Pinot Grigio

Our best and most affordable Pinot Grigio is by BENVOLIO™ from the Friuli region in Italy. It is one hundred percent Pinot Grigio and is vibrant on the palate with crisp notes of lemon and citrus fruit, balanced with a clean and refreshing finish. It is an outstanding drink before dinner or a terrific choice to pair with grilled chicken or risotto dishes and fish, including sushi. It is available by the glass in both Marinelli’s and the Hostile Grape, our award-winning wine bar. It’s also available by the bottle in both Marinelli’s and Anthony’s Prime Steak at just $38, which is almost unheard of in a fine dining restaurant.

Cabernet Sauvignon

Educated Guess Cabernet Sauvignon by Roots Run Deep Winery is rich, ripe, and focused with juicy blackberry and cherry fruit, cocoa and hints of mint tied together with a cream French vanilla middle and lingering finish. It is a full bodied wine with more concentrated fruit. It’s perfectly paired with lamb and at $44 a bottle at Anthony’s, Marinelli’s, the Hostile Grape, M Bar, and 32º Bar, it makes our Best Bang for your Buck Wines list. In addition, we have it available by the glass for just $12.

Chardonnay

A by Acacia Chardonnay from Carneros, California gets help from the Pacific Ocean winds for its flavorful notes. With your first taste, a bright acidity will mingle on the palate before turning rich and creamy on the finish. Crisp and clean citrus and tropical fruit notes are nicely balanced with buttery notes. Available at both of our fine dining restaurants, it pairs nicely with the King Salmon from Anthony’s or the Chicken Francese from Marinelli’s. At $35 a bottle and $9 a glass, it’s the perfect ending to our Best Bang for your Buck Wines list.

Have you tried any of these wines? Let us know your thoughts and if another affordable favorite should have made our list. And, just a reminder, when you purchase a bottle of wine from Anthony’s, Marinelli’s, or Hostile Grape, you’ll receive 1/3 off!

Pampering

Spa Mio, our award-winning four-star spa and salon, offers the perfect opportunity to provide mom with the spa day she’s always wanted but may have never asked for. With services like manicures, pedicures, massages and facials and packages for moms who are short-on-time, like The Mommy Express package, or for moms who would enjoy an entire spa day, like our Mio Relaxation Day package, Spa Mio has options to suit any budget and any mom. Plus, anytime you book a service at our spa, you also receive full access to our spa amenities for the day including the steam room and sauna. If you’re just not sure what she’d like, purchase a Spa Mio gift card and leave the choice up to her.

Dining

If you’ll be taking Mom out this Mother’s Day, relax to the soothing sounds of live piano while enjoying a delicious Italian brunch at Marinelli’s, our Italian restaurant. Presenting a three course brunch with choice of appetizer, entrée and White Chocolate Mousse with Raspberry Gelee for dessert, Marinelli’s will provide Mom with a taste of Italy at its finest. Ghalib Ghallab will add to this special day playing the piano all afternoon. For a special touch, request a song for Mom!

A Custom Gift

Now if your mom loves our resort (which we hope she does), we recommend creating a custom gift basket full of some of the best items our resort has to offer…after all, you could say “M” is for Mom…Fill it with a gift card to our resort, a wine card or better yet, a bottle of her favorite wine from the Hostile Grape, a sweet treat from Baby Cakes (they offer take home pints of gelato), Spa Mio candles (they are pure soy in scents like Love Spell and Green Tea) and maybe even bed sheets from Spa Mio (trust us, they are amazing!).

Do you have other ideas for pampering Mom at our resort? Or are you planning the perfect four-star Mother’s Day for your mom? We’d love to hear how you’re planning to pamper Mom – comment below!

At Marinelli’s, our Italian restaurant, we make a variety of pasta daily for our guests to enjoy. So, how exactly do we make fresh pasta? The ingredients list is quite short. Only three ingredients are needed – flour, eggs, and a bit of salt if you prefer. The debate among culinary professionals rests on the number of eggs, egg whites, or just egg yolks. “The recipe that we use at Marinelli’s is egg yolk only, which I feel gives the pasta a nice color and great texture,” says Chef Mark, Assistant Room Chef in Marinelli’s.

