MGM National Harbor Bringing Las Vegas Culinary Experience to East Coast

The powerhouse lineup of celebrated chefs includes José Andrés, Marcus Samuelsson, and Bryan and Michael Voltaggio -- to lead its culinary program. Newly appointed Executive Chef Jason Johnston also plays an integral role in developing the culinary portfolio in the resort which includes a unique mix of ethnic and regional cuisine.

Celebrity Chef Restaurants: Creating a true culinary destination for the eastern United States, MGM National Harbor has partnered with the biggest names in the food world to deliver exclusive concepts to the resort. Award-winning Spanish American chef José Andrés will oversee his first seafood restaurant, Fish, a concept focused on locally sourced ingredients, international cooking techniques and diverse flavor combinations. Ethiopian-born and Sweden-raised chef Marcus Samuelsson, acclaimed for his New York City hotspots, will be at the helm of Marcus, a restaurant offering elegant comfort food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Adding local flavor to the mix are brothers Bryan and Michael Voltaggio, natives of Frederick, Md., who will execute culinary creativity at Voltaggio Brothers Steak House, their first restaurant together. The menu will highlight regional specialties and the design will integrate a host of nostalgic details that is both sophisticated and familiar.

A Pan Asian restaurant, Ginger will offer authentic cuisine from regions throughout the continent including Japanese, Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese and Korean menu selections. The concept was developed by a team of expert chefs from MGM Resorts' properties in Las Vegas and named for a common ingredient found in all Asian cuisine. Warm organic wood interiors will create an inviting space along with traditional dishes, such as dim sum, congee, curry, fried noodles and kim chee, that will bring memorable dining experiences for those seeking a genuine taste of the Orient.

TAP Sports Bar: At this high-energy restaurant and sports bar designed to emulate the popular Las Vegas hotspot, guests will enjoy the latest sporting events while surrounded by memorabilia from beloved local sports teams including the Washington Capitals, Washington Wizards, Baltimore Ravens, Washington Redskins and Washington Nationals. The menu will feature American sports bar favorites with a local touch such as lobster beignets, Maryland crab soup, burnt ends BBQ pork baguette and Maryland crab cakes. TAP will offer an extensive selection of bottles and draughts including local and seasonal craft brews and the restaurant will feature an outdoor patio for al fresco dining.

Bellagio Patisserie: Paying homage to the iconic European-inspired pastry shop at Bellagio in Las Vegas, this wonderland of sweets will feature pastries, Danishes, gelato, coffee drinks and retail items to take home. The focal point of the space will be a 26-foot-high chocolate fountain circulating nearly two tons of melted chocolate – a replica of famed display at its Las Vegas namesake.

National Market: Inspired by the current trend in fast casual dining, National Market will be a food market dining experience offering approachable cuisine at an affordable price. The first of its kind in the MGM Resorts International culinary portfolio, the market will boast ten unique venues, offering an open floor plan and vibrant indoor and outdoor seating that will overlook the glistening Potomac River. A few of these exciting dining concepts include Bahn Mi Vietnamese Kitchen, Amo Los Tacos, Bento and GWBW George Washington Beer & Wine.

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