AYESHA CURRY, MICHAEL MINA AND CELEBRITY GUESTS CELEBRATE OPENING OF INTERNATIONAL SMOKE

Four-time Grammy winner Drake and NBA great Stephen Curry, at the opening on Monday (Dec. 30) of International Smoke (MGM Grand), a collaboration of Curry’s wife, Ayesha, and San Francisco-based star chef Michael Mina. His wife, Diane, is third from right. Photo: David Becker -Getty Images

LAS VEGAS (December 30, 2019) – On Monday night, restaurateur Ayesha Curry and award-winning chef Michael Mina officially opened International Smoke Las Vegas at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino. The duo celebrated the Las Vegas debut of their popular restaurant brand with family and friends.

Ayesha, looking chic in a black International Smoke bomber jacket complemented by red, thigh-high boots, was accompanied by husband and Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry. Upon their arrival, the pair posed for photos outside of the venue with Chef Mina and took pictures with a few lucky International Smoke diners before sitting down to enjoy their meal. Additionally, four-time GRAMMY Award-winning superstar Drake joined the group for dinner.

The group sipped on favorites like the Gina Jamaica, prepared with Tito’s vodka, Barsol Pisco, cucumber and basil, as well as the Shape Shifter made with Espolon Blanco, passion fruit, pineapple and honey. For dinner, the group enjoyed an all-star feast of signature menu items including the Shaking Beef, Braised Jamaican Oxtail and Smoked St. Louis Cut Pork Ribs served American barbecue style.

The shellfish platter at International Smoke is prepared on a wood grill and drizzled with miso butter. Other signature items include the Shaking Beef, Braised Jamaican Oxtail and Smoked St. Louis Cut Pork Ribs served American barbecue style. Photo: David Becker -Getty Images