LAS VEGAS, Jan. 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- BARDOT
Brasserie, Las Vegas' debut French
concept from James Beard
award-winning chef Michael Mina, is
now open for dinner and weekend brunch at ARIA Resort & Casino.
Paying homage to the skillful culinary techniques, celebrated
libations and sexy atmosphere for which The City of Light is
renowned, Chef Mina has created a stylish and unforgettable
interpretation of a Parisian brasserie in the center of The
Strip.
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"Upon entering BARDOT, every detail transports guests to a cafe
along the Champs-Elysees in the 1920s," said Mina. "I am thrilled
to introduce this restaurant to Las
Vegas and for it to be a part of one of the most dynamic
culinary scenes in the world."
Le Menu
To create BARDOT's menu, Chef Mina and
Executive Chef Joshua Smith merged
their travels to Paris with exceptional culinary techniques to
develop an array of imaginative dishes.
- Inspired Cuisine – Chef Mina pays homage to classic French
cuisine presenting an exquisite array of signature dishes that
celebrate the iconic cafe culture of Paris. Traditional Onion Soup
Gratinee is a gourmet masterpiece that guests can customize with
Perigord truffles, braised oxtail and a soft-poached egg; while
wings offer an ode to the traditional Duck A L'Orange dish.
BARDOT's version of a Croque Madame is piled high with Paris Ham and Gruyere Fondue then topped with an
over-easy organic egg.
- Seafood Selections – BARDOT's extensive seafood menu includes
exotic dishes such as Monkfish Bourride, Sauteed Skate Wing and
Yellowfin Tuna Nicoise, in addition to a seafood tower that guests
can personalize with lobster, king crab, oysters, clams and
shrimp.
- Steak Frites – BARDOT offers the highest quality cuts of beef
cooked over an oak wood and charcoal grill. The restaurant's Steak
Frites is a perfect dish for French food aficionados and novices
alike featuring an 8 oz. Flat Iron, 12 oz. Ribeye or 8 oz. Filet,
which can be accompanied by bearnaise, au poivre, bordelaise or
foie gras butter. Pair the dish with simply sinful beef fat fries
and bon appetit!
- Decadent Desserts – For dessert, Chefs Mina and Smith took the
traditional French Macaron and cooked up a large-scale presentation
of the ultra-decadent sweet, drizzled with chocolate sauce. Lemon
fans will swoon over BARDOT's Lemon Meringue Tart, prepared with
market citrus and fresh berries, while lovers of the classic French
desserts will marvel at the Mille Fueille, a caramelized puff
pastry with vanilla creme patisserie.
Les Boissons
ARIA's Mixologist Craig
Schoettler, Wine Director Kim Wood
and Mina Group's Director of Cocktails Carlo Splendorini salute
French drinking tradition with an inventive beverage menu that
cannot be experienced elsewhere.
- Finest Wines – Wood curated one
of the most extensive by-the-glass programs, as well as the largest
selection of French wines in Las
Vegas at BARDOT, highlighting the finest small production
and rare vintages from across the globe. Additionally, BARDOT will
be one of the only restaurants in the country offering wines by the
houses of Couly-Dutheil, Patrick
Piuze and Domaine Cosse
Maisonneuve, regarded as some of the finest in France.
- Innovative Cocktails – The restaurant's cocktail program
combines the best of French culture and Las Vegas style. Signature sips include And
God Created Women, a satisfying layering of French spirits and egg
whites; and the Voltaire, a cider-based cocktail that
dazzles the senses with baked apple bitters and housemade ginger
syrup.
- Eclectic Brews – Beer enthusiasts will be delighted by more
than 80 international hard-to-find varieties such as Germany's Kulmbacher, Belgium's N'ice Chouffe and France's Jade Organic. BARDOT also boasts its
own exclusive craft beer, Hors D'age, brewed in Northern France in collaboration with
Stillwater Artisanal Ales.
- Historic Spirits – Schoettler scoured the beverage world to
garner BARDOT Brasserie's impressive collection of historic
spirits, including cognacs dating back to 1811 and Las Vegas' largest selection of Chartreuse,
the legendary French liqueur distilled by Carthusian Monks.
L'atmosphere
Created by Bishop Pass Interior
Architectural Design Studio, BARDOT's space exudes a dark and sexy,
almost enigmatic atmosphere.
- Big Brass Bar – A vibrant location for mingling with friends or
grabbing a cocktail, BARDOT's bar will catch visitors' attention
the minute they walk inside. Perched high above the zinc countertop
is a maze of brass pipes connecting to form shelves for the venue's
high-end spirits and alcohol.
- Chic Dining Room – BARDOT's main dining room offers a
traditional yet luxurious dining space. Walls of black lacquer are
paneled with gold pen striping, surrounding a series of Parisian
columns. Burgundy leather booths and bistro-style tables spread
across a pristine marble floor, where guests can sneak a peek
inside the restaurant's show kitchen as they watch their meals come
to life.
- Sidewalk Cafe – A nod to Parisian sidewalk cafes, BARDOT
features intimate seating outside of the restaurant for an
entertaining dining and people-watching experience. Situated in the
courtyard overlooking ARIA's second-floor promenade, the locale's
French-inspired storefront and high windows transport guests to a
20th century literary cafe in Paris.
BARDOT Brasserie is located on the second floor of ARIA. The
restaurant's hours of operation are:
- Dinner daily from 5 p.m. to 10:30
p.m.
- Brunch from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on
Saturday and Sunday
- Nightly happy hour from 5 p.m.
and 7 p.m. at the bar and in the
lounge
For reservations or for more information call 877.230.2742 or
visit www.ARIA.com. Follow BARDOT on Twitter and
Instagram at @Bardot_LV.
ARIA RESORT & CASINO
ARIA Resort & Casino is
a stunning AAA Five Diamond resort on The Strip featuring an
unprecedented combination of striking architecture, sustainable
design, spectacular amenities, high-end service and premium meeting
and convention space. Combined with its 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. ARIA and its neighboring properties are
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 ARIA.com or call toll free
at (866) 359-7757; also find ARIA on Facebook and Twitter.
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