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“As Single As You Wanna Be” Saturdays at Hostile Grape

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Many of you attended, and many more of you may have seen or heard about our “As Single As I Wanna Be” party for this past Valentine’s Day at M Resort. It was held down in our wine bar, Hostile Grape, which has one of the coolest, sexiest atmospheres of any venue in Las Vegas. We decided to give ladies who
HG-Val-Red-Heels2blogshowed up in their sexiest red stilettos a free bottle of wine and wow did that party turn into a hit! With a $20 cover getting you two specialty cocktails or a $20 wine card (and in the door too by the way) the party offered a really good time and great value for the money. 

We received a ton of comments about how there weren’t any good singles nights and events here in Las Vegas and could we, maybe, possibly, pretty please have more of these parties at Hostile Grape? Well the “pretty pleases” have been answered.

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We’re making the “As Single As I Wanna Be” parties a regular Saturday experience at Hostile Grape and we’re giving you a new theme every week so you can do something a little fun, a little different, and get yourself a free bottle of wine* while you’re at it! 

We’re starting this Saturday (March 13) and the theme is “Little Black Dress.” So ladies, if you wear yours we’ll give you a free bottle of wine*! JC of MIX 94.1 FM will be hosting and you’ll find details below for the next four Saturday parties. Don’t worry, we’ve already got more planned out after that. Don’t miss March 20 where we’re giving firefighters and EMTs a little love! Single-Sat-Logo

 

Every Saturday* – the party starts at 8 p.m.

$20 cover includes:

  • Two Complimentary Specialty Cocktails or a $20 Wine Card
  • Chocolate Tasting from our Spectacular Fountain
  • Live DJ Entertainment Spinning Hot Dance Club Hits
  • Hosted by JC of MIX 94.1

SCHEDULED EVENTS:

MARCH 13 – LITTLE BLACK DRESS – Ladies wear your sexiest little black dress and receive a complimentary bottle of wine.*

MARCH 20 – SATURDAY GETS HOT – Firefighters and EMTs are invited to come rescue us inside Las Vegas’ hottest wine bar. Show your firefighter/EMT ID and receive a complimentary bottle of wine.*

MARCH 27 – COUGAR SAFARI – Ladies on the hunt, wear your sexiest animal print and receive a complimentary bottle of wine.*

APRIL 3 – BLAME IT ON THE BOA – Ladies, wanna tame our grape? Wear your favorite feather boa and receive a complimentary bottle of wine.*

*While supplies last. Management reserves the right to alter or cancel this promotion at any time. Not valid on holidays or special events or in conjunction with any other offer or discount.

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Tell Us Your M Fantasy

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

CasinoFloor5blogIt was M Fantasy Night down at the Hostile Grape last night (wine deals, buy one, get one free specialty martinis and $5 all-you-can-eat appetizers in case you were wondering!) and it got us wondering what your M Fantasy might be. Post a comment on our blog telling us what your M Fantasy is (inappropriate content will be removed!) by Friday, February 26 at noon PST and the Social Media Team here at M will select the top three fantasies and post them on the M Resort Spa Casino Fan Page on Facebook where you can vote for your favorite. If you’re not yet a fan of our page, become a fan so you can vote! The person with the most votes by Friday, March 5 at noon PST will receive a $20 wine card to use at the Hostile Grape.* 

loft_0279blogSo what is your M Fantasy? Perhaps it’s a high-roller night to remember, with limo service from the airport, warm handshakes and cold champagne on arrival, cocktails at M Bar, dinner at Veloce, a spectacular run on the casino floor and a night with someone special in a loft suite.

 Are you the shooter at the craps table who throws that perfect pair of dice, everyone wins big and the crowd goes crazy? Maybe it’s putting everything on that one lucky number at the roulette table and watching that ball drop right where it’s supposed to. Flopping a royal flush? Hitting that mega-jackpot on a progressive? 

Would you like to get up in front of a live audience in the Studio B kitchen like Chef Tini Martini, with the bright lights and cameras focused on you? Showing off your culinary prowess and sharing the fantastic recipes you’ve been sharing with family and friends for years? 

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Maybe your M Fantasy is something as simple as dining on a perfectly prepared steak at Terzetto, paired with that cabernet from the Russian River Valley you’ve always wanted to try while sitting out on the terrace – a desert breeze on your face while watching the poolside frolickers. 

