One could say that Vanderpump Cocktail Garden is an extension of the fabulosity that is reality star Lisa Vanderpump. For those not familiar with that name, just look up the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills franchise or Vanderpump Rules and you’ll get to know this huge personality. What some might not know, though, is Lisa and her husband Ken have spent more than three decades running successful bars and restaurants, with a large portfolio of L.A. establishments. So, when the power couple decided to expand to Las Vegas, the lounge was not just based off their reality TV star power, but their bona fide understanding of what elements make for a successful bar and lounge.
And you’ll see all these touches from the venue to the menus. Stepping inside is like stepping inside to be outside. To explain: the venue—let’s call it garden chic—is set up like a secret outdoor oasis with lush foliage surrounding the space, trees with branches filled with twinkling lights and comfortable nooks set up for a cozy date or intimate evening with a group of friends.
The cocktail menu is packed with creative recipes with clever names like the Matcha Matcha Man, a blend of the Vanderpumps’ line of vodka, matcha, fresh mint, lemon, ginger liqueur and aquafaba. The Checkmate Bitch is mixed with Stoli Hot vodka, Chacho jalapeño aguardiente, fresh pineapple, grapefruit liqueur, vanilla citrus and Angostura bitters. The Vanderpump sangria is made with the family’s own line of red or pink wine and served with fresh berries.
For those that need a light nosh, Vanderpump Cocktail Garden offers small-plate selections like goat cheese balls, mini beef sliders, Manchego stuffed bacon-wrapped dates and the utterly delicious Rosé Cake for Two. This beautiful presentation is a small rosé-infused sponge cake covered in strawberry buttercream, and, dare I say, one of my favorite desserts on the Strip.
And fans can look forward to the reality star’s second Las Vegas bar and lounge, Vanderpump á Paris, opening this winter at Paris hotel and casino.
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