Rick Moonen's rm seafood Now Offering Wine on Tap - Courtesy of the KeyKeg Wine Delivery System
RICK MOONEN'S RM SEAFOOD DEBUTS WINE ON TAP
INSTALLS THE KEYKEG WINE DELIVERY SYSTEM
Las Vegas restaurant continues its quest for sustainability in all aspects of dining
Las Vegas, Nev. (April 20, 2011) – Rick Moonen's rm seafood at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas is pleased to announce the installation of the KeyKeg wine delivery system for its eco-minded guests. As diners become increasingly aware of the impact that each meal has on the environment, restaurants such as Rick Moonen's rm seafood have sought to implement techniques and technology that further aid the green movement. The wine keg is currently available in the downstairs dining room of Rick Moonen's rm seafood, in both red and white varietals.
This revolutionary one-way wine keg, developed by Master Sommelier William Sherer, is made of recycled plastics and is continuously sanitized and reused by the restaurant, eliminating both waste and fuel that would be used to return the keg to be refilled. As the wine keg is recycled, this allows for less demand on the environment to produce glass bottles, corks, paper labels and wine boxes – as just one keg of wine represents 26 bottles of wine. In addition to simply being good for the environment, eliminating the need for these resources also translates into approximately 15% savings in cost to the consumer.
"Rick Moonen's rm seafood is about respecting the world one step at a time," said Wine Director Terry O'Neil. "We are happy to offer our guests a way to drink well while keeping sustainability and the environment in mind."
The wines include Long Gamma Red, a blend of 75% Zinfandel, 20% Syrah and 5% Petit Syrah, which has an interesting blend of deep, ripe flavors of jam and wild raspberry. The Petit Syrah adds floral fragrance and peppery spice, while the Syrah, fermented 20 months in French oak, adds great density and body to the blend. The white varietal is Iberian Remix, an off the beaten path alternative to Chardonnay. Made of 100% Albarino, this wine is fresh and lemony with orange blossoms on the nose and creating a crisp finish. Both wines are available as a five-ounce pour for $10 or half bottle (12.5 ounce carafe) for $20.
From keg to table, the KeyKeg is a sustainable solution for environmentally conscious wine lovers and gourmands and one that Rick Moonen's rm seafood has embraced to further its endeavors to be not only a grand dining experience, but an ecologically sound one as well.
About Chef Rick Moonen and Rick Moonen's rm seafood
Since opening Rick Moonen's rm seafood at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in 2005, both the restaurant and Chef Moonen have enjoyed an array of local and national acclaim from some of the country's top news organizations. For the past 20 years, Chef Rick Moonen has been one of the country's leading advocates for the sustainable seafood movement, bringing national awareness to this subject. Rick Moonen's rm seafood showcases this commitment to sustainability without foregoing culinary creativity and innovation. In 2008 Chef Moonen accomplished a lifelong dream with the publication of his cookbook Fish Without a Doubt, a practical, hands-on guide to buying, preparing and cooking a wide variety of seafood. That same year his signature Catfish Sloppy Joe was highlighted in Esquire magazine's "Sandwich Encyclopedia," prompting a guest spot on The Oprah Winfrey Show where he served the talk show queen this signature dish and earned the title of "Best Sandwich in America." In 2009 he was a guest judge on Bravo's Top Chef Las Vegas where his eponymous restaurant served as the location for the show's popular "Restaurant Wars" episode. That same year, he was a contestant on Bravo's Top Chef Masters and in 2010 was invited back to compete on Top Chef Masters second season, where he was the runner-up, raising both national awareness and thousands of dollars for Three Square. Keep current with Chef Moonen on Twitter @RickMoonen, Facebook.com/ChefRickMoonen or online at rmseafood.com. Rick Moonen's rm seafood downstairs is open daily from 11:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; upstairs is open Tuesday - Saturday, 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Reservations are encouraged and can be made by calling (702) 632-9300.
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