The Venetian® and The Palazzo® will award $12,000 in new scholarships over the next three years to aspiring and continuing culinary students at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). Administered by the James Beard Foundation, The Venetian and The Palazzo Culinary Scholarship will allow students to follow their path to success in the rewarding world of the hospitality industry.

The association between the hotels and the James Beard Foundation is not new.  In fact, The Venetian and The Palazzo are home to more James Beard Award-winning chefs than any other hotel in the world.

All students pursuing their undergraduate degree in the culinary arts management program at UNLV are eligible to apply. The scholarships are available on a competitive basis and will be awarded in the amount of $4,000 over the course of three years, starting in the 2013-2014 school year calendar.

“We are thrilled to share this opportunity with deserving students interested in the culinary arts in our local community,” said John Caparella, president and COO of The Venetian, The Palazzo and Sands Expo. “As an organization, we are passionate about our food and beverage offerings, and partnering with James Beard Foundation is a great way to expose these students to an exciting career.”

Application forms can be found online at www.jamesbeard.org/scholarships. All scholarship application materials, including transcript, must be postmarked by May 15, 2013. Scholarship winners will be notified in August 2013.

Get Your Green on with Live Entertainment, Activities and Drinks

Lady Luck will welcome the ‘luck of the Irish’ (and others) to The Strip this St. Patrick’s Day Weekend when multiple MGM Resorts properties host an array of  live entertainment, activities and food and drink specials that will kindle everyone’s clovers. Celebrate the variety of festivities at the following resorts:

MGM GRAND

Guests may not spot a lucky leprechaun this St. Patty’s Day, but they will be able to enjoy Irish cuisine at the MGM Grand Buffet. With mouth-watering Corned Beef served alongside braised cabbage, red potatoes and baby carrots, patrons will enjoy an authentic Irish celebration in this casual yet elegant buffet. For more information, visit mgmgrand.com or call (877) 880-0880.

MANDALAY BAY

Concert-goers can revel in green “Madness” with Muse this St. Patrick’s Day. The GRAMMY Award-nominated band will take the stage at the Mandalay Bay Events Center for a night of kilt-rockin’ music. Tickets start at $39.50 and can be purchased at any Mandalay Bay box office outlet and all Las Vegas Ticketmaster locations (select Smith’s Food and Drug Centers and Ritmo Latino). To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets also are available for purchase at mandalaybay.com or ticketmaster.com

Rí Rá Las Vegas

Rí Rá Las Vegas, located inside The Shoppes at Mandalay Place, will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day weekend in full Irish spirit. Live music, Irish dancers, authentic Irish menu items and a parade through Mandalay Bay create a fitting celebration for the Irish pub.

The fun kicks off Saturday, March 16 at 2 p.m. with live Irish music that will continue throughout the weekend’s festivities. Guests will hear several Irish bands including Searson, Derek Warfield and the Young Wolfe Tones, Emish, Celtic Connection and Gallowglass, among others. The celebration continues Sunday, March 17 at 2 p.m. with a parade through the casino complete with Irish dancers, bagpipers and Rí Rá staff. A $10 cover charge on Sunday will apply to all guests.

Diners can enjoy traditional Irish fare including Corned Beef and Cabbage, a Publicans Reuben, Shepherd’s Pie, Beef and Guinness Stew and more.

Noon to 1:15 p.m.                   Gallowglass    

1:45 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.             Derek Warfield and The Young Wolfe Tones

3:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.             Searson

6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.             Derek Warfield and The Young Wolfe Tones

8:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.             Celtic Connection

10 p.m. to Midnight                 Emish

12:30 a.m. to 2:30 a.m.            Gallowglass    

House of Blues

The legendary music club House of Blues will go Celtic with live performances on St. Patrick’s Day.

Noon to 1:30 p.m.                   The Chancey Brothers

2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.                  Celtic Connection

4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.                  Derek Warfield and The Young Wolfe Tones

6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.                  Emish

8:15 p.m. to 10 p.m.                Searson

Mizuya Lounge

Mizuya Lounge will provide even more musical entertainment for guests wishing to shake their shillelaghs into the wee hours.

