Vegas
Uncork’d by Bon Appétit, in its eighth year, is bigger than ever with more
resorts, more chefs, more events and more guests. Eight new events are on sale
now, including a collaborative dinner with Bobby Flay and Giada de Laurentiis;
lunch with Thomas Keller; celebrity golf; Burgers, Beers & Boozy Shakes
with Mario Batali and a first-ever “Live Like A High-Roller” MGM Grand
exclusive package. Plus, Jean-Georges Vongerichten is an exciting addition and
will be serving up culinary delights at two ARIA events – Celebrity Chef
Brunch: A Mother’s Day Weekend Celebration and Chefs’ Counter: All-Star Feast,
alongside other all-star chefs including Shawn McClain, Masa Takayama and
Michael Mina.
A
total of 31 events are now confirmed to take place at ARIA, Bellagio, Caesars
Palace, MGM Grand and The Venetian.
Chefs
Mario Batali and Buddy Valastro are the headlining mentors to two students from
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in the Chase Sapphire Preferred Grill
Challenge as they vie for $20,000 in scholarship funds during The Night Market
at The Venetian on Thursday, May 8.
New and updated programming:
A
Scot's Tale: Master Series Dinner with Gordon Ramsay, Thursday, May 8: Don't
miss the chance to dine on award-winning cuisine from internationally acclaimed
chef, Gordon Ramsay at Caesars Palace. Hosted by the chef himself, this Master
Series Dinner will showcase Chef Ramsay's signature flavors with a
once-in-a-lifetime menu.
When
Stars Align: Master Series Dinner with Bobby Flay & Giada de Laurentiis,
Thursday, May 8: The Master Series Dinner with Bobby Flay is back by popular
demand, but this time with a very special, never-been-done-before twist: Giada
de Laurentiis. Together at Chef Flay's MESA Grill at Caesars Palace, the two
celebrity chefs will come together to craft a special menu of MESA favorites as
well as reveal courses from Giada's new and inaugural restaurant, opening this
spring. Don't miss this first-ever collaboration between the two all-star
chefs.
UPDATE:
Second Annual Chase Sapphire Preferred Grill Challenge, Thursday, May 8: Chef
Mario Batali joins Buddy Valastro as a headlining mentor of this sizzling
competition! During The Night Market two students from Le Cordon Bleu College
of Culinary Arts will battle it out as sous chefs alongside Batali and Valastro
for $20,000 in scholarship funds, courtesy of Chase Sapphire Preferred.
Burgers,
Beers & Boozy Shakes: An After-Party with Chef Mario Batali, Thursday, May
8: Keep the fête fueled after The Night Market: East Meets West with this
flavorful late-night after-party hosted by Chef Mario Batali at new Las Vegas
restaurant, B&B Burger & Beer at The Venetian. Guests can snack on
comfort foods such as gourmet burgers and wash it down with house brews and
boozy Averna milkshakes.
Baking
with The Boss, Friday, May, 9: Step into an interactive experience with Buddy
Valastro, the Cake Boss himself, at Buddy V's Ristorante at The Venetian. Enjoy
Prosecco and specialty cocktails, a sampling of savory dishes and sweet treats
as Buddy reveals his baking tips during a live demonstration. Meet Buddy and
walk away with a special gift.
At
the Table with Thomas Keller, Friday, May 9: For the first time ever, food
enthusiasts can enjoy a specially curated lunch prepared by esteemed,
award-winning chef Thomas Keller at The Venetian. Chef Keller opens up his
Michelin-starred Bouchon for an exclusive afternoon of gourmet dishes and
drinks.
Flavors
of Sicily: Exploring Sicilian Wines, Friday, May 9: Like the people of Sicily,
Stemmari wines are approachable, enjoyable, and intense. Embrace the Sicilian
lifestyle during this Stemmari wine seminar at The Venetian where you'll sip
and savor each Sicilian wine from their catalogue.
Mario
Batali Foundation Swing Session Las Vegas Celebrity Golf Classic, Saturday, May
10: Hit the links with Chef Mario Batali, Bon Appétit Editor in Chief Adam
Rapoport, and other celebrities and A-list chefs for the ultimate gastronomic
golf event, benefiting the Mario Batali Foundation. Eat, drink and swing your
way through a memorable day of golf and culinary greatness at the prestigious
Cascata golf course, followed by a beef tasting at Mario Batali’s Italian
Steakhouse, Carnevino at The Palazzo.
Mario
Batali Foundation Swing Session Beef & Barolo Extravaganza, Saturday, May
10: Not a golfer? Not a problem. A limited number of additional tickets beyond
the Golf Classic will be available for guests to experience an exclusive
walk-around tasting at Mario Batali’s Italian Steakhouse, Carnevino. Take part
in wine pairings and a silent auction packed with unique goods and experiences,
as well as dine on passed bites and delicious fare from Carnevino's menu. Mix
and mingle with Mario Batali, Editor in Chief Adam Rapoport, golfers and
celebrities.
Also
on sale now is a Vegas Uncork’d VIP experience, Decadence In The Details:
Weekend Extravagance Package. Featuring a three-night stay in the
ultra-exclusive SKYLOFTS at MGM Grand, the package offers a rare chance to
attend sold-out events including, Joël Robuchon Cooking & Wine Demo and
Experience Hakkasan: A Progressive Evening from Restaurant to Club. The
exclusive experience includes:
A three-night
stay in the Forbes Five-Star, AAA Five Diamond SKYLOFTS at MGM Grand
Two
tickets to each of the following events including Joël Robuchon Cooking &
Wine Demo, Experience Hakkasan: A Progressive Evening from Restaurant to Club,
Michael Mina’s Pig Roast & Beer Tasting and When in France: A Joël Robuchon
Dinner
A
private behind-the-scenes kitchen tour of Chef of the Century’s namesake
restaurant Joël Robuchon
Spa
access at the lavish MGM Grand Spa
Access
to private registration as well as 24-hour concierge and personal butler
service
Complimentary
roundtrip airport transportation in a limousine
To
reserve this package, call 877-646-5638 and speak with an MGM Grand Luxury
Sales specialist.
For
more information on Vegas Uncork’d by Bon Appétit programming, visit
VegasUncorked.com.
