Join The Executive Chef Cooking Series At The Bellagio!

Bellagio Resort & Casino reveals a year of all new cooking experiences in 2014 as part of the highly popular culinary series, An Executive Chef’s Culinary Classroom. The educational series includes interactive cooking classes led by Bellagio Executive Chef Edmund Wong and his team of culinary artists. During each two-hour session held in Tuscany Kitchen, the AAA Five Diamond resort’s state-of-the-art demonstration kitchen, Wong and his skilled team will guide students as they compose and prepare an exceptional three-course meal, all while sharing a variety of delicious culinary secrets.

Classes begin Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 7 p.m.* and will be held throughout the year. Tickets are priced at $125 per person, all-inclusive, and can be purchased by calling Bellagio Concierge at 866-406-7117. For more information on An Executive Chef’s Culinary Classroom, visit Bellagio's Epicurean Epicenter webpage - www.bellagio.com/hotel/executive-chef-classroom.aspx. 

Upon arrival, guests will find their personal cooking station prepped with the ingredients and tools necessary to create an appetizer, main entrée and dessert course. Once class begins, Wong will provide a step-by-step demonstration while his assisting chefs circulate through the intimate space, providing guidance to students slicing, seasoning and combining ingredients. After each course is fully cooked, participants will taste their creations, paired with a specially selected wine. Guests will leave the event with a souvenir Tuscany Kitchen apron and recipe card featuring detailed instruction for recreating the meal at home. 

Each class will follow a seasonal theme and feature a menu created with the freshest ingredients available. The 2014 schedule is as follows:

I Heart Food: Thursday, February 13

The path to a lover's heart is through the stomach and the Valentine's Day-inspired dishes demonstrated in this course are sure to provide the tools necessary to create a romantic and unforgettable celebration.

The Noodle Lover's Guide to Pasta: Wednesday, March 5

Perfect pasta lies in its preparation. This class will take guests through key pasta cooking tips and pasta sauce techniques sure to make extraordinary pasta every time.

Blossoming Taste of Spring: Thursday, April 3

Warm spring sunshine evokes the desire for crisp, fresh flavors. Guests will learn how to bring out the essence of the season while utilizing nature's freshest quality ingredients.

Grilling Perfection: Wednesday, May 28

Grilling is more than a science, it's an art. Guests will replicate techniques as Bellagio chefs artfully prepare delicious grilled dishes.

Father's Day Bellagio Barbeque: Thursday, June 12

Chefs demonstrate how to create, in true Bellagio style, a wonderful three-course barbequed meal certain to show any father how much he's appreciated on Father's Day.

What to Eat First? The Chicken or the Egg: Wednesday, August 27

Bellagio is known for creating world-class, innovative cuisine. This session will lead participants through the steps to constructing an inventive three-course meal highlighting ingredients including chicken and egg.

Farm to Table: Wednesday, September 24

Sensi utilizes sustainable, organically raised products in its celebrated cuisine. The restaurant also incorporates fresh herbs, grown in the resort's rooftop garden, to complement the ingredients of each dish. Quality, purity and flavor will prevail in every creation from the menu demonstrated in this session.

Cooking with Chocolate: Wednesday, October 1

Bellagio boasts a renowned pastry team that creates extraordinary chocolate desserts. The talented chef team will demonstrate the intricacies of preparing fine chocolate so it’s perfectly sweet to taste.

Harvesting Thanksgiving: Wednesday, November 19

Cooking a Thanksgiving dinner can be an intimidating feat. This class will take fear out of Thanksgiving preparations and guide participants to harmonious holiday dining.

*Time subject to change

About Tuscany Kitchen

The 1,170-square-foot Tuscany Kitchen serves as the set for most Epicurean Epicenter events. This state-of-the-art demo kitchen is outfitted with top-of-the-line Viking equipment and the latest technology.  Three cameras, positioned above the prep stations and stove tops, capture shots of the chefs at work and broadcast them over 60-inch plasma screens mounted above the cooking area for easy viewing.  This, paired with the opportunity to interact with Bellagio’s unparalleled culinary talent, creates an environment unlike any other for total immersion in the fine dining experience. 

About Bellagio

Inspired by the beautiful villages of Europe, the AAA Five Diamond Bellagio overlooks a Mediterranean-blue, 8 ½-acre lake, where fountains perform a magnificent aquatic ballet choreographed to music and lights. Within Bellagio are award-winning dining experiences including two AAA Five Diamond restaurants, Julian Serrano's Picasso and Le Cirque from the renowned Maccioni family. Bellagio is home to an impressive collection of luxury retailers including Louis Vuitton, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Tiffany & Co., Breguet, Prada, Fred Leighton, Chanel, Dior, Fendi, Bottega Veneta, Hermès and OMEGA. A world-class art gallery, the exquisite Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, the stunning “O” by Cirque du Soleil, a luxurious spa and salon, dynamic nightlife at The Bank, Hyde Bellagio and Lily Bar & Lounge and an elegant casino all add to the extraordinary Bellagio experience. Bellagio is a wholly owned subsidiary of MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM). For more information and reservations, visit bellagio.com, call toll free at (888) 987-6667or find us on Facebook and Twitter.