Noon to 1:15 p.m.                   Celtic Connection

2 p.m. to 3 p.m.                       The Chancey Brothers

3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.             Wild Celts

7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.                  Gallowglass    

9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.                Derek Warfield and The Young Wolfe Tones

11 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.              Searson

1 a.m. to 2:30 a.m.                   Emish

For more information about St. Patrick’s Day events at Mandalay Bay, visit mandalaybay.com or call

(877) 632-7800.

THE MIRAGE

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, Carnegie Deli at The Mirage will serve thick cuts of Corned Beef and Cabbage with boiled potatoes, and a Bailey’s Irish Crème Cheesecake for dessert.

Japonais will make guests’ taste buds do a jig with innovative cocktails including the Shiso Cherry made with Jameson’s Irish Whiskey, cherry juice, simple syrup, soda water and appropriately garnished with emerald green candied shishos. 

For more information, visit mirage.com or call (702) 791-7111.

MONTE CARLO

A little bit of luck along with a lot of traditional Irish Stew can be found at The Café at Monte Carlo. This Irish classic soup includes lamb, baby carrots, potatoes, parsnips, leaks and onion served with the delicious flavors of Irish Soda Bread.

The Pub at Monte Carlo is calling all Irish and Irish-loving folk to toast in celebration with several beverage specials including Irish beers, Jameson shots and Irish Car Bombs. Traditional a la carte bites will include Irish Nachos, Ruben Sliders, Guinness Stew and Corned Beef and Cabbage.

From the traditional feast to festive sweets, The Buffet at Monte Carlo will showcase a wide variety of St. Patrick’s Day delights. Some specialty items will include Colcannon Soup, Irish Pub Lamb Stew, Shepherd’s Pie, Crème de Menthe Cupcakes, Shamrock Cookies and Chocolate Fudge Mint Brownies.

For more information, visit montecarlo.com or call (702) 730-7777.

NEW-YORK NEW-YORK 

New York-New York Hotel & Casino will celebrate Celtic Feis, a traditional Gaelic arts and cultural festival, inside Nine Fine Irishmen and on the Brooklyn Bridge Friday, March 15 through Sunday, March 17.

The St. Patrick’s Day Celtic Feis Parade, featuring bagpipers from Desert Sky Pipe Band and firefighters from around the country, will commence Friday, March 15 at 7 p.m. inside the casino. The festival will continue inside Nine Fine Irishmen with live entertainment and a special menu of authentic Irish fare including Fried Sausages, Shepherd’s Pie, Corned Beef Sandwich, Fish and Chips and Drunken Onion Rings. Throughout the holiday weekend, guests may enjoy entertainment by Patrick Seiben, Sin É Rí - Ra, Limey Barstewarts, Joshua Tree and Michael Bowman. Tickets to the St. Patrick’s Day festival are $25 daily and include admission to the day’s events and one complimentary drink.

All guests 21 years of age or older wearing a kilt on St. Patty’s Day will receive complimentary admission to Celtic Feis and The Bar at Times Square.

To spread additional cheer throughout the city New-New York Hotel & Casino will light the Chrysler Building green March 15 - 17.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit newyorknewyork.com or call (800) 689-1797.

LUXOR

Rice & Company will offer a creative alternative to the traditional St. Patty’s Day feast. The Lucky sushi roll is filled with crab mix, shrimp, avocado, asparagus, carrot and romaine lettuce wrapped together in cucumber and accented with a spicy plum sauce.

For more information, visit luxor.com or call (702) 262-4000.

EXCALIBUR

Get a mouthful of green at Dick’s Last Resort with St. Patrick’s Day specials including Jameson, green Jello shots, Miller Lite and three Absolut Vodka drinks - The Patty Dropper, Nutty Irishman and Green Drink.

