Wynn Magazine - Las Vegas
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DISCOVERIES CHICLY DONE Senior VP of Retail Hedy Woodrow spotlights three splurge-worthy moments to make the most of a stylish stay at Wynn or Encore. SINCE 2010 HEDY WOODROW HAS headed up the team that curates the highly sophisticated retail selection throughout Wynn and Encore, from the abundance of kid-friendly clothing and gifts you can now find front and center at the Drugstore to the addition of such ultra-chic labels as Loro Piana, Chloé, Nicholas Kirkwood, and soon-to-open Givenchy in spring 2014. With Las Vegas's emergence as a retail mecca in recent years, we knew Woodrow would be the perfect person to highlight three experiences that are worth the splurge. 1. THE ICE KACHANG AT WAZUZU 2. THE LAKE OF DREAMS FROM THE PATIO AT SW "When taking clients out for dinner, SW Steakhouse without question is my preferred choice. And I know I'm not alone in this; the restaurant truly is considered the power spot for dinner in Las Vegas. David Walzog is such an outstanding chef, and I can't dine there without ordering the creamed corn with truffles. In addition to the food, of course, you go for the overall experience: that gorgeous room with its lighting that makes everyone look fantastic, and then of course the patio, which should be everyone's top choice on a balmy night in Las Vegas. The Lake of Dreams show sometimes defies description, as it can be whimsical one moment, dazzling the next, and then very sweet and romantic. The dancing orbs are a great example of the latter, but the show that everyone really seems to respond to is the frog: this massive, bright green puppet that emerges from the top of the waterfall to sing Louis Armstrong or Garth Brooks. It puts a smile on everyone's face and certainly is a key ingredient to an unforgettable evening." 52 3. GIVENCHY'S ANTIGONA BAG "We've carried Givenchy ready-to-wear and accessories for several years at our Outfit and Shoe In boutiques, and we've watched its fan base just explode as Riccardo Tisci has continued to hone his aesthetic at the house, offering modern, forward-thinking twists in his designs while always holding that classic line for which Givenchy is known. This season I really fell in love with his handbags and accessories. There's a top-handle bag, Antigona, that's perfect for winter. It is a combination of suede and pony hair; it's also done in animal-print leather. We're currently carrying it at Shoe In, but soon enough we'll really be diving into Tisci's universe: We're opening a Givenchy boutique March 1 along Wynn's Retail Esplanade, the first store in the US for the French label. I'm excited about it not only because it's such a fantastic, highwattage label, but also because Givenchy likes to keep its distribution very limited, so this boutique will really be about special pieces you won't find everywhere." PHOTOGRAPHY BY DENISE TRUSCELLO (WOODROW); BARBARA KRAFT (WAZUZU); JOAN FULLER (FROG) "When you work at Wynn, of course you want to try all the restaurants so you can speak to guests and clients about them from an educated point of view, and early on, Wazuzu emerged as a favorite. It's a great meeting spot for so many reasons: You've got the wow factor of that gorgeous 27-foot crystal dragon, plus the restaurant is positioned so well, with every table affording great views both within the restaurant and out into the Encore casino. The menu is also great if you're entertaining clients because it offers a something-for-everyone approach; it has a great Chinese chicken salad as well as a Thai beef salad I love, and a lobster miso soup that's wonderful, plus if you're in the mood for sushi, this is the spot for that at lunch. The dish I always go back for, though, is the Ice Kachang, which is so simple and yet so yummy: It's shaved ice topped with fresh fruits—lychees, mangos, and pineapples, plus red beans and a bit of condensed milk, so it's really light and refreshing, great for sharing or just for lunch on your own. People think of it as a summer dish, but I love it year-round; in the winter I pair it with hot tea, and it's just delicious." WYNN 052_Wynn_FOB_Discoveries_Winter13.indd 52 12/6/13 1:21 PM