T&T Explodes At Luxor With Hot Mexican Fare And Edgy Design
Source: Luxor
Feb 29, 2008 - 7:43:07 AM
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Michael Frey's contemporary, high-energy creation is set to open Summer of
2008
LAS VEGAS — T&T (Tacos & Tequila), a highly stylized
restaurant with a fun, high-energy vibe and flavorful menu will open summer/2008
inside Luxor Hotel and Casino.
Embodying traditional and modern elements
of Mexican style intermixed with a rock-n-roll flair, T&T combines the
talents of Master Chef and world-renowned restaurateur Robert Sandoval with
world-class designer, Adam Tihany, for an unparalleled concept.
Entering
as a formidable player on the hospitality scene, Creator and Owner, Michael Frey
announced T&T will be the first project under the formation of his new
company, Drive This Entertainment!.
"This is not your grandma's cantina –
think pink taco meets coyote ugly interpreted by Quentin Tarantino," said Frey.
" I am excited to bring our version of a sexy, energy-infused Mexican restaurant
to life. Offering more than just a great place to grab an amazing taco or great
tequila, it will be a dining experience that will overload the senses."
Bringing his edgy vision to life, Frey partnered with long-time friend
Adam Tihany, a world-renowned and preeminent hospitality designer. Tihany along
with Alvarez +Brock Design, a New York based hospitality design firm, brought
their cutting-edge vision to the 8, 000 square foot restaurant. Five icons of
Mexican culture, the sombrero, the shot glass, the bullfight, skeletons and
seductive women inspired the design concept.
Translating the vibrancy and
flavor of the design to the menu, Frey enlisted the help of Master Chef and
savvy restaurant owner Richard Sandoval who will serve as the consulting chef.
The menu includes Sandoval's unique presentation of both modern and traditional
Mexican cuisine and a drink program filled with an extensive tequila selection,
specialty cocktails and infused tequilas. In addition to being a terrific lunch
and dinner spot, T&T's El Salon will be a popular place for nightlife goers
to grab a tasty bite in a seductive and comfortable setting.
Setting a
thematic tone, one of the main focal points is the massive brushed aluminum
cover, designed to pay tribute to the sombrero. Adorning the structure are two
20-feet laser cutouts of dancing skeletons. For a fun twist, the cover is lined
with lights that shoot down to the ground reflecting the skeleton images on the
concrete floor. Continuing to bring the Mexican spirit to life, the designers
used a bright color palette of yellows, reds, greens, oranges and blues for
chair coverings and decorative lighting throughout the restaurant. Another
aesthetic focal point is the bar backdrop. Capturing the excitement and voracity
of a bullfight, the bar is transformed into a bull fighting arena. Seated on
stadium-style shelves, the liquor bottles are arranged to resemble spectators
overlooking a fierce bullfight, which is painted below onto a large mural.
Adding to the energy, rock-n-roll music will be incorporated to keep the fun
going and the tequila following
Completing the experience, T&T is
equipped with a freestanding frozen daiquiri bar that offers drinks to guests on
the go and a fashionable clothing and small mementos boutique.
The boutique
will specialize in men and women's shirts and women's high-quality jean shorts
and capris embroidered with a signature 'T' on the back pockets as well as an
assortment of sexy items, sure to capture the excitement of the
night.
Construction for T&T will start in February and is projected
to be completed by the end of July. Located above hotel registration at Luxor,
T&T will be open daily for lunch and dinner from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and will
offer late night dining from the taco bar until 3 a.m.
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