MGM National Harbor, the mega-resort on the Maryland side of the Potomac River slated to open by the end of the year, announced four new additions to its roster of celebrity-chef restaurants.
Ginger, an authentic Pan Asian restaurant; TAP Sports Bar, designed with the sports lover in mind featuring a menu of regionally inspired comfort food; Bellagio Patisserie, a European-style pastry shop and National Market, and a casual food market experience showcasing 10 unique concepts will join the resort’s dining collection, which includes restaurants by celebrity chefs Marcus Samuelsson, José Andrés, and Bryan and Michael Voltaggio.
MGM National Harbor’s newly appointed Executive Chef Jason Johnston played an integral role in the development of TAP, Ginger, Bellagio Patisserie and National Market. Johnston joins the MGM National Harbor team from Las Vegas, where he was executive sous chef at the Bellagio Resort & Casino.
“The portfolio of dining options at MGM National Harbor is diverse and comprehensive and very much inspired by the setting around us,” said Johnston. “From the casual options for guests on the go to compelling concepts designed by our celebrity chef partners, the resort will have something for everyone and will become a culinary destination.”
A Pan Asian restaurant, Ginger will offer authentic cuisine from regions throughout the continent including Japanese, Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese and Korean menu selections. The concept was developed by a team of expert chefs from MGM Resorts’ properties in Las Vegas and named for a common ingredient found in all Asian cuisine.
TAP Sports Bar is a high-energy restaurant and sports bar designed to emulate the popular Las Vegas hot spot. Guests will enjoy the latest sporting events while surrounded by memorabilia from beloved local sports teams including the Washington Capitals, Washington Wizards, Baltimore Ravens, Washington Redskins and Washington Nationals. The menu will feature American sports bar favorites with a local touch.
Bellagio Patisserie will pay homage to the iconic European-inspired pastry shop at Bellagio in Las Vegas with a wonderland of sweets featuring pastries, Danishes, gelato, coffee drinks and retail items to take home.
National Market was inspired by the current trend in fast casual dining. It will be a food market dining experience offering approachable cuisine at an affordable price.
