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January 4, 2018

The Venetian and The Palazzo Las Vegas Celebrate the Year of the Dog with Art Installation and Lion Dance

THE VENETIAN AND THE PALAZZO LAS VEGAS
CELEBRATE THE YEAR OF THE DOG WITH ART INSTALLATION AND LION DANCE
Chinese New Year celebrations include a lion dance to kick off Lunar New Year, performances by Hacken Lee alongside special guests, and more

The Venetian® and The Palazzo® Las Vegas will celebrate Chinese New Year with extravagant décor, entertainment, retail, and food and beverage offerings beginning Jan. 12, with special festivities scheduled for Feb. 16.

ON JAN. 12 THE WATERFALL ATRIUM AND GARDENS TRANSFORM FOR CHINESE NEW YEAR

To commemorate the Year of the Dog, the eleventh position in the Chinese zodiac, The Venetian and The Palazzo’s floral and horticulture team worked with a team of artisans and consulted a feng shui master to create an installation that features a Chinese Shar-Pei, named Vincenzo Li that sits 16 feet tall.

“Throughout the last 10 months, 86 artisans worked to create this installation,” said Dana Beatty, executive director of floral and horticulture at The Venetian and The Palazzo. “The Chinese New Year holiday is an important one for our guests, and we aim to create something that is not only memorable, but culturally accurate.”

The Shar-Pei existed in China since ancient times and was chosen as the featured canine for the display because it symbolizes good fortune and protection. The feature Shar-Pei was hand-sculpted and covered in artificial fur to achieve his robust appearance. There are nine additional Shar-Peis positioned throughout the resort, as well as a three-foot hare, the secret friend of the dog.

EYE CEREMONY AND LION DANCE CELEBRATION ON FEB. 16

A highlight of Chinese New Year celebrations, the lion dance, is said to bring good luck and prosperity, with which The Venetian and The Palazzo will officially kick off Lunar New Year at 3:00 p.m. on Feb. 16. The ceremonial lion dance will begin with an eye ceremony at The Venetian porte cochere. The dance will wind its way through The Venetian lobby and casino before stopping in The Palazzo Waterfall Atrium, then continuing through The Palazzo casino, lobby, and ending at The Palazzo porte cochere. This exciting event features firecrackers, and a parade of dancers and drummers in authentic clothing.

IN CONCERT: HACKEN LEE 30TH ANNIVERSARY

Hacken Lee is an award-winning singer from Hong Kong. Lee has received multiple awards across four decades (1980s, 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s) and has maintained his popularity, releasing albums on a regular basis. On Feb. 17 and 18, Lee, along with special guests celebrate Chinese New Year and also commemorate the 30th anniversary of his debut album.

Tickets can be purchased at any box office at The Venetian or The Palazzo, or by calling 866.641.7469.

CELEBRATE WITH SPECIALTY COCKTAILS AND BITES AT HONG KONG CAFÉ

Hong Kong Café at The Palazzo will celebrate the Lunar New Year beginning in early January with a specialty bar and curated menu.

Guests are invited to celebrate the holiday with a variety crafted cocktails including the Pink Lotus or the Blood Moon Daisy and snack on salt & pepper beef skewers, crabmeat wontons, and spice cucumber, among other options.

For reservations, call 702.607.2220.

CHEERS TO GOOD FORTUNE THE ATRIUM

The Atrium at The Palazzo Las Vegas, a new retail emporium located on the casino floor, is celebrating Chinese New Year with tastings in their Liquor Library on Feb. 16. From 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., guests will be able to taste spirits from two Japanese distilleries – Fukano and Ohishi.

TRADITIONAL FAN DANCE AND HOLIDAY PROMOTIONS AT GRAND CANAL SHOPPES

Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian and The Palazzo Las Vegas will kick off the Lunar New Year festivities on Feb. 16 with the signature fan dance above the waterfall at 4 p.m. During and after the fan dance, more than 250 red envelopes will be distributed to guests. The envelopes will be filled with prizes – from gift cards to chocolate gold coins. Each red envelope will also be bundled with signature store incentives available at participating Grand Canal Shoppes stores and restaurants.

