Light Group Corporate News and Announcements

Jet - JET Nightclub Wins 2008 Best of Citysearch Award

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:00:00 PST

Friday, September 05, 2008 Congratulations to JET Nightclub for winning 2008s Best of Citysearch award. Recognizing the best-of-the-best from cities throughout the country, The Light Group receives this distinction for the third year in a row. Voted on by audiences around the world, this award reflects JETs commitment to deliver unparalleled customer service and provide ...

Yellowtail - Yellowtail Sushi Restaurant & Bar Rolls into Bellagio

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:00:00 PST

Wednesday, July 23, 2008 The Light Group expands its culinary portfolio with the opening of Yellowtail Sushi Restaurant & Bar, located at Bellagio Resort & Casino. Offering an extensive menu of fresh, ingredient-driven Japanese cuisine in a unique and stylized surrounding, Yellowtail Sushi Restaurant & Bar sets a new standard for fine-dining. Masterfully created by Execu...

Andrew Sasson Featured on CNBCs

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:00:00 PST

Thursday, July 17, 2008 Hotelier and founder of The Light Group Andrew Sasson, was recently featured on CNBCs High Net Worth. Discussing The Harmon Hotel, Spa & Residences, Sasson is described as a savvy new entrepreneur with a truly global reach. Located within MGM MIRAGEs eight billion dollar CityCenter project, The Harmon will provide guests an unsurpassable leve...

FIX Restaurant and STACK Restaurant Introduce New Summer Menu Items

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST

Thursday, July 10, 2008 FIX Restaurant & Bar at Bellagio and STACK Restaurant at The Mirage add to their culinary portfolios with the introduction of new summer menu items. FIX, The Light Groups contemporary American Steakhouse with a scene, welcomes the addition of eight new signature items, while STACK adds seven Small Plate items to their current epicurean offering...

Light Group Restaurants to Participate in 2008 Aspen Food & Wine Classic

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:30:00 PST

Wednesday, June 04, 2008 Light Group Executive Chefs Brian Massie and Akira Back join the worlds epicurean elite for the 2008 Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, June 13 through June 15. Participating in this years Grand Tasting, the chefs will prepare dishes from both BRAND Steakhouse and Yellowtail Sushi Restaurant & Bar for the events participants. Chef Massie will be ...

Fix - FIX Restaurant & Bar Named One of the Top 100 Grossing Independent Restaurants

Wed, 28 May 2008 11:30:00 PST

Wednesday, May 28, 2008 FIX Restaurant & Bar at Bellagio has recently named as one of Restaurant & Institutions Magazines top 100 independent grossing restaurants in America. Collectively taking-in a combined total of $1.53 billion in food-and-beverage sales these top 100 restaurants represent the pinnacle of culinary excellence from around the country. Continuing ...

World Renowned DJ Tiesto Performs Exclusive Two-Night Performance in Las Vegas

Tue, 20 May 2008 11:30:00 PST

Tuesday, May 20, 2008 Memorial Day weekend The Light Group presents the exclusive Las Vegas performance of international DJ Tiestos In Search of Sunrise tour. Globally acclaimed as the biggest DJ in the world, Tiesto brings his world tour to JET Nightclub on Sunday, May 25 and The Bank Nightclub on Monday, May 26. Despite his reputation for selling out stad...

Brand - BRAND Steakhouse Opens May 24

Fri, 16 May 2008 17:00:00 PST

Friday, May 16, 2008 BRAND Steakhouse, located at Monte Carlo, opens its doors to the public May 24. The newest addition to The Light Groups culinary portfolio, BRANDs unique design and concept sets the standard for the contemporary American steakhouse. Once again raising the bar on traditional American cuisine, The Light Groups Executive Chef Brian Massie offers ...

Yellowtail - Kikkoman Selects Yellowtail Executive Chef Akira Back for Food Arts Magazines 10th Annual Share Our Strength Event

Tue, 13 May 2008 13:00:00 PST

Tuesday, May 13, 2008 Yellowtail Executive Chef Akira Back will participate in Food Arts Magazines 10th Annual Share Our Strength Barbecue this Sunday, May 18 during the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago. Selected by global soy sauce manufacturer Kikkoman, Chef Back has been chosen to present a dish which will be served throughout the event using Kik...

