To Eat Well, Is to Live Well


BRIO Tuscan Grille, a BRAVO! Development Incorporated concept, will open its first Las Vegas location on February 28, 2007.  The new restaurant will be located at Town Square Las Vegas.


"We are excited to debut BRIO in Las Vegas at Town Square.  BRIO Tuscan Grille will bring the tastes and atmosphere of a Tuscan country villa to the area.  It is a great and unique addition to the dining options in Las Vegas," says Nicole Roope, Marketing Director for BRIO. 


BRIO (meaning "lively" or "full of life") is a casual, white-tablecloth restaurant serving authentic, northern Italian cuisine. The subtitle "Tuscan Grille" is descriptive in the menu featuring wood-grilled and oven-roasted steaks, chops and seafood, similar to what one would find in authentic ristorante in Tuscany.  Staying true to its philosophy, "to eat well, is to live well," BRIO only uses the finest and freshest ingredients bringing the pleasure of the Tuscan country villa to the old world style of Town Square Las Vegas. 


Currently, there are 24 BRIO Tuscan Grille Restaurants across the country and the Town Square Las Vegas location is the first to open in Nevada.  The 9,400 square-foot restaurant boasts a 35-foot replica of the façade of the Roman Coliseum.  With an exhibition-style kitchen, indoor seating for 260, plus an outdoor terrace with seating for 200 and a private party rooms for groups up to 60, BRIO is the ideal location for any gathering big or small. 


The average check per person is $15.00 for lunch and $24.00 for dinner.  BRIO's delectable entrée menu includes: Mushroom Ravioli Al Forno, Tuscan-Grilled Pork Chops, Chicken "Under the Brick", Gorgonzola-Crusted Filet, Pollo Al Forno Flatbread, Lasagna Bolognese Al Forno, Gorgonzola-Crusted Lamb Chops, Wood-Grilled Salmon Salad, Pasta BRIO, Garganelli Carbonara, Beef Carpaccio, Lobster Risotto and for dessert- Dolchinos- individual housemade desserts like tiramisu, caramel brulee,  chocolate hazelnut brulee, orange brulee, milk chocolate caramel cake, cheesecake with raspberries and white chocolate bread pudding.


BRIO will feature a special Bellini Brunch from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, as well as "Martini Night" Thursdays with an array of martinis available for two dollars off.  The restaurant also offers a home and office-catering menu for special events and business occasions.  Starting in early February, BRIO will take a limited number of reservations.  General Manager, Kenna Warner, and Executive Chef, Lou Sassetti, will head the management team.  Located East of the Town Square Park, BRIO will be open Sunday - Thursday 11a.m. - 10 p.m. and Friday - Saturday 11a.m. - 11p.m.


BRIO is part of Columbus-based Bravo Development Inc. (BDI).  Founded in 1992, BDI currently operates 63 restaurants including BRAVO! Cucina Italiana, BRIO Tuscan Grille and Bon Vie Bistro.  Check the website for BRIO locations at www.BrioItalian.com.


Town Square Las Vegas, developed by Turnberry Associates and Centra Properties, is an open-air shopping, dining and entertainment center on the Las Vegas Strip at the Intersection of I-15 and the 215 Beltway. An eclectic mix of retailers comprise Town Square Las Vegas' shopping experience including, H&M, Apple, Chico's, EXPRESS, Guitar Center, Lucky Brand Jeans, Marciano, Martin + Osa, Metropark, Michael Stars, an 18-screen Rave Motion Pictures, Sephora, Soma Intimates, White House|Black Market and more. Restaurants currently open include California Pizza Kitchen, Claim Jumper, Louis's Fish Camp and Louis's Las Vegas. Other new-to-Las Vegas restaurant concepts will open through spring including, Brio Tuscan Grille, Blue Martini, Kabuki Japanese Restaurant, Texas de Brazil, The Grape and Yard House. Town Square Las Vegas features an interactive children's park, Town Square Park for special events and Class A office space. For more information visit www.townsquarelasvegas.com.