Big Chill will celebrate St. Patty’s Day with half-yard, 32-ounce and 100-ounce beer specials. The beer will be poured green if one’s wee heart desires.

For more information, visit excalibur.com or call (702) 262-4000.

CIRCUS CIRCUS

Circus Circus knows how to satisfy Irish cravings with celebratory food and beverage specials. The green drafts will flow throughout the day at Rock ‘n Rita’s with a two-for-one green Bud Light special and an authentic Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner offered on St. Patrick’s Day from 2 p.m. to

11 p.m.

$3 Gazpacho Bloody Marys & Freshly Squeezed A La Minute Mimosas Jump Start a Weekend Brunch Not to Be Missed!

At Barraca in the West Village, diners are eager to tuck into the comfortable, yet energetic space and enjoy the authentic flavors of Spain from Executive Chef Jesús Núñez. Since the October opening, the tapas, paella, and house-infused sangrias have gained a loyal following, and now Barraca has lifted the curtain for Act Two with weekend brunch.

Running the gamut from dulces to huevos, Chef Núñez is offering a wide variety of options for anyone craving satisfying authentic Spanish flavors with a twist. Núñez’s take on Pancakes is anything but ordinary, served with a pumpkin and orange zest marmalade that brightens up the whole dish and caramelized pumpkin seeds for that perfect crunch. Some other “dulce” offerings include Leche Frita, traditional fried milk bites from Madrid with cinnamon ice cream, Bunuelos de Viento, crispy dough bites served with hot chocolate and cream, and Filloas de Nocilla, Spanish crepes stuffed with hazelnut-milk chocolate cream.

If it’s eggs you’re seeking, Huevos Rotos Con Tocino or “broken eggs” served with crispy potatoes, pork belly, fried green peppers and Tetilla cheese are sure to do the trick. Upon arrival, diners are encouraged to mix everything together for a delectable bite of gooey, cheesy, porky goodness. The Huevos Revueltos uniquely combines both sweet and savory notes with scrambled eggs served with onion marmalade, raisins, Manchego cheese and piquillo peppers. Another not-to-be-missed item is the Sandwich de Pescado, a mile high creation of grilled skate fish in a spicy marinade, with preserved lemon mayonnaise, topped with a Brussels sprouts, pink radish and fresh scallion salad, sandwiched between homemade brioche bread. Barraca’s brunch menu also features a number of Tapas, Ensaladas, Cocas (Spanish pizzas), and other tried and true Spanish inspired entrées Brunch goers should not only come hungry, but thirsty. Barraca is bringing a whole new meaning to fresh squeezed orange juice with their high-end juice press. All imported Valencia orange and grapefruits will be squeezed “a la minute” for the freshest Cava mimosas you will find in any of the five boroughs. If tomatoes are your “poison,” the bloody marys are made with veggie-packed gazpacho, making for one rich and delicious hangover cure. The Fresh Squeezed Mimosas (orange and grapefruit) and the Gazpacho Bloody Marys are $3 on Saturday and Sunday brunch.

Barraca is serving brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 11am-4pm. Barraca seats 80 and is open for dinner from 5pm to 11pm Sunday - Thursday and 5pm - 3am Friday and Saturday. Lunch service is set to debut soon.

12,775 Square Foot Nobu Restaurant & Lounge Opens Concurrently and Joins Caesars Palace’s Acclaimed Selection of Restaurants

The highly-anticipated, world’s first Nobu Hotel at Caesars Palace Las Vegas is set to open and welcome its first guests on Feb. 4, 2013. A masterful collaboration between Caesars Palace, Chef Nobu Matsuhisa and Nobu Hospitality primary shareholders, actor Robert De Niro and Hollywood film producer Meir Teper, the 181-room boutique hotel, along with a 12,775 square foot Nobu Restaurant and Lounge - the largest Nobu restaurant worldwide and the first on the famed Strip - will bring a new level of luxury, culture, sophistication and great cuisine to Las Vegas.

