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Ideal Party Spot
MGM Golf and LUX Lounge, the newest venue at the
resort, is a lively spot for a one-of-a-kind virtual experience fun for all ages. It is also a great place for a private party, special gathering, retirement party, corporate event or even a bachelor/ bachelorette celebration.
“We have a great private party area and can provide something different than just a reception in the ballroom,” said Director of Beverage Bruce Cartwright. “We can customize drinks, we have a full menu and we can do anything guests want to make the event special.”
Guests can relax on the leather couches, watch sports from
the 10 HDTVs, or get their game on at one of the three HD golf simulator bays that provide an immersive experience with stunning realism. MGM Golf’s simulators use real world data and advanced computer vision technology to track ball speed, spin, club face contact that allows for multi-player games, letting guests play alongside their friends in the hyper-realistic gaming experience. Designed to cater to both non-golfers and golfers alike, guests can challenge themselves on some of the world’s most iconic golf courses, like Pebble Beach and St. Andrews,
or compete in dozens of sports and activities, including soccer, hockey, baseball and bowling.
Highlights of the LUX Lounge’s menu include specialty items like bang bang shrimp, hot honey pepperoni pizza, wings, fried pickles, loaded fries and tots and a variety of sliders. LUX Lounge also has a full high-end bar with craft drinks featuring top shelf liquors and mixes.
The party area is ideal for groups of 20 or more and the space can be utilized on short notice. Guests will appreciate the quick access to MGM Golf from the parking garage. For group bookings or more information, email mgmgolf@beaurivage. com, call 228.386.7171, or visit beaurivage.com.
regulars well. “The employees are the face of the restaurant. They know the guests who are regulars, and the regulars know them, too. We make people feel as if they are the only guests in the room — it’s a feeling like no other,” Bishop said.
With its convenient location allowing guests to valet park and walk right in, Salt & Ivy has a weekend champagne brunch featuring bottomless mimosas on Saturday and Sunday served from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Breakfast Monday through Friday is served 6 to 11 a.m. and lunch can be enjoyed 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dinner Wednesday through Thursday and Sunday is served 4 p.m. to midnight and on Friday and Saturday, dinner is 4 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Large parties are welcome and reservations are encouraged. Call 888.952.2582, or book a table online at beaurivage.com.
Jia Serves Weekend Lunch
Noodles By Jia is now open for lunch on weekends. The popular noodle bar has a selection of beef and chicken pho
as well banh mi (po-boys) with pickled carrot and daikon, and shrimp and pork spring rolls. Specialties at the noodle bar include vermicelli noodles with a choice of stir-fried lemongrass beef, grilled sliced pork, grilled shrimp, and more.
The noodle bar is one of four Jia restaurants, joining the sushi bar, teppanyaki and traditional dining. Located on Beau Rivage’s casino floor, Noodles By Jia opens for lunch at noon on both Saturday and Sunday and can be enjoyed for dinner starting at 4:30 p.m. daily.
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