In the traditional manner, after the flour is sifted, a mound is made with the flour and the inside flattened into a bowl shape. Eggs would then be broken into the “bowl.” The eggs are carefully beaten, gradually adding more and more flour from the rim of the “bowl” until it’s completely combined and the dough is a smooth texture. Next the dough is kneaded for as much as 15 minutes before being rolled and cut.

According to Chef Mark, the technique used by our culinary team to cut the pasta depends upon the pasta shape itself. Both the gnocchi and cavatelli are rolled out by hand; however, only the gnocchi is hand cut. Our cavatelli is run through a special machine to give it its special shape. (For inquiring minds, cavatelli is small, shell-like shaped pasta which is curved inwards and gnocchi is an Italian potato base dumpling.)

At Marinelli’s, we make our Ricotta Gnocchi, Cavatelli Amatriciana, Wild Mushroom Tortelloni, and Four Cheese Ravioli in house daily or every other day, depending upon demand. For our stuffed pastas, we make the fillings in-house and then proceed to stuff the pasta that we also make fresh daily in-house. In addition, our Lasagna utilizes the same pasta that we use for our stuffed pastas. With the many different shapes pasta takes on, it is no wonder that making it has become an art form.

If you don’t have the time to make your own pasta, we encourage you to come down and try some of ours. Marinelli’s serves homemade pasta from rigatoni to ravioli, not to mention the tasty entrees above, daily starting at 5 pm.

1. Chilean Sea Bass
   Marinelli’s
   This delicate and buttery fish cannot be missed by any seafood fans. It’s prepared to the perfect melt-in-your-mouth consistency, with a subtle lemon glaze that delectably balances the flavor. Marinelli’s customizes guests’ fish entrees by offering selections served either grilled or pan seared. Did we mention our fish arrives here in 18 hours or less fresh from the ocean?  It’s seafood (in the desert) at its best!



2. Imperial Burger
   Anthony’s Gourmet Burgers & Brews
   There’s a lot of gourmet burgers out there, but the Imperial Burger takes the cake – err, bun. Topped with stout braised short ribs, mushrooms, gruyere cheese, and caramelized onions, your mouth will get the royal treatment after just one bite of this beer-infused creation. Wash it down with a selection from our extensive beer list or try one of our unique brewtails (beer cocktails).



3. Seafood Brunch or Dinner
   Studio B Buffet
   There’s a reason our buffet has been voted “Best in Las Vegas” for two years now! It might have something to do with over 200 food items to choose from including our famous crab legs, oysters and shrimp. Or, maybe it’s the unlimited wine and beer that comes included with every meal. We think it’s probably a little of both. Enjoy our award-winning seafood buffet Friday evening and all day on Saturday and Sunday.



4. Bone-In Filet Mignon
   Anthony’s Steakhouse
   One of Anthony’s signature prime beef selections, this 18 oz. dry-aged hunk of beef is one to be slowly savored. The aging process for the bone-in filet provides an extra flavor that can’t compare to its boneless counterpart. This delectable creation is served with your choice of béarnaise, peppercorn or bordelaise sauce.



5. Andy’s Sage Fried Chicken Benedict
   Hash House A Go Go
   Not only was this dish included as one of Las Vegas Weekly’s “50 Must-Eat Las Vegas Meals” but it was also featured on Man vs. Food. This colossal creation is certainly not for those who favor lighter fare. Chipotle cream with peppers, scrambled eggs, griddled mozzarella, fried chicken, bacon, tomatoes, spinach and a biscuit are all piled high atop a heap of griddled potatoes.

Which of our five picks have you tried before? Let us know your own personal “must-eat” meals at M!