Developed in collaboration with Nobu Hospitality and Caesars Palace, Nobu Hotel will be the first celebrity chef-branded hotel venture in Las Vegas.  David Rockwell and his firm the Rockwell Group are leading the overall interior design for the boutique hotel, which includes 181 guest rooms and suites. Guest rooms will offer stunning views with designs that embrace comfortable simplicity with natural materials and textures counter-balanced with outsized elements to reveal a touch of Vegas flair. Eighteen luxury suites will range from one-bedroom, 1,000 square feet, to five-bedroom, 3,500 square feet configurations and will be available for guests seeking premium accommodations or a stunning venue to host an unforgettable special event.

Room reservations are now being taken at www.NobuCaesarsPalace.com. The interactive website allows guests to not only book a room but also explore the various rooms and suites and browse hotel amenities and offerings.

Showcasing Nobu’s first-ever in-room dining menu, exclusive amenities and guest privileges, Nobu Hotel will be centrally located within Caesars Palace, just steps away from Las Vegas’ world-class entertainment, luxury shopping and gaming.

Viewers Can Tune In Here to Watch Team USA Compete in the Most Prestigious Culinary Competition in the World

The Bocuse d’Or USA Foundation announces that the renowned Bocuse d’Or culinary competition, held every two years in Lyon, France, can be viewed live online at www.bocusedorusa.org/bdo2013 beginning Tuesday, January 29, 2013. The international competition, named after legendary French Chef Paul Bocuse, seeks to identify the world’s top competitive chef. Viewers will have the opportunity to watch USA Chef Richard Rosendale and Commis (assistant) Corey Siegel compete against teams from 23 other nations. Team USA will be cooking on January 30 from approximately 3:20 am - 9:00 am (EST).

The Bocuse d’Or viewing schedule, which spans two days and includes the awards ceremony, is below. Please note that times are approximate and subject to minor changes.

Day One of Competition

Tuesday, January 29, 3:00 am - 10:00 am (EST)

Competing Countries: Iceland, Sweden, Singapore, China, Brazil, Morocco, Netherlands, Finland, Canada, Belgium, Mexico, Guatemala

Day Two of Competition (Team USA competes on this day in kitchen #9)

Wednesday, January 30, 3:00 am - 10:00 am (EST)

Competing Countries: Denmark, Sri Lanka, Estonia, Australia, Italy, Switzerland, France, United Kingdom, USA, Norway, Hungary, Japan

Awards Ceremony

Wednesday, January 30, 11:30 am -12:30 pm (EST)

Chefs Rosendale and Siegel have been training extensively for this five-and-a-half hour competition since winning the Bocuse d’Or USA Finals at The Culinary Institute of America in January 2012. Over the course of the past year their training has included physically and mentally demanding timed practice runs in a dedicated mock Bocuse d’Or kitchen in the bunker of the Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia, as well as working visits (”stages”) at The French Laundry in Yountville and Alinea in Chicago.

The Bocuse d’Or USA Foundation’s Board of Directors, Chefs Daniel Boulud, Thomas Keller, and Jerome Bocuse, have also provided invaluable guidance, with further support coming from Team USA’s coaches, Chefs Gavin Kaysen, Grant Achatz, and Gabriel Kreuther.

Chef Gordon Ramsay makes history in Las Vegas opening two different restaurants in two different locations within a week of each other on the famed Las Vegas Strip - the celebrated chef has opened three different restaurants in three locations all in one year

Following the highly successful opening of Gordon Ramsay Steak at Paris Las Vegas in May, the Dec. 18 opening of Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill at Caesars Palace and Dec. 22 opening of Gordon Ramsay BurGR at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino marks three Gordon Ramsay restaurants to open in Las Vegas in less than a year, expanding the relationship with Caesars Entertainment Corp. Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill, the neighborhood restaurant at Caesars Palace conceptualized by the award-winning chef offers a lively English pub experience, while Gordon Ramsay BurGR brings Planet Hollywood the first gourmet burger concept from the celebrated chef.

