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Vegas - 2017 - Issue 4 - Fall - Elizabeth Olsen

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101 V E G A S S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 7 | M O D E R N L U X U R Y . C O M "We always sat facing the door becau se, God forbid, a guest walked in and was unattended. Dad would jump up and take care of the person him self." – DAVID MORTON the stomachs, poured the cream in, gave them a splash of butter and threw them in the oven. I was a server and a busboy. This was during high school and after college." David, who traded commod ities before jumping into the food biz by launching DMK Restaurants, found inspiration in how his father handled himself as a restaurant owner: It was on display whenever the family dined together at one of Arnie's spots. "Two things happened religiously," David remembers. "We always sat facing the door because, God forbid, a guest walked in and was unattended. Dad would jump up and take care of the person himself. He always had a comment for the chef; while we ate, they'd banter about little things to tweak. If the phone rang more than twice he jumped up to answer it. He was maniacal about that." e hands-on attitude is refl ected in MB's stylishly masculine design that includes charred- wood paneling downstairs, a private cocktail lounge, cool and modern chandelier presiding over the main dining room, and a living wall upstairs. Considering it all, Michael concludes, " is would have spoken to my dad so much. It has the potential to be the best thing I have ever been involved with." Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 702.483.4888, mbsteaklv.com From top: The braised, pepper-crusted 32-ounce bone-in short rib is a perfect dish to share with your date—and then some; the main dining room is all sexy natural woods and this spiky, "rock candy" chandelier. That corner table in the back is the one to ask for if you're a believer in the concept of the Vegas power seat.

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