The Light Group To Participate in Bon Appetits Vegas Uncorkd Event

Wed, 07 May 2008 12:00:00 PST

Wednesday, May 07, 2008 The Light Group Executive Chef Brian Massies inventive cuisine will be on display May 9 at Vegas Uncorkd: A Bon Appetit Epicurean Experience, taking place at Caesars Palace. Representing The Light Groups soon-to-be-opened BRAND Steakhouse at Monte Carlo, Chef Massie will treat guests to a sneak-preview of his delicious creations during the even...

Matt Pannek appointed CFO for The Light Group

Mon, 05 May 2008 10:00:00 PST

Monday, May 05, 2008 The Light Group proudly announces the appointment of Matt Pannek as CFO for The Light Group. Bringing over fifteen years of executive level financial leadership and strategy to The Light Group, Pannek has spent the last decade of his career focused solely on the food and beverage industry. Most recently Pannek was President & CEO, and previously ...

The Harmon Hotel, Spa & Residences Appoints Scott Blakeslee as Vice President of Sales and Marketing

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:00:00 PST

Wednesday, April 23, 2008 The Harmon Hotel, Spa & Residences is pleased to welcome Scott Blakeslee as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Bringing over 17 years of luxury hotel brand experience to The Harmon, Blakeslees diverse background and vast portfolio includes positions at the world-renowned Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage as well as the St. Regis, Monarch Beach, Cal...

Russell Jones appointed VP of Operations for Light Groups Restaurant Division

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:30:00 PST

Friday, April 11, 2008 The Light Group is proud to announce the appointment of Russell Jones as Vice President of Operations to its rapidly expanding restaurant division. A seasoned industry veteran with twenty years of hospitality and restaurant experience, Jones extensive background and industry success make him a strong addition to company. Prior to The Light Group...

Light Groups Website Gets An Upgrade

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 15:30:00 PST

Tuesday, April 01, 2008 Continuing to set the pace in the hospitality and lifestyle development industry, The Light Groups newly designed website presents a brand new look and provides a quick and easy-to-use solution for booking corporate events or table reservations directly online. Offering a user-friendly environment, Light Groups new site provides easy navigation ...

Jet - JET Nightclub Wins Two Awards at this Years CWAs!

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:00:00 PST

Friday, March 28, 2008 Congratulations to JET Nightclub for winning both Best Video System and Best VJ awards at this years sixth annual Club World Awards during the Winter Music Conference in Miami. Honoring nightlifes most influential venues and professionals, these awards recognize JETs commitment to providing the high-quality technology and talent that ha...

Experience March Mayhem at LG Venues!

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:00:00 PST

Thursday, March 20, 2008 College basketball is in full swing this Thursday as March Mayhem invades Sin City. Offering sports enthusiasts a variety of places to catch all of this years NCAA tournament games, The Light Groups venues provide the perfect place to enjoy all of this seasons basketball action. - Diablos Cantina at Monte Carlo - 14 42-inch plasma sc...

Bare - Bare Pool at Mirage Now Open

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 10:30:00 PST

Tuesday, March 18, 2008 The Strips hottest pool lounge made its long awaited splash last Thursday, as Bare pool at The Mirage opened for the summer. In celebration of this chic pool lounges opening, Bare is offering free admission to all locals and spring breakers with a valid student ID for the entire month of March. Also, every Sunday join Bare as their summer tim...

Yellowtail Exec. Chef Akira Back on Iron Chef America

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 11:30:00 PST

Wednesday, March 12, 2008 Sunday night, watch as Executive Chef Akira Back of Yellowtail Sushi Bar and Restaurant (coming this summer to Bellagio) steps into Kitchen Stadium to challenge Iron Chef Bobby Flay in culinary combat. Witness Chef Backs quick knife skills and ingenuity as he uses the coveted secret ingredient to create a number of dishes for Iron Chefs fini...

Yellowtail Opens July 2008

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 13:30:00 PST

Monday, March 10, 2008 Scheduled to open this July at Bellagio Resort & Casino, Yellowtail Sushi Restaurant and Bar will offer an extensive menu of fresh world-class Japanese cuisine in a lavish and highly stylized surrounding. Presenting patrons with elegant patio seating overlooking Bellagios renowned fountain show, Yellowtails sleek and stunning ambiance sets the s...

The Bank - Las Vegas Next Top Model

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 14:30:00 PST

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 Straight from the pages of a magazine and direct to you, The Bank Nightclub is proud to welcome Vegas sexiest women as they compete to be crowned Vegas Next Top Model. Visit lightgroup.com/topmodel to see la creme de la creme of Sin Citys premier modeling agencies that have been selected to compete, and vote for your favorite beauty. The cente...