Serving wood-fired food and hand-crafted cocktails in a discreet location, Vintner Grill has been a favorite of Las Vegas movers and shakers for over fifteen years. Today, we’re talking to Michael Corrigan, the founder of this Summerlin staple. Michael is a local entrepreneur and real estate developer who has opened ten restaurants, including Vintner Grill and Roadrunner Saloon.

— In This Episode You’ll Discover —
00:00 Introduction
00:45 About the Michael Corrigan Restaurant Group
05:28 Summerlin’s first Mexican restaurant - Agave
07:58 How many restaurants has Michael Corrigan opened?
09:11 About Vintner Grill, the premier destination for local fine dining off the Las Vegas Strip
12:36 Vintner Grill’s unique location
14:17 Michael Corrigan’s proudest accomplishments in the restaurant industry
15:21 How discreet restaurants like Vintner Grill get traffic
17:15 The difference between being a restaurateur and running a restaurant group
18:49 Michael Corrigan’s artisan mindset when creating restaurants
20:45 What is the secret to maintaining a successful restaurant?
21:37 Celebrities who have wined and dined at Vintner Grill
23:14 Vintner Grill supporting local charities
23:44 Why Vintner Grill is a destination for movers and shakers
24:20 About Vintner Grill’s 2023 renovation
25:18 Does Vintner Grill cater special events?
26:19 Michael Corrigan’s favorite things to do in Las Vegas
27:35 Outro

— Memorable Quotes —
“We produce everything from scratch.” - Michael Corrigan, Vintner Grill
“We were the first ones to really develop patio concepts.” - Michael Corrigan, Vintner Grill
“It’s always interested me, creating something that is true to what we’re trying to do.” - Michael Corrigan, Vintner Grill

— About This Week’s Guests —
Michael Corrigan is a real estate developer who has opened ten restaurants since the late 80s, starting with Roadrunner Saloon. A longtime Summerlin resident, Michael pioneered fine dining on the west side of Las Vegas with concepts like Agave (Summerlin’s first Mexican restaurant) and Vintner Grill—a lively American bistro ideal for anything from working lunches to formal dinners.

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— About The Show —
Elevate is a show that explores the latest in elevated living. Hear from the local artisans, business owners, and innovators who make Las Vegas extraordinary and whose stories and insights will help you live your best life.