The Light Group Announces New Menu Items & a Unique Casual Dining Experience at UNION Restaurant & Lounge Inside Aria Resort & Casino at CityCenter

LAS VEGAS, May 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Light Group is thrilled to announce new offerings at its popular restaurant, UNION Restaurant & Lounge inside ARIA Resort & Casino at CityCenter.  UNION's innovative share-style menu is comprised of small, shared plates as well as grilled meats and fish, and a whimsical selection of a la carte sides. The new menu features a unique, international twist on classic comfort dishes. New "UNIONized" items include Yellowtail Crunch, Teriyaki Drumsticks, Wood Grilled Lamb Kabobs, Pan Seared Dumplings, Crispy Baked Mozzarella and Sesame Shrimp Bites.

UNION Restaurant & Lounge at ARIA Resort & Casino is as beautiful to behold as it is to dine in. Conceived by internationally renowned hospitality designer Adam Tihany, who has been commissioned to design several of the world's premier hotels in New York, London and Los Angeles, UNION features nearly 6,000-square-feet of arching wood columns and a serene color palette. The soothing dining room of this spirited, contemporary-American restaurant is the setting for a fantastic meal with unparalleled service and unique food and beverage offerings.

UNION's menu, prepared by The Light Group's Executive Chef, Brian Massie, provides a wide-range of offerings, including fresh, seasonal fare, paired with an eclectic selection of wines and one-of-a-kind specialty cocktails. Set worlds apart by its unparalleled atmosphere of elegance and excitement, UNION also offers ARIA hotel guests the convenience of being steps away from guest room elevators, exhilarating gaming and world-class shopping. Conveniently located and open to the thrill of ARIA's casino floor, UNION offers an environment suitable for both voyeurs and diners alike to be 'seen in the scene.'  Whether at the bar or in the dining room, lounge or private party room, UNION's courteous and professional staff tends to every last detail.  At UNION, the guests are the highlight of any and every occasion.

ABOUT UNION RESTAURANT & LOUNGE:

Located at ARIA Resort & Casino at CityCenter (3730 Las Vegas Boulevard), UNION Restaurant & Lounge is open to the public Sunday-Wednesday, 5pm-10pm and Thursday-Saturday, 5pm-11pm for restaurant hours and Sunday-Wednesday, 5pm-11pm and Thursday-Saturday, 5pm-12am for lounge hours. For reservations or additional information call 702.693.8300 or visit online at lightgroup.com/las-vegas-restaurant-union/.

ABOUT THE LIGHT GROUP

The Light Group is one of the United States' leading hospitality development and management companies, renowned for shaping the nightlife landscape on the Las Vegas Strip. Founded by Andrew Sasson and Andy Masi, the company manages and operates 15 food and beverage venues within the AAA Five Diamond Bellagio Resort & Casino, The Mirage Hotel & Casino, Monte Carlo Resort and Casino and ARIA Resort & Casino. The Light Group's portfolio expanded in December 2009 to include five new venues at ARIA at CityCenter: HAZE Nightclub, The Deuce Lounge, The GOLD Lounge (in partnership with Cirque du Soleil), Liquid Pool Lounge and UNION Restaurant & Lounge.

ABOUT ARIA RESORT & CASINO

The centerpiece of CityCenter, ARIA features an unprecedented combination of striking architecture, sustainable design, high-end service and spectacular amenities.  From Viva ELVIS™ by Cirque du Soleil, celebrating the life and legacy of Elvis Presley to unique culinary offerings from the world's most talented chefs, innovative nightlife and spa offerings, ARIA embodies the excitement and vitality of Las Vegas.  Guests of the resort also enjoy the most technologically advanced guestrooms and premium meeting and convention space.  Combined with CityCenter's unparalleled amenities including the luxurious shopping at Crystals and the first-of-its-kind public Fine Art Collection, ARIA introduces a new generation of resort experiences, unlike anything Las Vegas, and more remarkably the world, has ever seen. For more information about ARIA, visit www.arialasvegas.com

SOURCE The Light Group