THE VAULT AT BELLAGIO WELCOMES THREE OF NEW YORK CITY’S PREEMINENT BARTENDERS FOR ONE-NIGHT-ONLY EVENT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PERRIER
Renowned mixologists Sebastian Tollius of Eleven Madison Park, Jonathan Adler of Shinji’s and Takuma Watanabe of Martiny’s to showcase award-winning mixology programs, June 4
New York City is coming to Las Vegas as The Vault, Bellagio Resort & Casino’s exclusive cocktail club , and Perrier, partner to host a one-night-only cocktail event with three of the Big Apple’s top bartenders on Tuesday, June 4 from 9 p.m. – midnight. Sebastian Tollius of Eleven Madison Park, Jonathan Adler of Shinji’s and Takuma Watanabe of Martiny’s (#4 on North America’s World’s 50 Best Bars list) will be behind the bar, pouring bespoke cocktails designed exclusively for the evening, as well as signature libations from their respective award-winning venues.
“These highly respected mixologists represent some of the world’s most innovative bar programs,” said MGM Resorts International Executive Director of Beverage and Corporate Mixologist, Craig Schoettler. “Their unparalleled expertise and creative approach to craft cocktails, coupled with The Vault’s intimate ambiance, will be the backdrop for a very special night out at Bellagio.”
Guests will have the opportunity to sample Eleven Madison Park’s Rice, which combines Woodford Reserve with Honjozo sake, strawberry amazake, shio koji and Perrier; Martiny’s The Maia in Mexico, a refreshing blend of Nikka vodka, pineapple basil and yuzu; and Shinji’s Holland Oats, which features Havana Club blanco rum with Amaro Santoni, genever, Perrier, oats and Rhubarb, among other enticing cocktails. Tollius, Adler and Watanabe will take over the bar, interacting with guests as they demonstrate their craft and bring an NYC vibe to The Entertainment Capital of the World. The Vault’s sumptuous menu of signature bites also will be available.
Reservations for the evening are encouraged and can be made via link in The Vault’s Instagram page.
About Bellagio
Inspired by the beautiful villages of Europe, Bellagio Resort & Casino overlooks a Mediterranean-blue, 8 ½-acre lake in which fountains perform a magnificent aquatic ballet. Award-winning dining including its newest addition The Mayfair Supper Club, a world-class art gallery, the exquisite Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, the stunning performance of “O” by Cirque du Soleil, a sumptuous spa and salon and exclusive luxury shopping all work together to compose the symphony that is Bellagio. Bellagio is operated by MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM). For more information and reservations, visit bellagio.com, call toll free at (888) 987-6667 or find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
About Perrier
Born in France, Perrier® comes from a natural terroir in the heart of Provencal garrigue. Its story started in 1863, from the tables of the Kings of England to the most famous artists’ hands. Perrier® natural mineral water has travelled through time without losing its uniqueness.
From the very start on the romantic French terrasses, Perrier® has been helping bartenders uplift moments of friendship, debate, love at first sight, passion and everything in between.
Perrier®’s mission is to creatively inspire people. Perrier® aims to put a spotlight on emerging artists, like painters and beverage creators, and bring them to the forefront, much like the bubbles in sparkling water rise to the top
Perrier® is thirst-quenching on its own, but thanks to its fizzy carbonation and low sodium the list of drink recipes and cocktails Perrier® pairs with are endless. Since its early roots, Perrier® has been an inevitable component of some of the most popular cocktails and mocktails around the world.
Perrier® is the leading partner of World’s 50 Best Bar, North America’s 50 Best Bars and Asia’s 50 Best Bars.
About Eleven Madison Park
Eleven Madison Park is a fine dining restaurant located in the heart of New York City. The restaurant overlooks Madison Square Park, one of the most beautiful parks in Manhattan, and sits at the base of a historic Art Deco building on the corner of East 24th Street and Madison Avenue. Located here since 1998, it underwent a full-scale renovation and redesign in the summer of 2017.
The restaurant has been owned by Chef Daniel Humm since 2011 and during that time it has evolved considerably, both in food and in experience. In 2021, Eleven Madison Park made waves in the culinary world by re-opening after the pandemic with a fully plant-based menu. In 2022, it became the first plant-based restaurant in history to receive three Michelin Stars.
Working in close collaboration with the chefs in the kitchen, Eleven Madison Park’s bar team takes a unique culinary approach to their craft – developing a new cocktail menu each season, and incorporating innovative plant-based techniques and ingredients, such as house-made miso, clarified amazake, and lacto-fermented products. This allows them to create layers of complexity and surprising combinations, while still staying true to the roots and flavor profiles of classic cocktails.
About Shinji’s
Located at 37 West 20th St. in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood, Shinji’s is an opulent cocktail bar serving state of the art, mind-bending cocktails in a lush, transporting space. Shinji’s is the vision of partners David Hess, Aiden Carty (Architect), Justin Hauser, Shigeyuki Tsunoda (Executive Chef), Ken Fulk (design and branding), with its bar program by Jonathan Adler, an accomplished bartender who is a Certified Sommelier and former chef. The bar also fields the largest selection of Japanese whisky of any bar in New York City. Shinji’s is open Tuesday to Sunday, 5pm to 1am. Reservations are via Resy, and walk-ins are accepted when seating is available. For more information, please visit www.shinjisbar.com, call us at (212) 481-2432 and follow us on Instagram at @shinjisbar.
About Martiny’s
Martiny’s offers a beautifully curated cocktail experience in a historical carriage house in Gramercy. Co-founder and Beverage Director, Takuma Watanabe, has created an experience that goes above just outstanding cocktails. Everything is intentional and purposeful – from the hospitality to the design elements, to the elevated bar bites, and of course, the drinks. Martiny’s is the cocktail destination for anyone looking to imbibe while in a welcoming and sophisticated atmosphere.
The name Martiny’s is a play on the fact that you will definitely find a martini on the menu, since it’s Takuma’s favorite cocktail. But it also pays homage to Philip Martiny, a French-American sculptor, whose studio used to occupy the space. The design respects the history of the original 1800’s carriage house, allowing its fundamental structure to dictate the flow of the space in a natural way. Modern Japanese elements are worked in throughout the space to honor Takuma’s influences from training in bars across Japan. The original wood and brick work mixed with Japanese sensibility and refinement offer a cozy and welcoming environment with enticing, tasteful cocktails to match. In 2023, Martiny’s won Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar at the Spirited Awards and in 2024 was named #4 of North America’s 50 Best Bars.