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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