When Steve Aoki shows up to a party, you know it’s not going to be boring. But when the celebration is for him and it’s happening inside the sleek, jungle-chic vibes of Amaya Modern Mexican at The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas, you’ve officially entered icon territory.
The occasion celebrated Haute Living’s latest Los Angeles cover, starring none other than the globe-spinning DJ and producer himself. The night brought out Aoki, his stunning wife Sasha Sofine (rocking a strapless black dress), and a crew of VIPs who know how to raise a glass. Think high fashion meets high flavor, with the added horsepower of Ferrari of Las Vegas rolling in as a partner for the festivities.
The vibe was very much “Yucatán goes haute.” Exotic cars lined the scene, DJ beats echoed under the restaurant’s moody lighting, and Amaya’s signature energy did the rest. Guests feasted on a next-level family-style menu curated by Michelin-starred chef Jason McLeod, featuring standout dishes like charred octopus with guajillo and lime aioli, carne asada with chili butter and chimichurri, and a Frozen Pineapple dessert layered with whipped sorbet, mango, passionfruit, and caramel. Cocktails kept things lively, including the fiery and citrusy Fuego y Hielo, made with Flecha Azul tequila and fire bitters.
Steve Aoki and artist Jeremy Wolff_Credit Cerious Productions
Just when things couldn’t get any sweeter, Freed’s Bakery rolled out a custom cake for the couple to celebrate the upcoming arrival of their baby boy. A surprise unveiling of custom art by New York pop artist Jeremy Wolff honored Aoki’s cover moment, followed by a luxe toast of Louis XIII cognac in his honor.
It all unfolded inside one of the most buzzed-about new restaurants on the Strip. Amaya Modern Mexican, located on the second floor of The Cosmopolitan, reimagines modern Mexican cuisine with dishes like Birria Short Rib with corn purée and cotija, and the dramatic Amaya’s Surf & Turf, a three-part showstopper featuring Wagyu filet, dry-aged New York steak, and chili lime butter lobster tail. The drink menu? Equally impressive, with an extraordinary selection of aged tequilas and mezcals that pay homage to Jalisco’s multi-generational heritage.
The restaurant’s space, designed by Peter Max Bowden and his team at Petermax Co., evokes the rustic elegance and lush, tree-canopied tropics of the Yucatán. It’s a sultry, stylish escape that reflects Clique Hospitality and Gen3 Hospitality’s shared vision to bring something fresh and exciting to the Las Vegas dining scene. Amaya is open daily for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch, with hours ranging from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. depending on the day.
As for the setting, it couldn’t have been more perfect. The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is known for doing things differently. With its vertical multi-tower design, the resort offers more than 3,000 rooms with private terraces and sweeping skyline views. Its culinary lineup reads like a passport of global flavor, complemented by bars, lounges, a 100,000-square-foot casino, luxe spa, and an eclectic mix of boutiques. It’s where nightlife, luxury, and a touch of rebellion live side by side.
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