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Turkey To Go, Thanksgiving Takeout from M

Thursday, October 13th, 2011

TurkeyThanksgiving is fast approaching! In fact, we already have Turkey Day menus on the brain. We think the best way to enjoy the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday is to let someone else do the cooking; us here at M to be more specific. Just imagine a Thanksgiving dinner with your friends and family without having to do any work.

Dining at one of our restaurants may be your first thing that comes to mind when letting someone else prepare your Thanksgiving dinner and you can certainly do that as our restaurants offer many favorites every day and our buffet will have all of your Thanksgiving must-haves. But if you’re looking to enjoy a family feast around your dining table wihtout the kitchen mess that is usually associated with this delicious day we are offering our   Thanksgiving To Go Packages for the second year in a row. We’re serving up a full Thanksgiving spread (that feeds up to 10 people!) packaged and ready for you to pick up on Thanksgiving Day.

New for this year, we’re offering a wine pairing for your Thanksgiving meal. Our team has picked two favorites to complement your dinner; a crisp and clean Chardonnay with tropical fruit and buttery notes and a full-flavored Cabernet Sauvignon with hints of bell pepper and spice aromas.

If you’re wondering how popular our Thanksgiving To Go Package really is, last year we fed nearly 3,000 people!

Below is a look at what our Thanksgiving To Go Package includes:

Soup

Butternut Squash

Main Course

Whole Roasted Tom Turkey

Side Dishes

Traditional Stuffing

Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes with Turkey Gravy

Maple Glazed Yams

Cranberry Relish

Creamed Corn

Green Bean Amandine

Hawaiian Sweet Rolls & Honey Butter

Dessert

Apple Pie

Pumpkin Pie

To order your freshly prepared turkey day feast call 702-797-1884 by Saturday November 19. There will be no on-site purchases available and all packages will be available for pick-up from 11:30am-4:30pm on Thursday, November 24 on our loading dock.

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Trendy Tabletops

Tuesday, October 11th, 2011

Marinelli'sAs you may have noticed, it’s all about the details here at M. Our custom scent, our water features, and even the art we display around our resort have all been hand-picked by our expert Team Members. We spare no expense when it comes to the atmosphere our guests are in and this includes every last fork, knife and glass that you use at M.

Veloce TableWhen you sit down at one of our restaurants, what’s the first thing that catches your eye? Forget about the bread and butter, chances are your gaze focuses on part of our tablescape. Selecting china and flatware for a luxury resort is an important process. The tableware we use is similar to a first impression; it’s our initial chance to make the ultimate statement about what you’re going to experience. It starts with finding pieces Anthony'sthat not only look good but also blend in with our property and restaurants.

The five month selection process for our executives began with determining the look and feel for each restaurant and then seeing what vendors had to showcase. Prior to opening our team looked at over 30 venders with well over 1,000 items. That may seem like a whole lot of Marinelli's Private Roomtableware but considering we had six restaurants, five bars and lounges, and in-room dining to fill the more options the better! Each and every item, right down to the very last napkin we use has been hand-selected by our team. Every item chosen by our team then received final approval by our President, Anthony A. Marnell III. It was quite a process if you can imagine entire rooms full of napkins, glassware, forks, and plates!

Oyster BarThe next time you dine with us, take a closer look at the different plates used throughout your meal. Our team chose refined and elegant tableware selections, with unique pieces mixed in. You’ll notice many square and rectangle dishes as well as some with color. A few of our restaurants have texturized woven placemats, a variety of appetizer plates and unique bread baskets. Using an assortment allows us to create uniqueness through the details.

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Sushi: How We Roll

Thursday, September 29th, 2011

Sushi MakingWe showed you how we roll on the tables; now it’s time to show you how we roll at the bar. The sushi bar to be exact! We’re particularly fond of sushi rolls, in fact we love this Japanese specialty so much you can eat it at three different places at our resort! Our rooftop restaurant Veloce, Anthony’s Oyster Bar, adjacent to our steakhouse and even our buffet Studio B all serve a different variety of sushi, sashimi and nigiri.

Sushi in the desert may seem hard to come by but Las Vegas alone consumes a large portion of the nearly five billion pounds of seafood consumed in the U.S. each year! With the closest ocean being pretty far away from M, you may wonder how it’s possible for us to get the fresh, high-quality fish that’s served in our restaurants. Well, it’s with a little help from Honolulu Fish Company. The company flies all our seafood in daily from Hawaii. So savor that next bite of tuna, it did a lot of traveling just to get to your plate.

Here at our resort, we like to put a little M into everything we do. While we still serve your standard sushi favorites like Spicy Tuna Roll, Caterpillar Roll, Rainbow Roll, etc. we also have our own signature rolls that you can’t find anywhere else. Our master sushi chefs are slicing up some pretty creative rolls; so the next time you get your sushi fix, try one of these specialty sushi selections handpicked by us!

