THE JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION’S TASTE AMERICA™ LAS VEGAS
‘WEEEKEND OF WINNERS’ EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE OCTOBER 24 – 25, 2008
Join JBF Award Winner Alessandro Stratta for a champagne welcome followed by an intimate dining experience in his renowned restaurant.
| Where: | Alex at Wynn Las Vegas |
| Price: | $500 per person, includes wine, tax, and gratuity |
| Time: | 7:00 p.m. Champagne Welcome with Chef Stratta followed by Seated Dinner |
| Chef: | JBF Award Winner |
Friday, October 24, 2008
James Beard Award-winning restaurateur Piero Selvaggio helped define contemporary Italian food and wine for Americans at the acclaimed Valentino in Los Angeles. For this special Taste America dinner, Selvaggio will join his James Beard Award-winning chef Luciano Pellegrini at Valentino in Las Vegas for a white truffle extravaganza like no other. Pellegrini will prepare a six-course dinner featuring white truffles and paired with exceptional wines for an unforgettable culinary experience.
| Where: | Valentino at The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino |
| Price: | $350 per person, includes wine, tax, and gratuity |
| Time: | 7:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception |
| Chef: | JBF Award Winner |
Friday, October 24, 2008
Celebrity chef Kerry Simon and James Beard Award Winner Michel Nischan are more than just friends—they are two of the hottest, most talked about chefs creating contemporary American cuisine today. They are teaming up for this special Taste America four-course dinner that will include signature sushi and sake pairings and the vibe promises to be as coolly cutting-edge as the cooking.
| Where: | Simon at Palms Place Hotel and Spa |
| Price: | $175 per person, includes wine, tax, and gratuity |
| Time: | 7:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception |
| Chefs: | Kerry Simon and special guest JBF Award Winner Michel Nischan, Dressing Room, A Homegrown Restaurant, Westport, CT |
Friday, October 24, 2008
Fiamma doubles up on talent for a special night of Mediterranean hospitality and Italian contemporary cuisine. 2006 Award Winner Fabio Trabocchi joins Vegas Fiamma's own Carlos Buscaglia in the kitchen to create a signature Taste America menu.
| Where: | Fiamma at MGM Grand Hotel and Casino |
| Price: | $175 per person, includes wine, tax, and gratuity |
| Time: | 7:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception |
| Chefs: | Carlos Buscaglia and special guest |
Cooking Demonstration with Famed Chocolatier François Payard
Join JBF Award Winner François Payard at Caesars Palace’s Payard Pâtisserie & Bistro for a hands on demonstration of some of the most decadent and delicious desserts featured in his latest book, Chocolate Epiphany: Exceptional Cookies, Cakes, and Confections for Everyone.
A book signing with François Payard will occur after the demonstration with books available for purchase.
This event is generously supported by Green & Black’s® Organic Chocolate.
| When: | Saturday, October 25th from 4:00 p.m–5:00 p.m. |
| Where: | Payard Pâtisserie & Bistro at Caesars Palace 3570 Las Vegas Boulevard South Las Vegas, NV 89109 |
| Price: | $20 per person Seating is limited so reserve your tickets now! |
Saturday Night Gala
October 25, 2008
James Beard believed American cuisine was regional cuisine. Join us for a virtual road trip of the best cooking in America as JBF Award-winning chefs from across the country team up with Las Vegas host chefs at the Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino—some 16 chefs in all—to prepare this once-in-a-lifetime gala dinner. One word of advice, save room for dessert!
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Featured Chefs:
- JBF Award Winner Patrick Connolly, Bobo, NYC
- JBF Award Winner R.J. Cooper III, Vidalia, Washington, DC
- JBF Award Winner Traci Des Jardins, Jardinière, San Francisco
- JBF Award Winner Jean-Louis Gerin, Jean-Louis, Greenwich, CT
- JBF Award Winner Donald Link, Herbsaint, New Orleans
- JBF Award Winner Shawn McClain, Spring, Chicago
- JBF Award Winner Adam Siegel, Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro, Milwaukee
- JBF Award Winner Holly Smith, Café Juanita, Kirkland, WA
- JBF Award Winner Robert Stehling, Hominy Grill, Charleston, SC
- JBF Award Winner John Sundstrom, Lark, Seattle
- JBF Award Winner Celina Tio, Julia(n), Charlotte, NC
- JBF Award Winner Fabio Trabocchi, Fiamma, NYC
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| Tickets: | $350.00 per person, includes wine, tax, and gratuity | ||||||
| VIP Tickets: | Exclusive to American Express Card Members
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Join VINO LAS VEGAS as we see the the cream rise to the top over this incredable 3 day event in Las Vegas
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| Fri. 10/24/2008 at 6:30 PM | $500 JBF Taste America Dinner at Restaurant Charlie | Restaurant Charlie at Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino Las Vegas, NV | Tix & Info | ||||
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| Fri. 10/24/2008 at 7:00 PM | $175 JBF Taste America Dinner at Fiamma | Fiamma at MGM Grand Las Vegas, NV | Tix & Info | ||||
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| Fri. 10/24/2008 at 7:00 PM | $200 JBF Taste America Dinner at Rao’s | Rao’s at Caesars Palace Las Vegas, NV | Tix & Info | ||||
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| Fri. 10/24/2008 at 7:00 PM | $300 JBF Taste America Dinner at Bartolotta, Ristorante di Mare | Bartolotta, Ristorante di Mare at Wynn Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | Tix & Info | ||||
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| Fri. 10/24/2008 at 7:00 PM | $350 JBF Taste America Dinner at Valentino | Valentino at Venetian Resort Hotel Casino Las Vegas, NV | Tix & Info | ||||
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| Fri. 10/24/2008 at 7:00 PM | $500 JBF Taste America Dinner at Alex | Alex at Wynn Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | Tix & Info | ||||
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| Fri. 10/24/2008 at 7:30 PM | $175 JBF Taste America Dinner at Simon | Simon at Palms Place Hotel and Spa Las Vegas, NV | Tix & Info | ||||
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| Sat. 10/25/2008 at 4:00 PM | $20 Cooking Demonstration with Famed Chocolatier François Payard | Payard Pâtisserie & Bistro at Caesars Palace Las Vegas, NV | Tix & Info | ||||
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| Sat. 10/25/2008 at 7:00 PM | $350 / $500 JBF Taste America Gala | Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino Las Vegas, NV | Tix & Info | ||||
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