Pizza

We can never get enough pizza, this Italian-American staple is sure to please. The new variety on Marinelli's menu features unique options like the Pizza Carne. This pie perfect for meat-lovers has sopressata (an Italian cured dry salami), prosciutto, pepperoni, plum tomatoes and mozzarella. For a more traditional choice try the Bianca, this white pizza has mozzarella, mushrooms, arugula, prosciutto, shaved parmigiano-reggiano and (our personal favorite) truffle oil.

Pesce

Pesce, which translates to fish, is a staple in Italian cooking. Marinelli's offers an assortment of four different fish including Alaskan Halibut, Pacific Salmon, Chilean Seabass and Pacific Snapper. Each fish dish can be ordered grilled or pan seared and is accompanied with orzo pasta, fennel, olives, oven dried tomatoes, asparagus, EVOO and lemon.

Pasta

There's nothing like a classic pasta dish, especially with fresh, homemade noodles. Marinelli's menu features many traditional dishes and all of their pasta noodles are made fresh in our own kitchens. You won't want to miss their Fettuccini Carbonara, which has bacon, egg, parmigiano-reggiano, cream and sweet peas. The Capellini with shrimp, garlic, fresh tomato and white wine is a great option as well.

These and many more dishes are on Marinelli's menu. There are even new dessert selections as well as a vegetarian section on the menu.

The Marinelli's atmosphere still features intimate booths and tables with views of our outdoor pool piazza. During the warmer months, al fresco dining is available on Marinelli's terrace. The restaurant also has a 20-seat private dining room that overlooks the piazza, which is perfect for celebrations. Stop in and sample some of their new Italian fare daily from 4pm-10pm.

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 Souffl? or maybe their spin on Coffee & Donuts will be the perfect ending to your meal.

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.

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 cr?me br?l?e, cookies, cupcakes, meringue, gelato, macaroons and much more. And remember, they're all you can eat!

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?

How many times have you been to a restaurant, looked at the menu and thought to yourself… "There's nothing I'd like to eat on here." There's an art to creating a restaurant menu and a fine line between a menu that's overwhelming and one that doesn't have enough choices. So how does one go about creating the perfect menu? We sat down with our Vice President of Food & Beverage Anthony Layton-Matthews to learn just that.

Why is developing a restaurant's menu so important?

Your menu ultimately determines the types of customers you will attract, the employee skills that are necessary, the equipment you need, and the sales and profit your restaurant will produce. There's a lot of thought that goes into a restaurant menu aside from what sides will be offered with each entr?e in Veloce.

What factors do you consider when creating the restaurant menus here at the M?There are so many things that we consider like what descriptions we will use to best convey to our guests what they will eat. Those descriptions need to accurately reflect the dish that guests will receive, but at the same time need to make the dish sound delicious and interesting and make them want to order that selection.

We look at pricing and weigh our food cost and portions and also make sure we have a balance of expensive and inexpensive items.

We also consider the menu design; it's a reflection of the restaurant itself. We work with our marketing team to determine the menu layout, color, font choice, etc.

And of course, we look at various items to put on the menu. We evaluate the restaurant and its identity, what competitors are offering on their menus and what items would ultimately set our restaurants apart, what dishes our chefs prepare the best, those types of things.

What do you recommend to those developing or updating a restaurant menu?

• Interview your staff to hear their suggestions and opinions about the menu.
• Talk to your customers. Ask them about why they visit your restaurant.
• Visit all the restaurants in your area that compete directly for your customers. Note their volume of sales, the type of menu items they feature, their price range.
• Stay up to date with culinary trends. Know what's new on the horizon.
• Try new items as daily specials at varying price points to test their popularity.
• Improve the name, description, presentation of all high profit items.
• Plan the layout of your new menu. Simple layout changes to the menu can help a great deal and make it easier for customers to find your signature item dishes.

What makes our restaurants unique?

We pride ourselves on offering our guests a warm, comfortable atmosphere that offers food that is both approachable and a great value for our guests. At the end of the day though, our service sets us apart and everyone from our hostesses to our waiters and bartenders strive to make sure each guest has an unbelievable experience from start to finish.

What's your favorite item on our menu?