Sushi AssortmentVeloce Cibo

Surf and Turf Roll

Spicy tuna, kobe beef, sushi rice, nori seaweed

M Girl Roll

Shrimp tempura, cream cheese, cucumber, jalapeno, sushi rice, crunch

Godzilla Roll

Spicy tuna, asparagus, wasabi, tobiko, deep fried, spicy crab, crunch

 

Anthony’s Oyster Bar

Anthony’s Roll

Lobster tempura, seared beef tenderloin (rare) wrapped in sushi rice


Whether you’re an occasional eater of the fishy fare or it’s a staple in your diet, let us know which rolls at M are your favorites to chow down on!

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Inside the Best Buffet in Vegas

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

Studio B AerialNothing says Vegas vacation like dining at the buffet. It’s a must do on any tourist’s trip and our very own (award-winning) Studio B Buffet is a must try for tourists, foodies and locals alike. Our buffet is generously equipped to satisfy all your food cravings. It’s a food lover’s paradise with all you can eat crab legs, shrimp, beef, sushi, Italian, Asian and more (trust us, we can keep going). To top it all off (or wash it all down) we offer all our buffet guests unlimited beer, wine, hard cider and espressos (Baileys and Sambuca optional).

But, if you’re reading this, chances are you’ve already been lucky enough to dine at Studio B. We’ve heard a few of you like our buffet. Ok, so we’ve heard a lot of you like our buffet. We think the multiple awards might have tipped us off. Maybe it’s the selection of over 200 dishes you have to choose from, the gourmet desserts from our world-famous Parisian pastry chef Jean Claude Canestrier, the modern ambience which includes a 116-screen video wall or like we already mentioned, the unlimited beer and wine.

No matter what your food (or drink) vice may be there’s a lot of work that goes in to preparing masses of (high-quality) food for our buffet diners. How many M Team Members does it take to keep buffet-goers with full plates? What are our most popular dishes? How many people do we feed on a daily basis? Find out the answer to these and many other buffet questions as our Vice President of Food & Beverage fills you in on the inside scoop at Studio B Buffet.

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Poolside Lunch: Swimsuit Friendly Eats

Tuesday, August 30th, 2011

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It’s safe to say that by now you know the ins and outs of having a great time at our pool. SPF, tropical drinks, a cabana, you know the drill. We’ve even given you tips to making your M poolside experience as hot (or cool) as possible. In fact, through the end of September, our pool is offering $50 daybeds, $75 cabanas and $100 VIP cabanas (a complete steal if you ask us!) Email cabanarequest@theMresort.com to reserve yours before they’re booked up for the month.

So, after you’re all set up in your cabana, cocktail in hand you might be getting a little hungry (blame it on the alcohol.) You’re ready to chow down but still want to keep your figure looking good so what’s a bikini-clad pool patron to do? Lucky for you our Pool Team has taken special consideration in developing figure-friendly menu options.

Below you can find some of our favorites that are perfect to munch on by the pool, all options are Avocadoswimsuit-friendly!

Classic Cobb – Our classic Cobb salad has one very important slimming ingredient, avocados! Avocados are a monounsaturated fat. These types of good fats (saturated fats = bad fats) stop spikes in blood sugar (which signals the body to store fat around your midsection), helping prevent fat accumulation.

Fruit

Fruit Plate – Our selection of seasonal berries and other sliced fruit is probably the go-to menu item for those looking to stay fit. Berries are strong in antioxidants. Antioxidants help improve blood flow, which helps deliver more oxygen to your muscles. The more oxygen your muscles have the easier being active and working out feels.

Chicken Wrap

Chicken Caesar Wrap – While this may sound like your ordinary salad wrap, the best ingredient is in the packaging. Our Chicken Caesar Wrap comes bundled up in a spinach tortilla. Spinach is low in calories but still very high in vitamins. Popeye didn’t down all those cans of spinach for nothing!

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The Great Dessert Search

Tuesday, July 26th, 2011

We love our desserts (and we hope you do too). You might have noticed that we have a pretty big sweet tooth here at M. Our selection is hard to beat thanks to our world-famous pastry chef, Jean Claude Canestrier. From cupcakes to cannolis and any other sugary confection in between, we encourage you to splurge at the end of every meal with one of our treats. We searched M from rooftop (Veloce Cibo) to casino level to bring you all the must-try sweets in our building.

