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| ECF board members and students gather before M.E.N.U.S 2014 |
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| Jabbawockeez pose with the chefs from Tacos & Tequila |
Epicurean
Charitable Foundation of Las Vegas (ECF) hosted its 13th annual M.E.N.U.S.
(Mentoring and Educating Nevada’s Upcoming Students) event on Friday night at
MGM Grand, with an exclusive poolside dine-around and entrance to a concert by
the Zac Brown Band at MGM Grand Garden Arena.
ECF
supporters enjoyed more than 30 participating restaurants including: CRUSH eat,
drink, love from MGM Grand serving grilled Chilean sea bass and tuna tostada;
Giada from The Cromwell serving orzo meatballs and chocolate peanut butter
cookies; Aureole from Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino serving grilled hanger
steak; and Zenshin Asian Restaurant from South Point Hotel Casino & Spa
serving mini malassadas and ahi poke tacos; among others.
The
dine-around was followed by a rocking performance by three-time Grammy
Award-winning country sensation, Zac Brown Band. Notable guests at M.E.N.U.S.
included: Jason Shkorupa, president of ECF and vice president of food and
beverage for MGM Grand; Ana Marie Mormando, ECF vice president and vice
president of hotel operations for Bellagio; Larry Ruvo, vice president of
Southern Wine & Spirits; Lincoln Spoor, owner of Feel Good Brands; and
Stowe Shoemaker, dean of the William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration
at University of Nevada, Las Vegas; among others. Local entertainers also
participated in ECF’s ‘purple carpet’ such as Carrot Top, Jabbawockeez, FANTASY
and Thunder from Down Under.
M.E.N.U.S.
is an annual event that raises money to support ECF’s primary charitable
endeavor of providing full-ride scholarships to deserving local students
interested in pursuing careers in hospitality or the culinary arts. Since 2001,
ECF has donated more than $1 million to Clark County students.
About
Epicurean Charitable Foundation Las Vegas
Comprised
of 25 of Las Vegas’ top food and beverage and hospitality executives, Epicurean
Charitable Foundation of Las Vegas is dedicated to ensuring scholarships and
unique mentorship opportunities to financially-underprivileged Clark County
students passionate about pursuing a career in a related field. To support the
mission, ECF holds a grand annual fundraiser, known as M.E.N.U.S. (Mentoring
and Educating Nevada’s Upcoming Students), featuring an exclusive dine-around,
live entertainment and elaborate amenities. More information may be found by
calling 702.932.5098, visiting www.ecflv.org or following on Facebook, Twitter
and Instagram @EpicureanLV.
PHOTO CREDIT: Cashman Photo Enterprises
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