Donald Trump's Namesake Restaurant, DJT, Opens at Trump International Hotel & Tower Las Vegas

Trump's Personal Chef, Joseph Isidori, Creates Innovative, Modern American Cuisine LAS VEGAS, May 19


LAS VEGAS, May 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Trump International Hotel & Tower Las
Vegas (http://www.trumplasvegashotel.com/), the city's newest landmark, today
announced the opening of its signature fine-dining restaurant, DJT
(http://www.trumplasvegashotel.com/Food_Wine/djt.asp), bearing the initials of
Donald J. Trump, who recently launched Trump Hotel Collection
(http://www.trumphotelcollection.com/), with Las Vegas the newest location for
the luxury brand. Located just inside the hotel's spectacular grand lobby,
DJT's superbly crafted menu of Modern American cuisine and chic, intimate
setting ensure a sensual, sophisticated and unforgettable dining experience.


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DJT showcases the culinary talents of Executive Chef Joseph Isidori,
former corporate executive chef for Trump Golf Management and executive chef
at the Trump-owned Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Fla. Isidori has also served
as Mr. Trump's personal chef, as well as chef for the Trump family.


"I have known Chef Joe for many years, and he has impressed my family and
me with his talent, creativity and innovation year after year," said Trump.
"Naturally, I would only choose the best of the best for my signature
restaurant. Chef Joe is a star."


Isidori brings modern twists on traditional dishes. Signature dishes for
dinner include Chilled Sweet Pea Soup with fromage blanc, and fruit and
vegetable jewels ($15); Miso-Yaki Tasmanian Sea Trout with steel-head roe,
grapefruit and yuzu emulsion ($35); Sous Vide Halibut with morels, crawfish,
veal sweetbreads, spring pea and harissa ($49); and Roasted California Squab
with Chinese black beans, tangerine and ginger ($22).


The dinner menu also includes some of Trump's personal favorites, like Mr.
Trump's Butter Lettuce Salad with classic wedge flavors ($16), Mr. Trump's
Butter-Whipped Potato Puree ($11), and Mr. Trump's Ice Cream Sundae ($16).


Indulgent options roll in throughout the dining experience via the
Champagne cart, caviar cart, cognac cart with absinthe, and dessert cart with
petits fours.


For those eager to sample a variety of dishes at DJT, Isidori has created
"The Deal," an exquisite, eight-course tasting menu designed to be paired with
select wines ($200 with wine pairings; $125 without). "The Deal" varies
nightly to include new menu items and special chef creations.


DJT's signature morning dish is Ivanka Trump's Caviar Breakfast, an
egg-white omelet with Osetra caviar, chopped egg yolk, sweet red onion, chive
and whipped creme fraiche, with buckwheat blini-toast points and house spiced
hash browns ($175). Other breakfast specialties include Eggs "Beni" -- Maine
lobster, baby spinach, Black Forest ham, English muffin, Bearnaise sauce and
house spiced hash browns ($24) -- and Banana French Toast with cinnamon,
raisin, vanilla bean, maple syrup, whipped cream, Vermont butter and fresh
fruit ($15).


Head Sommelier Michael Shearin oversees a comprehensive list, highlighting
boutique and small-producer wines, in addition to 27 types of sake, 52 types
of beer and 25 uncommon sodas. High Champagne, a decadent DJT innovation,
offers a choice of five Champagnes by the glass, accompanied by a light menu.



The Design of DJT


DJT's long, sleek lines are characteristic of the 1930s, with a rich
palette ranging from deep aubergine, lavender and violet to ivory, soft gray
and black. At the center of the restaurant glows a gold resin column, its base
wrapped with six circular banquettes. Along the walls, soft gray suede
upholstery crowns mirrored columns, while the floor features an inlaid
geometric pattern of hand-selected marble. The dining chairs are a vintage
design with black-and-ivory peacock feather-print fabric at the back with a
seat of ivory leather.


Private banquettes around the perimeter of the main dining room have a
cozy, cocoon feel with deep plum fabric walls and plush velvet curtains that
can close for a truly intimate dining experience. A custom crystal chandelier
hangs over each table, suspended from a mirrored ceiling panel.


The private dining room, with its starburst marquetry table and violet
suede walls, sequesters up to 10 diners behind grand velvet curtains.


In the restaurant's more casual, open room, the banquettes are striped
velvet with lizard-embossed seats. The walls are upholstered in the lively
peacock feather print, surmounting warmly lit rosewood wainscoting.


DJT was designed by Dean Singer and Jodi Barnett of Santa Monica,
Calif.-based Design 360 Unlimited; they also designed the hotel lobby.


DJT is open for Breakfast 6:30-11 a.m. and dinner 6-11 p.m. daily; the
lounge is open 11 a.m.-midnight daily. Brunch is served 6:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on
Sundays only. High Champagne is held 3-7 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. For
reservations, please call (702) 476-7358.



About Trump Hotel Collection


Launched in October 2007, Trump Hotel Collection is the next generation of
luxury hospitality -- one that is raising the bar on the top-tier travel
experience with a level of customized service unrivaled on the market today.
Within its prestigious portfolio are the highly acclaimed Trump International
Hotel & Tower New York, and the newly opened Trump International Hotel & Tower
Chicago and Trump International Hotel & Tower Las Vegas. Additional hotel
projects are under development around the globe, including: Trump
International Hotel & Tower Ft. Lauderdale, Trump SoHo Hotel Condominium New
York and Trump International Hotel & Tower Waikiki in 2009; Trump
International Hotel & Tower Toronto, Trump Ocean Club International Hotel &
Tower Panama, Trump Ocean Resort Baja, Trump International Hotel & Tower Palm
Jumeirah, Trump Scotland and Trump International Hotel & Tower New Orleans in
2010; and Trump at Cap Cana in 2011. Trump Hotel Collection, a division of The
Trump Organization, is headquartered at Trump Tower, 725 Fifth Avenue, New
York, NY 10022.



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