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"A new, private-club–styled quick-service concept opening at Las Vegas’ airport for Platinum card members with less than 90 minutes before departure, offering faster bites and drinks and featuring selections from the Culinary Collective so travelers can sample the Resy chef–inspired dishes even on short layovers." - Ashley Day
"Launched by American Express in 2013 as its first premium airport lounge, this concept has expanded to around two dozen locations worldwide (including 13 in the U.S.) and is known for elevated food-and-beverage offerings and signature cocktails developed by mixologist Jim Meehan." - Chris Dong Chris Dong Chris Dong is a travel reporter, editor, and strategist. He covers everything from the latest luxury hotels to the nuances of credit card rewards programs. Previously, Chris was a reporter and newsletter editor at The Points Guy. His work also appears in Lonely Planet, AFAR, The Washington Post, and Business Insider, among others. Chris lives in Los Angeles after spending nearly a decade in New York City. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

"American Express’ airport lounge at McCarran began featuring a seasonally inspired menu conceived by a noted local chef, emphasizing locally and regionally sourced ingredients to bring a sense of Las Vegas cuisine to travelers." - Susan Stapleton

"The Centurion Lounge in Las Vegas has been noted for its high guest traffic and overcrowding issues, leading to efforts to manage lounge capacity."

"A premium American Express airport lounge in Concourse D at McCarran International Airport (opposite Gate D1) now features a seasonally rotating menu by chefs Kim Canteenwalla and Elizabeth Blau of Honey Salt, highlighting local and regionally sourced ingredients. American Express Platinum and Centurion Card Members can order both healthy and indulgent items, including Kim’s weekend frittata, the grain power salad, green goodness juice, kale and Anaheim pepper mac ’n cheese, Grandma’s turkey meatballs, and desserts such as brioche caramel bread pudding and mini monkey bread. The menu will continue to rotate with the seasons, and the concourse is accessible from Terminal 1 or Terminal 3 via the airport transit system." - Susan Stapleton