About The Venetian® and The Palazzo® Las Vegas:
Located in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, The Venetian Las Vegas features all-suite accommodations, exquisite restaurants and world-class entertainment and shopping. Conveniently connected to The Venetian, The Palazzo Las Vegas offers an alluring and elegant resort experience for those seeking a luxurious escape in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. In addition, the campus features more than 2.3 million square feet of meeting and convention space, including the Venetian and Palazzo Congress Center and the famed Sands Expo Convention Center.

The all-suite resorts offer chic accommodations, with standard suites that are nearly double the size of the average Las Vegas hotel room. The Venetian and The Palazzo are home to restaurants from celebrated chefs including Wolfgang Puck, Thomas Keller, Emeril Lagasse, Lorena Garcia and Buddy “Cake Boss” Valastro. The resorts also feature a five-acre pool and garden deck, world-class shopping, four theatres, and two casinos. Soaring lobbies and atriums open to exclusive resort amenities, including The Aquatic Club, Grand Canal Shoppes, a flagship Barneys New York, TAO Nightclub, Prestige at The Palazzo, and Canyon Ranch SpaClub.

For more information, visit venetian.com or palazzo.com. The Palazzo Las Vegas and The Venetian Las Vegas are properties of global integrated resorts developer Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS).

May 1, 2017

Buddy “Cake Boss” Valastro Hosts Two Events: ‘Sweet Escape: An Evening of Buddy, Beignets, Bonbons & Booze’ and “The Ultimate Big Cake and Craft Cocktail After-Party with Buddy V”

BUDDY “CAKE BOSS” VALASTRO HOSTS TWO EVENTS:

‘SWEET ESCAPE: AN EVENING OF BUDDY, BEIGNETS, BONBONS & BOOZE’ AND “THE ULTIMATE BIG CAKE AND CRAFT COCKTAIL AFTER-PARTY WITH BUDDY V.”

CULINARY CELEBRITIES APPEARED IN FRONT OF UNIQUE WALL OF DONUTS

The Venetian and The Palazzo Las Vegas, along with Vegas Uncork’d by Bon Appétit, satisfied diners’ sweet tooth as everyone’s favorite baker, Buddy “Cake Boss” Valastro, as he hosted ‘Sweet Escape: An Evening of Buddy, Beignets, Bonbons & Booze,’ at The Aquatic Club at The Palazzo.

As guests walked into the poolside soiree, they were greeted with a visually stunning wall made of more than three-thousand donuts, that they were able to take home and enjoy. The evening also included a unique take on bonbons and beignets from Buddy V’s Ristorante, Bouchon, Carnevino, Chica, Hong Kong Café, Lagasse’s Stadium, LAVO, Mercato della Pescheria, SushiSamba, and TAO restaurants at The Venetian and The Palazzo.

Valastro took to the stage and welcomed the crowd, “I always love any opportunity to come to The Venetian and The Palazzo with Buddy V’s and Carlo’s Bakery here it feels like a little home away from home for me.”

Chef Lorena Garcia, featured chef of the new Chica restaurant opening May 14, also made a special appearance. “I am so excited to be part of Vegas Uncork’d with The Venetian, and debut our new restaurant Chica, that is opening on May 14.

Live music played throughout the night as guests mixed and mingled.

The evening then continued at The Dorsey, a visually stunning cocktail bar at The Venetian for the “The Ultimate Big Cake and Craft Cocktail After-Party with Buddy V.” The Cake Boss rolled out a big cake for guests to enjoy and couldn’t have been happier, “Being here for Vegas Uncork’d by Bon Appétit and hosting “Sweet Escape” as well as “The Ultimate Big Cake and Craft Cocktail After-Party” was an incredible chance to enjoy this beautiful property, share some excellent treats with great foodies and fans. So much talent was here this year and I look forward to many more events with The Venetian and The Palazzo famiglia.”

