The Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas, which is located high above the Las Vegas Strip, brings guests back to the 1930's era of Prohibition, with the twist that the theme is the 1930s in Shanghai, according to a press release from the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. The new bar replicates the decadence of the era with a weekly party, Shanghai Nights.
At the time, Shanghai was known as the "Vegas of Asia," and the Asian influence can be seen throughout the bar in the food, cocktails and atmosphere every Tuesday night beginning on September 10.
The decor is reminiscent of a speakeasy with era decor that includes Oriental lanterns, red lighting and intimate seating. There will also be live jazz and contemporary music played by the Shaun DeGraff Trio.
"Just as Shanghai developed a high-flying social scene in the 30s, Mandarin Bar becomes the place to see and be seen every Tuesday night," Priscilla Young, the new Manager of the Mandarin Bar, said. She previously worked as the Beverage Manager and Mixologist at Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco.
The Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas will also feature a special menu that is reminiscent of the scene in Shanghai in the 1930s, created by Executive Chef David Werly. Drinks include the Barrel Down the Bund, made with gin and the French Concession, meant to be reminiscent of a blend of European and Chinese cultures combined. The chef also has created sushi, including the Rice Pepper Roll, which features Alaskan king crab and Jelly Fish, as well as a Shanghai Dim Sum selection.
The Mandarin Bar opens at 5 p.m. Guests must be 21 years of age.
The hotel is one of six triple Forbes Five-Star hotels in the U.S. and is the only Forbes Five-Star hotel in Las Vegas. The hotel also features Twist restaurant and The Spa. Adam D. Tihany designed it along with architecture firm Kohn Pedersen Fox.
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