Celebrity chef Fabio Viviani has officially opened Pearls Oyster & Crudo Bar at JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa, bringing the vibrant soul of New Orleans with a sophisticated Italian twist to Summerlin. For food and beverage professionals watching the Las Vegas dining scene evolve, this latest addition represents more than just another restaurant opening: it's a masterclass in how established chefs are reimagining coastal cuisine for inland markets.
Seahorse opens today inside the recently renovated W New York - Union Square hotel at 201 Park Avenue South, at East 17th Street. The seafood brasserie comes from John McDonald's Mercer Street Hospitality, the group behind Soho's Lure Fishbar - which just celebrated its 20th anniversary under the direction of Preston Clark's cooking. Seahorse is one of McDonald's most ambitious projects yet: It has been in the works for more than three years, unfolding alongside the W's $100 million renovation of the historic Guardian Life building.
The 155-room property, which includes 21 plush suites, boasts a prime spot on Beach Street steps away from the sand and Santa Cruz's boardwalk. And many guest rooms have unobstructed ocean views. There are also four restaurants, an expansive spa, 13,000 square feet of meeting spaces, and a rooftop deck, where guests can enjoy the sights and sounds of the Pacific.