Azure by Allegretti to Present Fresh Take on Riviera Cuisine
REVEL BEACH, Atlantic City, NJ (January 25, 2012) – The refined flavors of the Italian and French Riviera will arrive on shore at Revel this spring with a new culinary creation from critically acclaimed chef Alain Allegretti. Azure by Allegretti brings together the flavors of Chef Allegretti’s culinary experiences in the kitchen with his Italian grandmother, the Michelin-starred restaurants of Jacques Maximin and Alain Ducasse, as well as his own restaurant in New York City, La Promenade des Anglais. Chef Allegretti’s restaurant will be a cornerstone of fine dining at Revel, the 6.3-million-square-foot beachfront resort opening in Atlantic City.
As a complete entertainment destination, Revel will encompass more than a dozen other restaurants, two nightclubs, a private beach club, more than 1,800 guest rooms, retail shops, a 31,000-square-foot spa, two theaters that seat 5,500 and 700 guests respectively and a 150,000-square-foot casino. Opening later this year, Revel will bring a true resort option to the Northeast, enhanced by entertainment and lifestyle offerings designed by top performers in daylife, nightlife, theatrical, spa, and experiential programming.
Azure by Allegretti captures the sun-kissed glamour of the Italian and French Riviera, raising the seaside dining experience in the region to a new level. A native of Nice, Chef Allegretti pairs the flavors of his Italian heritage with his own French culinary pedigree to create a modern take on Riviera classics. Features of Allegretti’s menu will include handmade pastas, Mediterranean whole fish, a raw bar, and composed dishes from the land and sea, accompanied by a renowned wine list.
Revel will bring together partners with a strong entrepreneurial spirit and tremendous talent to create culinary and lifestyle experiences. Revel is proud to be the location of Chef Allegretti’s latest vision, which aligns with Revel’s core mission to elevate the resort experience. Each culinary partner at Revel has a vested interest in the resort and brings signature flair from their regional restaurants in Philadelphia, New York and Washington, D.C.
The ocean view restaurant space of Azure by Allegretti will be accented by Christian Lacroix curtains and vibrant azure blue tiled floors, evocative of its coastal inspiration. Diners can enjoy a peek behind the scenes with an open exhibition kitchen or retreat to a sunset-inspired private dining room for a cozier experience.
“Revel is such an inspiring addition to Atlantic City,” said executive chef Alain Allegretti. “I am excited to bring some of my favorite flavors from the Riviera and present them with a fresh take in this dramatic oceanfront setting. Azure is poised to provide a backdrop for a romantic date, a celebratory dinner or a fun night out with friends.”
Allegretti has helmed legendary restaurants in both France and New York City including the New York Ritz-Carlton Atelier, Michelin star rated Restaurant Le Chantecler in Nice, Chez Chapel in Mionnay, and Restaurant Le Louis XV in Monte Carlo. Allegretti arrived on the New York restaurant scene in 2001 as Co-Executive Chef at Le Cirque 2000. He opened his now shuttered eponymous restaurant Allegretti in 2008 to high praise and most recently in Fall 2011 Allegretti opened La Promenade des Anglais, a relaxed neighborhood restaurant in Chelsea that received a glowing two-star review from the New York Times.
To experience Revel and to see a glimpse of the future, visit www.revelresorts.com.
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