Photos courtesy of The Venetian Las Vegas

About The Venetian® and The Palazzo® Las Vegas
Located in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, The Venetian Las Vegas features all-suite accommodations, exquisite restaurants and world-class entertainment and shopping. The luxury resort offers elegant suites, including standard suites that are nearly double the size of the average Las Vegas hotel room. The Venetian is home to restaurants from celebrated chefs including Wolfgang Puck, Mario Batali, Thomas Keller, Emeril Lagasse, Lorena Garcia and Buddy “Cake Boss” Valastro. The resort also features Canyon Ranch SpaClub; a five-acre pool and garden deck; TAO nightclub; the Grand Canal Shoppes retail and dining mecca; a 120,000-square-foot casino and poker room.

Conveniently connected to The Venetian, The Palazzo Las Vegas offers an alluring and elegant resort experience for those seeking a luxurious escape in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. Guests enjoy chic all-suite accommodations, world-class shopping, including a flagship Barneys New York, and lavish dining experiences from renowned chefs Mario Batali, Emeril Lagasse and Wolfgang Puck. Soaring lobbies and atriums open to exclusive resort amenities, including The Aquatic Club, Grand Canal Shoppes and the famed Canyon Ranch SpaClub.

The resort features more than 2.25 million square feet of meeting and convention space, including the Venetian and Palazzo Congress Center and the famed Sands Expo Convention Center.

For more information, visit venetian.com or palazzo.com. The Palazzo Las Vegas and The Venetian Las Vegas are properties of global integrated resorts developer Las Vegas Sands Corp (NYSE: LVS).

April 26, 2017

Buddy “Cake Boss” Valastro Hosts ‘Sweet Escape: An Evening of Buddy, Beignets, Bonbons & Booze’

BUDDY “CAKE BOSS” VALASTRO HOSTS ‘SWEET ESCAPE: AN EVENING OF BUDDY, BEIGNETS, BONBONS & BOOZE’

Special Appearance By Chef Lorena Garcia, Featured Chef Of Chica

WHAT:
Everyone’s favorite baker, Buddy “Cake Boss” Valastro, invites you to surrender to the sweet side of life when he hosts ‘Sweet Escape: An Evening of Buddy, Beignets, Bonbons & Booze,’ part of Vegas Uncork’d by Bon Appetit at The Aquatic Club at The Palazzo.

Valastro will serve up beignets and bonbons from Buddy V’s Ristorante along with more decadent delights from Bouchon, Carnevino, Chica, Hong Kong Café, Lagasse’s Stadium, LAVO, Mercato della Pescheria, SushiSamba, and TAO restaurants at The Venetian and The Palazzo.

The poolside soiree will also include an exciting live band, delicious specialty cocktails and a special appearance by Chef Lorena Garcia of Chica, set to open on May 14 in Restaurant Row at The Venetian.

WHEN:
Saturday, April 29, 2017

WHERE:
The Aquatic Club at The Palazzo
3355 South Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89109

May 27, 2016

PHOTOS: The Palazzo Las Vegas and Nevada Restaurant Association Host The Las Vegas Epicurean Affair

THE PALAZZO LAS VEGAS AND NEVADA RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION HOST THE LAS VEGAS EPICUREAN AFFAIR

On Thursday evening, May 26, the picturesque Palazzo pool deck was the site of the city’s most renowned chefs for The Las Vegas Epicurean Affair. The delicious soiree, presented by the Nevada Restaurant Association (NvRA), featured nearly 80 restaurants, nightclubs and beverage purveyors.

