Please show your support for the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation and enjoy a fantastic afternoon of Latin music. A charitable donation is requested for admittance. Hotel guests and the general public are invited and encouraged to attend.

Executive Chef Joseph Rawls

One of the things we take great pride in here is our restaurant, Alexis Gardens. We sat down with Executive Chef Joseph Rawls and asked him a few questions. The next time you stay with us, be sure to drop by and try his recommendations!

Q: How long have you been the Executive Chef at Alexis Gardens Restaurant?

A: I’ve been chef here for 2 years now.

Q: Why did you become a restaurant chef?

A: I became a chef because cooking is my passion; I’m always looking for new ways to re-create myself in the kitchen, I study a lot and I’m always thinking of new recipes, ideas or how can I refine a recipe and put my own spin on it.

Q: What motivates you?

A: My motivation comes from a hunger of wanting to be good. I constantly challenge myself to learn new things about different foods and their origins; I love a challenge and love to be challenged. I also love pairing wines with cheeses that’s my ultimate guilty pleasure: I was once a cheese monger.

Q: What has been your favorite experience as Executive Chef at Alexis Gardens Restaurant?

A: I canʼt say that I have one favorite experience here, but I can say managing a kitchen this size is a challenge. With our 50,000 square feet of catering space, we could be preparing a romantic dinner for 2 in the restaurant, have a dozen Room Service orders, while at the same time, plating the dinner for a 1,000 attendee gala event in the Parthenon Ballroom. When it’s busy, we can be very busy! My favorite thing is turning my staff on to new cuisines and different foods as well as cooking and preparing high-end banquets that require a lot of attention. But I can’t just speak for myself; I speak for the entire kitchen day in and day out. Our success shows through the happiness of our customers.

Q: What sets Alexis Gardens Restaurant apart?

A: Alexis Gardens Restaurant separates itself through its panoramic views of the property pool and lobby areas. It’s very cozy and quiet. You don’t have to walk though a casino or listen to loud machines while dining; the menu offers an array of fine dining items at a great price. Our staff goes above and beyond for each of our guests.

Q: What do you want guests to take away from a meal at Alexis Gardens Restaurant?

A: I want guests to remember the quaint ambiance of our restaurant and the detailed plating of our food as well as the food profiles and how they intermingle well with each other.

Q: What dish does the chef recommend?

A: I would have to recommend our seafood pasta dish: it has salmon, shrimp, jumbo lump crab and fresh sautéed asparagus tips. But if you’re a beef eater, all of our steaks are certified Angus beef and the flavor of the steaks are like no other.

Whatever your summer plans, we’ve got a group special just for our friends online! Any group that books 15 suites or more on a per night basis May 1, 2011 through August 31, 2011* will receive the following special offers. Just mention the “Alexis Social Media Offer” when you book!

• 1 complimentary Suite per 15 booked
• 1 complimentary upgrade to a loft suite per 20 booked
• 20% off audio/visual charges (excludes labor fees)
• 15% discount on all banquet menus
• Early check-in & late check-out (based on availability)

Our rates start at $39 weekdays/$59 weekends. Just contact our catering services staff at 1-800-453-8000 and remember to mention the “Alexis Social Media Offer.”

*Based on availability. Blackout dates may apply. Management reserves all rights.

Michael has authored, Law of Attraction: The Science of Attacting More of What You Want and Less of What You Don’t and has been a regular guest on the Oprah and Friends radio broadcast on XM radio.

You can find out more about the event and purchase tickets here.

Alexis Park All Suite Resort is the perfect location to host a seminar in Las Vegas. Just off the strip, the resort offers 50,000 square feet of spectacular meeting space, with versatile meeting rooms and enchanting outdoor areas for banquets. Find out more about our fabulous facilities here.

But the pool is only one of our relaxing and stylish accommodations. Take a stroll through our beautifully landscaped gardens or just relax in one of our spacious suites. At Alexis Park you can always count on a comfortable and memorable experience.

Now through May, 31st 2011, drive to Las Vegas and get Free Gas and a Free Suite!

Drive to Las Vegas, stay for 2 midweek nights and receive:

• Your second night free!
• a $30.00 Gas Card!
• Rate of $99+tax for the first night of your stay Monday through Thursday, and $149+tax Friday through Monday.

We can’t wait to see you here!

Red Rock Canyon

Explore the wildlife, geology and desert landscape.

Las Vegas Natural History Museum

This museum explores the world’s wildlife and ecosystems. Educational exhibits make this a perfect learning experience for children and adults of all ages.

Atomic Testing Museum

Learn about the history of nuclear testing at the Nevada test site.

Pinball Hall of Fame

One of the more unique attractions in Las Vegas, the Pinball Hall of Fame has over 200 playable machines.

Springs Preserve

In addition to exploration of the desert environment, Springs Preserve also chronicals the history of Las Vegas and features a a cafe by Wolfgang Puck.

Of course, these are just a few of the attractions you’ll find around Las Vegas. And after a day of fun and exploration, you can always relax in one of our beautiful suites.

We offer 50,000 square feet of meeting space, with versatile meeting rooms and enchanting outdoor areas covering our 16 acre property just off the Las Vegas strip. Our Parthenon Ballroom is a 13,640-square-foot venue, divisible into five sections, accommodating up to 1,600 guests, theater-style. Then, the 7,200 square-foot Apollo Ballroom accommodates everything from general sessions to product displays. You can plan seminars or breakouts in the Zeus Ballroom and Athena Room or smaller sessions in our multiple boardrooms and conference suites.

Give us a call or visit our website to get started on planning your next event!

Join us Friday – Sunday, February 11 – 13 from5 – 10PM to enjoy this delicious meal:

• House Salad with choice of dressing

• Center cut Chateaubriand with bordelaise sauce, jumbo grilled asparagus and garlic mashed potatoes

~OR~

• Rack of lamb with sweet bourbon sauce, goat cheese bread pudding and steamed broccoli spears

• Bottle of house wine

• Fresh strawberries with cinnamon whipped cream & a split of sparkling wine

~$68 for 2~

We hope to see you there!

And the best part is, when the game is over, you can stay here!