The Blue Ribbon Roll
If you’re like us, a regular at Green Valley Ranch Resort, you’ve probably already had a cocktail at the new Polaris Bar, a circular, centralized casino spot with a superior drink menu compared to the average video poker bar. The libations ($14) are named for the global cities where you might partake in such a drink, like a Bombay Sapphire martini in London or the Dublin-dubbed whiskey-ginger made with blood orange, Aperol and the new Jameson Orange.
It’s an impressive addition, considering GVR redid the Drop Bar less than two years ago, but Polaris is only the second step in a larger resort refresh. The backyard pool deck was renovated in the spring, and new gaming spaces are on the way, but most importantly, the Bromberg brothers of Blue Ribbon Restaurants are assembling two new eateries at Green Valley Ranch over the next year, including a 136-seat Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill. It famously debuted at the Cosmopolitan on the Strip before transitioning into its current bistro-ish form, and another sushi spot opened at Red Rock Resort in 2019.
Then the brothers will unveil an all-new Mediterranean concept focusing on an open kitchen serving fish, meat, poultry and vegetable dishes. Expect both restaurants to join the beloved Hank’s steakhouse as cozy, but more than casual, options at GVR. –Brock Radke
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