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Tao Las Vegas Names Wine & beverage DirectorReleased on = September 7, 2005, 11:16 pm Press Release Author = R. Grody Industry = Food & Beverage Press Release Summary = Tao Las Vegas is proud to announce that Joseph Muscaglione has been named as Wine & Beverage Director for both The Restaurant and Nightclub. Press Release
Body = Mr. Muscaglione brings years of experience to Tao. Before
joining Tao, Mr. Muscaglione was Wine Director at NYC's famed Babbo
Ristorante where he collaborated with star chef Mario "Molto
Mario" Batali and Joe Bastianich in assembling one of the worlds
most complete Italian only wine lists, earning multible Joe Muscaglione was also a Wine Consultant for Winebow & Vinifera, both NYC based premier wine importers and distributors. His clients were among the East Coasts most elite Restaurants. "Its not everyday that some get the opportunity to be part of opening an establishment this massive" says a proud Mr. Muscaglione. "I am working with a group of extreme professionals and I hope we live up to everyones expectations" he adds. Tao will boost a 'Global' wine list with over 200 selections ranging from $35.00 per bottle to $7,200.00 for a 1945 Chateau Latour. Over 40 Sakes with 12 by the glass will be offered. This September, the creators of Tao Asian Bistro bring the renowned New York hotspot and celebrity hangout to The Venetian. Specializing in Hong Kong Chinese, Japanese and Thai cuisines, Chef Sam Hazen's creation include everything from Kobe beef to traditional Peking Duck, all prepared by master chefs from across Asia. At almost 50,000
square feet, Tao's entertainment complex is among the largest in
the world and features Las Vegas' hippest nightclub, coolest ultra-lounge,
largest banquet facility and of course, the hottest restaurant in
town. This "Asian City's" décor includes lush velvets
and silks, waterfalls and century old woods and stones, The massive Tao Las Vegas project has also inked their star chef Josh 'Moses' Thomsen has signed on as Chef de Cuisine for the Asian fusion outlet after resigning as the Corporate Executive Chef of Boa Steakhouse. He will work
with Tao Corporate Executive Chef Sam Hazen, coincidentally the
talented Thomsen's instructor at the Culinary Institute of America
back in the early 90's. "Once a mentor, always a mentor"
noted an excited Thomsen who has a proven track record for opening
new outlets. The notches on his cuttingboard include On the nightclub side, Operating Partner is Jason Strauss. One of the East Coast's premier marketing minds, Strauss is the Co-Owner of Marquee in New York City and now one of the principle partners of the Nightclub at Tao Las Vegas. The team that Strauss is putting together is nearly complete. General Manager
for the Nightclub at Tao will be Turk Spinuzzi who comes over from
his AGM position at Rain Nightclub. In other confirmed hires, Jacob
Wood (previously of Lure Ultra Lounge and Red Square) accepts the
Assistant General Manager position, Hing Yip Yim (previously of
Lure and rumjungle) becomes Director of Nightclub Opening date is September 23, 2005. Tao Asian Bistro Web Site = http:// Contact Details
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