Cheesecake Coffee & Donuts

Our resort likes its Italian flare, whether it’s the design of the property or the food we serve. You can get your dolce (Italian for dessert) fix from our very own Italian restaurant Marinelli’s. They serve up classics from “the old country” like Tiramisu, Cannolis, Bombolinis, Panna Cotta and more. At our steakhouse Anthony’s, you can find some of the newest dessert options at M. Try their signature Peanut Butter Pie, Chocolate Soufflé or maybe their spin on Coffee & Donuts will be the perfect ending to your meal.

Peanut Butter Pie Snickers Chocolate Bread Pudding

For desserts with a twist, try Hash House A Go Go’s Chocolate Snickers Bread Pudding. This take on a modern candy bar is homemade bread pudding baked with chunks of Snickers candy bars and Hershey’s chocolate syrup and topped with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, homemade caramel sauce and chocolate syrup.

Creme Brulee Studio B Desserts

If you find it hard to choose just one dessert (and we always do) Veloce offers a dessert tasting. You can select from one, two or even three delectable desserts to try at once! The restaurant offers choices like a Mini Strawberry Martini (not the kind you drink), Bananas Foster and Chocolate Torte.

At Studio B Buffet, not only can you sample cuisine from around the world, you can get a sampling of desserts from around our property! Try miniature samplings of crème brûlée, cookies, cupcakes, meringue, gelato, macaroons and much more. And remember, they’re all you can eat!

Gelato Cupcakes

Sometimes you like something so much you want to take it home with you. At Baby Cakes, M’s very own European-inspired patisserie you can find a whole case of sugary sweetness to please any craving. They also offer a full gelato station with 19 flavors by the scoop (they can even be bought by the pint).

With all this sweet talk we’re getting hungry! So tell us, what’s your favorite dessert at M?

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Do Summer as a Vegas Local

Tuesday, July 19th, 2011

We’re here to bring you the inside scoop on how the natives survive the summer months in Vegas. Our best piece of advice: do summer like the locals do. And, here’s how.

Worship the sun.

Chances are you’re going to find yoursepoolchairsbloglf at a pool while in Vegas (trust us, you’ll want to cool off). Whether you like things on a grand scale, (100,000 square feet grand enough for you?) or something a little more intimate, our very own Villaggio Del Sole and DayDream Pool Club are perfect for any pool patron. At either pool, grab a cabana, maybe a bottle or two (they start at only $65!) and enjoy the day lounging on a cushy chaise lounge chair with drink-in-hand. You can find more of our tips just for the pool, here.

Get happy during Happy Hour.

There’s no reason for you not be VeloceDrinkshappy while you’re at M since we offer Happy Hour 24/7. We know it seems too good to be true but if you go to any of our inside bars cocktails are just $5 and bottled beers $3. To sweeten the deal, our restaurants offer their own happy hour deals on food. A whole sushi platter for just $10 at our rooftop restaurant Veloce, half priced appetizers from Anthony’s Steakhouse, or even a hot dog and beer special from 32 Degree Draft Bar.

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There’s nothing wrong with playing the tables in the casino. But, each weekend our pool deck is populated with a great crowd. A crowd that includes a bevy of beautiful poolside black jack dealers ready to deal your next hand. So go out, get some fresh air and place your bets under the sun while taking in the great atmosphere of bikini-clad pool dwellers.

Leave time for relaxation.

Any well-versed Vegas traveler knows to leave roSpaTherapyPoolsblogom for a little R&R. What the locals know is to spend their R&R time at Spa Mio. Take advantage of their world-class massages, facials and other soothing treatments and also the amazing specials they offer (to everyone not just locals).

Join the Club.

Ever wonder how locals get comps imaginerewardsblog(the Vegas term for “free”) to our award-winning Studio B Buffet? We’ll let you in on a little secret, it’s because they’re a member of our iMagine Rewards Club! Join our rewards club so you too can earn great comps, prizes and even cash back.

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Getting to Know M’s 16TH Floor Chef: Nathan Frost

Tuesday, July 12th, 2011

Chef Nathan FrostWe’ve got nothing against our other restaurants but there’s just something about dining at the top of our resort that holds a special place in our heart. Our very own rooftop restaurant (there are only a few others in the city), Veloce Cibo is the perfect destination for casual drinks or a romantic meal both offering a great view. It is also home to Executive Room Chef Nathan Frost who has been turning out tapas and seafood specialties in Veloce for over a year now. We caught up with him to get the dish on him and his amazing food.

Where have you previously worked?
I’ve worked all over the West Coast. Starting out in Beverly Hills at La Cachette Bistro, a contemporary French bistro, then working in Los Angeles at the Asian fusion restaurant Yi Cuisine. I made the move to Vegas several years ago and started working at Tableau at Wynn. I’ve since worked up and down Las Vegas Boulevard at restaurants such as FIX, Stack, Stripsteak and finally here at Veloce.

Have you always had an interest in cooking?
Absolutely! My parents always say I asked for my first baking set at age three.