Recognized as one of the premier tasting events in Las Vegas, more than 2,300 guests mingled under the stars and enjoyed tastings of dishes and specialty cocktails from the illustrious restaurants of The Venetian and The Palazzo, including AquaKnox, B&B Ristorante, B&B Burger & Beer, Carlo’s Bakery, Carnevino Italian Steakhouse, db Brasserie, Delmonico Steakhouse, Hong Kong Café, Lagasse’s Stadium, Lavo Italian Restaurant, Morels French Steakhouse & Bistro, OTTO Enoteca Pizzeria, Public House, SUSHISAMBA, Table 10, and Tao Asian Bistro; as well as other local celebrated restaurants both on and off the Strip, including The Capital Grille, Carmine’s, Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant, Hash House a Go Go, Il Mulino, Katsuya, Origin India, Shake Shack, Texas de Brazil and Triple George.

In addition to culinary delights, live band The Lift with special guest star Corinne Zarzour entertained the crowd while synchronized mermaids the Water Beauties put on a show in the main pool.Proceeds from the evening will fund NvRA’s educational and scholarship programs, including ProStart®, a national high school culinary skill and restaurant management program.

ABOUT NEVADA RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION
Founded in 1982, the Nevada Restaurant Association is the leading business association serving the needs of food service operators in Nevada. As an affiliate of the National Restaurant Association, and together with the NvRA Educational Foundation, the Association’s mission is to promote, protect and educate the restaurant industry, which is comprised of more than 5,000 restaurant and foodservice outlets employing more than 150,000 people.

About The Palazzo® Las Vegas
For those seeking a luxurious escape, The Palazzo offers an alluring and elegant resort experience in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. Guests enjoy chic all-suite accommodations, world-class shopping, including a flagship Barneys New York, and lavish dining experiences from renowned chefs Mario Batali, Emeril Lagasse and Wolfgang Puck. Soaring lobbies and atriums open to exclusive resort amenities, including Grand Canal Shoppes, LAVO Casino Club, Azure pool and the famed Canyon Ranch SpaClub. The resort, which is conveniently connected to The Venetian Las Vegas, features more than 2.25 million square feet of meeting and convention space. For more information, visit palazzo.com, @palazzovegas and facebook.com/palazzolasvegas. The Palazzo Las Vegas is a property of global integrated resorts developer Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS).

May 10, 2016

Savor the Tastes and Signature Creations of the City’s Most Renowned Chefs at the Las Vegas Epicurean Affair at The Palazzo May 26

SAVOR THE TASTES AND SIGNATURE CREATIONS OF THE CITY’S MOST RENOWNED CHEFS AT THE LAS VEGAS EPICUREAN AFFAIR AT THE PALAZZO MAY 26

The Las Vegas Epicurean Affair returns to The Palazzo® on Thursday, May 26, 2016. The soiree, sponsored by the Nevada Restaurant Association (NvRA), features nearly 80 of the finest restaurants and nightclubs from around the city, along with a premier selection of libations.

Guests at the Las Vegas Epicurean Affair will spend the evening poolside at The Palazzo indulging in the best cuisine and cocktails offered from establishments both on and off The Strip.

“The Las Vegas Epicurean Affair is a must-attend event for anyone who wants the opportunity to taste food from the finest chefs, all for a great cause,” said Sebastien Silvestri, vice president of food and beverage for The Venetian and The Palazzo.

Participants include AquaKnox, B&B Ristorante, B&B Burger & Beer, Carlo’s Bakery, Carnevino Italian Steakhouse, db Brasserie, Delmonico Steakhouse, Hong Kong Café, Lagasse’s Stadium, Lavo Italian Restaurant, Morels French Steakhouse & Bistro, OTTO Enoteca Pizzeria, Public House, SUSHISAMBA, Table 10, and Tao Asian Bistro, to name a few.

Proceeds from the evening will fund NvRA’s educational and scholarship programs, including ProStart®, a national high school culinary skill and restaurant management program.

