MANDALAY BAY INTRODUCES ‘RETRO BY VOLTAGGIO’
TO LAS VEGAS THIS SPRING
Celebrity Chefs Michael and Bryan Voltaggio to Debut New Concept During
One-Year Culinary Residency
Hit television stars, judges and celebrity chef icons Michael and Bryan Voltaggio will unveil Retro by Voltaggio at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino this spring. The one-year culinary residency will deliver a classic American family-style dining concept, capturing the feelings, tastes, sounds and pop culture moments of the 80s and 90s, along with unique nostalgic elements that will blend to create a high-energy dining destination.
“The 80s and 90s saw unforgettable moments in music, fashion, movies, TV shows, food, and countless trends that swept the nation,” said Michael Voltaggio. “With Retro, we will celebrate that nostalgia in every element of the experience while putting our spin on beloved dishes from the era.”
Sample menu items include new takes on classics such as Caesar Salad, Shrimp Cocktail, Pot Roast, Lobster Thermidor, and many more, showcasing one-of-a-kind flavor profiles and shareable presentations. Retro also will feature a themed cocktail list, entertainment, curated art pieces and hit music soundtracks of the time, all conceptualized exclusively by both chefs and only available at Retro.
Bryan Voltaggio said, “MGM Resorts has been an incredible partner in our MGM National Harbor restaurant Voltaggio Brothers Steak House and we are grateful to them for the opportunity to showcase Retro at Mandalay Bay. Opening a restaurant in Las Vegas has always been a dream of ours and now the dream has become a reality. We are passionate about living out our purpose in delivering first-class hospitality and cuisine to everyone who takes part in a Voltaggio Brothers dining experience.”
Additional details on Retro by Voltaggio will be shared soon. Retro will open in Chef Charlie Palmer’s Aureole restaurant space, which will close in the coming months as Palmer refocuses his time on new projects.
Mandalay Bay President & COO Chuck Bowling said, “For more than 20 years, Charlie Palmer and his talented team delivered unforgettable dining experiences to our guests from around the world. It is with a deep appreciation that we recognize Charlie for a wonderful partnership and wish him and the Charlie Palmer Collective great success in the future.”
Chef Charlie Palmer said, “Over the years, Aureole at Mandalay Bay really became a destination unto itself, especially for wine, with an unparalleled list recognized annually on Wine Spectator’s Grand Award for more than two decades. The restaurant will always carry fond memories for me and the team we built together. We are proud that Aureole served as an incubator for incredible chefs, sommeliers and front-of-house service teams that have since gone on to lead the next generation of hospitality.”
Michael and Bryan Voltaggio spent many years with Charlie Palmer Collective, receiving guidance and tutelage from the James Beard Award-winning chef himself. The culinary torch from Chef Palmer will now be passed to the chef duo to carry forward a new concept and vision for the space.
Michael and Bryan Voltaggio said, “Chef Palmer has been an incredible mentor to both of us. From providing guidance and support throughout our careers to cooking with him in the kitchen at Aureole, we learned foundational knowledge and skills that fueled the passion and drive to deliver culinary excellence in all we do. Our promise is to maintain that level of first-class hospitality for which Chef Palmer and his legendary brands are known.”
Chef Charlie Palmer added, “As I shift attention to exciting new ventures, it brings me joy to know our beloved space will flourish under Michael and Bryan’s leadership. I wish them the best and look forward to seeing what their talented minds bring to the Las Vegas dining scene.”
In this next chapter, Chef Palmer will continue to focus on Appellation, his co-founded brand of culinary-first hotels opening in California and Idaho, in addition to Charlie Palmer Collective, his expansive portfolio of restaurants across the nation.
ABOUT CHEFS MICHAEL AND BRYAN VOLTAGGIO
Natives of Frederick, MD, chefs Bryan and Michael Voltaggio are known for their creativity in the kitchen and their family-first attitude when it comes to cooking. The brothers became famous when their sibling rivalry caught attention on the Emmy award-winning seasons of Bravo’s Top Chef. After Michael won Top Chef in Season 6, (Bryan came in 2nd), the brothers combined forces to build a restaurant empire together that includes modern seafood restaurant Estuary at CityCenterDC’s Conrad hotel and fine dining steakhouse Voltaggio Brothers Steak House at MGM National Harbor.
Michael and Bryan appear regularly on the Food Network as judges, hosts and competitors. They are featured together and separately across several programs as they continue to push the culinary envelope on and off camera.
ABOUT MANDALAY BAY
Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino is set on 120 lush acres featuring Mandalay Bay Beach, a tropical pool paradise with real sand. The Michelob ULTRA Arena, award-winning restaurants, exhilarating entertainment, unique shopping, Shark Reef Aquarium and the 2-million-square-foot convention center combine to make Mandalay Bay a captivating Las Vegas resort destination. The resort offers three distinct hotel experiences: Mandalay Bay with 3,211 luxurious rooms and suites reflecting a modern tropical ambiance; Four Seasons Hotel, a AAA Five Diamond hotel offering 424 rooms and suites; and the luxury all-suite Delano Las Vegas. Mandalay Bay is operated by MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM). For more information and reservations, visit mandalaybay.com, call toll free at (877) 632-7800, or find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.