LAS VEGAS (Nov. 3, 2014) – Two Michelin-starred celebrity chef Alex Stratta will open Tapas by Alex Stratta in Tivoli Village on Wednesday, Dec. 17 serving modern tapas with prominent Spanish accents. The fine-casual concept, in partnership with Preferred Restaurant Brands, will feature a variety of cultivated small plates, including daily baked artisan breads, Spanish cheese and cured meat selections, fresh seafood, organic meat, poultry and seasonal vegetables.
Focused and respectful of the Spanish culinary tradition, the cuisine will range from bold, full-flavored dishes to subtle and delicate flavors, including fried Padron peppers, artichoke flatbreads, caramelized cipollini, tuna belly, shrimp “al mojo de ajo,” chorizo albondigas, oxtail and authentic Valenciana saffron rice. The menu will also boast Spanish paella dishes, inspired by traditional and regional preparations. Menu items will range from $6-23 with features and seasonal specials from $24-45.
“I think ‘the ‘tapas’ menu is a perfect way for our guests to be exposed to different flavors and ingredients,” said Stratta. “It allows them to venture from a variety of the familiar to the adventurous dishes all in one meal.”
The bar will offer housemade sangria, signature mocktails, bottled and tap Spanish artisan beers, wines by the glass, bottled wine and specialty coffee.
The 2,700-square-foot restaurant, with a 95-seat capacity including 38 on the patio, will highlight an exhibition kitchen with vintage ovens, crystal chandeliers and contemporary polished and faux finished floors. Subtle modern lines and silver, white and brown earth tones are accented with vibrant, colorful abstract and contemporary art with service wares in a variety of earth tones and muted pastels.
Designed to encourage conversation, Tapas by Alex Stratta will present a casual and engaging atmosphere emphasized by quality, personalized service and genuine hospitality that Stratta’s name has become synonymous with.
Stratta has personally assembled a team to provide outstanding service, including Szelina Kira Kiss as director of operations, bringing an extensive leadership experience and luxury hospitality background to Preferred Restaurant Brands including Forbes five-star restaurant Tableau, Eastside Lounge & Lobby Bar at Wynn Las Vegas. Kiss moved to Las Vegas 14 years ago to study hospitality management at UNLV from Hungary where she previously owned and operated slot machines as well as a successful music cafe at Lake Balaton.
Kiss brought in colleague Madalena Rodriguez to serve as general manager. Rodriguez possesses a wealth of knowledge, having previously managed at Tableau and Bally’s Steakhouse. Having spent her childhood in Spain and a graduate of Les Roches International School of Hotel Management in Switzerland, Rodriguez brings international business knowledge and her own family traditions and recipes.
Special menus and events throughout the year will honor popular Spanish culture, including the Running of the Bulls and La Tomatina tomato throwing festival, as well as wine dinners with Spanish winemakers.
“Chef Stratta’s first fine-casual restaurant will be located in the heart of Tivoli Village next to some of our nationally renowned retailers like Pacsun and Paper Source,” explained Patrick Done, president of Tivoli Village. “The addition of his restaurant is just a sneak peek of the changes that will be occurring as we continue to grow and improve our retail and restaurant assortment.”
Tapas by Alex Stratta will be open Monday through Saturday 5-10 p.m. with happy hour 4-6 p.m. and reverse happy hour 9-11 p.m. Monday through Friday. Tapas will also be open for Sunday brunch 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. For more information, visit tapasbyalexstratta.com.
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| Chef Alex Stratta – photo credit Chris DeVargas |
About Alex Stratta
Two Michelin-starred celebrity chef and restaurateur Alex Stratta is renowned for his regional French and rustic Italian cuisine. With culinary accolades including two Michelin stars, James Beard Foundation awards for “Best Chef Southwest” and “Top Dining Destination,” multiple Forbes Travel Guide five-star distinctions and AAA five-diamond awards, Stratta has also appeared on “Iron Chef USA” and Bravo’s “Top Chef Masters.” Stratta has partnered with Preferred Restaurant Brands to create and launch several fine dining, fine and fast casual restaurant concepts, including Tapas by Alex Stratta at Tivoli Village, Alex Stratta Italian Steakhouse at The Gramercy slated to open spring 2015 and Alex Stratta Private Events catering company, as well as develop Elements Fine Casual Dining & Cocktails as a consultant.
About Preferred Restaurant Brands
Headquartered in Las Vegas, Preferred Restaurant Brands is a multi-brand development company currently operating a dozen franchised Capriotti’s Sandwich Shops in Las Vegas, Dallas/Fort Worth and Southern California and Elements Fine Casual Dining & Cocktails in Las Vegas, Nevada. The team brings together more than 50 years of experience in providing commitment to personalized service with a focus on quality and consistency. Preferred Restaurant Brands is currently a subsidiary of publicly traded Dixie Foods International Inc. (DIXI) in the public OTC market.
About Tivoli Village
Tivoli Village features a unique mix of retailers ranging from luxury brands to one-of-a-kind boutiques, as well as enticing restaurants. The exclusive shopping and dining destination is located in one of the most affluent sections of Southern Nevada, 15 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip and adjacent to One Queensridge Place. Tivoli Village is currently developing a second phase that will add more than 270,000 square feet of retail, restaurant, entertainment and office space. For more information on events at Tivoli Village visit tivolivillagelv.com, follow Tivoli Village on Twitter or like Tivoli Village on Facebook.