Remember we’re in Vegas, a place where fantasies can become realities. Get creative and share your M fantasy with us.

 *Must be 21 or older. Management reserves all rights to alter or cancel this promotion at any time.

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New Hostile Grape Specials – Get Social & Get to the Grape

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

Why is the grape hostile? Wouldn’t you be a little angry if you were being crushed to produce a beverage? (Albeit a spectacular beverage!) Maybe you’d be happy though, since you’d be providing the world with something wondrous. 

While the grape may be hostile, the Hostile Grape is anything but. It’s inviting. It’s sexy. It’s chic. It’s happy. That’s right, things just got a little happier in our stunning wine bar with a new array of great happy hours. For you bloggers, Tweeps, Facebook Fans and social media mavens in general, we’re having a couple nights right up your alley…or cellar as the case may be. Did I mention $5 all-you-can-eat appetizers? 160 wines by the glass?

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The new happy hour specials begin Tuesday, February 16:

HG Tuesdays

Tuesday’s Turned Social
Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m.

Get social on Tuesdays for great wine deals, those delicious all-you-can-eat appetizers for just $5 and hip tunes at HG. Twitter users can enter to win special wine giveaways just by following @mresort on Twitter. (Requires log in)

 

Twitter Followers: We have something special for you. Here’s how it works:
1. Start following @mresort on Twitter if you’re not doing so already.
2. To enter to win for a free bottle of wine: using Twitter, re-tweet SOCIAL TUESDAYS at the Hostile Grape @mresort $1 selected wines & all u can eat appetizers for $5 from 6-8 pm #HG
3. Every Monday, we’ll randomly select five (5) winners and notify them via Direct Message (DM) from @mresort with a phone number to call. Details (name, phone number, email address) will be requested from winners via phone and instructions will be given to claim the bottle of wine at the Hostile Grape.
4. Winners must present valid ID at Hostile Grape to claim their bottle of wine.
5. Bottles of wine will be available for pick up at the Hostile Grape  only on the Tuesday after Monday’s selection between 6-8 pm.

Must be 21 or older. Management reserves all rights to alter or cancel this promotion at any time.

 HG Wednesdays
M Fantasy Night
Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m.

BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE Martinis, all-you-can-eat apps for just $5 and sexy mayhem every Wednesday night. The ultra sultry scene is set by a live DJ and great wine specials.

 

HG Thursdays

Sips and Smooth Grooves
Thursdays, 6-8 p.m.

Felling like something sparkly? Buy one, get one free Bellinis or Mimosas, wine specials and all-you-can-eat appetizers for just $5. Smooth sax sounds create a sexy groove every Thursday night.

 

 HG Fridays
All Things “F”
Fridays, 6-8 p.m.

Take flight to Hostile Grape every Friday during our end-of-the-week happy hour celebration including everything “F”. Wine Flight specials and yes, all-you-can-eat appetizers for just $5. M Resort Spa Casino Facebook Fans can win weekly wine giveaways just by being a fan. Meet JC of MIX 94.1 for flight specials, fun and a DJ spinning the hot house sounds that will make this your new Friday retreat.

 

Facebook Fans we’ve got a Friday special for you! Here’s how it works:
1. Be a fan of the M Resort Spa Casino on Facebook  if you aren’t already.
2. Every Friday, we’ll randomly select 10 of our fans to receive a bottle of wine when they come to Hostile Grape that night.
3. We’ll post the names on our status update to notify the lucky 10 fans that they have a bottle of wine for them at the Hostile Grape. We’ll include a phone number for winners to call. Details (name, phone number, email address) will be requested from winners via phone and instructions will be given to claim the bottle of wine at the Hostile Grape.
4. Bottles of wine will only be available for pick-up from the Hostile Grape on that Friday between 6-8 pm.

Must be 21 or older. Management reserves all rights to alter or cancel this promotion at any time.

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I can almost taste the Prosciutto Wrapped Melon, that delightful Sonoma County Pinot Noir, the Grilled Veggies Skewers….But nobody likes “almost,” so why don’t you join us next week at the Hostile Grape at M Resort – get a real taste, get social and get happy.

