Wet Republic Renovates Ahead of Pool Season

MGM GRAND — Wet Republic goes through a renovation before a March reopening for the season. The LA Times reports the pool party plans to add new plunge pools, renovated areas for the deejays, refreshed cabanas, a new menu, and upgraded audio and visual equipment including a 4,000-square-foot LED display. Rockwell Group leads the renovations. [LAT]

HARD ROCK HOTEL — The resort plans to say goodbye after 25 years with one last party January 30 through February 2 before it closes for a renovation to convert into Virgin Hotel. Center Bar, Peacock Lounge, and outside Fu Asian Kitchen feature live music beginning nightly at 4 p.m. on January 30. The final toast starts at 8 p.m. on Saturday, February 1, led by property president and CEO Richard “Boz” Bosworth and local band All Request Live, who will share a drink and stories. The resort also plans to offer 1995 pricing on some food and beverage, including $7 cocktails. The official property shutdown begins at 3 a.m. on Monday, February 3. [EaterWire]

ARTS DISTRICT — Main St. Provisions restaurateur Kim Owens says the restaurant, which she dubs polished casual but relaxed, plans to open in mid- to late February. The restaurant with Justin Kingsley Hall as the chef features room for 125 diners with 12 seats on the patio and another 41 at the bar, she tells the Las Vegas Review-Journal. The food will have a “kiss of smoke” on some dishes. She tells Vegas Magazine that the menu features Idaho Scotch egg with smoked trout and whipped potato and a charcoal-oven baked chicken with lavender, honey, and corn bread stuffing. [LVRJ/Vegas Magazine]

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