Word of the new restaurant, lounge and pool follow the announcement in February of Eat Your Heart Out, a 25,000-square-foot food hall at the property combining 11 food and drink outlets, dine-in and counter seating, and a roomy terrace.ĭurango Casino, a Station Casinos project, is scheduled to open in the second half of 2023. “What’s been offered on the Strip for years is now getting embedded in the neighborhoods.” “More and more, people want to experience what you get on the Strip but around the corner,” Masi said.

It’s an incredible neighborhood.”Īnd there was no diluting the concepts because the resort isn’t on the Strip. “We are full-fledged focused on the locals, the neighborhood, specifically the Southwest and people living around Durango. Craft cocktails and sweet and savory small plates add to the vibe.īel-Aire Backyard features a pool ringed by towering palms pool chairs, daybeds and private cabanas for lounging and a large menu of eats and sips for the sun from a pool restaurant.Īndy Masi, founder of Clique Hospitality, said the concepts are squarely aimed at residents.

Mijo encompasses several rooms inspired by the natural beauty of Mexico, as well as a lushly planted terrace.īel-Aire Lounge anchors the main floor of Durango Casino, offering a vibrant mix of modern furnishings accented with brass and gold, DJs spinning vinyl records and live performances of pop, rock, hip-hop and indie music. Tequila experts, called catadores, guide guests through a tequila and mezcal program that includes tequila lockers. Mijo Modern Mexican Restaurant explores coastal Mexican cooking with meats, whole fish, elevated street foods and desserts. Clique’s portfolio includes nearly two dozen nightlife and dining properties across Vegas and San Diego. Three concepts - a Mexican restaurant, a cocktail lounge, and a pool retreat - are being created by Clique Hospitality at the resort, the Review-Journal has exclusively learned. Things are Clique-ing into place at the $750 million Durango Casino taking shape in southwest Las Vegas.

A rendering of the sweeping Bel-Aire Lounge at the Durango Casino taking shape in southwest Las Vegas.

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