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Valentine’s Weekend at M – Wine & Dine, Flirt & Fun

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

We’re fairly certain that come January 2, the grocery stores and mall shops had already sprouted a plethora of Valentine’s Day goo-gaws. From aisles dedicated to teddy bears, heart-shaped chocolate boxes and the latest and greatest Twilight-branded expression hearts, to cleverly worded “Roses are red…” poem greeting cards and a million online links to “Romantic Gifts for Him or Her,” Valentine’s Day is most definitely upon us.

Here at the M we’ve created specials for everyone – coupled or not. For the romantic twosomes, we have special Valentine’s Day menus in all our restaurants if you’re planning to celebrate with a dinner out. (Make reservations soon!) The food is divine and the views don’t get any more romantic. Check out our special Valentine’s Day menus here.

Now, for those unattached, we have a special party for you in Hostile Grape. It’s our As Single As I Wanna Be bash inside the Hostile Grape on Saturday, Feb. 13 and Sunday, Feb. 14. Wear your sexiest red stilettos ladies and go home with a complimentary bottle of wine while supplies last.

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For those of you that want to prepare something at home for your special someone, check out Las Vegas’ only live cooking show – Martini Time with Chef Tina Martini. This week’s show is “Valentines for the Foodie,” and if you’re looking to impress with your own culinary stroke of genius, get down to the show to learn, laugh and taste too. Plus, enjoy a Chocolate Raspberry Martini and get the recipe to try at home.

If you can’t make it to the show, we’ve got a special martini for you to make at home or for you to try at one of our bars. Here’s our Valentine’s Day martini recipe:

White Chocolate Cherry Martini

Ingredients:

 .25 oz Cherry Brandy
1 oz White Godiva Chocolate Liqueur
.25oz White Crème de Cacao
2 oz Three Olives Chocolate Vodka

Preparation:

Shake all ingredients with ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with edible red rose (or petals), small chocolate heart, caramel spiral and a sprinkle of red sugar.

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And don’t you worry race fans and sports gamblers, we didn’t forget about Daytona so have no fear. There are plenty of screens around the resort should you need to sneak away and check out the leader board.

We hope you’ll join us at M Resort to celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend, but regardless of your plans, your status and your situation, we hope it’s a great one and wish you the best of times with your loved ones.

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Rockstar Karaoke Comes to Ravello Lounge

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

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We really like our lounge. It’s one of the gems of our resort. The seating is comfortable (plush, velvet chairs and large booths) and there’s a large bar right in the lounge so you can get your drinks while still enjoying the music. (That’s the bar in the picture)

But, speaking of the music… It’s free….sort of. Unlike other bars and lounges, there isn’t a cover charge to enter Ravello, but there is a two drink minimum  for table seats. The live entertainment is six days a week with drink specials. Last week, we announced a brand new line-up to ramp up our entertainment. Below is the line-up, but the one day we’re really looking forward to is tomorrow – it’s Rockstar Karaoke!

It’s the latest craze, where everyone, and that includes everyone, can take to the stage and belt out their favorite songs. Unlike most karaoke bars, where people sing along to recordings, Rockstar Karaoke at Ravello Lounge has a live band to accompany wannabe rock stars. How fun is that?

So, practice your do-re-mi-fa-so-la-ti-do and join us tomorrow at Rockstar Karaoke.

If you can’t come tomorrow, here’s our ongoing entertainment line-up.

Tuesdays – 8 pm to Midnight – Libido Loco

Feel the heat every Tuesday during our Latin Party featuring DJ Bambu playing all the hot hits. Quench your thirst with our Latin-inspired drink specials and move your body to the rhythmic, Latin beats.

Wednesdays – 8 pm to Midnight – Rockstar Karaoke

We mentioned all the fun info on this one above. Did we mention that it was fun?

Thursdays – 8 pm to Midnight – Boogie Knights

Complete with choreography, polyester, afros and bell bottoms the Boogie Knights are heralded as “the greatest disco revival show in the world.”

Friday & Saturday – 9 pm to 2 am – Various DJs

This week we have JAMM . Performing your favorite songs from the 50’s to today, JAMM will keep you dancing with high energy medleys, smooth your mood with love songs and take you back in time with Motown hits.

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Decorating the Nation’s Tallest Christmas Tree @ M Resort

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

Through the wind, rain and 40 degree temperatures, we’re still decorating our tree. As many of you know, our 109 ft. White Fir arrived early last week after a 900+ mile trip from Oregon on the largest allowable flatbed truck. It took a team of more than a dozen people to hoist the 22,000 pound tree into our piazza!

