New Concept From the Team Behind Tao Las Vegas to Open in August 2008
LAS VEGAS, July 21 /PRNewswire/ -- The innovative team behind the
uber-successful Tao Las Vegas is proud to announce LAVO, a new dining and
nightlife concept set to open this August at The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino
in Las Vegas.
Latin for "to bathe or cleanse," LAVO is an AvroKo designed space that
derives inspiration from the bathhouses of ancient Mediterranean culture with
a menu that highlights the best of the region's cuisine.
The journey from lounge to restaurant to nightclub begins with an entry
into the lounge surrounded by worn tile walls and water stained plaster.
Twenty foot ceilings of old wood and low chandeliers crown an area featuring a
curved bar, leather seating and Moroccan tables. The restaurant is
highlighted by a spectacular glass and wood screened bridge and is bordered by
a grand carved stone wall.
Turkish water basins flank the bridge that leads to the second floor
nightclub and the bridge itself becomes a gathering perch from which guests
can observe the action below. The nightclub features vaulted glazed tile
arches opening to a domed ceiling above the dance floor. Revelers can enjoy a
sexy, elevated VIP area with posh banquettes, embossed leather walls and
mirrored mosaic tile niches.
THE RESTAURANT & CUISINE
Chef Ludo Lefebvre and his team of experienced chefs will treat guests to
a culinary journey with selections of signature dishes from countries such as
Spain, France and Italy. The menu is designed to encourage sampling and
sharing among friends.
With classic French training, Lefebvre comes to Las Vegas from Los
Angeles, where he held the distinction of being that city's only chef to earn
the prestigious Mobil Travel Guide Five Star award at two different
restaurants; L'Orangerie and Bastide.
The 300 seat restaurant includes a 180 seat main dining room, a 20 seat
private dining room and 100 seats on the outdoor patio overlooking the famed
Las Vegas Strip. The restaurant will be open seven days a week for lunch and
dinner, with late night dining until 2 am.
THE NIGHTCLUB
The 4500 square foot nightclub features 40 bottle service tables,
state-of-the-art audio visual systems and the sounds of resident DJs Vice,
Reach, Galleano and Berrie. The nightclub will be open six nights a week from
10 pm to 5 am.
THE TEAM
Marc Packer, Rich Wolf, Jason Strauss and Noah Tepperberg are all names
synonymous with successful restaurant and nightlife destinations. Together,
with Managing Partner Lou Abin, they opened Tao Las Vegas at the Venetian
Resort Hotel Casino in 2005, that quickly became one of the most sought after
culinary and nightlife attractions in the city. A favorite of celebrities,
locals and those in the know, Tao Asian Bistro, Nightclub and Beach has been
the highest grossing venue in the country for the past two years.
Individually and collectively, these operators have been the force behind such
creations as Tao New York, Marquee Nightclub, The Stanton Social, Rue 57, Avra
Estiatorio and Angelo & Maxie's Steakhouse.
AVROKO
LAVO is designed by AvroKo, a full service, integrated design and concept
firm that develops architectural environments, lifestyle brands and products.
The company has developed design concepts for such global hotel groups as
Starwood and for restaurants including The Stanton Social and Public in New
York and Social House and Company in Las Vegas.
THE PALAZZO LAS VEGAS
With over 3,000 expansive suites, luxury shopping and world-class dining
and entertainment, the $1.9 billion, 50-story Palazzo Las Vegas literally
takes luxury to new heights. Highlighted by a flagship, 85,000-square-foot
Barneys New York, The Shoppes at The Palazzo features more than 60 luxury
boutiques. Additionally, The Palazzo offers a variety of cuisines from a
collection of award-winning chefs. Other one-of-kind offerings include, Tony
Award winning Broadway musical, JERSEY BOYS, the world's largest Canyon Ranch
SpaClub, Jay-Z's signature 40/40 Club and the Strip's first Lamborghini
dealership
SOURCE LAVO
National Media, Raluca State, +1-310-854-4800, rstate@bncpr.com, or Meryl Van
Meter, +1-212-253-4646, mvanmeter@bncpr.com; or Local Media, Maggie Feldman,
+1-702-553-5832, Maggie@magneticpublicrelations.com, all for LAVO
