CIRCA’S 8 EAST JOINS WITH ANN ARBOR’S MISS KIM KOREAN RESTAURANT FOR PAN-ASIAN POP-UP DINNER, DECEMBER 11
8 East Executive Chef Steve Piamchumtar to Partner with Miss Kim’s James Beard-Nominated Chef Ji Hye Kim for Six-Course Menu
Downtown Las Vegas’ pan-Asian eatery 8 East at Circa Resort & Casino is spicing up the kitchen Saturday, December 11 with a special pop-up dinner in partnership with renowned Korean restaurant Miss Kim of Ann Arbor, Michigan. James Beard Award-nominated Chef and Managing Partner Ji Hye Kim will join 8 East’s Executive Chef Steve Piamchumtar to create an unforgettable one-night-only menu.
“I have been a longtime fan of Chef Ji Hye’s and Miss Kim’s, so to see this dinner come to fruition is pretty exciting for us,” said Dan Coughlin, Owner of 8 East. “Guests are going to witness incredible cooking techniques and it’s going to be hard to find another meal quite like what Steve and Ji Hye have in store.”
The evening’s menu will feature six courses served family-style in addition to two complimentary drinks and takeaway dessert. Tickets are at $150, with first-come, first-serve seating options at 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Booking is open at circalasvegas.com/8east-popup/.
Part of Zingerman’s Community of Businesses – led by Circa’s own Paul Saginaw of Saginaw’s Delicatessen – Miss Kim is known in Ann Arbor for delivering flavors and textures found in traditional Korean cuisine. The restaurant’s menu highlights Chef Kim’s childhood growing up in Korea, using techniques inspired by her ancestors and ancient cookbooks. Her exceptional culinary background has led to a James Beard Foundation nomination for Best Chef Great Lakes 2020 as well as being named one of the Best New Chefs 2021 by FOOD & WINE.
Kim said, “Miss Kim is all about celebrating the foods, flavors and culture of our Korean heritage. Our partnership with 8 East is a perfect match as Dan, Steve and the team have developed a fantastic concept paying tribute to Asia’s culinary legacy. This is sure to be a beautiful evening and we’re grateful to Circa for giving us a space to be creative.”
Inspired by Asian metropolitan food markets, 8 East is Circa’s hip and high-energy pan-Asian concept. Inspired by Couglin’s travels throughout Asia, the restaurant offers small, shareable plates inspired by China, Japan, Vietnam, Korean and Thailand.
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About Circa Resort & Casino
Circa Resort & Casino is an all-new integrated resort concept in the heart of downtown Las Vegas. The city’s first adults-only casino-resort, the AAA Four Diamond Circa pays homage to Vegas’ Golden Era through vintage design, old-school hospitality and nods to the city’s history while introducing high-tech advancements and innovative amenities. The resort features 777 upscale rooms and suites; the world’s largest sportsbook; Stadium Swim, a year-round pool aqua theater; a two-story casino; Garage Mahal, a high-tech transportation hub; the luxe Legacy Club rooftop lounge; an expansive local art collection and more. Guests can indulge at original restaurant concepts including premium steaks and seafood at Barry’s Downtown Prime from Chef Barry S. Dakake and Make It Happen Hospitality; Pan-Asian fare at 8 East from Chef Dan Coughlin; deli classics at Saginaw’s Delicatessen from restaurateur Paul Saginaw; authentic Carolina barbecue at Project BBQ; and all-star menus at Victory Burger & Wings Co. from the founding family of American Coney Island. Visit circalasvegas.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @circalasvegas to stay up to date.