Well, the day was hoisted into place was the day the real work began. Our team of decorators went to work to make it prettyand decorate it with thousands of lights and ornaments. Below are photos taken today of some of the decorations going up. The tree will be completely lit with white lights and adorn with red, green and gold ornaments come Saturday.

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We can’t wait to see it shimmer and shine this Saturday night. Don’t forget to join us for the lighting of the Nation’s Tallest Christmas Tree on 12/12. Doors open at 5 pm with the official lighting at 6:30 pm. Make sure to dress warm!  We’ll have hot chocolate and Christmas cookies available too and a special thanks to Helen C. Cannon Jr High School, Las Vegas Academy’s Advanced Women Choir, Dance Zone and Phat Stad for performing live on our piazza for the event.

Don’t forget to bring a canned food item, gently used coat or new, un-wrapped toy to help us support Three Square, Catholic Charities and Toys for Tots. We offered the organizations a cabana to decorate and we can’t wait to see them!

We’ll also have gingerbread houses created by Clark County elementary schools are display too. Thank you to all the teachers – we loved your support and willingness to participate in our gingerbread house contest.

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Turkey Day Wine Picks

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

When it comes to wine and Thanksgiving dinner – relax! There’s no one wine you SHOULD have with this special dinner, but rather, there are many opportunities that lend themselves to pair different wines based on each course and your tastes. On the other hand, if you want to make it simple, provide a red and a white variety and go for a lighter, fruity style such as Pinot Grigio or a Pinot Noir. They work with both turkey and traditional Thanksgiving side dishes. The Hostile Grape Wine Cellar here at the M Resort offers many for you to choose.

Here are four wine recommendations from Agi Toth, Sommelier at the M Resort:

Jeio Prosecco, NV, Italy

This light, refreshing bubbly is a great way to start off the Thanksgiving holiday.  It’s bright acidity and soft fruity flavors will bring on an appetite for your turkey feast.

Dillmann Delight, 2007 Riesling

A slightly sweet riesling with citrus, tropical fruit and mineral aromas, this light-bodied, un-oaked wine complements creamy sauces and balances the spicier dishes.

Drouhin, 2007 Beaujolais Villages

A classic fruity red wine from France, this wine is a soft easy-drinking option for those red wine lovers.

Concha y Toro, Casillero del Diablo, Carmenere 2007

If you’re looking for something richer, spicier and brimming with darker luscious fruit, try a little Chilean carmenere, an old-world variety with a new-world twist that will stand up to your rich gravies and roasted turkeys.

Remember, you don’t have to serve the same wine throughout the meal. Just include an additional glass or two to the place setting and let your guests try different wines with each dish. Stop in and talk to one of the Hostile Grape’s sommeliers and they’ll steer you in the direction that suites your taste and your pocketbook!  Hostile Grape is also offering 10 percent off a bottle when you purchase it at Hostile Grape!

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Viva Italia!

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

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Drum roll please…the Italian Festival is back! 

 Now, some of you might remember the Italian Festival and some of you might not, so we’ll do a quick refresher course and then talk about this weekend’s big event.

First begun by the Marnell family 17 years ago at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, the Italian Festival was a locals’ favorite, attracting thousands of people over the course of the two-day event. For a decade, the Marnell family Italian Festival was the talk of the town. Now, they’ve brought it back at the M Resort – with a few added twists.

Our Italian Festival weekend is all about food, fun and entertainment for the entire family. (By the way, admission is free!) Here’s a rundown of what you can expect.

 Pasta Baby A Feast for the Senses

Stroll through our outdoor piazza and treat yourself to authentic Italian dishes like calzones, pizza, sausage and pepper sandwiches and various specialties prepared by local restaurants and our very own world-renowned chefs. We’ll also have over-the-top desserts like cheesecake, cannoli, biscotti, Italian ices and the ever-popular fried dough.

For the Bambinos
We have face painting, colorful balloon art, airbrushed tattoos and roaming stilt walkers – not to mention great live entertainment by Louis Prima Jr. on the main stage at 3, 5 and 7 pm Saturday and Sunday.

