Posts Tagged ‘culinary’

 

Veloce Cibo – More than a room with a view

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

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M Resort does indeed have “a room with a view” and it’s called Veloce Cibo. Perched atop the tower, spanning the entire length of the 16th floor, Veloce’s view is not only spectacular, it’s unique. Take a look up and down the Las Vegas Strip and you’ll find property after property staring East or West across the famous boulevard at one of its neighboring competitors, the glare of their marquees proudly invading each other’s hotel rooms. Not here at M – here we’re nestled some 400 feet above the Strip; take an elevator to the significant heights of Veloce and you’re offered a commanding South to North view, those marquees now a twinkling delight for your dining experience. 
 
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It’s not just the view that’s going to entice you however. Veloce combines an extensive menu of appetizers, entrees, sushi, sashimi and nigiri, as well as satisfying desserts, and pairs them with a range of hand-crafted cocktails and specialty drinks at Bar Veloce. Maybe the Chilled Oysters to start, then the Grilled Porterhouse with Tuscan Herbs, garlic and artichokes paired with the Yukon Gold Mash? Finish with something sweet, the Bobolini or Coconut Lollipops. Been to Hostile Grape? Tried the Enomatic wine dispensers? You’ll find more in Veloce and your wine card works here too. 

But there’s even more to Veloce than the view and the great food. The space itself is something to take notice of. Veloce Cibo translates roughly to “velocity of food.” You’ll find dark woods accented with polished metals, reminiscent of those classic wooden motor boats from makers like Chris Craft, Lyman’s and Century – speed, beauty and class personified. The large terracotta louvers offer a taste of something traditional with a dash of something contemporary. 

You won’t find one dining room here. Veloce offers a terrace and bar at one end, which flows into another room with a sushi bar, into another dining room with private booths and open tables, the next room with another bar and on. Your surroundings are such an integral part of the dining experience – Veloce offers choice and variety, though each environment is complimented with that view and yes please, that food. 

Still not enough to get you up there? Okay – how about sushi or dim sum for two, just $10 Sun-Thurs? Believe us, this “room with a view” is definitely worth the trip.

 
 

When You’re Here – It’s All About Our Food

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

To say that food is important to the M Resort is an understatement. We have nearly 30,000 square feet of kitchen and culinary work areas dedicated to the culinary arts. We have our own reserve list of Marnell family beef at Terzetto, our steak and seafood restaurant and a bounty of live fish arrive daily and are housed in our ocean of tanks within our main kitchen. In addition to our fresh food, we also have our very own wine created from grapes from the Marnell family vineyard. We even have homemade gelato and artisan breads.

Our love of food though isn’t anything new. If you aren’t familiar, the Marnell family is credited with bringing many unique culinary innovations to the Las Vegas market while owning and operating the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino from 1992 to 2001. Many of the innovations are still widely used today. Below is a sample of some:

First in Las Vegas to host James Beard Out-of-House Events, which included the most recognized American celebrity chefs. It was the catalyst in attracting the late Jean-Louis Palladin, who eventually made the Napa Restaurant his home.
First in Las Vegas to introduce programs that exemplified an unsurpassed dedication to food.
First full seafood buffet in Las Vegas.  
First in Las Vegas to sell specialty foods made on premise.
First to establish roof restaurants and lounges in Las Vegas.
First to have a master sommelier on staff in Las Vegas.
First to have own charcuterie on premises in Las Vegas.
First to open the largest wine cellar and tasting to the public.

If you’ve eaten at our restaurants, let us know your favorite meal. If you haven’t eaten here, what are you waiting for? 

Here’s a sample of some of our favorite dishes.

Osso Bucco, mushroom risotto & roasted vegetables @ Marinelli’s
Maryland Lump Crab Cakes, mustard remoulade & lemon @ Terzetto
Banana Gelato and Vanilla Bean Gelato @ Baby Cakes
Surf ‘N Turf Roll, spicy tuna, kobe beef, sushi rice, nor seaweed @ Veloce Cibo
Tiramisu, mascarpone cream & coffee lady fingers @ Marinelli’s
Flan @ Baby Cakes
Filet Mignon w/ Bearnaise Sauce @ Terzetto
Tomahawk Ribeye @ Terzetto
Chicken Lettuce Wraps, spiced chicken, peanuts, green onion & water chestnuts @ Veloce Cibo