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The Crystals retail and entertainment district in CityCenter has opened, featuring a branch of Eva Longoria Parker's Latin restaurant Beso. Beso, Crystals, 3720 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas, NV 89109, 702-254-2376.
Martin Heierling, the chef behind Bellagio's Sensi, serves as executive chef of Silk Road in the Vdara Hotel & Spa at CityCenter. The restaurant is inspired by the trade route spanning from Venice to the Far East and incorporates spices and exotic ingredients in its modern "trans-ethnic" cuisine. Silk Road, Vdara Hotel & Spa, 2600 W. Harmon Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89109, 866-590-2800.
ARIA Resort & Casino at CityCenter is offering a myriad of dining options. Chef Shawn McClain, who already has Spring, Green Zebra and Custom House in Chicago, has opened Sage, a contemporary American restaurant that takes some influence from his previous three restaurants and highlights farm-to-table produce and sustainable seafood. Modern Japanese pioneer Masayoshi Takayama is opening a more casual Bar Masa concept along with Shaboo, an elegant take on Japanese shabu shabu dining. There are also new venues from veteran Vegas restaurateurs Sirio Maccioni (Sirio Ristorante), Michael Mina (American Fish), Jean-Georges Vongerichten (Jean Georges Steakhouse), Jean Philippe Maury (JP Patisserie) and Julian Serrano (Julian Serrano). Meanwhile, The Light Group will unveil Union Restaurant & Lounge, offering contemporary American cuisine. ARIA Resort & Casino, CityCenter, 3730 Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109, 866-359-7757.
Chef Pierre Gagnaire has opened his first restaurant in the United States at the Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas hotel at CityCenter. Twist by Pierre Gagnaire was designed by Adam D. Tihany and features elevated tables affording views of the Las Vegas Strip through floor-to-ceiling windows. Gagnaire's menu offers classic French cuisine with a modern spin. Twist by Pierre Gagnaire, Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas, CityCenter, 3752 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas, NV 89109, 702-590-8888.
Rao's Launches Pizza in the Park Lunch Menu
Rao's at Caesars Palace has launched a "Pizza in the Park" lunch menu available Wednesday through Sunday. Guests can enjoy the new menu on the indoor patio modeled after New York's Jefferson Park. Chef Carla Pellegrino's menu features antipasti, pizza and desserts priced from $7 to $17. Signature pizzas include the Quatro Formaggi with Fontina, Gruyère, Gorgonzola, mozzarella cheese and white truffle olive oil, and the Salciccia and Ricotta topped with mild Italian sausage, mozzarella, ricotta cheese, rosemary and extra virgin olive oil. Rao's, Caesars Palace, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas, NV 89109, 702-731-7267.
$5 Max Happy Hour at J.C. Wooloughan Irish Pub
Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., J.C. Wooloughan Irish Pub at the JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa offers a $5 Max Happy Hour. All appetizers, premium draft beer and select martinis and cocktails are $5 each and domestic beer is $5 with a two-for-one offer. J.C. Wooloughan Irish Pub, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89145, 702-869-7777, 877-869-8777.
Happy Hour at Stripburger
Every day from 8 p.m. to closing, Stripburger offers $1 specials on cocktails and beers. For more information, call 702-737-8747. Stripburger, Fashion Show, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas, NV 89109, 702-737-8747.
Taking the space of the former Trader Vic's at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, a Sheraton Hotel is Sammy Hagar's Cabo Wabo Cantina. Trader Vic's, 3667 Las Vegas Blvd S., Las Vegas, NV 89109, no phone.
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