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in Las Vegas, Contracts with Michael Jordan for Two Restaurants and Athletic Club |
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CHICAGO, Jan. 6, 2004 - Diversified Real Estate Concepts, Inc. is pleased
to announce its partnership with Michael Jordan on the new Aqua Blue Luxury
Condominium-Hotel Resort and Spa in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Aqua Blue will be built on a six-acre site adjacent to The Platinum, another luxury development from Diversified Real Estate Concepts, located one block from Bellagio Hotel and Casino, Caesars Palace and the Las Vegas strip. Aqua Blue advances the idea of the traditional condominium-hotel property by offering exceptional luxury amenities, including a boutique casino, 8,000 square foot European spa, rooftop and 11th floor pools, whirlpools, waterfalls and cabanas, 2 Michael Jordan restaurant concepts, as well as a rooftop nightclub and restaurant designed by Jeffrey Beers, together with the first of its kind Michael Jordan Athletic Center. The 65,000 square foot athletic center, which will be open to both residents and guests, will feature state-of-the-art fitness equipment, 2 basketball courts, tennis court, running track, aerobics rooms and free weights and be staffed by top instructors, trainers and staff. Ground breaking is slated for the fall of 2005. �The goal of this project is to bring a new level of sophistication to hospitality in Las Vegas and to bring a world-class fitness facility and new top-notch dining options to our exciting new property,� said Michael Peterson, sole owner of Diversified Real Estate Concepts. �I am especially thrilled that Aqua Blue was chosen as the site of the first-ever Michael Jordan Athletic Center.� Aqua Blue will also house 2 Michael Jordan restaurants: the Michael Jordan�s Steak House and Michael Jordan�s 23.sportcafe. Michael Jordan�s Steak House, the modern American steak house, has created a reputation of distinction among its peers. Driven by Michael Jordan�s commitment to excellence and specializing in USDA Prime Steaks and Chops, Michael Jordan�s Steak House offers a contemporary approach to steak house classics. The more casual Michael Jordan�s 23.sportcafe is a vibrant and lively casual restaurant that celebrates the extraordinary career of Michael Jordan. A unique, upscale approach to the traditional sports bar experience, 23.sportcafe is a spirited restaurant where guests come to enjoy great food while surrounded by silk screens that feature sports from around the nation. �I�m pleased to be expanding my group of restaurants into Las Vegas, which has become one of the country�s top dining destinations,� said Michael Jordan. �Additionally, my passion for training and athletic excellence has led me to create the state-of-the-art Michael Jordan Athletic Center, which I feel will be the perfect fitness facility. I am also pleased to be partnering with a person of such high integrity as Michael Peterson and Diversified Real Estate Concepts.� The Aqua Blue design team is being led by Jeffrey Beers. An internationally-renowned designer, Beers is charged with creating one of Las Vegas� most spectacular resorts. Beers has been lauded for his work in creating Las Vegas restaurants/clubs Rum Jungle, Tabu and China Grill, among others. ABOUT DIVERSIFIED REAL ESTATE CONCEPTS, INC.
ABOUT MICHAEL JORDAN
ABOUT JUMP HIGHER & CORNERSTONE
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Contact:
Diversified Real Estate Concepts, Inc.
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