Mandarin Oriental Miami to open MO Bar + Lounge on 26 February 2014

HONG KONG, 2014-2-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Miami is delighted to announce the opening of MO Bar + Lounge on 26 February 2014. Offering a cosmopolitan nightlife experience unique to the prestigious Brickell area of Miami, the new space will showcase the hotel’s panoramic skyline and water views. Natural woods, leathers and polished metals will create a warm setting which complements the elegant lounge seating. Guests can enjoy an innovative selection of classic cocktails and modern mixology offered alongside a menu of light plates. MO Bar + Lounge will also host nightly jazz and international Latin performances.“We are delighted to bring a stylish and lively bar experience to Mandarin Oriental, Miami,” said Jorge Gonzalez, Area Vice President and General Manager. “There are many exciting additions to the hotel this year from a refreshed design and new cuisine at Azul to our new Peruvian restaurant, La Mar by Gaston Acurio, which will open in early March. These new offerings paired with the opening of MO Bar + Lounge will allow us to remain at the forefront of Miami’s dynamic culinary industry.”

The cocktail menu at MO Bar + Lounge will be prepared with fresh, house-made ingredients, herbs, syrups and only the finest premium liquors. The hotel has tapped expert mixologist, Angelo Vieira, formerly of The Florida Room and Sunset Lounge, to create an atmosphere of sophisticated showmanship and style at the bar. Vieira, who has a wide range of experience in fine and rare spirits, as well as with classic bar tools, is a mastermind with homemade infusions and fresh fruit liquors. Cocktails will range from timeless classics with a fresh twist, such as the French Martini with vodka, crème de framboise, fresh pineapple, fresh lime and raspberry  to the more intriguing variety, such as the New York Sour with whiskey, lemon, simple syrup, egg white, and red wine float.

With its relaxing yet polished atmosphere, MO Bar + Lounge will feature a 14-seat formal bar and 76-seat lounge, complementing the 30-foot floor-to-ceiling bay and city views. Highly-trained bartenders will practice their craft with gold-plated mixing tools and special ices, chipped from an ice block displayed at the main bar. Cocktails will be served using solid square ice cubes, allowing the ingredients’ concentration to remain undiluted while chilling.

With a sophisticated sound system and stage lighting, MO Bar + Lounge will transform each night into an intimate performance venue with a lively city atmosphere. The exciting entertainment line-up includes jazz and Latin sounds from international artists, live instrumentalists and singers.

ABOUT MANDARIN ORIENTAL, MIAMI
Contemporary in design and with a prominent waterfront location, the luxurious Mandarin Oriental, Miami features 326 elegant guest rooms and suites – offering dramatic views of the bay and the Miami skyline.  Amenities include two high-energy restaurants, M-Bar – a dynamic cocktail lounge and martini bar, an award-winning tri-level spa, Oasis Beach Club, the luxury boutique Shanghai Tang and extensive meeting and business facilities.

ABOUT MANDARIN ORIENTAL HOTEL GROUP
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences. The Group has grown from a well-respected Asian hotel company into a global brand and now operates, or has under development, 45 hotels representing over 11,000 rooms in 26 countries, with 20 hotels in Asia, 11 in The Americas and 14 in Europe, Middle East and North Africa. In addition, the Group operates or has under development, 13 Residences at Mandarin Oriental connected to its properties.

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HOTEL CONTACT

Alexandra Wensley
Director of Communications
+1 (305) 913 8333
awensley@mohg.com