Bellagio Welcomes World-Renowned Alinea for Exclusive Culinary Residency April 16 - May 31

Rhea-AI Summary

Bellagio (NYSE: MGM) will host Chef Grant Achatz's Alinea for an exclusive culinary residency at Michael Mina April 16–May 31, 2026. Tickets go on sale Feb 24 at 9:00 a.m. PST; reservations available online or via Bellagio Concierge.

The residency is the final stop of Alinea's 20th anniversary tour after sold-out events in multiple cities and will feature collaborations with Bellagio and local chefs and purveyors.

Key Figures

Residency dates: April 16 – May 31 Ticket on-sale date: February 24, 9 a.m. PST Anniversary: 20th anniversary tour +2 more

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Residency dates April 16 – May 31 Bellagio culinary residency period for Alinea

Ticket on-sale date February 24, 9 a.m. PST Ticket availability timing for the special dinner

Anniversary 20th anniversary tour Alinea’s two decades of culinary operations celebrated via tour

Tour stop count context Final stop after 5 cities Brooklyn, Miami Beach, Beverly Hills, Tokyo, Big Sky precede Bellagio

Microwave lake size 8 ½-acre lake Size of Bellagio’s lake hosting fountain show

Market Reality Check

Price: $34.25 Vol: Volume 3,696,288 is 0.73x...

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$34.25 Last Close

Volume Volume 3,696,288 is 0.73x the 20-day average, indicating subdued trading interest pre-announcement. normal

Technical Shares at $36.79 trade 8.39% below the 52-week high of $40.16 yet remain above the $34.81 200-day moving average.

Peers on Argus

MGM gained 0.91% while peers were mixed: BYD +0.88%, MLCO +3.06%, but RRR, CZR a...

MGM gained 0.91% while peers were mixed: BYD +0.88%, MLCO +3.06%, but RRR, CZR and MTN declined. This pattern points to a more MGM-specific move than a broad Resorts & Casinos rotation.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Feb 18 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Feb 18	Culinary festival launch	Positive	+8.5%	Announcement of DRINK Las Vegas multi-day beverage and culinary festival.
Feb 17	Sports event partnership	Positive	+0.4%	BetMGM and Cavinder Twins collaboration for Court of Legends at Bellagio.
Feb 11	Awards recognition	Positive	-2.7%	Multiple Forbes Travel Guide Five‑Star designations across MGM properties.
Feb 05	Macau annual results	Positive	+3.3%	MGM China reporting higher net revenue and record adjusted EBITDA.
Feb 05	Earnings release	Positive	+3.3%	Fourth quarter and full-year 2025 results with higher revenue and EBITDA.

Pattern Detected

Recent MGM news tied to events, partnerships and financial results has usually seen positive price follow-through, with one notable divergence on awards-related recognition.

Recent Company History

Over the last few weeks, MGM has highlighted a mix of financial strength and experiential initiatives. On Feb 5, 2026, full-year 2025 results and MGM China’s growth drew +3.34% reactions, underscoring investor focus on earnings and Macau trends. Subsequent announcements on Forbes Five‑Star awards (Feb 11) saw a -2.68% move, while event-driven news like DRINK Las Vegas (+8.52%) and BetMGM’s Court of Legends showed generally positive alignment. Today’s Bellagio–Alinea residency fits this pattern of leveraging marquee partnerships and destination experiences.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement highlights Bellagio’s strategy of partnering with globally recognized culinary bra...

Analysis

This announcement highlights Bellagio’s strategy of partnering with globally recognized culinary brands to deepen its luxury positioning. Hosting Alinea’s 20th anniversary residency from April 16 – May 31 extends MGM’s recent stream of experiential initiatives following festivals and sports collaborations. Investors may track how such limited-time events support room demand, spend per visit, and Bellagio’s competitive standing within Las Vegas’ high-end dining and entertainment landscape, alongside ongoing financial and regulatory disclosures.

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forward-looking statements, form 10-k, form 10-q, form 8-k, +1 more

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forward-looking statements regulatory

"Forward-Looking StatementsStatements in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements..."

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"including those described in the Company's public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission... Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K..."

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"having earned 14 consecutive years of 3 Michelin stars."

A Michelin star is an influential rating awarded by a respected restaurant guide to recognize exceptional dining quality and consistency. Think of it like an Oscar for restaurants: gaining a star can sharply boost a venue’s reputation, customer demand and pricing power, while losing one can hurt sales and brand perception. Investors watch these awards because they often translate into measurable changes in revenue, margins and long-term brand value.

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Legendary Chicago Restaurant Led by Award-Winning Chef Grant Achatz 
Makes 20^th Anniversary Tour Appearance in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Alinea, the iconic restaurant helmed by Chef Grant Achatz, continues to celebrate two decades of culinary excellence with a special anniversary collaboration at Bellagio Resort & Casino in Las Vegas April 16 – May 31. For a limited time, Chef Achatz and his team will be in residence at celebrity chef Michael Mina's eponymous restaurant, offering guests an immersive gastronomic experience paired with the resort's signature world-class hospitality.

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Tickets for this special dinner will be available Tuesday, February 24 at 9 a.m. PST and may be secured by visiting online or calling Bellagio Concierge at (702) 693-7111.

Alinea's arrival at Bellagio for this residency reflects Chef Achatz's view on the role of a restaurant within culture. His work has consistently explored how food can create emotion, challenge expectations, and leave a lasting impression beyond the meal itself. Bellagio, a resort defined by forward-thinking ambition and grand experiences, is a destination with deep culinary roots that have shaped modern dining in America and have played a central role in elevating the city's culinary identity.