What’s your favorite kitchen gadget?
I don’t use a lot of kitchen gadgets, just my chef’s knife and my Vita Mix Mixer.

What’s your favorite dish to make and favorite ingredients to work with?
Hands down, seafood; I love working with anything from the water. My favorite dishes are the ones I’m able to come up with that day and feature as a special in the restaurant. I love being able to bring fresh ingredients to all the tables.

How do you come up with your dishes on the spot?
Based on past tastings and knowing what ingredients work well with each other, I’m able to pull together a dish with flavors that complement each other. By creating dishes with a limited amount of time it challenges me to really use my creativity.

What notable people have you cooked for?
Michael Mina, Mark LoRusso, Richard Sandoval and Jean Francois Meteigner.

Culinary trends that you like/dislike?
I like the sharing and communal dining trend; it’s a big focus on our menu at Veloce. Also, farmer’s markets which, allow the freshest ingredients for farm-to-table cooking. There aren’t culinary trends that I dislike. While I personally don’t like molecular gastronomy any trend is good for cooking. It’s like art, not everyone is going to like it but we can at least appreciate it.

Three things in your fridge right now?
Pomegranates, almond milk and mushrooms.

Are there any foods you hate to admit you like?
Oreos, nachos anything dipped in sauce and fried food. If I could have a big bowl of fried food and sauce to dip it in I couldn’t be happier.

What’s the best meal you’ve ever ate?
It was from a restaurant called Kolkovna in the Czech Republic. I ordered a quarter of a roast pig and garlic cheese soup. It was definitely the best and most memorable meal.

Haven’t dined at Veloce before? Take advantage of their great Happy Hour deals including a sushi platter for two for only $10 and make sure to say hello to Chef Frost while you’re there!

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Late Night Dining at M

Tuesday, July 5th, 2011

Hash House SignAfter a long night out on a Friday or Saturday you’ve probably worked up quite an appetite. Maybe it was all the wine you sampled at Hostile Grape (there’s a variety of over 150) or perhaps you partied a little too hard at our nighttime concert and pool party, M Pool Live. So, before heading back up to your luxe M accommodations satisfy your late night cravings and stop in to Hash House A Go Go.

Not only are they open late on Fridays and Saturdays (till 2am) they also offer a Late Night Dining deal that’s too good to pass up! If you dine at Hash House between 10pm-2am you receive buy-one-get-one entrées! Their entrées are already enormous (just look at the photos) so you might want to bring a few extra friends along to help you chow down.

Chicken and Waffles Blackberry Granola Pancake

Their menu is full of breakfast, lunch and dinner farm food favorites with a twist. They’re most famous for their Chicken and Waffles, it’s Hash House’s take on an Indiana Classic. Sage Fried Chicken and Bacon Waffles Crowned with Fried Leeks and a Maple Reduction. But maybe something a little healthier sounds more appealing. Try Hash House’s Blackberry S'mores MocaGranola Pancake. You can wash any of their menu items down with a warm S’mores Moca (like a s’mores but in a cup!)

On July 21, the restaurant will be teaming up with Mix 94.1 for their Tropical Thursday Party.  The party will go from 5-9pm and will include a free signature tropical drink and specialty priced menu items. It’s the perfect opportunity to get a little taste of Hash House if you haven’t tried it already. And don’t take our word on it, this year the restaurant won the “Best Breakfast” award from the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

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M Front and Center

Thursday, June 23rd, 2011

M Bar

We’re back with another libation location for you to quench your thirst at here at M, Previously we told you about our great people-watching spot Lobby Bar. Now, let us introduce you to M Bar, the center bar at our resort located (centrally of course) in the middle of our casino floor. This amber-lit space is the perfect spot for you to turn to when you’ve got a taste for anything your heart desires.

M Bar’s mixologists can shake up just about any cocktail you can dream up (and even some they’ve dreamed up.) To sweeten the deal, that drink you’re about to order is included in our Happy Hour 24/7 guarantee. Even within the luxury of M Bar you can still get your Appletini (or any other cocktail you fancy) for just $5 and bottled beer for $3.

M Bar Screens

Digital projection screens at M Bar.

M Bar Couches

Cozy couches for you to lounge on.

There are cushy toffee-colored couches for you to lounge on and have an intimate conversation, a swanky imported Italian-glass chandelier in the center of the bar, multiple televisions and digital projection screens that add to the casual, sexy atmosphere. So pull up a bar stool, order a cocktail to sip on and meet someone new at our stylish bar. You can also get a great view of our M Girls. M Bar is where many of them go and fill their drink trays so it’s a great spot to watch the girls in action. And who doesn’t love M Girls?

M Bar is also open 24/7 365, just part of their mission to make sure you never go thirsty.

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