The
highly anticipated 2012 FOOD & WINE All-Star Weekend Oct. 5-7 is auctioning
off the Ultimate Foodie Getaway package on Charitybuzz.com, the leading
destination for online charity auctions, valued at $7,500 with all proceeds
benefitting The Public Education Foundation. World-renowned celebrity chefs
including Masa Takayama, Jean Georges Vongerichten, Joel Robuchon, Hubert
Keller, Rick Moonen and Michael Mina plus the weekend’s host FOOD & WINE’s
Gail Simmons, have come together to create an elite culinary experience for the
highest bidder to indulge in during the third annual epicurean weekend.
The
winner and a guest will enjoy luxurious accommodations in a world-class resort,
admission to the weekend’s culinary events, exclusive one-on-one time with celebrity
chef superstars and the opportunity to taste the finest array of wine and
cuisine. Additionally, an “All-Star Kitchen” will enhance the package,
featuring treasured culinary items the participating chefs love to use in their
kitchens such as cookbooks, a chef’s jacket and more.
The
auction’s beneficiary is The Public Education Foundation. The Foundation is a
nonprofit Nevada organization dedicated to cultivating innovative strategies to
improve public schools, including the expansion of arts education. For more
information about the auction or to begin bidding on the Ultimate Foodie
Getaway package, visit www.charitybuzz.com/MGMVegas through September 25.
The
Ultimate Foodie Getaway package includes (for two guests only):
World-class
Accommodations
Enjoy
a luxurious three-night, four-day stay in extravagant accommodations with VIP
check-in and an in-room amenity at the property of your choice: ARIA, Bellagio,
MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay or The Mirage
Elite
Travel Services
Experience
lavish treatment with limo transportation to/from your choice hotel
Food
and Wine All-Star Weekend itinerary:
Friday,
Oct. 5
Choose
between Afternoon Tea at Joel Robuchon Restaurant featuring Gail Simmons or
Tequila Tasting Happy Hour at Diego
· Meet with culinary expert Gail Simmons
while tasting French desserts and sipping on the finest tea selection at Joël
Robuchon Restaurant at MGM Grand. Experience includes a photo opportunity
· Enjoy more than 15 types of
mouth-watering tequilas with a chance to meet Food Network’s Chopped winner,
Diego Executive Chef Christina Oliverez. Experience includes a photo
opportunity
Poolside
All-Star Tasting
· Taste the first-class restaurants and
featured dishes by MGM Resorts International’s All-Star lineup of best eats in
Las Vegas. Indulge in savory treats alongside The Mirage’s tropical pool
paradise
Autographed
Red Carpet Photo
· Savor this incredible experience with
a personalized autographed red carpet photo including all the Food & Wine
All-Star Weekend celebrity chefs
Sweet
Strip Viewing
· Enjoy the best night sky view of the
Vegas strip from the rooftop lounge at miX at Mandalay Bay. miX Executive Chef
Bruno Riou, Executive Pastry Chef Orady Ditgnavong and Master Chocolatier
Vincent Pilon will create signature cocktails and custom desserts sure to make
for a memorable night
Saturday,
Oct. 6
Choose
between Four Farms, Three Chefs, Two Brothers and One Table or All-Star Lunch
at Sage
· Experience an enticing luncheon at
Bellagio’s Grand Patio featuring an outstanding menu with seasonal ingredients
harvested from select farms and perfectly paired with an array of the finest
wines. Culinary expert Gail Simmons will host this authentic farm-style
epicurean experience
· Be a part of an extraordinary lunch
menu inspired by top culinary chefs Shawn McClain, Masa Takayama, Jean-Georges
Vongerichten, Michael Mina and Julian Serrano at Sage at ARIA. For an afternoon
sweet tooth delight, World Pastry Champion Jean-Philippe Maury will masterfully
prepare a sample of mouth-watering desserts
Choose
between One-on-One culinary experiences with Chef Michael Mina or
Chef
Masa Takayama
· Delight in an exclusive wine and
cocktail tasting experience paired with delicious small bites prepared by Chef
Michael Mina at AMERICAN FISH at ARIA
· Learn from Master Sushi Chef Masa