"Las Vegas has always been willing to think big and take risks," said Chef Achatz. "There is a real history here of chefs, operators and teams pushing hospitality forward, not just in scale but in creativity and craft. Bellagio understands how to create experiences that feel both bold and thoughtful, and that makes the resort a meaningful place for us to share what Alinea has been building for the past twenty years."

The 20^th anniversary tour has been a rare opportunity for guests to experience Alinea's extraordinary cuisine in different settings, highlighting the influence of each host city's unique ingredients and culinary traditions. At Bellagio, Chef Achatz and his team will work alongside Bellagio chefs, local chefs, and purveyors to create dishes that reflect Alinea's innovative spirit while celebrating the flavors of the city. The Bellagio culinary residency is the final stop of the anniversary tour after selling out events in Brooklyn, Miami Beach, Beverly Hills, Tokyo, and Big Sky.

Chef Achatz added, "This tour has served as a love letter to the entire restaurant and hospitality industry. We are grateful for the opportunities and relationships that have shaped us, and we have enjoyed sharing our gratitude with the broader community that continues to inspire us."

Alinea's culinary residency will take place in Michael Mina, one of the resort's most storied dining rooms, located steps from the exquisite Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens. For more information and to book reservations during this once-in-a-lifetime epicurean adventure, please visit online.

Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, and involve risks and/or uncertainties, including those described in the Company's public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believes," "expects," "could," "may," "will," "should," "seeks," "likely," "intends," "plans," "pro forma," "projects," "estimates" or "anticipates" or the negative of these words and phrases or similar words or phrases that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and that do not relate solely to historical matters. The Company has based forward-looking statements on management's current expectations and assumptions and not on historical facts. Examples of these statements include, but are not limited to, the Company's expectations regarding the Alinea residency. Forward-looking statements depend on assumptions, data or methods that may be incorrect or imprecise, and the Company may not be able to realize them. The Company does not guarantee that the residency or other events described herein will happen as described (or that they will happen at all). These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Among the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in such forward-looking statements include risks related to the economic and market conditions in the markets in which the Company operates and competition with other destination travel locations throughout the United States and the world, the design, timing and costs of conversion or expansion projects, risks relating to domestic and international operations, permits, licenses, financings, approvals and other contingencies in connection with growth in new or existing jurisdictions and additional risks and uncertainties described in the Company's Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K reports (including all amendments to those reports). In providing forward-looking statements, the Company is not undertaking any duty or obligation to update these statements publicly as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. If the Company updates one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that it will make additional updates with respect to those other forward-looking statements.

About Bellagio
Inspired by the beautiful villages of Europe, Bellagio Resort & Casino overlooks a Mediterranean-blue, 8 ½-acre lake in which fountains perform a magnificent aquatic ballet. Award-winning dining including CARBONE Riviera, Prime Steakhouse and The Mayfair Supper Club, a world-class art gallery, the exquisite Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, the stunning performance of "O" by Cirque du Soleil, a sumptuous spa and salon and exclusive luxury shopping all work together to compose the symphony that is Bellagio. Bellagio is operated by MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM). For more information and reservations, visit bellagio.com, call toll free at (888) 987-6667 or find us on Instagram, Facebook and X. 

About The Alinea Group
Founded in 2005, The Alinea Group is a trailblazer in modernist cuisine and hospitality, with four celebrated venues in Chicago, including the groundbreaking Alinea. The Group's portfolio also includes the shapeshifting Next, and award-winning cocktail bars The Aviary and the Office.

About Grant Achatz
Chef Grant Achatz is one of the world's most celebrated and influential chefs, renowned for pushing the boundaries of modernist cuisine. Named Best Chef in the United States by the James Beard Foundation and honored by Time Magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World, his culinary journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Co-founder of the iconic Alinea, Grant has redefined fine dining, having earned 14 consecutive years of 3 Michelin stars. His story of overcoming Stage IV tongue cancer, as told in his bestselling memoir Life, On the Line and Netflix's Chef's Table, is a testament to his relentless pursuit of innovation and resilience.

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Media Contacts
Ashley Farkas
MGM Resorts International
afarkas@mgmresorts.com

The Alinea Group
press@thealineagroup.com

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FAQ

When is Alinea's residency at Bellagio and how long will it run (MGM)?

Alinea will be in residence at Bellagio from April 16 to May 31, 2026. According to the company, the engagement is the final stop of Alinea's 20th anniversary tour after sold-out events in other cities.

When and how can I buy tickets for Alinea dinners at Bellagio (MGM)?

Tickets become available Tuesday, Feb 24 at 9:00 a.m. PST. According to the company, tickets may be secured online or by calling Bellagio Concierge at (702) 693-7111.

Where at Bellagio will Chef Grant Achatz host Alinea's residency (MGM)?

Alinea's residency will take place in the resort's Michael Mina dining room, steps from the Bellagio Conservatory. According to the company, the team will collaborate with Bellagio chefs and local purveyors for the menu.

What can diners expect from Alinea's menu during the Bellagio residency (MGM)?

Diners can expect an immersive, innovative tasting experience reflecting Alinea's modernist approach. According to the company, dishes will integrate local ingredients and joint work with Bellagio and local chefs and purveyors.

Does the Bellagio announcement affect MGM's operations or financial guidance (MGM)?

The announcement is a limited-time culinary residency and not presented as financial guidance. According to the company, forward-looking statements in the release include standard risk language and do not guarantee operational or financial outcomes.