MEDIA CONTACTS Dancie Perugini Ware Public Relations Katelyn Roche Gosslee, [email protected] Mary Ann Cuellar, [email protected] 713-224-9115 TILMAN FERTITTA OPENS WORLD RENOWNED MASTRO’S STEAKHOUSE IN HOUSTON HOUSTON – Chairman and CEO Tilman Fertitta owner of the restaurant giant Landry’s, Inc., the Golden Nugget Casinos and Hotels and the NBA Houston Rockets, opens Texas’ first Mastro’s Steakhouse at his 10- acre mixed-use development, The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston, on Friday, December 8. “I have always wanted to open Mastro’s one-of-a-kind, masterful, high-end dining experience in my hometown,” said Tilman Fertitta. “Mastro’s will be the first restaurant to open at The Post Oak, with the remainder of the luxury destination development slated to open in early 2018.” Highly acclaimed by celebrities, critics, and savvy diners, Mastro’s Steakhouse is recognized for its unsurpassed service and paramount dining experience. The steakhouse offers only the highest quality USDA Prime steaks with 16 different cuts of meat; a selection of fresh seafood and raw bar offerings; superb appetizers and sides such as lobster mashed potatoes and a two-foot-tall seafood tower; creative sushi selections developed by international famed sushi chef Angel Carbajal of Cabo San Lucas’s Niksan; chef-crafted desserts including the award-winning, melt-in-your-mouth warm butter cake. Mastro’s also introduces new dishes that are exclusively featured on the Houston menu, including Garlic Roasted Bone Marrow, Crispy Shrimp and Scallop Bird Nest Dumplings; Shiso Jica-machi Sashimi; Japanese A5 Wagyu on a hot stone; Aspen Ridge All Natural, No Antibiotics Boneless Ribeye and Mastro’s world famous Lobster Mashed Potatoes and Signature Warm Butter Cake. “Guests will have the opportunity to experience these distinctive menu offerings exclusive to Mastro’s Houston” said Executive Chef Michael Colbert, “We’re excited to unveil an elevated dining experience to Houston Foodies and steak lovers alike.” In addition to the sophisticated menu, Mastro’s hosts live Top 40 entertainment daily in its Piano Lounge, the see-and-be-seen bar area. Guests can enjoy spirits and handcrafted cocktails, including Mastro’s signature smoking Lemon Drop and Cosmo martinis, served up by skilled mixologists; or sip on the finest wines from the extensive collection at The Cellar at The Post Oak – the hotel’s expansive wine cellar housing over 20,000 bottles from more than 25 countries, including vintages dating back to the 1800’s. Mastro’s Master Sommelier Keith Goldston is committed to advising connoisseurs on the very best wine to serve each individual’s palate. Guests can dine al fresco on Mastro’s garden terrace surrounded by The Post Oak’s lush greenery, oak trees and tranquil water fountains. Four private dining rooms are available for intimate celebrations and social gatherings of all kinds. Fertitta owns and operates all Mastro’s Steakhouse’s including Beverly Hills, Thousand Oaks, Costa Mesa, Palm Desert, Chicago, Scottsdale, New York City and Washington D.C. Mastro’s Ocean Club has locations in Las Vegas, Scottsdale, Malibu, Boston and Newport Beach. -more- Mastro’s Steakhouse is located at 1600 Post Oak, Houston, Texas 77056. Dining room is open Monday through Saturday from 5 PM – 11 PM; Sunday 5 PM – 10 PM. Piano Lounge is open daily from 5 PM – Close. Executive Chef Michael Colbert oversees the kitchen and its daily culinary preparations. Nick Burbach serves as Mastro’s General Manager. About Fertitta Entertainment Fertitta Entertainment is recognized as a world leader in the dining, hospitality, entertainment and gaming industries. Fertitta Entertainment, solely owned by Chairman and CEO Tilman Fertitta, owns the restaurant giant Landry’s, Inc., the Golden Nugget Casinos and Hotels and the NBA Houston Rockets. Its restaurant and entertainment company, Landry’s, operates more than 600 properties in 36 states and owns a number of international locations and is also one of the nation’s largest employers with more than 60,000 employees. The Company owns and operates a signature collection of eateries, as well more than 50 different restaurant brands and award winning concepts. The Signature Group includes some of the world’s premier fine dining concepts, such as Mastro’s Steakhouse and Ocean Club, Morton’s The Steakhouse, The Oceanaire, Vic & Anthony’s, Brenner’s Steakhouse, Grotto, Atlantic Grill, La Griglia and Willie G’s; while the multi-unit restaurant brands include such well known favorites as Chart House, Landry’s Seafood House, Rainforest Cafe, Saltgrass Steak House, Bubba Gump Shrimp Company, Claim Jumper, Mitchell’s Fish Market, Dos Caminos, Bill’s Bar & Burger and Joe's Crab Shack and McCormick & Schmick’s. Additionally, the company owns 50% of Catch - one of Los Angeles’ and New York’s most popular restaurants. Fertitta Entertainment also owns and operates numerous gaming, hospitality and entertainment venues, including the iconic Golden Nugget Casino and Hotel brand which has 5 locations throughout the United States, including Las Vegas and Laughlin, Nevada; Atlantic City, New Jersey; Biloxi, Mississippi and Lake Charles, Louisiana. Fertitta Entertainment also launched into the online internet gaming world in the state of New Jersey with GoldenNuggetCasino.com. In the Houston/Galveston area, it owns the award winning San Luis Resort, The Westin Houston Downtown and several other award-winning regional hotels. The Company’s entertainment destinations include the Historic Pleasure Pier, The Kemah Boardwalk, Downtown Aquarium Denver and Houston and Tower of Americas in San Antonio which are all featured on the Forbes, Travel Channel or USA Today’s top five lists of attractions. .