Cosmopolitan Pioneers Approach in Chef Collaboration
AUGUST 28, 2007. Signs Wolfgang Puck Catering as Exclusive Catering Partner, Becomes the First Las Vegas Resort to Extend the Partnership with a Celebrity Chef Beyond a Restaurant
When it comes to the culinary world, today's consumers are more knowledgeable than ever. From all natural American Kobe burgers to sashimi-quality Big Eye Tuna, foodies everywhere have their finger on the pulse of new and exciting ingredients. Five-star hotels have answered these epicures' demands for cutting-edge cuisine by partnering with high-profile chefs for destination restaurants. But when you're developing Las Vegas' newest hotspot, the recipe for success is about breaking the mold.
The Cosmopolitan Resort & Casino announced today a groundbreaking partnership with uber-celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck. The $3 Billion Cosmopolitan Resort & Casino, slated to be the city's premier attraction, will use Wolfgang Puck Catering as its exclusive hotel caterer. The innovative deal marks the first time there will be full integration of a celebrity chef within a Las Vegas hotel and casino, from banquets and catering to room service, to hotel room mini bars, and even the employee dining room!
"I've been a part of some amazing, cutting-edge endeavors," said Wolfgang Puck, chef/owner of Wolfgang Puck Catering. "But this creative partnership with The Cosmopolitan Resort & Casino has me especially excited. We share a common desire to achieve a high standard for fine dining, and this allows us to share our passion outside of a restaurant setting."
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