“The two things missing on the strip were a great burger restaurant and an authentic pub & grill, so we’re very excited to offer these two very different, but equally vibrant new restaurants in Vegas for guests to enjoy,” said Ramsay.

Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill opened Dec. 18 and serves lunch and dinner daily in its 290-seat restaurant.  Offering the pub menu until midnight on weekdays and 2 a.m. on weekends the pub will quickly become a gathering place for guests, locals and industry members looking to dine late.

Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill is essentially two unique restaurants with distinct menus, atmospheres and even uniforms.  The grill section of the restaurant features a relaxed and friendly setting with dishes including Scottish salmon, lamb T-bone, Irish beef cheek stew with spotted dog and potted triple chocolate trifle for dessert.  The pub features elevated British pub food in a comfortable and lively setting showing sporting events from across the world on state of the art entertainment systems.  The pub includes 24 beers served on tap plus 63 bottled beers including a selection of large format varieties.  With an eye towards dishes that pair well with beer the pub menu includes snacks like Scotch eggs, pork & duck rillettes and pub spots-a British version of a slider-as well as main courses of fried egg sandwich, shepherd’s pie, brick pressed Cornish chicken and the classic Yorkshire Ale Batter fish and chips.  The extensive beer list full of varying formats and styles creates ample option for guests to choose beer pairings with their dishes; both the pub and grill service staffs have been educated with the necessary training to recommended appropriate beer pairings.

EDG Interior Architecture + Design created a space that is welcoming, high-energy and comfortable utilizing distressed woods.  The restaurant is laid out like a collection of rooms, each with its own design, seating format and energy.  A wall made from kegs, 175 kegs to be exact, separates rooms while artwork pays tribute to the Tower of London, St. Paul’s and Big Ben.  The centerpiece is a striking bar showcasing beer taps in front of a backdrop inspired by traditional British red telephone booths.  A vintage-style lounge comprises the pub section of the restaurant and a private dining room is available in the grill section. Located at the intersection of the Forum Shops, Colosseum and self-parking garage, Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill takes advantage of its central setting with a patio area extending onto the casino floor where guests can be in the middle of the action. Tabletops are comprised of rustic, pottery-inspired plateware layered with unprocessed woods and rugged serving vessels.

The uniforms are inspired by the English punk scene and feature a number of multi-media pieces designed by Glee and Mad Men assistant costume designer Allison Leach, a continuing trend with Gordon Ramsay’s Las Vegas restaurants.

Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino and chef Gordon Ramsay opened his first burger experience restaurant, Gordon Ramsay BurGR, at the center-Strip Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on Dec. 22, 2012.  BurGR, a name that plays on the celebrity chef’s initials, is located steps from the famous Las Vegas Strip at the entrance of Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino adjacent to the Extra! Lounge.  The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner daily and, so close to the famed Las Vegas Strip, will be sure to have a vibrant bar scene.

BurGR takes the traditional burger, fries and milkshake combination to an entirely new level with selections like sweet potato fries with vanilla powdered sugar and pudding shakes. To achieve a complex flavor all burgers are cooked over an open flame fueled by hard woods, the only burger restaurant on the Strip utilizing this method, and prepared with fresh, quality ingredients.  Burgers include the Hell’s Kitchen burger with asadero cheese, roasted jalapeno peppers, avocado and oven-roasted tomato and the Chanterelle burger with chanterelle mushrooms, arugula and figgy-onion jam.

A section of Devil Dawgs provides guests looking for some spice a worthy option; the all-beef “snap dogs” are simmered in devilish hot sauce then fire-kissed on the open grill, providing a consistent fiery spice throughout and topped with traditional and unique condiments. The ultimate burger would not be complete without the accompaniment of mouth-watering French fries. BurGR fries are hand-cut and thrice cooked ensuring extra crispness. Additionally, the restaurant breaks the mold of the typical Russet potato fry and uses Kennebec potatoes offering a lighter, less starchy and crisper fry-perfect for the signature curry ketchup and chipotle ketchup.  The menu is rounded out with fried chicken sliders, hand-made jalapeno poppers, a selection of fry flavors and the now-famous sticky toffee pudding-in a push-pop!