Takayama as he shows the intricate skills it takes to roll sushi with this
exclusive class at barMASA at ARIA
Surfside
Soiree
Relax
while enjoying live music, cocktails and signature recipes next to the gently
crashing waves of the Mandalay Bay Beach. With dishes served by property taste
crafters, it will be a memorable community-style American Classic night along
on the Beach
Sunday,
Oct. 7
Choose
between a Four-Course Brunch & Champagne Tasting at L’Atelier de Joel
Robuchon or Jasmine Dreams of Dim Sum & Champagne at Bellagio
· Take pleasure in a four-course gourmet
brunch prepared by Executive Chefs Claude Le-Tohic and Steve Benjamin at
L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon inside MGM Grand. Every taste bud will be satisfied,
as each new course is perfectly paired with a variety of champagnes
· Experience a luxurious brunch hosted
by Gail Simmons and Bellagio Director of Wine Jason Smith at the AAA Five
Diamond Bellagio. Enjoy a blend of modern and traditional dim sum paired with
champagne while overlooking the beautiful backdrop of the Fountains of Bellagio
Choose
between Top Chef Masters Dinner at Border Grill or rm seafood dinner with
signed cookbook by Chef Rick Moonen at Mandalay Bay
Enjoy
modern Mexican food in a vibrant setting at Border Grill, an urban cantina from
Chefs Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken. With this Chef’s Tasting Menu for
two, guests will enjoy a menu of authentic cuisine, consisting of signature
Border Grill dishes and cocktails
· Experience Celebrity Chef Rick
Moonen’s state-of-the-art sustainable seafood restaurant offering a pristine
raw bar, delectable sushi selections and contemporary cocktails. Chef Moonen
will greet the winner and present a personalized cookbook at dinner
For
more information on the Ultimate Foodie Getaway package, contact Charitybuzz
directly at info@charitybuzz.com or 212.243.3900.
About
MGM Resorts International
MGM
Resorts International is one of the world's leading global hospitality
companies, operating a peerless portfolio of destination resort brands,
including ARIA, Bellagio, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay and The Mirage. For more
information about MGM Resorts International, visit the Company's website at
www.mgmresorts.com.
Public
Education Foundation
The
Public Education Foundation brings together business and community leaders to
support smart, bold initiatives that will improve our public schools –
initiatives that champion excellence and produce significant gains in student
achievement. The Foundation, a nonprofit organization, empowers innovative
education strategies and the best of private-sector thinking. Consequently, the
Foundation seeks to spur a community-wide effort to reinvent public education
by enhancing teacher effectiveness and ensuring accountability. Since 1991, the
Foundation has raised nearly $80 million to improve teaching and learning in
Southern Nevada’s public schools. For more information about the Foundation, go
to www.thepef.org.
About
Charitybuzz
A
leader in cause marketing, Charitybuzz aligns nonprofits with international
brands and celebrity icons to raise funds through innovative online auctions.
Featuring pop culture experiences, VIP events, luxury travel, fine art, couture
fashion, coveted internships, upscale merchandise and more, Charitybuzz brings
its online community of socially conscious bidders exclusive opportunities to
doGOOD and liveWELL. Since launching,
Charitybuzz has raised more than $60 million for charities around the globe. To
learn more, please visit www.charitybuzz.com, email info@charitybuzz.com, like
us on facebook at www.facebook.com/charitybuzz or follow us on twitter at
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ABOUT
FOOD & WINE
FOOD
& WINE® is the modern, stylish, trend-spotting, talent-seeking epicurean brand.
Created by American Express Publishing, the luxury-lifestyle authority, FOOD
& WINE includes a monthly magazine with a circulation of 925,000, a books
division and foodandwine.com, with updates on Twitter (@fandw) and Facebook.
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