Chica, Golden Gai, Wakuda Join Key to the City of Las Vegas Program

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 L to R: King Salmon Truffle at Wakuda; Flaming Skull dessert at Chica.
(Photos Courtesy of 50 Eggs Hospitality Group)

CHICA, GOLDEN GAI, WAKUDA JOIN KEY TO THE CITY OF LAS VEGAS TO OFFER EXCLUSIVE VIP EXPERIENTIAL BENEFITS FOR KEYHOLDERS IN 2025

Key Unlocks Full Year of Unlimited VIP Experiences

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LAS VEGAS (January 2025) – Chica, Golden Gai Cocktail Club and Wakuda – the three unparalleled dining and beverage experiences by 50 Eggs Hospitality Group at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas – announce a new partnership with the Key to the City of Las Vegas members-only platform for 2025. As part of this Key to the City curated collaboration, these three celebrated venues will provide exclusive VIP benefits to Keyholders, enhancing their culinary and beverage experiences and solidifying their place among the city’s most sought-after destinations.

The Key to the City of Las Vegas membership bestows recipients a full year of unlimited VIP access and exclusively curated recognition benefits at more than 40 carefully selected partner establishments. Built for locals, Keyholders receive exclusive gifts and elevated experiences, making it the ultimate way to explore the best of Las Vegas from a locals’ perspective. In addition to benefits, Keyholders are hosted at numerous secret Keyholder social events and tastings throughout the year, further adding a rare community aspect built around the Key. There are just 3,000 total Keys available in Las Vegas for the year.

Inside Chica, Las Vegas’ premier destination for elevated, modern Latin cuisine, each Keyholder is welcomed with a complimentary Flaming Skull dessert on every dine-in or bar visit. Regularly priced at $38, the decadent signature creation is made with warm lava cake, horchata ice cream and corn marshmallows. The theatrical, Instagram-worthy dessert is served and set ablaze tableside.

At the newly opened Golden Gai Cocktail Club, the intimate drinks destination inspired by the iconic neon-lit alleys of the Golden Gai bar district of Shinjuku, Tokyo, each Keyholder, and one guest, can sip and savor the Key to Golden Gai amuse bouche cocktail. Available with every visit and experience, the cocktail’s recipe varies day to day, depending on the freshest, most in-season ingredients available at the time. Keyholders also unlock an exclusive buy-one-get-one-free bottle offer (exclusions apply).

Wakuda, the highly acclaimed fine-dining Japanese restaurant featuring the freshest seafood sourced from around the world, offers Keyholder diners in the program the King Salmon Truffle as a complimentary welcome recognition benefit. This signature sashimi specialty includes extra virgin olive oil, truffle soy and aged parmesan. Keyholders are also welcomed with a complimentary welcome glass of champagne for two with every dine-in experience. The value of this VIP exclusive welcome benefit is $70+.

“The partnership between Chica, Golden Gai, Wakuda and the Key to the City members-only program redefines VIP treatment in Las Vegas,” said John Kunkel, CEO, 50 Eggs Hospitality Group. “Each Keyholder will experience the best of what we offer at all three of our elevated culinary and beverage concepts inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas.”

The very limited-numbered 2025 Key to the City of Las Vegas is now available for $600 for the year and will soon increase to $750. For a complete list of Key to the City of Las Vegas members-only benefits or to purchase a Key, visit key.vegas.

Chica, Golden Gai Cocktail Club and Wakuda are located inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas at 3325 South Las Vegas Blvd. To make reservations, click here for Chica, here for Golden Gai Cocktail Club and here for Wakuda.