Pudding Shakes, a Gordon Ramsay creation exclusive to BurGR, are creamy handspun milkshakes topped with intensely flavored pudding.  Flavors include coconut pudding with strawberry shake topped with a chocolate cookie and chocolate hazelnut pudding with coffee shake topped with a praline cookie.  Not to be neglected, the beverage program features an extensive beer list and a robust cocktail program.  Focusing primarily on American craft beers BurGR serves 30 beers, all from a stunning frozen tap wall with a selection of bottled beer.  The cocktail program features a selection of traditionally made cocktails, crafted with fresh ingredients with made-from scratch syrups.

With a location that draws on the energy of both the casino and Strip, the room is designed in a youthful way with a stylish and modern ambience.  The vividly colored room seats 200 and is accented by an undulated ceiling, steel and concrete floor, keg display and open kitchen.  With 16 high definition televisions strategically placed for unobstructed sight lines, BurGR will be an ideal place to view entertainment and sporting events.  The uniforms, designed by Allison Leach, contrast the bright colors of the restaurant with their muted tones.  Allison Leach, known for her costume design for the hit shows Glee and Mad Men, helped to set the industry trend for restaurant uniform design with Gordon Ramsay Steak and continues her visionary work at BurGR.

Sunday, Dec. 30, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas debuted its Underground Dinner Series, a unique approach to culinary parties featuring a series of events held in surprising, undisclosed venues that embrace the bespoke feeling The Cosmopolitan exudes.

 

Each installment in The Cosmopolitan’s invite-only Underground Dinner Series will feature different chefs preparing uniquely-themed menus to parties of up to 40 guests. By calling upon some of the country’s most reputable culinary masterminds to collaborate on this innovative integration, The Cosmopolitan once again elevates Las Vegas’ food and beverage scene further positioning the city as a modern gastronomic fixture.

John Unwin, CEO of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, hosted and personally selected those in attendance at the inaugural dinner. Guests arrived at the resort’s porte-cochère and traveled together to an unknown location-which ended up being The Mob Museum-for a cocktail reception followed by a curated dinner experience created especially for this event by guest Chef Levi Mezick of Restaurant 1833 (Monterey, CA).  Chef Rory Herrmann, who was most recently the Executive Chef for Thomas Keller’s Bouchon (Beverly Hills, CA), was also on hand to assist with this exclusive engagement.

The truffle-themed menu included three hors d’oeuvres (Sun Choke Soup with white truffle foam; Chilled Kusshi Oysters; and Foie Gras with satsuma marmalade) and two specialty cocktails created by the resort’s mixologists. A five-course meal followed, which included Toro Tuna Tartar with black truffle coulis, watercress and hazelnuts; White Truffle Risotto with iberico ham, Parmesan and spinach; Butter Poached Lobster with bacon chips, poached leeks, beets and truffle vinaigrette; and Wagyu Beef with potato mille feuille, mushrooms and black truffle.  Each course was served with a hand-selected wine pairing by Restaurant 1833’s Wine Director Ted Glennon.  The dessert, a decadent Prohibition Bourbon Pudding, also received its own wine pairing.

