3355

A new resort addition is on the horizon, being constructed between the Venetian and the Palazzo. This is a Michael Politz world exclusive, my children.

You read it here first in this TheVegasEye.com exclusive. Call it Project 3355. Set to be unveiled in the second quarter of 2008. Nightclubs, restaurants, spas, special events, pools and outdoor terraces, all with a more "sophisticated" feel for patrons, according to inside sources.

The project’s existence is being guarded zealously – spoke only in whispers at parties by even the highest-ranking Vegas-ites. Even TheVegasEye.com reporters had a hard time cracking this nut.

There are a lot of interesting people helming the project. Kevin Berg, for instance is founder and chairman. He's been a high ranking businessman and promoter in multiple states since the 1980s.  The original investor in NYC China Club and NI9E Group Chicago and Las Vegas, as well as Sushi Samba Chicago and Carve in NYC. He also created KBA marketing in 1990 working with over 5,000 bars and nightclubs, becoming the nations largest nightlife marketing network in the World.

Howard Draft, a leading industry figure and noted philanthropist is also a founder of 3355.  Draft made his name in direct-mail marketing. 

The managing partner of the founders is Jeff Joseph, a recognized industry authority on the due diligence of alternative investment strategies.  He partnered with Kevin Berg to finance Effen Vodka in 2002.  Effen enjoyed a liquidity event in 2004.

Partner Shane Christensen originally founded The Artworks Company to enable better merchandising of clothing sales. He's been an early stage venture capitalist since the late 1990s.

Samy Sass, who has a long family history in the nightlife and hospitality industry, hails from Sass Cafe in Monaco. He will be doing a Sass Cafe concept in Vegas that is 15,000 square feet, has 750 seats open 24 hours and is a 'vibe dining' restaurant, lounge, club, pool.

Sass is, of course together again with partner Marc Merran -- of London China White fame and himself a nightclub owner par excellence.

Together, this dynamic duo is onboard as nightlife and pool management. Merran, together with  Sass  created the most significant and exquisite club venue in London - MO*VIDA. MO*VIDA  was built amidst the vaults of the London Palladium Theatre. Mo*Vida will now perch in Las Vegas.

The club will be 30,000 sqft with 2,000 seats open 9 p.m. to 5 a.m..  It will be considered the signature area of the entire resort. Intimate, elegant and sophisticated.  Glamour, energy and an undercurrent of pumping music are to be the signatures of this Mo*Vida satellite. 

Also on board with the project is Jean-Georges Vongerichten, a culinary legend since the 1980s. He has a list of award-winning restaurants longer than the constitution. Culinary Concepts by Jean -George with  Phil Suarez will be catering all private events on property. 

Three destination restaurants are currently in development by Jean George. Market will be a family dining experience, Jean Georges Noodle Shop , a 100 seat restaurant with a Sushi bar and Asian dishes and finally, JG Global Diner a 10,000 square foot high-end diner with 200 seats. It's going to be open 24 hours a day, located on the Venetian Canal and Palazzo Shoppes from the bridge via Treasure Island. 

Project 3355 is a  partnership with The Las Vegas Sands Corporation on their newest property, the Palazzo. It will include a condo tower that will be 53 stories, the same height as the Palazzo.

The project will sit on a three quarter acre parcel between the Venetian and the Palazzo with connections to both hotels. It spans 85,000 square feet and sits on the former home of a famous seafood restaurant. The land and air rights were recently purchased by the Las Vegas Sands for $42 million.

There will be a condo tower with 400 luxury residences above 3355 and it is expected to combine the Venetian, Palazzo and Condo tower in the middle of 8,000 rooms. Officials expect an average occupancy of 98 percent every day of the year. (Good luck with THAT!)

But as to 3355, why go with a title and approach so reminiscent of the Manhattan Project? Is it because this resort will be "da bomb?"

Or is it because "3355" is also the number on the address for the Venetian on south Las Vegas Boulevard?

Remember folks, The Eye sees all.

THE SPYDERZ KICK OFF U.S. TOUR

Evan Seinfeld's new band, The Spyderz is set to kick off a whirlwind US tour tomorrow night in New York City. Having already met with critical accolades, The Spyderz are prepared to blow the doors off of live audiences with four stellar shows in four nights. Their first show is March 13th at Snitch in New York . From there, The Spyderz will make stops in Kentucky, Illinois and Ohio . An April 11th gig is already booked for the House of Blues in Las Vegas.
"Performing live is what I love," said Evan. "There is nothing like the feeling you get on stage when you've connected with an audience. The Spyderz are a return to loud, fun, testosterone driven music. We've put the sex back in rock & roll and I can't wait to get out there and show everyone."

