LAS VEGAS, Jan. 26, 2016
/PRNewswire/ -- MGM Resorts
International (NYSE: MGM) will debut its dynamic
park, dining and entertainment district on the Las Vegas Strip
April 4, 2016.
An eclectic blend of restaurants, bars and entertainment tucked
into rich desert landscaping, The Park will become a central
gathering place on The Strip's west side connecting New York-New
York and Monte Carlo resorts as well as the new
20,000-seat world-class T-Mobile Arena. An interactive and
social environment, The Park aims to build a sense of community
through innovative programming and events.
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Jim Murren, Chairman
and CEO of MGM Resorts International, said,
"Today's consumer wants to sample, to experience, to discover –
it's no longer about visiting one resort and staying there. With
this in mind, we've created a neighborhood environment that invites
our guests to explore many of our resorts on the Strip's west side,
collecting experiences along the way, with The Park serving as a
central gathering space for people to relax, dine and be
entertained."
A Glimpse into The Park:
Experience: The Park re-envisions the traditional
pedestrian experience by adding a new layer of diverse social
spaces in Las Vegas. It will draw
passersby from the hustle and bustle of The Strip into an authentic
oasis offering opportunities to experience Las Vegas outdoors and at one's leisure, only
steps from one of the largest 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, trumpet-like
shade structures towering more than 50 feet above. Patio-style
seating will encourage a genuine 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 discover
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.
Confirmed partners include:
- Shake Shack – Boasting patios overlooking The
Park and New York-New York's
Brooklyn Bridge, the much-beloved 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.
- Beer Garden – This fun and unpretentious 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 regional
craft brew list, live music and, of course, games to get any social
gathering started – bocce ball, darts and outdoor ping pong.
- California Pizza Kitchen – California Pizza
Kitchen is the authority in creative dining with a California vibe. Blending fresh, seasonal
ingredients with bold, global inspiration, "CPK" offers signature
hand-tossed, hearth-baked pizzas, inventive main plates and
shareables, unique pastas and salads, alongside premium wines,
craft beers and hand-crafted cocktails featuring fresh fruits,
herbs and spices. With an outdoor patio, full bar and open kitchen
centered around the hearth oven, CPK's rustic, modern atmosphere is
perfect for drinks and small plates before a show, dinner with
family and everything in-between.
- 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.
- 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 Crème
Brûlée.
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: The Park has implemented an
integrated environmental sustainability program throughout
construction stages, and will continue post-opening with
operational focuses addressing energy and water conservation, green
building and waste management through cutting-edge technology and
innovative design. The restaurant corridor is being built to LEED
Gold standards, and The Park also has salvaged roughly 75 mature
trees from the current area to enhance the lush environment.
Asphalt existing on-site also has been salvaged, ground and
recycled to create new paved surfaces within the development.
- Natural Landscaping: Landscape design utilizes 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 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.)
- Cooling Elements: Mature trees, vegetation, water
features and artful shade structures will create comfortable
environments for guests to enjoy The Park year-round. Ground and
surfaces have been constructed using marble – a naturally cooling
material. Hand-laid in mosaic tile patterns, the marble features
color palettes of the American Southwest.
For more information, visit theparkvegas.com.
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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