“We are thrilled to present this event, which for 33 years has provided Las Vegas the opportunity to help fund the educational dreams of high school students interested in culinary careers,” said NvRA president and CEO Katherine Jacobi. “It is an amazing occasion to enjoy many of the great restaurants that have made Las Vegas a culinary destination.”

The Las Vegas Epicurean Affair is open to the public and will be held from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at The Palazzo pool deck with VIP admission at 6 p.m. Tickets are on sale and can be purchased at www.palazzo.com or any box office at The Venetian and The Palazzo. Tickets for the event start at $110 plus service charge. Must be 21 years or older.

December 12, 2015

Hong Kong Cafe is Now Open at The Palazzo Las Vegas

HONG KONG CAFÉ IS NOW OPEN AT THE PALAZZO LAS VEGAS

The highly anticipated Hong Kong Café is now open and serving lunch, dinner and late night dishes at The Palazzo® Las Vegas. Located on the casino floor, the all-new restaurant showcases the energy of one of the world’s most vibrant cities and is brought to life with a dynamic fusion of Asian cuisine and Western fare, all in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

“Our menu takes our guests on a dining journey of Hong Kong café-style cuisine and is a new concept for Las Vegas,” says Executive Chef Simon To. “The dining experience was designed to provide guests a sense of what it is like to dine in one of Hong Kong’s famous diners, right here on the Las Vegas Strip.”

Curating a truly distinct Asian style menu with a western twist, signature dishes include rice roll with XO sauce ($8.95); Macau-style roasted pork belly ($17.95); fried fish ball with curry ($8.95); Chinese sausage and preserved pork belly over steamed white rice ($22.95); pan-seared scallop with Szechuan pepper sauce ($29.95); and Vietnamese King Seafood noodle soup ($18.95); to name a few. In addition to the Hong Kong-style menu, the restaurant also features regional Chinese cuisine, drawing from Cantonese, Taiwanese, Vietnamese, Szechuan and other Asian cooking styles.

To accompany the eclectic mix of Asian cuisine, the restaurant features an extensive selection of wine and beer, as well as signature sake cocktails. Highlights include Fuzzy Peach (Ty-Ku Sake Silver, Ciroc Peach, peach puree, orange juice, lemongrass syrup); Coconut Moonlight (Ty-Ku Sake Coconut, Malibu Rum, Moonstone Coconut Lemongrass Sake, lemongrass syrup, lemon, pineapple and orange juice); Ty-KuLychee Martini (Ty-Ku Sake Silver, Grey Goose, lychee syrup, lime juice); and the HK Cooler (Ty-Ku Sake Cucumber, Tanqueray Ten, Moonstone Pear Sake, lemongrass syrup, fresh lemon juice), all priced at $12.

The intimate space is 4,200 square-feet with seating for 155 guests. The non-traditional aesthetic of Hong Kong Café strays away from customary colors associated with Asian dining. Instead, the restaurant was designed to create a visually active Hong Kong-style café that celebrates joyful colors with references to nature throughout the space. As guests walk in they are greeted by an impressive brass display in the form of a bird cage, along with bamboo flooring that is fashioned to resemble chopsticks. The space is adorned with colorful banquettes that are stitched together to create a “kimono” effect and the interior is contained with bold, simple wood panels that evoke a sense of tranquility. The fresh and abstract design is inviting and visually engaging for guests to enjoy while dining.

Chef To, who is also executive chef at the resort’s exclusive Paiza Club, has 35 years of experience cooking Asian cuisine. Originally from Hong Kong, he specializes in Cantonese and Szechuan styles and is considered a dim sum master. Chef To has served his signature dishes all over the world, including France, Hong Kong and Canada and was awarded the coveted Bleu Ribbon Award from Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts.

Hong Kong Café is open daily, Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m., and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. until 3 a.m. For reservations or additional information, please call (702) 607-2220 or visit www.palazzo.com.