Mar. 13 - Snitch New York City , New York
Mar. 14 - Phoenix Hill Tavern, Louisville , Kentucky
Mar. 15 - The Pearl Room, Mokena , Illinois
Mar. 16 - Peabody 's, Cleveland , Ohio
Apr. 11 - House of Blues, Las Vegas , Nevada

"LOIS LANE" LEAVES METROPOLIS FOR VEGAS

Kate Bosworth -- who played the lovely Lois Lane in the recent Superman Returns -- and Jim Sturgis were at a terrace table at Nove Italiano at the Palms in Las Vegas last night with Aaron Yoo and about 17 others, including the notorious Jeff Ma. 

Bosworth, Sturgis, and Yoo are co-stars in the movie "21," which is based on a true story about six MIT students who were trained card counters and won millions in Las Vegas before they were caught. Jeff Ma was one of those MIT students. Dinner party guests were coming and going throughout dinner, with the actors enjoying wine and a shot of tequila before heading up to Playboy Club. Fans stayed at bay while Bosworth, Sturgis, and a friend took a table at Playboy Club after dinner playing Blackjack for over two hours at $50 per hand. When Bosworth's chip stack was gone, she happily took out some more "play money" for a few more bets. She was wearing an all-white sun dress and drinking Ketel One with Soda and Lime, while the two gentlemen drank Heineken's. Meanwhile, "Zoolander" himself, Ben Stiller, joined Matt Levin, and a group of friends including Brian Taylor (Stiller's wife Christine Taylor's Brother) to party in the VIP Fireside Lounge at Playboy Club at the Palms in Las Vegas. They were celebrating the wrap of "Tropic Thunder," which Stiller directed and stared in. Levin is also in the cast of "Tropic Thunder." Ben stuck to Diet Coke and an occasional shot of Patron Platinum while the rest of the group enjoyed Ketel One cocktails, Perrier Jouet Fleur de Champagne, and Le Tourment Vert Absinthe.  After Playboy Club the group went directly to the Hugh Hefner Sky Villa. Good times! Ain't we lucky we got 'em?

Mrs. Money?

Floyd Mayweather dined at Mr. Lucky's in The Hard Rock Hotel late last night with Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas of the group TLC. They were accompanied by six other people. Witnesses said that the two behaved playfully with each other during their one hour stay in the restaurant. The couple has been spotted around Las Vegas since last summer.

 

Motley Crue in Studio

Motley Crue lead singer Vince Neil was spotted at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino this afternoon. He was overheard talking about how excited he was to be back at the Hard Rock after returning from LA where he is currently recording his next big project.

 

MIKEY'S IN THE HIZ-OUSE

 

My buddy “Iron” Mike Tyson hit

JET Nightclub last night.

 

Another IRON CHEF in Vegas?

Iron Chef Viewing

Caramel Bar & Lounge presents a special viewing of Iron Chef America this Sunday, featuring Yellowtail's Executive Chef Akira Back! See what delicious masterpieces Chef Back will create using Kitchen Stadium's coveted secret ingredient as he takes on Iron Chef Bobby Flay in culinary combat. Join us for this special viewing and see if Chef Back will truly reign supreme in Kitchen Stadium.

Where: CARAMEL - at Bellagio

• When: Sunday, March 16th
• What time: Starts at 10:00pm
• Dress code: Proper Attire Required

 

 

Celebs spotted on Saturday night

Body English at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino was packed to capacity Sunday night as Smashtime Saturdays was hosted by E! Network's "Daily 10," Sal Masakela, Ben Lyons and DJ Clinton Sparks. Grammy Award winning Def Jam artist Ne-Yo had the crowd going when he got up on stage with Clinton. Top rated LA Power 106 DJ and producer Felli Fel also joined the duo as they played tracks including Fell Fel's "Buck in Here." Clinton played Fell Fel's new single, "Finer Things" featuring Ne-Yo and Kanye West, when Ne-Yo grabbed a mic and started singing for the crowd. Felli Fel ended the rockin' evening by taking over the turntables and giving Las Vegas a taste of what LA has been hearing lately. Actor from American Pie who's just released his debut album, "Without Warning," Thomas Ian Nicholas, was also spotted amongst the Body English partygoers.

Pauly "The Weas" Shore arrived at Playboy Club shortly on Friday night with a beautiful lady. They walked straight to the bar and enjoyed a glass of Perrier-Jouet Fleur de Champagne to start before heading over to their dance floor table to finish the bottle. They were soon joined by Janelle Perry who was drinking Ketel One and tonic, and Champagne. That same night, Landon Donavan was spotted partying at MOON Nightclub with friends. At one point, he was having such a great time, that he was swinging a towel around in the air, pumping to the music. His whole group of friends was up dancing on the booths, having a great time as DJ Ikon and DJ Stone Rokk ripped on the ones and two's. On Saturday night, Nicolas Cage paid a quick visit to ghostbar to check out the view from the patio. Meanwhile, tennis pro's Andre Agassi and Stephanie Graf had dinner at N9NE Steakhouse on Saturday night with some friends. Melvin Fowler and Berry Gardner were also having dinner at N9NE Steakhouse on the same night with a large group wearing "lots of Bling.”

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