Scott Conant's Menu at McCarran's Centurion Lounge

Dining, and lounging for that matter, just took a huge step forward at McCarran International Airport with the opening of the Centurion Lounge. The new private lounge offers up a three-meal menus, cocktails and more near Gate D4.

None other than Scott Conant, the chef behind Scarpetta and D.O.C.G. Enoteca at Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, is behind the menu here, giving a significant boost to the food available at McCarran. Look for buffet-style breakfast, lunch and dinner with dishes such as polenta waffles with pumpkin compote, a zucchini, parmesan and herb frittata and chicken sausage roasted with potatoes and shallots for breakfast and baked cavatelli with fontina and roast chicken with baby potatoes, shallots and rosemary for lunch and dinner. Even Conant's salted caramel budino makes the menu.

Jim Meehan — who is a contributing editor of Food & Wine, the deputy editor of Food & Wine's annual cocktail guide, and the author of the PDT Cocktail Book, a bartender's guide from his lounge PDT in the East Village — put together the cocktail menu, while Anthony Giglio created the wine list.

But wait. Before you go booking a flight and plan to just stop by this lounge know that you have to be an American Express card member. Even then, without an invitation, entrance will set you back $50. So far, the lounge does not offer memberships or advance purchase.

The lounge offers more than just food and cocktails with the only shower suite at McCarran, along with a dedicated space for children with books, video games, movies and toys and a first come conference room. Business services are also available.

The lounge is open daily from 5 a.m. to midnight.

Here's a look at the entire menu.

Breakfast 6 to 11 a.m.
Premium Buffet
Polenta Waffles with Pumpkin Compote
Belgian-style waffle made with coarse-ground polenta, fresh pumpkin compote made with honey and freshly ground spices
Zucchini, Parmesan and Herb Frittata
Frittata made with organic eggs, fresh vegetables and herbs, and Parmesan cheese
Chicken Sausage Roasted with Potatoes and Shallots
Chicken sausage slow-roasted with potatoes, shallots, and herbs
Scrambled Organic Eggs with Fresh Herbs
Organic eggs with parsley, chives, and thyme

Lunch and Dinner 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Premium Buffet
Quinoa Salad with Cranberries and Cashews
Quinoa with torn kale, dried cranberries, cashews, and a honey mustard vinaigrette
Arugula, Radicchio, and Endive Salad with Pine Nut Vinaigrette
Baby arugula, radicchio, and endive leaves with Parmesan shavings and a toasted pine nut vinaigrette
Baked Cavatelli with Fontina
Cavatelli baked with fontina, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese, topped with herbed breadcrumbs
Roast Chicken with Baby Potatoes, Shallots, and Rosemary
Chicken roasted with potatoes, shallots, garlic, preserved lemon, and rosemary
Autumn Vegetables with Pine Nut Agro Dolce and Goat Cheese
Roasted autumn vegetables with agro dolce, toasted pine nuts, and goat cheese
Salted Caramel Budino
Salted caramel pudding topped with a vanilla caramel sauce, lightly whipped cream, and a few flakes of Maldon sea salt

Cocktails 11:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
#1 Cup
Ketel One® Vodka, Pimms' No. 1® Liqueur, ginger ale, lemon juice, cucumber?Pimms' gin-based No. 1 Cup shares top billing with Ketel One® Vodka in this refined take on the classic summer cup.
Vesper
Tanqueray No. Ten® Gin, Belvedere Vodka, aperitif wine, lemon twist?This martini variation aims to please both vodka and gin drinkers.
Airmail
10 Cane Rum, lime juice, honey syrup, Domaine Chandon Brut?A hand-shaken daiquiri with the royal treatment – a hint of clover honey and a splash of Domaine Chandon sparkling wine.
Paloma
Don Julio® Reposado Tequila, grapefruit soda, lime juice?"Dove" in Spanish, this refreshing highball is Mexico's popular tequila cocktail.
Gold Rush
Bulleit® Bourbon, lemon, honey syrup?T.J. Siegal's modern classic – a refined bourbon sour.
Blue Door
Johnnie Walker® Black Label® Blended Scotch Whisky, Myer's Rum, herbal liqueur, lemon juice, anise-flavored liqueur?This twist on the Modern cocktail balances earthy malt whiskey with fruity dark rum and a hint of star anise.
Blackjack
Hennessy VS Cognac, coffee, cherry liqueur, simple syrup?No gamble here – this cherry accented blend of coffee and Hennessy Cognac will relax and revive you for your journey.
Emeralds and Rubies
Bushmills® Original Irish Whiskey, port, herbal liqueur, orange twist?This opulent, Irish whiskey-based take on the classic gin-based Bijou cocktail is challenging to follow up, making it a perfect nightcap.
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