High Life Issue #5

HIGH LIFE #5 February 2017 63 E mbodying the spirit of Omotenashi – the essence of Japanese hospitality that means “to entertain and serve diners with your whole heart” – Mizumi at Wynn Palace presents authentic Japanese gourmet flavors and time honored cooking techniques in a contemporary setting. Led by a team of eight Japanese master chefs who use ingredients imported daily from Japan, diners can indulge in the delicious theatrics of sushi and teppanyaki without reservation. The magnificent setting of Mizumi captivates the senses. A synthesis of traditional sensibilities and modern elements define the restaurant design, creating a clean, balanced atmosphere. Upon entering the restaurant, guests pass through a contemporary rock garden and into a modern version of a Japanese courtyard, where a mix of natural, polished and lustrous materials, steel and glass simultaneously reference age-old traditions and inspire new ones. The main dining room’s focal point comes in the form of a gilded cherry tree sculpture that cycles through the four seasons in a brilliant display of light and color. The two teppanyaki stations are each crowned with a dramatic orange lacquered hood. The sanctuary of the three private dining rooms is brought to life with one wall stacked entirely from floor to ceilingwith traditional tansu cabinets, with the remaining space enveloped in a distinct orange colored fabric.