AquaKnox, the modern seafood restaurant in The Venetian Las Vegas, was recently awarded the 2013 Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Award. As a Forbes Global Star Rating Program participant, AquaKnox brings home another milestone achievement for Tavistock Restaurants, which owns a total of 15 award-winning upscale and fastcasual restaurant concepts across the U.S. The award celebrates AquaKnox as an outstanding establishment, offering guests a truly exceptional level of luxury and service in the Las Vegas upscale dining scene.
“We believe AquaKnox is patronized by locals and visitors because we work exceptionally hard to provide an incomparable dining experience,” said Steve Aguglia, executive chef at AquaKnox. “To be recognized by an industry leader such as Forbes Travel Guide for our hard work and passion for delivering fresh seafood is an absolute honor.” AquaKnox features a state-of-the-art open kitchen alongside a team of expert chefs that uphold the highest culinary standards. Signature dishes include Maine lobster bisque, John Dory, and
lobster surf and turf, all made with fresh seafood flown in daily from around the world. “We’re incredibly proud of AquaKnox’s performance, especially given the national stage that is
Las Vegas, playing host to one of the country’s most demanding dining marketplaces,” said Bryan Lockwood, chief executive officer of Tavistock Restaurants. “This award will serve as positive reinforcement as we deepen our commitment across our portfolio of Tavistock Restaurants and continue to deliver excellence in this region.”
Forbes Travel Guide announces its Global Star Ratings twice yearly, honoring the world’s finest hotels, restaurants and spas that meet its stringent hospitality standards. Winners are evaluated based on a pool of 500 criteria. A complete list of 2013 Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Award winners can be viewed at www.forbestravelguide.com
