American Bar & Grille to Open at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa Saturday, June 19

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (June 1, 2021) American BarandGrille, a new restaurant created, owned, and operated by MGM Resorts International and Borgata, will open on Saturday, June 19. The contemporary grill concept will offer a sophisticated yet casual dining experience in a warm and welcoming environment. Led byExecutive Chef Aram Mardigian, the American menu will feature classic grill favorites focusing on seasonal ingredients and globally influenced flavors.

"Over the last 25 years, American grilling has seen an evolution in its classic style with preparation and worldly flavor profiles influenced by Japan, Italy, Germany, and a melting pot of other cultures," said Mardigian."We seek to incorporate these intricate flavors into our menu, always inspired to play with unique combinations that create memorable dishes."

Borgata VP of Hospitality, Anthony Caratozzolo, said,"Introducing American BarandGrille to Borgata's portfolio of signature restaurants is a proud moment for our talented chefs and passionate team members. They all have worked diligently to prepare us for welcoming our guests to a first-class dining experience."

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Highlights of American BarandGrille include:

Cuisine

Mixing modern and classic cooking techniques to its recipes, featured menu items include Big Eye Tuna Crudo with cucumber salad and a drizzle of soy-lime vinaigrette; House-Made Sausageswith pretzel and mustard; Sauteed Atlantic Salmonwith confit summer tomatoes; BBQ Baby Back Berkshire Farms Pork Ribswith house BBQ sauce and corn bread; Oven Roasted Chicken Breastwith aged Goat Cheese and garlic-rosemary sauce;Domestic Lamb Chop"Three Ways"with madeira-olive sauce;Grilled 16oz Ribeye Steak with Argentinean chimichurri; andThe Burger, an 8 oz. prime burger with aged white cheddar and a side of house-cut fries.

Paying homage to the special flavors of the Northeast, New Jerseys famous tomatoes, corn, and local selection of fresh seafood are found in several of the menu items influenced by The Garden State. Selections include theJersey Corn Soupwith jalapeno cream, cilantro,Caramelized Jersey Corn with achiote aioli, cotija cheese, cilantro and lime; Sauteed Local NJ Fluke with white wine, garlic, and lemon sauce, andSummer Heirloom Tomato Saladwith Bufala mozzarella, basil, red onion and old balsamic.

A focal point of the restaurant is the dramatic, open-flame, wood-burning pizza oven, bringing the appeal of an outdoor BBQ setting to the dining room. Oven specialties include aMargherita Pizzawith San Marzano tomato sauce and basil;White Vegetable Pizzawith roasted garlic ricotta, oven-dried tomatoes, eggplant, olives, artichokes, and basil; and aButcher's Pizzawith Italian sausage, pepperoni, pulled pork, shishito peppers, and San Marzano tomato sauce.

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Beverage

The bar's beverage program celebrates traditional tastes and familiar favorites. Specialty cocktails will feature a collection of timeless libations such asHemingway GT, made with Malfy Rosa Gin, Maraschino, fresh lime, and Fever Tree Tonic;Philly Sour,a blend of Rittenhouse Rye, fresh lemon, orange zest, Aquafaba, and Angostura Bitters;Jersey Blueberry Mule, crafted with Grey Goose Vodka, Jersey blueberries, fresh lime, and ginger beer.

Local craft beer on draft will include Cape May Coastal Evacuation, Spellbound Pale Ale, Yards Philly Ale, and Double Nickel Vienna Lager, along with an all-American wine-by-the-glass and bottle selections from various wine regions.

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Design

The restaurants design includes a palette of colors and textures that beautifully reflect autumn on the East Coast. A focal point of the space is the ceiling with a red, gold, and amber color scheme that accentuates falling leaves. The inviting atmosphere is comprised of three different spaces: themain dining roomthat opens up to the casino floor, creating more of an al fresco-style caf scene; aprivate dining areaoffering a more intimate space for private events and parties; and aChef's Tablethat seats up to 12 guests and is located directly in front of the main kitchen line for an up-close view of the culinary action. The 17-seat bar situated in the front of the restaurant is a popular choice for diners who want a casual vibe, with the same level of service as with formal table seating. Guests will enjoy a music soundtrack of All-American hits of yesterday and today while dining in a sophisticated, fun, and social setting.

American BarandGrille is located off the north end of the casino floor. Hours of operation are Sunday through Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., and FridayandSaturday from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Closed WednesdayandThursday. For more information visittheborgata.com.

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About Borgata

Borgata Hotel CasinoandSpa is an MGM Resorts Luxury Destination and market-leading casino resort, offering an unparalleled travel and entertainment experience on the East Coast. Features and amenities include 2,000 luxurious hotel rooms and suites; 106,000 square feet of meeting and event space; 161,000 square feet of gaming space; 2,400-seat Event Center; 1000-seat Music Box theater; Premier Nightclub; two race and sports books; 11 retail boutiques; 13 fine dining and casual restaurants; Spa Toccare, connected to an indoor pool and adjacent outdoor garden; a Roman-style outdoor pool and Borgata Beer Garden. The Water Club at Borgata features 800 guestrooms and suites; Immersion Spa, a two-story spa and infinity-edge indoor lap pool on the 32nd floor; 18,000 square feet of meeting and event space; two indoor and two outdoor heated pool with distinct experiences; and five boutique retail shops. Borgata offers online gaming within the state of New Jersey through its real-money gaming sites,borgatacasino.com,borgatapoker.com, andborgatasports.com. Borgata is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM).