New Local Restaurant opening 2nd location at The Rio...KJ Kitchen!

Caesars Entertainment is proud to announce Las Vegas-based Chinese restaurant, KJ Kitchen, will be opening its second location inside Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino before the end of the year. KJ Dim Sum & Seafood Chinese Restaurant at Rio will provide guests the KJ Kitchen signature fresh selection of seafood prepared by a team of chefs trained in the tradition of authentic Chinese cuisine. Scheduled to open in December 2011, the new eatery will debut the first KJ Restaurant dim sum menu, available during lunch, which will bring a special element of the Chinese culture to casino guests and loyal KJ Kitchen diners interested in a new menu and setting.

Danny “Leung” Nhan, the owner of KJ Kitchen, is excited about the expansion, especially the dim sum menu which will provide a one-of-a-kind experience for many visitors. “We will offer a high quality dim sum and fine dining experience set in a comfortable atmosphere,” said Nhan, referring to the magnificent 4,600 square-foot location that will seat up to 350 people, open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 a.m. Exclusive to the Rio location, the dim sum experience will include a customary tableside cart allowing guests to visually select their options. Guests will also be able to enjoy the various shrimp, lobster, crab and giant clam dishes that have made KJ Kitchen a local favorite.

Head chef Loy Lee, who has lead the original KJ Kitchen for more than five years, was born and raised in China and perfected his craft in Hong Kong. Chef Lee will relocate to Rio, joined by Chef Pui Wong, who contributes more than 30 years of restaurant experience working in both China and Hong Kong . The menu will include many favorite dishes from the original location, including XO Salt & Pepper Crab and Stir-fry Mongolian Beef, as well as new menu items exclusive to Rio utilizing Chef Wong’s signature assortment of fresh seafood and seasonal ingredients.

Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino

Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino offers guests a unique all-suite hotel experience complete with 2,522 all-suite hotel rooms. The property overlooks the famous Las Vegas Strip and sits one block west of the famed boulevard. The resort features a variety of entertainment options including headliners Penn and Teller, the world-famous Chippendales, Rat Pack is Back and the Show in the Sky. Rio is home to a diverse array of dining and nightlife experiences including the famous Martorano’s, Voodoo Steak, KJ Dim Sum & Seafood Chinese Restaurant, iBar, Crown Theater & Nightclub and VooDoo Rooftop Nightclub. Rio is home to the World Series of Poker and offers the Rio Secco Golf Club. Recognized by USA Today as one of the “Top 10 Golf Destinations in the World,” Rio Secco Golf Club is an 18-hole championship course designed by famed architect Rees Jones and home to the Butch Harmon School of Golf. For more information, please visit www.riolasvegas.com or caesars.thedigitalcenter.com to access media materials and request high-resolution images. Find Rio on Facebook and follow on Twitter.

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