We have some great items on all our menus, but I'd say the Ahi Tuna Tartare with preserved lemon featured in Veloce is my favorite. Everything from the presentation to the combination of flavors is extraordinary.

Your happy hour options are almost endless here in Vegas - just about everybody has one (or several) and everyone is trying to get you to come to theirs. Isn't it a bit confusing though? Don't you hate having to plan your schedule around the happy hour or even happy hours? "We have to get there by 6 or we'll miss happy hour!" "Would you like to order another drink - happy hour ends in a few minutes?"

At M Resort you won't miss it and you won't be scurrying to find a server and order another before the magic hour is over, watching as the "spare" one you got just in case gets warm. Ours friends, is Happy Hour Guaranteed. What does that mean? Simple. Happy hour. Every bar. Every day. All the time. $5 for premium drinks, $3 for bottled beer and 1/3 off bottles of wine. It's simple, it's a great deal and it starts today. Sapphire and Tonic? Captain and Coke? Goose Martini up, extra dirty? Bottle of Stella? Bottle of your favorite cab? Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. You call it, we pour it.

Thirsty?

Lobby Bar - M Bar - 32 Draft Bar - Red Cup Bar - Ravello Lounge Bar - Bar Veloce - Marinelli's Bar - Terzetto Bar - Hostile Grape Wine Bar

*Must be 21 years of age or older. Some restrictions apply. Management reserves all rights.

Ravello Lounge isn't just a great place to see live entertainment - it's also home to some pretty amazing technology. Not only are there more than 40 screens built into the walls that can showcase the onstage entertainment, but the large panels next to the screens can be programmed to visually match audio beats and more through visual representation.

Spring will be sprung in the not too distant future and you know what that means?! Wedding season. If you're looking for a spectacular custom cake creation for your special day or other special occasion, we can make just about anything you can dream up.

And speaking of cake, let's talk Baby Cakes. These are some of the custom tiles you'll find here inspired by European patisseries. It's the details that make all the difference, not to mention some unbelievably good pastries!

With warmer weather on the way, it's almost time to start enjoying dining al fresco. Veloce, Marinelli's, Terzetto and Hash House all feature great outdoor terraces where you can enjoy your meal, the weather and spectacular views of the pool area and Strip.

Hmmm, what to enjoy out on the terrace? How about some of the amazing cocktails Veloce is offering for Happy Hour in their bar & lounge? Red Sangria, Peach White Sangria and Rocks Margaritas with a superb selection of top-shelf tequilas for just $5 are all excellent choices.

Back to those details. When we have meeting/conference groups here with us at M, we do our utmost to show them we appreciate their choosing M Resort. From custom welcome messages on our marquee to these super-cool light-logos displayed in the water features behind check-in, we want you to feel welcome and appreciated.

And when you're in those meetings? Let's face it, meeting rooms can be a bit dull at times, but like the rest of M, we did our best to incorporate some amazing fixtures and fittings that add a little extra something.

Okay, so more d?cor, but you have to admit this is cool. These backlit, woven-metal walls can be found outside Studio B and also inside Spa Mio.

Nobody likes to have to go to the doctor, but it sure is nice to have one right down the corridor. M Family Care is like any other doctor's office, it's just located inside M Resort!

Be prepared to drink, dance and flirt the night away in the sexiest wine bar in Vegas while indulging in drinks and a buffet spread of decadent chocolate desserts and other delicious sweet treats. A Hostile Grape favorite – DJ Frank Rempe – will be spinning the hot dance club hits throughout the night.

And just like last year, ladies wearing their sexiest red stilettos will receive a complimentary bottle of wine while supplies last. Cover for the party is just $20 and includes:

• Choice of two cocktails, select beers or select wine
• A trip to the decadent buffet of chocolate desserts and other sweet treats
• Live DJ entertainment featuring DJ Frank Rempe

If you're "coupled" and looking for something a little more romantic, be sure to check out the special Valentine's Day menus for our fine dining restaurants - Veloce Cibo, Terzetto and Marinelli's - available Monday, February 14. There aren't many reservation spots left, so call as soon as possible - 702-797-1000.