ABOUT CHICA
Chica, located at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas and developed by 50 Eggs Hospitality Group, is an elevated and lively celebration of Latin culture and flavors. Combining the robust and vibrant tastes of authentic Latin cuisine with modern culinary techniques, Chica delivers an unforgettable dining experience featuring dishes such as arepas, empanadas, ceviche and wood-fired meats crafted from the finest fresh ingredients. Complementing its bold flavors is a dynamic wine and mixology program, while its brunch offers indulgent Latin fusion dishes and creative cocktails in an energetic setting. By night, Chica transforms with colorful Latin American-inspired touches and DJs fueling a lively atmosphere during Chica Nights. For more information, go to chicarestaurant.com or follow Chica on Facebook and Instagram @ChicaRestaurants.

ABOUT GOLDEN GAI
Now open at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas is Golden Gai, an intimate cocktail club inspired by the iconic neon-lit alleys of the Golden Gai nightlife district of Shinjuku, Tokyo. Developed by 50 Eggs Hospitality Group, Golden Gai blends cultural authenticity with the allure and raw energy of a bold, hidden-world experience where handcrafted cocktails, Michelin-star-quality bites and curated entertainment converge. Golden Gai extends its appeal through exclusive pop-ups with the world’s best bars, alongside collaborations with top Japanese spirits, sake and champagne, creating a dynamic, rotating beverage program that promises something new with every visit. For more information, go to www.wakudajapanese.com/golden-gai or follow Golden Gai on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok @GoldenGaiLV.

ABOUT WAKUDA
WAKUDA at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas provides a bold, artful collision of time and culture, traditional eastern mythology and seductive design created by world-renowned, two-Michelin-star chef Tetsuya Wakuda and 50 Eggs Hospitality CEO John Kunkel. WAKUDA captures the tension between traditional and modern Japan in a bold and thoughtful way through cuisine, design and art. Chef Tetsuya’s team crafts pristine moments of culinary beauty, harnessing the tension between what is time-honored and what is possible. With seating offered in the dining room, on the terrace overlooking Las Vegas Boulevard, at the sushi bar and in the intimate Omakase room, WAKUDA invites culinary enthusiasts to embark on a fine-dining experience like none other. For more information, go to wakudajapanese.com or follow on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok @WAKUDAVegas.

ABOUT 50 EGGS HOSPITALITY GROUP
Baked in 2001, 50 Eggs Hospitality Group owns and operates a multi-faceted, full-service culinary and hospitality firm. Based in South Florida and founded by chief executive officer and restaurateur John Kunkel, 50 Eggs Hospitality Group owns and drives the creativity behind some of the country’s popular restaurants. Las Vegas’ concepts include Wakuda, Chica and Golden Gai Cocktail Club. For more information, visit 50eggsinc.com or follow on Facebook and Instagram.

ABOUT THE VENETIAN RESORT LAS VEGAS
The Venetian Resort Las Vegas features all-suite accommodations across The Venetian and The Palazzo. The iconic resort’s experience is marked by a commitment to sophisticated play and light-hearted luxury, with world-class restaurants from celebrated chefs including Cote by Simon Kim, Bazaar Meat by José Andrés, and Southern California favorite Gjelina; the rejuvenating Canyon Ranch spa + fitness; a five-acre pool and garden deck inspired by the Italian Riviera including TAO Beach Dayclub, a Balinese-inspired tropical oasis; two landmark casinos and a poker room; Voltaire, a destination nightlife venue that blurs the lines between and intimate club and is home to the Queen of burlesque, Dita Von Teese; concert and non-stop entertainment including master illusionist Shin Lim; TAO Nightclub, and unparalleled retail experiences at Grand Canal Shoppes.

A premier events and conference center, the resort is home to more than 2.25 million square feet of meeting, exposition, and convention space. The Venetian Resort’s brand-new loyalty program, Venetian Rewards, offers resort-wide earning and redemption for gaming play, including slots and tables, as well as experiential spend, such as dining, entertainment, hotel reservations, and more.

The Venetian Resort Las Vegas is the only place fans can get the full experience of Sphere at The Venetian with concert and hotel packages including preferred seating. Sphere is a next-generation venue that will redefine the future of live entertainment.

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