Located high-atop the city (over 400 feet to be exact) with a view of the famous Las Vegas Strip, LUX, the M’s newest event venue, is ready for your next special affair. LUX’s ‘boutique chic’ atmosphere has unparalleled views and floor to ceiling windows throughout every room of the space.

The LUX experience begins with a private elevator bank for guests. The digital displays inside the elevators are customizable with photos or a personal message, for the event. The rest of the experience is tailored to fit how you envision your special day or evening.

Looking for an outdoor terrace, enomatic wine-serving machines or a sushi bar? LUX has it all, topped off with a full-service gourmet kitchen and a full bar. The flexibility of the room arrangement allows us to accommodate a seated event for 50-200 people and a cocktail reception for up to 300.

Planning your next party or event?  Contact our Catering Team at 702-797-1919 or catering@theMresort.com.

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!

Veloce 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!

Worship the sun.

Chances are you're going to find yourself 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 happy 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.

Play your cards like a true shark.

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 room 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 (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.

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!

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.

We caught up with Sam Bennett, our wine guru and sommelier at Hostile Grape and had him share some of his summer wine selections with us.

“In the summer I always enjoy white still wines and especially sparkling wines. There is something very refreshing about Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and champagne when the temperature heats up," said Bennett.

Honig Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Valley has always been one of his favorites for the warmer seasons.

"The gooseberry, melon and touch of grapefruit with crisp acidity is really refreshing. Monchhof 'Mosel Slate' Riesling-Spatlese from Germany is lower in alcohol than most still white wines and has a nice touch of sweetness. The aromas or fuzzy peaches and other stone fruits present in this Riesling also make it a huge crowd pleaser."

Although wines are not to be missed during the summer months, champagne always holds a special place for Bennett.

"Its effervescence (that’s bubbles if you don’t have a wine dictionary neary you!) and refreshing qualities make it perfect for pool time as well as patio time. Yeasty, bready, Brut Champagne is my favorite in the summertime."

For unique summer wines Bennett recommends 'Brachetto D'Acqui,' Banfi, "Rosa Regale."

"It is a sparkling wine that is a little closer to red wine than a rose that comes from the Piedmont region of Italy. It has a slight touch of sweetness and is really great when served chilled."

Summer wines available in Hostile Grape

• Honig, Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Valley
• Monchhof, Riesling-Spatlese from Germany
• Perrier Joet, Grand Brut, Champagne from France
• Cloudy Bay, Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand

Budget-friendly price point

• Monchhof, Riesling-Spatlese, from Germany $43
• Honig, Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Valley $35
• Perrier Jouet, Grand Brut, Champagne $75

Splurge price point

• Cloudy Bay, Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand $70
• Illumination by Quintessa, Sauvignon Blanc $88
• Henriot, Brut, Cuvee de Enchanteleurs, Champagne 1995 $200

If you’re looking to sample any of these wines, the Honig, Sauvignon Blanc as well as the Monchhof, Riesling-Spatlese and Cloudy Bay, Sauvignon Blanc are available on Hostile Grape’s Enomatic machines in pours of one, three or five ounces.

It shouldn’t be forgotten that with our Happy Hour 24/7 Guarantee bottles of wine are a 1/3 off throughout the resort.

If a wine cocktail is more your style, Veloce offers a great selection of Sangria. For $10 you can get two glasses in the bar or lounge area of Veloce during Happy Hour.

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.

Here at M we're inviting guests young and old to enjoy our Forbes Four-Star resort your way with a celebration to suit every taste and all price points. With no cover charges or pre fixe menus, you’re free to dine at your leisure, dance the night away or enjoy the thrill of red-hot gaming action and a champagne toast at midnight.

We’ll offer complimentary party favors and cake and champagne stations throughout the property's 92,000 square foot casino and live entertainment in the Lobby Bar, entertainment lounge, Ravello, and popular wine bar, Hostile Grape, which features more than 160 wines by the glass. A designated area outside Hostile Grape in Villaggio Del Sole pool piazza will be set-up for those who want to leisurely party by the pool.

With a vantage point 400 feet above the Las Vegas Strip properties, you’re invited to view the fireworks from the M Resort's six terraces including our 16th floor restaurant, Veloce Cibo. All three of our fine dining restaurants, Marinelli's, Terzetto and Veloce Cibo, will accept reservations for the evening and will offer standard menus. Hash House A Go Go will add special items to its popular "twisted farm food" menu for the evening.

DINING

ENTERTAINMENT

Lobby Bar - 7pm Mark B

So join us for dining, drinking, dancing and gaming at the best New Year's Eve party in Vegas here at M Resort!