Grape Stomp
You can check out your favorite local radio and TV personalities as they compete during one of our Grape Stomping Competitions on Sunday at 2 pm.  We also have public contests throughout both days.

Spaghetti Eating Contests
If clearing your plate comes easy, save room for spaghetti and put your skills to the test at our Spaghetti Eating Contest. Kids and adults can sign up at our festival information booth.

Bocce Ball Tournaments
If a true competition is more your style, sign up for our bocce ball tournaments or free play hours.

 Farmer’s Market
Authentic Italian cuisine can only be achieved with the freshest of ingredients. Shop Italian-style at the open air Farmer’s Market and take home delicious fruits and vegetables.

Here’s a recap for the most important information.

The Details
This Saturday & Sunday, October 17 & 18
11 am to 9 pm
M Resort’s Villaggio Del Sole Outdoor Piazza
FREE Admission
Purchase tickets for food (no cash at the booths) both inside and outside on the piazza.

Hope we see you there!

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Recap: Grey’s Anatomy Viewing Party

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

Last Thursday marked the season six premiere episode of Grey’s Anatomy. As you know from our prior post, we held a Grey’s Anatomy viewing party inside the  Ravello Lounge.  Thank you to everyone who came! We had a great crowd of Grey’s fans and MIX 94.1 listeners join us for the fun and stay for the two hour show, which was filled with drama that only Grey’s Anatomy can provide.

Our host JC from MIX 94.1 tested everyone’s knowledge with Grey’s trivia and gave away some great prizes including DVDs and t-shirts – one lucky winner took home an M Resort hotel and dinner package.   

The menu for the evening included specialty drinks named for popular characters, including the Fizzy Izzie Champagne Cocktail, McDreamy’s Chocolate Martini, the Dirty Sexy McSteamy Martini and Meredith’s Seriously Sake Martini.  To satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth, our Executive Pastry Chef, Jean-Claude Canestrier created over 800 chocolate confections for the party and guests indulged in the delicious truffles and chocolate covered fruit – the bananas on the left were a crowd favorite. 

Our bartenders even got into the Grey’s theme and were decked out in surgical scrubs!

If you were able to make it, leave a comment and let us know what you thought about our event.  We’d love to hear from you.

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Grey’s Anatomy Returns… to Ravello Lounge!

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009

If you’re a fan of the show, then you’re counting down the hours until the season six premiere episode of Grey’s Anatomy airs this Thursday. The M team has some dedicated Grey’s followers too, and this year, our resort has teamed up with Channel 13 and JC from MIX 94.1 to host the ultimate viewing party inside the Ravello Lounge. We considered a handful of locations for this event, but we ultimately decided on Ravello – it’s the perfect place to watch great entertainment, whether it’s live music, pro football or the Grey’s Anatomy season premiere! With so much going on in Ravello this fall, we’d like to take this opportunity to shed a little light on our favorite lounge.    

Ravello Lounge was named after the Italian town, Ravello, a popular tourist destination located above the Amalfi Coast. Renowned for its beautiful surroundings and affinity for the arts, Ravello is a worldwide destination for artists, musicians and writers and served as the inspiration for our lounge here at the M.

Designed by the experts at Marnell Architecture, the Ravello Lounge provides optimal sound and stage visibility – there really isn’t a bad seat in the house! It also features plush seating, cozy booths and tables and an outdoor terrace with spectacular views of the Strip – did we mention the killer cocktail list? It’s only natural that Ravello Lounge is home to great live music and it’s all brought to you by the dedicated M Entertainment Team. Since opening, they’ve booked some amazing local talent, including Rock Daddy, performing dance and rock hits this Tuesday through Sunday night. If you’re coming to the Grey’s party, stick around after the show and check them out.

You might wonder how Ravello manages to double as a live music venue and viewing party location.  The secret is the giant projection screen that comes down from the ceiling with the push of a button. Couple this with the video wall, multiple TV’s at the bar and two additional flat screens on the stage and there you have it.  The unique set-up allows us to host viewing parties for Sunday and Monday night football, Grey’s Anatomy and just about anything else we might want to show.  Since we’re a new property, we’re just starting to tap into all the possibilities our lounge offers and we assure you, there’s more to come. 

If you’re interested in attending our Grey’s Anatomy Viewing Party, head to our website to RSVP and check back on Friday for photos from the big event.

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