Foodies will be out in full force for the seventh annual Vegas Uncork’d by “Bon Appétit” May 9 – 12. Uncork’d features 29 special events including intimate dinners and interactive experiences hosted by acclaimed chefs, sommeliers and mixologists held at Bellagio, Caesars Palace, Mandalay Bay and MGM Grand. Not only do food fans get to [...]
Maybe you dream of becoming the next Julia Child or being a contestant on a reality TV cooking show. Or maybe you just really love food. Whatever the case may be, Food University at Caesars Palace can help turn your food fantasies into reality. The three-day program, which runs March 27 – 29, is a [...]
Las Vegas is home to some of the best restaurants in the world by some of the most celebrated chefs in the world, so it’s no surprise “Food & Wine” magazine is hosting its third annual Food & Wine All-Star Weekend here. The event, which takes place Oct. 5 – 7 at Aria Resort & [...]
Foodies have reason to rejoice this month as The Venetian and The Palazzo celebrate “Cibo Vino” throughout August. “Cibo” is the Italian word for food — and amazing food and wine are at the center of dozens of events at the resorts, which include chef demonstrations, tastings and unique dinner opportunities. The events are part of the [...]
Kamel Guechida talks about sweets not being too sweet, using quality ingredients and working for Joël Robuchon If you met the friendly, humble Kamel Guechida out of his highly starched white chef’s coat, you’d probably never know that he is the executive pastry chef for the opulent Joël Robuchon restaurant at MGM Grand, the only three Michelin [...]
Recently, I chatted with Chef Michael Mina about everything from quality controlling his 18 restaurants in eight states to the surprising tunes on his iPod. Mina has established himself as a culinary powerhouse here in Las Vegas, with five restaurants in four properties: Stripsteak at MGM Grand, Michael Mina at Bellagio, Seablue and Nobhill Tavern [...]
When Celebrity Chef Hubert Keller decided to close Fleur de Lys last May, cries rang out from the food-loving community. But with the closing of Fleur de Lys, a fine dining, finely-priced restaurant in Mandalay Bay, came its hipper, cooler younger sister, Fleur. Keller says his decision to close Fleur de Lys was what the guests wanted. He explained that [...]
Las Vegas’ culinary event of the year is taking place right now! Vegas Uncork’d got off to a roaring start last night. Sold out dinners at restaurants like Rao’s and Bradley Ogden left diners satiated and chefs ready to party. Post dinner service, celebrity Chef’s Bobby Flay, Rick Moonen and “Iron Chef” rivals Cat Cora [...]
