By Judy Thorburn
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Ago Holds Exclusive Grand Opening Party at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
On March 3, an exclusive Grand Opening Party was held for the elegant Italian eatery, AGO (pronounced Ah-go) the first new restaurant to open inside the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in five years.
Robert DeNiro and Chef Agostino Scianti
Ago is named after its Executive Chef partner Agostino Scianti, who hosted the evening’s event along with restaurant co-partner, actor Robert DeNiro. The two made an appearance on the red carpet entrance along with several other celebrities such as boxer Mike Tyson and motor cross racer Carey Hart (who will be opening a new club, Wasted Space in the Hard Rock in the near future) Bob Saget, Magician Nathan Burton, Mary Wilson of the Supremes and Siegfried of Siegfried and Roy who were anxious to experience Scianti and DeNiro’s first venue to open in Las Vegas. Also showing support for the hotel's newest culinary offering was Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, whose world famous restaurant Nobu is located across from AGO.
Mike Tyson and Carey Hart
Photo credit: Stephen Thorburn
Mary Wilson
Photo credit: Stephen Thorburn
Siegfried Fishbacher
Designed by Ralph Gentile, the restaurant features a sleek and welcoming lounge where diners can sample AGO's one-of-a kind cocktails or small plates from the bar menu, and leads into the intimate dining area which includes an open show kitchen.
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The restaurant’s debut coincided with the tenth anniversary of the original Los Angeles eatery, best known for its authentic Tuscan style fare that emphasizes light and simple cooking. Guests at this VIP opening were able to munch on signature dishes including risotto funghi, gnocchi with pesto, spinach filled ravioli, rigatoni with wild boar sauce, sliced filet mignon, wild salmon with caper sauce, grilled shrimp, pizza, mini crab cakes, and a delicious array of desserts.
For more information on Ago visit http://www.hardrockhotel.com/las-vegas/dining/