Margaritas Flow and the Party Begins; Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Sets Sail at the Flamingo Las Vegas on December 11.Entertainment Editors/Business Editors LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 10, 2003 Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville makes its West Coast debut at the Flamingo Las Vegas The Flamingo Las Vegas is a hotel casino located on the famed Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada, and is owned and operated by Harrah's Entertainment. The property offers a 77,000 ft² (7,200 m²) casino along with 3,626 hotel rooms. on Dec. 11, inviting Parrotheads and Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. visitors to enjoy the lifestyle that has come to be known simply as Margaritaville. The tropical-themed venue will feature live entertainment, a colorful laid back atmosphere and distinctive cuisine influenced by Buffett's lifetime of island travels. "Margaritaville is a wonderful addition to the Flamingo," says Lorenzo Creighton, president of the Flamingo Las Vegas. "Our guests come to the resort to party and have a great time and now they have the ultimate party venue located right on the Las Vegas Strip The Las Vegas Strip (also known as The Strip) is a 4 mi (6.7 km) section of Las Vegas Boulevard South, most of which has been designated an All-American Road. . Margaritaville will be more than dining, it's a complete entertainment experience." The multi-level entertainment venue offers two outdoor patios overlooking the Las Vegas Strip, a Caribbean-themed restaurant, five distinctive bars, live entertainment nightly (both indoors and outdoors) and a 3,000 square-foot retail store. Each level of Margaritaville offers unique features. The first floor "Green Level" features the Volcano Bar, harbor seating, fishing boats and the Coral Reefer reef·er n. Marijuana, especially a marijuana cigarette. Bar. A main focal point focal point n. See focus. of the restaurant is a three-story volcano that erupts over the Volcano Bar, spilling margaritas into two giant 300-gallon blenders. The eruption happens approximately every hour, with a special "sacrifice" that ends with the blending of a perfect margarita. The second floor "Clipper Level" features indoor and outdoor seating that is modeled after the Clipper sea plane. The top "12 Volt Level" of Margaritaville is home to the infamous 12 Volt Bar and offers patio seating with a fantastic view of the Las Vegas Strip. From the moment guests enter Margaritaville, they are greeted with the sights and sounds of a festival-like atmosphere. Stiltwalkers roam throughout the establishment creating Parrothead balloon hats for guests while hand-painted Adirondack chairs invite guests to relax with a refreshing margarita and search the restaurant for references to their favorite Buffett songs. Guests can enjoy live music nightly from a variety of bands ranging from island to rock while videos are displayed on three giant sails flown high above the life-size Euphoria boat. The Margaritaville menu reflects the flavors of Jimmy Buffett's island travels. Entrees include a grilled sirloin steak topped with a pineapple-rum sauce, served with mashed potatoes n. pl. 1. Potatoes which have been boiled and mashed to a pulpy consistency, usu. with sparing addition of milk, salt, butter, or other flavoring. It is a popular accompaniment to a meat course [U.S., 1900's], providing bulk and calories to a meal. and seasonal vegetables. For those who prefer seafood, fresh fish is offered daily including Mahi Mahi, Grouper grouper, common name for a large carnivorous member of the family Serranidae (sea bass family), abundant in tropical and subtropical seas and highly valued as food fish. , Salmon and Tilapia tilapia (təlä`pēə) or St. Peter's fish, a spiny-finned freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae, native chiefly to Africa and the Middle East. . Fish may be grilled or blackened black·en v. black·ened, black·en·ing, black·ens v.tr. 1. To make black. 2. To sully or defame: a scandal that blackened the mayor's name. 3. with a choice of sauces such as fresh pineapple salsa, Caribbean butter and Jerk barbecue. The signature Cheeseburger in Paradise is topped with cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato and a slice of red onion, served on a sesame seed bun. Diners may indulge their sweet tooth with a variety of desserts including, strawberry topped sponge cake served with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream, Key Lime Pie Key lime pie is a dessert made of key lime juice, egg yolks, and sweetened condensed milk in a pie crust. The pie is topped with meringue, then baked until the meringue is a golden brown.[1] Some key lime pies use other types of whipped toppings or none at all. and a three-quarter pound Chocolate Cake. Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville is located at the Northwest corner of the Flamingo Las Vegas. The Flamingo Las Vegas features over 3,500 guest rooms, award-winning entertainment, a full-service health spa and more than 77,000 square-feet of refurbished casino space. The property sits on a beautifully-landscaped wildlife habitat with live African penguins and Chilean Flamingos surrounded by sparkling waterfalls and lush tropical gardens. Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville is open 11 a.m.-2 a.m., Sunday-Thursday and 11 a.m.-2:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday. A grand opening celebration is slated for mid-January. |
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