Follow the Wax Rabbit: Clique Hospitality Unveils
Seductive Secret Cocktail Lounge,
Opening Next Month at Durango Casino & Resort
Behind the walls of Mijo Modern Mexican Restaurant, an enchanting cocktail lounge
with cutting-edge mixology and DJs spinning vinyl records awaits.
Industry trendsetter, Clique Hospitality, has announced Wax Rabbit, an immersive cocktail lounge that will be hidden behind the walls of Mijo Modern Mexican Restaurant. Poised to enhance the dynamic lineup at Durango Casino & Resort in southwest Las Vegas, Wax Rabbit will bring together embellished cocktails, enchanting design and DJs playing vinyl records when it opens Tuesday, Nov. 21.
“Wax Rabbit will reveal a cool, intimate atmosphere that will bring back the lost art of DJs spinning mixes on vinyl albums, revisiting a time their talents were on display with every mix,” said Andy Masi, founder of Clique Hospitality. “You’ll find the sense of being at an underground bar paired with Mexico’s finest spirits and exceptional drinks.”
Cutting-edge mixology will pair the rich flavors of classic libations with Mexico’s finest spirits, highlighting the flavors of expertly curated mezcals and tequilas. Cocktails, which include a Oaxacan old fashioned and tequila añejo negroni, will honor Mexico’s rich spirits heritage, while extravagant cocktails designed for sharing will tantalize guests’ taste buds. DJs will spin music that spans genres on ‘wax,’ as vinyl records were dubbed during the rise of the underground bar scene in the ‘80s. DJs will be on the turntables at Wax Rabbit every night; delivering mixes that evoke a sense of nostalgia.
Designed by world-renowned Italo-Canadian designer, Alessandro Munge, and his award-winning firm, Studio Munge, Wax Rabbit boasts exquisite, seductive design that will captivate the senses throughout the intimate, 1,000-square-foot lounge. A terracotta brick corridor adorned with a marigold flower art installation will lead to a vault, where private wooden tequila lockers line the walls from floor to ceiling.
The vault leads to a hidden entrance, where one must “find the right rabbit to pull” to enter this world of music and libations. Inside, arched double-height mirrors on both sides of the room will create an infinite reflection effect pierced by a bespoke luminous rabbit emblem. Art and accessories are thoughtfully integrated into the space, with rabbit artifacts strategically placed throughout.
Clique Hospitality is behind more than a dozen of leading restaurants and bars, including The Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, an avant-garde cocktail lounge that has been ranked among the nation’s top speakeasies in TimeOut and The Daily Meal, among others.
The highly-anticipated Durango Casino & Resort by Station Casinos is poised to become the ultimate destination for luxury hospitality off the Strip, anchored by the arrival of Clique Hospitality’s new, immersive concepts: Mijo Modern Mexican Restaurant, a fresh coastal Mexican culinary experience; Wax Rabbit, a hidden lounge with vinyl DJ sets; and Bel-Aire Lounge, a chic cocktail bar, each opening this fall; and Bel-Aire Backyard, a stylish poolside retreat, opening in late spring 2024.
More information about Wax Rabbit will soon be available on Mijo Modern Mexican Restaurant’s website at www.mijomexican.com/waxrabbit. Follow Wax Rabbit on Instagram at @WaxRabbitLV. More information about Clique Hospitality and the company’s restaurants and bars can be found at www.cliquehospitality.com.
About Wax Rabbit
Wax Rabbit, an immersive, enchanting cocktail lounge that will be hidden within the walls of Mijo Modern Mexican Restaurant, opens this fall at the luxurious Durango Casino & Resort in southwest Las Vegas. DJs spinning vinyl records will set a nostalgic mood within the intimate, 1,000-square-foot lounge, which will reveal intriguing design by world renowned Italo-Canadian designer Alessandro Munge and his award-winning firm, Studio Munge. Cutting-edge mixology will pair the rich flavors of classic cocktails with Mexico’s finest spirits, highlighting the flavors of expertly curated mezcals and tequilas. More information about Mijo Modern Mexican Restaurant and Wax Rabbit will soon be available on the website at www.mijomexican.com/waxrabbit and on Instagram @WaxRabbit.
About Clique Hospitality
Industry trendsetter Clique Hospitality, founded by hospitality innovator Andy Masi in 2014, has conceptualized nearly two dozen of the top nightlife and dining destinations in San Diego and Las Vegas. The company’s Las Vegas day and nightlife portfolio includes The Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails and CliQue Bar & Lounge at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas; Eight Lounge and Gatsby’s Cocktail Lounge at Resorts World Las Vegas; and DAYLIGHT Beach Club at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. The company’s Las Vegas dining portfolio includes Bottiglia Cucina & Enoteca and Borracha Mexican Cantina located at Green Valley Ranch Resort Spa & Casino in Henderson; Side Piece Pizza at Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa in Summerlin; The Still Drafts, Crafts & Eats at The Mirage Hotel & Casino; Tailgate Social Sports Bar & Grill at Palace Station Hotel & Casino; and Proper Eats, the highly anticipated food hall now open at ARIA Resort & Casino with a global collection of cuisine and cocktail offerings. Clique will soon unveil three new, immersive concepts at Durango Casino & Resort in Southwest Las Vegas: Mijo Modern Mexican Restaurant and Bel-Aire Lounge, both opening Fall 2023, and Bel-Aire Backyard, opening late Spring 2024. Clique Hospitality’s San Diego restaurant portfolio includes Joya Kitchen, Lionfish Coastal Cuisine, Serea Coastal Cuisine and Temaki; and day and nightlife portfolio includes Elicit Lounge, Oxford Social Club, Retreat Pool and The Pool House. More information about Clique Hospitality and the company’s full portfolio is available on the website at www.cliquehospitality.com.
About Durango Casino & Resort
Inspired by the warm colors of the desert and heritage of Las Vegas, Durango Casino & Resort will offer locals and visitors alike an approachable luxury experience. Guests will arrive in a serene lobby, flanked by the resort’s indoor/outdoor Bel-Aire Lounge and Backyard alongside nearby elegant meetings and events spaces. Travelers can retreat to a modern 200-room luxury hotel featuring an elevated collection of rooms and suites that reflect the property’s sense of place. Signature dining options include Mijo Modern Mexican, Summer House, The George and an original steakhouse concept alongside Eat Your Heart Out, an eclectic and communal hall of foods offering highly sought-after outposts from culinary-driven cities Los Angeles, New York and Philadelphia and beloved local favorites. Durango will feature an 83,000 square foot casino featuring innovative gaming technology and a one-of-a-kind STN Sportsbook. Durango is the latest casino and resort destination by Station Casinos and is located at the corner of Interstate 215 (I-215) beltway and Durango Drive just a short drive from The Strip and offers convenient, free parking. Durango is targeted to open Nov. 20, 2023. For more information, please visit www.durangoresort.com or call 702.567.7777. Follow the resort’s progress on social media at @DurangoResort.