LAS VEGAS, Oct. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- After 16 years
of notable success with Mesa Grill at Caesars Palace, award-winning
chef Bobby Flay plans to introduce a
new restaurant concept, Amalfi by Bobby
Flay, following final service on Saturday, Nov. 14. Inspired by Flay's extensive
travels to Italy and the Amalfi
Coast, this will be his first Italian restaurant concept. With an
anticipated late spring 2021 opening, Amalfi will transport guests
to the Mediterranean with its enchanting blend of coastal ease and
fresh, bright flavors.
Chef Bobby Flay to introduce his
first Italian restaurant concept, Amalfi, at Caesars Palace Las
Vegas, late spring 2021
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"We have all learned during this unfortunate pandemic, and one
of the things I've held closely to, is to focus on the things
you're most passionate about—for me, right now, that passion is
Italian cuisine, especially from the Amalfi coast," said Flay.
"Food in Amalfi is known for two things, the fish that comes out of
the water and pasta. I want to bring the best of the region to
Caesars Palace, and every dish that is served at the all-new Amalfi
will evoke the flavors and feel of Italy. Mesa Grill has meant so much to me over
these last 16 years, but it's important to evolve and stay ahead of
the curve, especially in Las
Vegas. The team and I are excited for this next chapter, and
we know our loyal guests will love the new experience we have
planned."
"We are proud of our longstanding relationship with Bobby Flay and the success of Mesa Grill at our
resort, creating 16 years of wonderful memories for our guests,"
said Caesars Entertainment Regional President Gary Selesner. "Bobby has an unparalleled
enthusiasm for travel and expressing his experiences on the plate.
We are thrilled to partner on this next chapter with Amalfi by
Bobby Flay, bringing a vibrant
Mediterranean seafood dining destination to the heart of the Strip
at Caesars Palace."
The legendary beauty of southern Italy's Amalfi Coast has inspired artists,
writers and musicians for centuries. Rugged cliffs, crashing blue
waves filled with the freshest sea life, vibrant greenery, fresh
produce in abundance and an ease of life are pillars of the region.
These elements will all be seen, smelled, felt and, most
importantly, tasted at Flay's new Amalfi restaurant.
Flay's interest in Italian cuisine runs deep, with especial
admiration for its simplistic elegance and festive eating, which
will be showcased through Amalfi's menu, ranging from light
antipasti, to a large menu of rich pastas, to whole fresh fish,
with a few traditional desserts with a twist. Antipasti selections
will include crispy soft-shell crab salad with blood oranges and
green olives; soft scrambled eggs with porcini mushrooms and triple
crema cheese; and squash blossoms with corn, basil and ricotta.
True to the Italian heart, Amalfi will feature a vast number of
pastas—both house made fresh and dry—including green tomato risotto
with sea scallops and Osetra caviar; lobster pasta with yellow
tomatoes, basil and Calabrian chiles; spaghetti with sea urchin and
tomato; and paccheri with scorpion fish, cherry tomatoes and green
garlic.
A focal point of Amalfi will be a fish and seafood display,
inspired by authentic Italian markets and staffed by a
knowledgeable fishmonger, who will be available to answer any
guests' questions—from where the fish is from, when it arrived in
Las Vegas and more. Guests may
order a whole fish, prepared grilled over charcoal or roasted al
forno, served with lemon, capers and salsa verde. To finish on a
sweet note, dessert staples will include pistachio olive oil cake,
pistachio butter, pistachio gelato, pistachio brittle and Amarena
cherry sauce; and a dark chocolate tiramisu.
Designed by Olivia Jane Design & Interiors, Amalfi features
a timeless design with a natural palate and touches of greenery
throughout, blended with elements like organic fabrics, stone, and
wood materials, lending depth and a sense of history to the space.
The entrance of the restaurant will serve as a gateway, enveloping
guests' senses from the moment they arrive. Amalfi will offer four
unique yet cohesive spaces—the bar and lounge, the grille/main
dining room, the market room and a private dining room.
As guests enter the lounge and bar area, they will immediately
be met with a sunset glow, cast over the lounge by the sprawling
30-seat bar, nearly 50 feet in length. The menu will feature
signature cocktails like Campari Spritz, and a wine list with a
focus on the Campania region. The
40-seat lounge area will boast a variety of seating options fit for
a casual cocktail or full meal. The grille room/main dining room
area will feature towering ceilings with a wine display terraced
about a high-energy open kitchen. In the evening, the room will be
aglow from the streetlamp inspired hanging light fixtures.
Seating in the market room area will offer the best views of the
seafood display, creating an atmosphere of being tucked away in a
seaside café alongside the marketplace. The most intimate
experience will be available in the private dining room or fresco
room. This will offer a space for groups up to 60 to reprieve from
the hustle, looking to gather for whatever the occasion calls
for.
Flay's Mesa Grill concept originated in New York City in 1991 and expanded to the
Southwest to Caesars Palace in 2004. Since then, Mesa Grill has
welcomed nearly three million guests and donated more than
$135,000 to Three Square Food Bank,
resulting in more than 400,000 meals for the Las Vegas community. Don't miss the last
chance to savor signature dishes like the Tiger Shrimp + Roasted
Garlic Corn Tamale, Ancho Chile-Honey Glazed Salmon and New Mexican
Spice Rubbed Pork Tenderloin.
Reservations for Mesa Grill's final days are encouraged. Mesa
Grill at Caesars Palace is open Wednesday to Sunday from
5 to 11:30 p.m., with weekend brunch
of Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 3
p.m. For more information about Mesa Grill at Caesars
Palace, visit
https://www.caesars.com/caesars-palace/restaurants/mesa-grill.
About Caesars Palace
World-renowned Las Vegas resort
and a Top 10 "Best U.S. Casino" by USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice, Caesars
Palace features 3,980 hotel guest rooms and suites, including the
all-new Palace Tower featuring 10 new luxury villas, the 182-room
Nobu Hotel Caesars Palace and Forbes
Star Award-winning The Laurel Collection by Caesars Palace.
The 85-acre resort offers diverse dining options from the
award-winning Bacchanal Buffet, to celebrity chef-branded
restaurants, including the newest additions Gordon Ramsay HELL'S
KITCHEN and from Giada De
Laurentiis, Pronto by Giada, as well as Bobby Flay's Mesa Grill, one of Nobu Matsuhisa's largest Nobu Restaurant and
Lounge, Restaurant Guy Savoy and MR CHOW. From restauranteur and
television star Lisa Vanderpump, Vanderpump Cocktail Garden is the
resort's newest hot spot, featuring craft cocktails, small bites
and of course, Rosé. The resort also features nearly 130,000 square
feet of casino space, including a recently renovated race and
sports book boasting the largest screen on the Strip at 138 ft., a
five-acre Garden of the Gods Pool Oasis, the luxurious Qua Baths
& Spa, COLOR Salon by celebrity hairstylist Michael Boychuck, five wedding chapels and
gardens, and the 75,000-square-foot OMNIA Nightclub with the top
DJs such as Calvin Harris, Martin
Garrix and Zedd. The 4,300-seat Colosseum, Billboard Magazine's
"Venue of the Decade: 2000 – 2009," spotlights world-class
entertainers including Usher, Sting, Keith
Urban, Rod Stewart, Reba,
Brooks & Dunn and Jerry
Seinfeld. The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace showcases more
than 160 boutiques and restaurants. Caesars Palace is operated by a
subsidiary of Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR). For more
information, please visit caesarspalace.com or the Caesars
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