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THE LIGHT GROUP UNVEILS UNION RESTAURANT, AN UPSCALE DINING DESTINATION, IN THE NEW ARIA RESORT & CASINO AT CITYCENTER

Chef Brian Massie Brings Signature, Contemporary-American Fare to Highly Anticipated Light Group Restaurant

(, NV) -- Leading hospitality development and management company, The Light Group, is unveiling the sole restaurant among its five new venues opening within ARIA Resort & Casino at CityCenter— an unprecedented, multi-use urban metropolis between and Monte Carlo resorts on the that’s poised to become one of the world’s largest environmentally sustainable urban communities. With acclaimed Executive Chef Brian Massie at the helm, UNION Restaurant & Lounge maintains, if not exceeds, the standard of service and top-notch cuisine that have become synonymous with The Light Group’s restaurants. Massie’s gourmet culinary offerings combined with an innovative interior design make Union Restaurant & Lounge an ideal fit for Las Vegas’s newest and hottest casino floor, ARIA Resort & Casino.

UNION is a spirited, edgy, contemporary-American restaurant & lounge providing unparalleled service and unique lunch and dinner offerings. Its fresh, seasonal fare is paired with an eclectic selection of American and International wines, as well as an extensive cocktail list conceptualized and prepared by expert in-house mixologists. Boasting the best in classic, American ingredients, Chef Brian Massie has designed a wide-ranging menu that includes fresh, local oysters, crispy duck with tiny pancakes and hoisin sauce, authentic “Chowda”, king crab and jalapeño tacos and ten different cuts of premium steaks.

“Chef Brian Massie is always aware and three steps ahead of the latest trends and techniques in the culinary world,” said Light Group founding partner . “At UNION, with its word- class design and dedicated staff, all his expertise and thoughtfulness is put on regal display for all to enjoy.”

Competing with the exceptional culinary offerings is the expertly designed interior, conceived by internationally renowned hospitality designer Adam Tihany, who has been commissioned to design several of the world’s premier in New York, London and Los Angeles. The restaurant features nearly 6,000 square feet of arching wooden columns, paneled ceilings and serene color palette combine to create a soothing yet spirited dining experience.

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Set worlds apart by its unparalleled atmosphere of elegance and excitement, UNION also offers guests the convenience of being steps away from guest , exhilarating gaming, and world class shopping. Whether at the bar or in the dining room, lounge, or private party room, the courteous and professional staff tends to every last detail. At UNION Restaurant & Lounge, the guests are the highlight of any and every occasion.

About The Light Group: The Light Group is one of the ’ leading hospitality development and management companies, renowned for shaping the nightlife landscape on the Las Vegas Strip. Founded by and Andy Masi and recently partnered with Dubai-based Zabeel Investments, the company manages and operates twelve food and beverage venues within the AAA Five Diamond Bellagio Resort & Casino, & Casino, Monte Carlo Resort & Casino and Treasure Island Hotel and Casino. The Light Group’s portfolio has now expanded in December 2010 to include five new venues at ARIA Resort & Casino at CityCenter: Haze Nightclub, The Deuce Lounge, Gold Lounge (in partnership with ), Liquid Pool Lounge and Union Restaurant.

About CityCenter CityCenter is an unprecedented urban metropolis on 67 acres between Bellagio and Monte Carlo resorts on the Las Vegas Strip. CityCenter is a joint venture between MGM MIRAGE (NYSE: MGM) and Infinity World Development Corp, a subsidiary of Dubai World. CityCenter features ARIA, a 61-story, 4,004-room gaming resort; luxury non-gaming hotels including Las Vegas’ first Mandarin Oriental and Hotel & Spa; , the development’s only strictly residential buildings; and Crystals, a 500,000-square-foot retail and entertainment district. Vdara, Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas and Veer Towers include approximately 2,400 residences total. Additionally, , a 400-room luxury boutique hotel, is slated to open at CityCenter in late 2010. CityCenter also features a resident Cirque du Soleil production celebrating the timeless musical legacy of Elvis Presley; and an unparalleled Fine Art Collection with works by acclaimed artists including , Jenny Holzer, Nancy Rubins, Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen, among others. CityCenter is a design collaboration between MGM MIRAGE and eight internationally acclaimed architectural firms including Pelli Clarke Pelli, Kohn Pedersen Fox, Helmut Jahn, RV Architecture LLC led by Rafael Viñoly, Foster + Partners*, Studio *, David Rockwell and Rockwell Group, and Gensler. At the forefront of sustainability, CityCenter is one of the world’s largest green developments. ARIA, Vdara, Crystals, Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas and Veer Towers all have received LEED® Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. This marks the highest LEED achievement for any hotel, retail district or residential development in Las Vegas. The Harmon also is pursuing LEED certification. For more information about CityCenter, please visit www..com.

About Union: Union Restaurant & Lounge is the first of The Light Group’s restaurants in ARIA Resort & Casino at CityCenter. Open for dinner, UNION offers contemporary American fare and a wide selection of international wines. Its hours of operation are 5:00 pm-10:00 pm for dinner. Located at ARIA at 3730 Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas NV 89109, reservations can be made at (702) 693- 7223. For group reservations call: (702) 693-8300.

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