The
Venetian® Las Vegas will host the city’s culinary event of the year, Ultimo - A
Weekend of Excellence, Dec. 5-7.
Featuring lavish feasts of the finest food and extraordinary experiences
from an A-team of luxury brands, Ultimo will celebrate the romance of Italy and
the magic of its cuisine, as it unfolds around The Venetian and The Palazzo®
Las Vegas.
This
special winter weekend of luxury experiences will include the return of the
Venetian’s Grand Banquet, a landmark collaboration between several of the
world’s best culinary celebrities, including Chefs Daniel Boulud, Emeril
Lagasse, and Buddy “Cake Boss” Valastro.
Introduced
in 2013, the Grand Banquet spans the iconic Grand Colonnade of The Venetian on
a spectacular single table that seats nearly 200 people. This sumptuous setting – with its meal fit
for royalty – was called “the grandest meal ever served in Las Vegas” by last
year’s host Chef Mario Batali.
The
event is presented in conjunction with Robb Report magazine and Southern Wine
and Spirits of Nevada, and will benefit the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center
for Brain Health.
Ultimo
– A Weekend of Excellence will feature an entire experience for guests:
The
Arrival
On
Friday, guests who fly into McCarran International Airport (or any of the
private options in Las Vegas) will be driven to The Venetian in a Bentley or
Rolls-Royce, or one of the resort’s limousines. Check-in will be provided at
the exclusive VIP lounge, and each guest will be escorted to a luxurious suite,
including a choice of premium suites that are normally reserved for
“high-roller” casino guests.
The
first social affair, the Welcome Reception at fine jewelry and watch boutique
Bellusso, will feature caviar, champagne and a showing of sophisticated
timepieces. The party will then move on to the Grand Colonnade for a dinner of
a lifetime, The Grand Banquet.
The
Grand Banquet
One
would have to travel to Europe to find a meal with a similar romantic setting
as the weekend’s main event: The Grand Banquet. In fact, the banquet will be
served within the stunning and iconic Grand Colonnade, amid authentic frescoes
hand painted by Italian artists, 25-foot columns of Botticino marble, and
floors inspired by the Church of Santa Maria del Rosario. Spanning the Grand
Colonnade, a spectacular single table will seat nearly 200 people, a
breathtaking setting that follows a European trend to host grand community
meals in the most impressive public spaces.
To
ensure that the meal matches the superb setting, the weekend’s hosts—Chefs
Boulud, Lagasse, and Valastro—will reign over the food presentations, leaving
time to mingle with guests throughout the dining experience. To highlight each
incredible course, winemakers from top wineries worldwide will be on hand to
introduce their new- and old-world pours, including some new releases saved for
this very night. Fabulous live entertainment and an auction for the Cleveland
Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health will bring this magical evening to a
close.
Very
few people have the opportunity to attend an event that so eloquently blends
the finest Italian food with extraordinary vintages from renowned Italian wine
producers.
Saturday
Haute Experiences
Saturday
gets rolling with a fabulous French Brunch with Daniel Boulud at his new db
Brasserie restaurant, which was recently named “Best New Fine Dining” by Vegas
Seven magazine. Guests will load up on French-American classics and bubbly
before heading out on one of four luxury experiences, that range from relaxing
to thrilling.
The
Venetian has curated four ‘Haute Experience’ options for Saturday afternoon.
Through our luxury partners, guests can participate in unique,
once-in-a-lifetime opportunities tailored just for them:
· JUST SAY AHH…
Guests
who come to Vegas to relax and unwind will look no further than The Venetian’s
famed Canyon Ranch SpaClub®. Guests will sit back and enjoy the spa’s
world-famous facilities (including experiential rains, HydroSpa, and
herbal-infused laconium), then melt into the treatments of their dreams. They
will take the relaxation home, with a generous gift bag courtesy of Canyon
Ranch.
· FASHION INSIDER
The
Venetian is planning a super-exclusive fashion extravaganza just for Ultimo’s
most fashion-minded guests, put together by one of our favorite brands. This
intimate event will be a once-in-a-lifetime peek into the evolving role of Las
Vegas in high fashion, including insider access to a current collection and how
pieces are chosen for the experience. The Las Vegas Strip, with its unique
global clientele, continues to grow as a top shopping destination in part by
offering many one-of-a-kind pieces not sold anywhere else—this fascinating
event is a must for anyone with a love of fashion.
· NEED FOR SPEED
Ultimo’s
luxury-car partners are putting together a race car experience of a lifetime.
Together with Exotics Racing, guests can learn to drive those cars the way
they’re made to be driven— as fast as possible, around a racetrack. The
experience includes an opportunity to hit the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in one
of these special cars, with a pro driver in the passenger seat. The 1.2-mile
racetrack was designed by a stunt driver who worked with Matt Damon in The Bourne
Identity, and it features seven thrilling turns and a 1,800-foot straightaway.
· BAKING WITH THE BOSS
This
unforgettable culinary weekend wouldn’t be complete without at least some
guests hitting the kitchen. Buddy “Cake Boss” Valastro, a fourth-generation
baker who inherited the nickname from his father, knows his way around a sweet
tooth. Guests will learn from the best during this private baking class, where
you’ll participate in baking to-die-for cakes worthy of bakeries of the highest
level.
The
Weekend Continues
A
memorable Dine-Around in the Palazzo Waterfall Atrium & Gardens will give
guests a taste of The Venetian and The Palazzo’s hot spots Carnevino (by Mario
Batali), Buddy V’s Ristorante (by Buddy Valastro), CUT Steakhouse (by Wolfgang
Puck), Bouchon (by Thomas Keller), Delmonico Steakhouse (by Emeril Lagasse),
and db Brasserie (by Daniel Boulud).
The
after-party will be a private soiree in a special Richard Hennessey Lounge in
the exclusive high-roller Paiza Club, with desserts by Valastro, fine liquors,
and premier cigars.
Sunday’s
Truffle Farewell Brunch will boast a meal to dream about—using delicious
in-season truffles, organic farm-fresh eggs, and premium beef—with Lagasse
hosting at his award-winning Delmonico Steakhouse.
The
only way to experience Ultimo in its entirety is to stay overnight. Deluxe packages combine prime access to
weekend events with a suite at The Venetian or The Palazzo. Packages include
· Ultimo Suite Package
The
Ultimo Package offers the highest level of service and amenities to further
enhance a weekend of once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Penthouse accommodations,
two seats at The Grand Banquet and all of the weekend’s biggest culinary events
are included in this exclusive package.
· Diamond Suite Package
The
Diamond Package treats guests to exquisite suite accommodations and all of the
weekend’s biggest culinary events, including The Grand Banquet, Brunch with
Daniel Boulud, the Dine Around, the Truffle Farewell Brunch at Emeril Lagasse’s
Delmonico Steakhouse, and more.
· Platinum Suite Package
Participate
in some of the weekend’s most spirited events with the Platinum Package,
including the Welcome Reception at Bellusso and dessert by the “Cake Boss” in
the exclusive Paiza Lounge, as well as Ultimo’s crowning dining experience, The
Grand Banquet.
· Gold Suite Package
The
Gold Package offers guests a taste of the Ultimo experience with some of the
best culinary events offered throughout the weekend, such as Brunch with Daniel
Boulud, the Dine Around and the Truffle Farewell Brunch, as well as other
delightful amenities.
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