dining room Rivea+
boasts 180-degree views of The Strip through floor-to-ceiling
windows. Majestic light fixtures comprised of twinkling lights
represent constellations found in Las
Vegas' night sky.
- Skyfall Lounge's décor simulates the beauty of an
evening sunset with deep purple, red and honey gold accents and
subtle cloud forms hanging overhead. Every seat in the room
delivers optimal views of the sparkling Vegas skyline, while the
expansive outdoor patio offers a relaxing, fresh-air escape.
Rivea and Skyfall Lounge are located on the 64th
floor of Delano Las Vegas. Hours of operation:
- Rivea is open 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday
through Thursday and 6 p.m. to 10:30
p.m. Friday and Saturday. Reservations available through
OpenTable.
- Skyfall Lounge is open 5 p.m. to
midnight Sunday through Thursday and 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
Reservations available through OpenTable.
About Alain Ducasse
Entreprise
Alain Ducasse Entreprise devotes
itself with passion to the culinary pleasures and arts of
hospitality in order to answer to the needs of its varied, mobile
and international customers. The group keeps on developing new
ideas and ensuring their circulation. This constant search for
excellence relies on the particular talents of the men and women of
the group, on the utmost quality of its products and on a complete
knowledge of modern technologies. At the head of his group,
Alain Ducasse is at once a
chef-creator, and an entrepreneur. As creator, he insists on
offering a cuisine that is just right; as an entrepreneur, he
implements a modern economic model, the transmission of his
knowledge and a relevant vision of the food service and hospitality
industry. For more information, visit alain-ducasse.com or find us
on Facebook and Instagram.
About Proprietors, LLC
Founded in 2007, Proprietors LLC is a full-service consulting
company that focuses primarily on building world-class,
cocktail-centric beverage programs for clients, consulting on
flavors, formulations, strategy, marketing and branding for the
beverage industry, and managing Proprietors LLC partner-owned
bars. With a collective passion rooted in furthering cocktail
culture, partners David Kaplan,
Alex Day, and Devon Tarby love traveling the world opening
projects for their clients. Currently, Proprietors LLC owned
properties span two coasts, with Death & Co, Nitecap, and One
Fifty One in New York City, and
Honeycut, The Normandie Club and The Walker Inn in Los
Angeles. Proprietors consulting projects range from
Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, India, Russia
and South East Asia. Death & Co, whose namesake
book, Death & Co Modern Classic
Cocktails launched in October of 2014, has become a
timeless reference on craft cocktails. With chapters on the
theory and philosophy of drink-making; a complete guide to the
spirits, tools, and other ingredients needed to make a great bar;
and recipes for nearly 500 iconic drinks, the Death & Co
Book, like the bar that inspired its creation, is bold,
elegant, and setting the pace for mixologists around the world.
www.ProprietorsLLC.com
Jouin-Manku
Along with Sanjit
Manku, his architect associate, Patrick Jouin has developed a creative dialectic
devoted to interior design or architectural design projects. From
the Jules Vernes to the Dorchester, from a private residence in Kuala
Lumpar to the Campus In&Out in Boulogne Billancourt,
Sanjit Manku integrates each project
into a dimension in which the two creators' inspirations and ideas
join forces to create a universal and contemporary language.
About Delano Las Vegas
Delano Las Vegas offers a new
all-suite, smoke-free luxury hotel experience located steps from
Mandalay Bay, blending signature elements from the iconic
Delano South Beach with the distinct
energy only found on the Las Vegas Strip. The hotel features
dynamic social spaces such as Franklin, an eclectic lounge; 3940
Coffee + Tea; and Della's Kitchen, where historic farmhouse meets
urban kitchen. BATHHOUSE Spa infuses the soothing elements of
locally sourced ingredients, drawing inspiration from Morgans Hotel
Group's collection of hotels around the world as well as Delano Las
Vegas' desert locale. Delano Las Vegas is a wholly owned subsidiary
of MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM). For more information and
reservations, visit delanolasvegas.com or call toll free at
(877) 632-5400 or find us on Facebook and Twitter.
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