April Bloomfield and Ken Friedman (The Spotted Pig, The Breslin Bar & Dining Room, The John Dory Oyster Bar) have opened Salvation Taco with chef Roberto Santibañez, chef/owner of Fonda restaurants, at Pod 39 Hotel. Avid taco fans, April and Ken wanted to open their own taco spot with an expert who could collaborate on the menu. After tasting tacos throughout New York City, they approached the chef behind their favorite-Roberto-and the idea of Salvation Taco was born. Named after the space, a former Salvation Army, the bar features a casual menu of snacks, appetizers, tacos & tortas, as well as larger dishes served family style such as Barbacoa lamb shoulder and short rib accompanied by salsas, tortillas and seasonal sides. Ceviche verde with chicharones and confit chicken thigh torta exemplify the teamwork behind the menu from the two acclaimed chefs, while well-crafted cocktails from Sam Anderson (Hotel Delmano) including the Sonora Old Fashioned with bacanora, silver tequila, chili-honey and grapefruit bitters, complement their menu. The design features warm touches such as terracotta floors, brick walls and colorful tiled tables throughout the bar. In The Sanctuary, an extension of the bar, an antique brick fireplace serves as the focal point and two ping-pong tables await. A menu from Salvation Taco will also be available on the rooftop, open seasonally, as well as two indoor alcoves on the rooftop that are ideal for intimate parties year-round. Salvation Taco is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Salvation Taco
Pod 39 Hotel
145 East 39th Street
New York City, NY 10016
Phone: (212) 865-5800
Website: www.salvationtaco.com
Twitter: @SalvationTaco
Partners: Ken Friedman, April Bloomfield
Collaborating chefs: April Bloomfield, Roberto Santibañez
Mixologist: Sam Anderson
Hours: Breakfast: 7am - 12pm; Lunch: 12pm - 5pm; Dinner: 5:30pm - 2am; Bar: open late
Design: Ken Friedman and Vanessa Guilford

Let Maison Kayser, the French bakery that has taken NYC by storm, cater to all your dessert needs and bring magic to this holiday season with Eric Kayser’s delicious holiday breads and pastries. Choose from a festive holiday bread selection including classics like Pain Aux Chataignes (chestnut bread), Pain Aux Oignons (onion bread), Pain A La Truffe (truffle bread), or Seigle Citron (rye lemon bread), all ranging in price from $3-$7.50. Don’t forget to try the bread of the month, Mendiant “Pain du Mois” ($4.50), a flavorful fruity and soft bread loaf, or the ever-popular Stollen ($23), a traditional fruitcake filled with dried fruits and topped with powdered sugar.

Serve an Eric Kayser Bûche de Noël, or a “Yule Log” as we know it in the US, and impress even the most jaded dinner guest. Serving 4 ($26), 6 ($39), or 8 ($52) people, these stunning desserts range from the heartier Bûche Kayser: dark chocolate mousse, dark chocolate glaze, crème brûlée, and chocolate biscuit, to the lighter Bûche Polaire: citrus fruit mousse, Christmas fruit compote, and spice biscuit, serving 6 for $42.

Guests can enjoy these seasonal specialties and more at Maison Kayser even on Christmas Eve, Christmas, and New Years Eve, as it will be open until 9pm as a gift to NYC!

Rosemary’s in the West Village is now serving breakfast from 8am to 11:30am daily. The menu features items such as Uovo en Purgatorio, Salmon Panino and Prosciutto e Provolone Cornetto.  Full menu is below:

COLAZIONE

BREAD BASKET $11

blueberry & carrot muffin, raisin-walnut, filone, focaccia, cornetto

UOVO EN PURGATORIO $12

sunny side up, fresno chili, pomodoro, parmigiano

UOVO PANINO $11

pancetta, creamy scrambled eggs, brioche bun

PROSCIUTTO E PROVOLONE CORNETTO $11

pancetta, provolone cheese

SCRAMBLED EGGS $ 12

creamy scrambled eggs, grilled fillone

SALMON PANINO $ 12

onion, fennel capers, tomato, lemon, marscapone

GRANOLA $8

with fruit and yogurt

CAFFE

CIALDINO $3.50

ESPRESSO $3

MACCHIATO $3

CAPPUCCINO & LATTE $5

HOT CHOCOLATE $5

MOCHA $5

HOT TEA $5

chamomile, peppermint, earl grey, english breakfast, green tea, cocochai

SPREMUTA

BLOOD ORANGE

ORANGE

GRAPEFRUIT

Each $6