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Vegas
Uncork’d by Bon Appétit, presented by Chase Sapphire Preferred®, adds Emeril
Lagasse along with 10 new events to the ninth annual star-studded culinary
event. In his first appearance at Vegas Uncork’d by Bon Appétit, Emeril Lagasse
will give guests a taste of New Orleans with a first-of-its-kind seafood
extravaganza at MGM Grand.
Chefs
Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger take diners south of the border with a taco
fiesta; Hakkasan Chef Ho Chee Boon takes ticket holders on an intimate tour
through modern China with a six-course Cantonese-inspired dinner; James Beard
Award-Winning Chef Shawn McClain will pair his farm-to-table menu with
exclusive wines by Flowers Vineyard; Master Chocolatier François Payard gets
hands on at his fan-favorite pastry demonstration; and Michelin-starred Chef
Guy Savoy premieres the first KRUG Champagne event of its kind. Furthermore,
Bellagio hosts a special wine tasting featuring wines and experts from four
vineyards, and the popular Grand Tasting event returns featuring Chefs Emeril
Lagasse, Giada De Laurentiis, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Steve Martorano,
Julian Serrano, Brian Malarkey, Michael Mina, Shawn McClain and Ho Chee Boon
who will give guests a taste of their signature dishes with small bites around
the Garden of the Gods pool at Caesars Palace.
Tickets
for Vegas Uncork’d can be purchased at VegasUncorked.com.
Known
for adding a twist on Louisiana's classic Creole dishes at Emeril’s New Orleans
Fish House at MGM Grand, celebrated chef Emeril Lagasse will host two
seafood-centric events.
- The New Orleans Fish House Experience
with Emeril Lagasse – The intimate evening combines Emeril’s signature “New New
Orleans” style of cooking with a selection of wine pairings from the
restaurant’s award-winning menu.
- Emeril’s New Orleans Seafood
Extravaganza – A seafood feast will take place at the MGM Grand Producer's Pool
featuring live music from the Big Easy, boiled seafood and fresh fish with the
event culminating in the third annual Chase Sapphire Preferred Grill Challenge.
The
Too Hot Tamales dynamic duo, Chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger, return
for their ninth year to spice up the festival with a taco-centric dinner and a
build-your-own margarita station at Border Grill inside the Forum Shops at
Caesars. And boozy is back – Mary Sue and Susan will also host a boozy brunch
cooking demo with a five-course menu and five cocktail pairings.
Creative
Cantonese & Wine comes to life at Hakkasan Las Vegas where Michelin-starred
Chef Ho Chee Boon takes diners on a guided journey through the art of modern
Cantonese cooking coupled with exquisite wines to feature the restaurant’s
globally acclaimed cuisine.
For
another event featuring perfect pairings, Chef Guy Savoy will take guests on an
unforgettable epicurean adventure celebrating the very best in food and KRUG
Champagne, the world’s foremost luxury Champagne House. The first event of its
kind, Chef Guy Savoy will be serving a four-course meal featuring many of his
signature dishes all paired with prestigious bottles including Krug’s exclusive
Grand Cuvée and Krug Rosé.
Events
for Vegas Uncork’d by Bon Appétit have been selling quickly with several
already sold out, including all of the previously announced events at Bellagio.
With the addition of new chefs, events and interactive experiences, guests are
encouraged to purchase their tickets now. Tickets to select events at ARIA,
Bellagio, Caesars Palace and MGM Grand hosted by previously announced chefs
Masa Takayama, Michael Mina, Jean-Philippe Maury, François Payard and Frankie
Pellegrino Jr. are still available.
Additionally,
Chase Sapphire Preferred, a premier rewards credit card for people who are
passionate about travel and dining, returns as the presenting sponsor of this
year’s Vegas Uncork'd by Bon Appétit. Chase Sapphire cardholders will enjoy
reserved tickets to coveted events and have exclusive access to interactive
experiences with chefs, including an intimate Spanish brunch with acclaimed
chef Julian Serrano and an opportunity to mingle with chefs inside the Chase
Sapphire Preferred VIP lounge atop the Neptune pool at Caesars Palace Garden of
the Gods during the Grand Tasting.
Below
is a full list of new and notable event programming with tickets on sale today:
ARIA
- Farm to Table Fête with Flowers
Winery at Sage, Saturday, April 25:
Flowers Vineyard and Winery has been producing premier wines out of
Sonoma County for more than 30 years. And during this once-in-a-lifetime
celebration, diners will get a taste of some of the most highly-coveted
vintages paired with farm-to-table fare from James Beard Award-winning chef
Shawn McClain. Held at ARIA’s sophisticated seasonal restaurant, Sage, this
special five-course dinner event will feature wines typically only available at
the winery, along with library selections at the peak of maturity – all hand
selected by Flower’s Estate Director, Greg Miller, and ARIA Director of Wine,
Kim Wood.
Bellagio
- California Chardonnay and Pinot Noir:
A Tasting of Balance, Saturday, April 25: This exciting and educational tasting
will feature four member wineries of In Pursuit of Balance, an organization
striving to promote balanced (and delicious!) pinot noir and chardonnay.
Joining the panel will be Rajat Parr of Domaine de la Côte, Jasmine Hirsch of
Hirsch Vineyards, Matt Licklider of Lioco and Steve Matthiasson of Matthiasson.
