CityCenter: The Definitive Guide

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Interactive: Todd Soligo; design: Danny DeBelius; CityCenter photo: MGM Mirage

A toast to beverage director Michael Shetler, who's keeping it fresh at Aria

May 22, 2012 (2 a.m.)

Michael Shetler — a beer, wine and cocktails expert — was drawn to Las Vegas 13 years ago to work at the newly opened Rosemary’s Restaurant. Ten years later, he left the now-closed restaurant to be the lead sommelier at Sage at Aria, then became the restaurant’s general manager. Today, Shetler is now director of beverage at Aria and enjoys a rare view of the Vegas food and beverage industry.

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By the Numbers

  • Ground breaking: April 3, 2006
  • Grand opening: Dec. 16, 2009
  • Final cost: $8.5 billion
  • Land: Set on 67 acres between the Monte Carlo and Bellagio
  • Campus size: 18 million square feet

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What others are saying

Ted Robbins“‘If you build it, they will come,’ is a famous line from the movie ‘Field of Dreams.’ In CityCenter’s case, that’s not guaranteed. And this is no cornfield in Iowa.” — Ted Robbins, NPR

Dan Simons“Its soaring glass towers and world-class sculptures are eye-popping centerpieces. But for Maria Gaines (a new CityCenter employee), it represents a life preserver, a job that saved her from drowning in debt.” — Dan Simons, CNN

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