MGM National Harbor, the Maryland mega-resort set to open late next year on the Potomac River across from Washington, D.C., has named its lineup of celebrated chefs. José Andrés, Marcus Samuelsson, and Bryan and Michael Voltaggio will lead the resort’s culinary program.
According to the company, the new concept has been carefully crafted to pay homage to the culture and influence of the region’s prominent culinary landscape.
“Creating a true culinary destination for the eastern United States, MGM National Harbor has partnered with the biggest names in the food world to deliver totally new concepts, exclusive to the resort,” the operator said in a press release. “Award-winning Spanish American chef José Andrés, renowned for popular dining destinations in Washington, D.C., Beverly Hills, Las Vegas, Miami and most recently, Mexico City, will join the roster along with Ethiopian-born and Sweden-raised acclaimed chef Marcus Samuelsson, known for his New York City hotspots. Adding local flavor to the mix are brothers Bryan and Michael Voltaggio, natives of Frederick, Maryland, whose victories on Bravo’s popular culinary competition Top Chef made them both national sensations.”
“In recent years, the Capital Region has become a thriving food destination with many of the best chefs in the world contributing to our booming restaurant scene,” said MGM National Harbor General Manager Bill Boasberg. “We have selected incredible talent to create an unparalleled dining experience at our resort, and we are excited to welcome these new concepts and chefs into our company’s award-winning culinary portfolio.”