The expert panel will discuss food and wine pairings, winemaking and their definition
of balance. Moderated by Bellagio Director of Wine and Master Sommelier Jason
Smith with color commentary by Bon Appétit Wine Editor David Lynch, this
tasting of eight wines is sure to entertain.
Caesars
Palace
- Tequila and Tacos with the Too Hot
Tamales, Thursday, April 23: Chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger spice
things up with a fabulous fiesta fueled by tequila and tacos. Mix and mingle at
the new Border Grill inside The Forum Shops at Caesars while enjoying unlimited
signature tacos, ceviches, seafood cocktails, oysters, and more. Top off the
delicious celebration with a variety of free flowing and award winning
margaritas at an interactive drink station.
- Pastry Savvy with François Payard,
Friday, April 24: A perennial favorite, Chef François Payard invites guests to
Payard Pâtisserie & Bistro for a behind-the-scenes look at how the
freshest, most phenomenal French pastries are created. Guests will learn master
techniques from one of the world’s most renowned pastry chefs.
- The Chefs of Wolfgang Puck: A Lunch
Across the Empire, Friday, April 24: The Chefs of Wolfgang Puck come together
for one afternoon only to showcase the many flavors of Chef Wolfgang Puck’s
empire at this special lunch hosted by Spago Executive Chef, Eric Klein.
Wolfgang Puck is largely credited for shaping the current fine dining scene in
Las Vegas when he opened Spago inside The Forum Shops at Caesars more than 20
years ago, and now has six unique restaurant concepts in town. Guests will
enjoy five courses prepared by Chef Klein, Chef Dustin Lewandowski (Wolfgang
Puck Bar & Grill), Chef Mike Tiva and Jorge Martinez (Wolfgang Puck
Pizzeria & Cucina / Trattoria del Lupo), Matt Hurley (CUT) and desserts by
Corporate Executive Pastry Chef Kamel Guechida & Corporate Director of
Pastry Nicole Erle.
- A Taste of Bravo’s Best New
Restaurant, Saturday, April 25: Bravo’s newest TV competition series will come
to life during this star-studded Saturday soirée at Bravo’s Best New Restaurant
Pop-Up at Caesars Palace. Guests will get a glimpse of what it takes to win the
title of America’s “Best New Restaurant,” as they enjoy an exclusive
four-course seated dinner. Don’t miss the chance to experience the winning
restaurant’s debut event and taste their food first-hand!
- Brunch Demo with Mary Sue Milliken
and Susan Feniger, Saturday, April 25: Get up close and personal with Border
Grill chef-owners Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger at a fun, educational
brunch cooking class. Watch as they prepare innovative dishes and intoxicating
libations from Border Grill inside The Forum Shops at Caesars, named one of the
best new restaurants in Las Vegas. Guests will enjoy a five-course menu, five
cocktail pairings, and a recipe booklet at this exclusive demonstration.
- Premier Pairings with KRUG Champagne
& Guy Savoy, Saturday, April 25: Introducing the first event of its kind
with Michelin-starred Chef Guy Savoy and Krug Champagne, the world’s first
luxury Champagne House, this premier event will take guests through an
unforgettable epicurean adventure celebrating the very best in food and
champagne. The intimate affair will feature four courses from Master Chef Guy
Savoy including many of his signature dishes, such as the artichoke and black
truffle soup and colors of caviar, perfectly paired with Krug’s prestigious
Grande Cuvée and Krug Rosé among others.
MGM
Grand
- The New Orleans Fish House Experience
with Emeril Lagasse, Thursday, April 23: Celebrity Chef Emeril Lagasse brings
his love of fresh seafood and trademark “New New Orleans” style of cooking to
his New Orleans Fish House restaurant at MGM Grand. During this intimate dinner
event, guests will savor kicked-up versions of market fresh fish and shellfish creations
alongside flavorful signature dishes. Emeril’s multi-course menu will be paired
with a selection of wines off the restaurant’s award-winning wine list,
recently receiving Wine Spectator magazine's “Best of Award of Excellence.”
- Creative Cantonese & Wine at
Hakkasan, Saturday, April 25: A one-of-a-kind culinary experience awaits at
Hakkasan Las Vegas. Michelin-starred Chef Ho Chee Boon and his highly skilled
team will prepare a special six-course dinner featuring the restaurant’s globally
acclaimed cuisine. Take an interactive journey though the art of modern
Cantonese cooking coupled with exquisite wines selected by Christine Parkinson,
the world-renowned curator of Hakkasan’s award-winning wine program. As guests
are guided through the unique wine selection process, they’ll feel like a
Master Sommelier for the evening!
- Emeril’s New Orleans Seafood
Extravaganza, Saturday, April 25: Guests will enjoy a New Orleans Style Fish
House experience poolside at the MGM Grand Producer's Pool. Numerous stations
will be set up around the pool offering freshly shucked raw and grilled
oysters, whole grilled market fish cooked to order, New Orleans-style boiled
seafood, chilled salads and seafood ceviche.
A wide selection of craft beers will be on tap and live music will be
performed to top off this “Big Easy” type of experience.
- Third Annual Chase Sapphire Preferred
Grill Challenge, Saturday, April 25: The competition returns this year during
the exciting event, Emeril’s New Orleans Seafood Extravaganza. Two Le Cordon
Bleu College of Culinary Arts students will get a chance to team up with two
celebrity chefs, including Emeril Lagasse. The teams will compete for a $20,000
scholarship, courtesy of Chase Sapphire Preferred.
For
additional information and to purchase tickets, please visit
www.VegasUncorked.com.
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