Monday April 23rd, 2007
Lobster savored poolside at Caesars Palace, truffles consumed while being serenaded by John Legend at Lake Las Vegas, decadent chocolates sweetening the palate at Bellagio, rare vintage wines sipped during an exclusive dinner at Wynn Las Vegas. All this makes for a one-of-a-kind uber foodie experience.
Bon Appétit magazine is bringing its Culinary and Wine Focus (www.bonappetitfocus.com) May 17-20 to the glittering Las Vegas Strip for four days of dining and exclusive, food and wine events. Join Bon Appétit Editor-in-Chief Barbara Fairchild and Executive Chef Cat Cora and a roster of Las Vegas hottest celebrity chefs for a weekend of spectacular food, wine and world-class golf.
The events will take place at Bellagio, Caesars Palace, Lake Las Vegas and Wynn Las Vegas and will feature culinary greats such as Paul Bartolotta, Daniel Boulud, Joseph Keller, Michael Mina, Guy Savoy, Julian Serrano, Alex Stratta, David Walzog, and pastry chef Jean-Philippe Maury.
Highlights of the Culinary & Wine Focus 2007 include: Poolside tour-de-force Grand Tasting at Caesars Palace in which an A-list cast of celebrity chefs and local personalities, serving as sous chefs, will present the greatest flavors of Las Vegas; Vine & Dine Event at Wynn Las Vegas with industry insiders in the world of wine and an auction hosted by Steve Wynn and Barbara Fairchild that includes 10 extraordinary lifestyle and wine lots; the Bellagio Masters Series, featuring Michael Mina and Julian Serrano; and an evening at Lake Las Vegas Resort as the Stars on the Lake series kicks off its summer concert series with a special performance by John Legend and an alfresco dinner created by Cat Cora.
Other events include a Master Series on Thursday at Caesars Palace, in which Fairchild, Cora and others will host intimate dinners at Restaurant Guy Savoy, Bradley Ogden, Mesa Grill and Rao's; and a brunch at Bellagio served on the wide marble terrace overlooking the hotel’s world-famous fountains.
“Bon Appétit has long honored Las Vegas for its fantastic fare and hailed individual restaurants for their exquisite cuisine,” said Paul Jowdy, Bon Appétit vice president and publisher. “The endless options for excellent food, wine, golf and entertainment made it a natural partner for a culinary event of this magnitude.”
Tickets for individual events range from $55-$350, with Wine & Dine special packages priced at $1,200. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.bonappetitfocus.com.
