VINO LAS VEGAS samples Culinary Artistry from many of the World's Best Chefs at The Vegas Uncorked Grand Tasting

There is nowhere else can you experience the exciting Las Vegas food and wine scene all in one place, in one night than the Vegas Uncork'd Grand Tasting .











If you could only choose one event to attend , the Vegas Uncorked Grand Tasting would be the one. We strolled around the classic beautiful pool at the Caesars Palace Resort sampling culinary delights from many of the world's best Chefs.



We have said for years that Las Vegas has become a culinary center in the world. If one had any doubts about that then the Vegas Uncork'd Grand Tasting would have changed your mind. Where else in the world could you see Chefs Daniel Boulud, Guy Savoy, Joel Robuchon and Paul Bartolotta walking amongst the guests and serving their dishes ?












In addition to these legendary Chefs, rising star Chefs like Adam Sobel, Zach Allen and Carlos Buscaglia were side by side with Chefs like Bobby Flay, Cat Cora and Kerry Simon. Even Actor Kyle MacLachian from the TV hit show "Desperate Housewives " was in attendance enjoying the great food and wine.











Bon Appetit has done it again for the third straight year with a wonderful Grand Tasting . You cannot but be in awe of the whole experience as you walk and sample dishes from world renown restaurants like Ristorante di Mare at the Wynn, Mario Batali at the Venetian , Mix by renown Chef Alain Ducasse at the Mandalay Bay , Aquaknox at the Venetian, RM Seafood at Mandalay Bay, Daniel Boulud at the Wynn, Switch at Encore, Guy Savoy at Caesars Palace and of course Joel Robuchon at the MGM .


Join VINO LAS VEGAS as the world comes poolside to Caesars Palace for the Grand Tasting . Lets enjoy some food, speak to some of the guests and of course spend some time with these incredible Chefs from around the world.

Until next year, Bon Appetit !

The Vegas Uncork'd Blackjack Tournament provides a chance to play along side a celebrity Chef

The renowned Chefs of Vegas Uncork'd got together along with the public for a Blackjack Tournament and some recreation.













Encore's European pool provided the background for this great Tournament with total cash prizes of $ 10,000.

This was a great opportunity for the public to play along side their
favorite Chef or for those who just wanted to watch, Vegas Uncork'd and ENCORE provided an open bar featuring Patron Spirits.





The Red Carpet started this off with Culinary legends like Joel Robuchon , Daniel Boulud, Rick Moonen , Alex Stratta and many others stopping to met and greet the guests











Multiple James Beard award winner Chef Paul Bartolotta had a very good month winning his second James Beard award a few days before he won the Vegas Uncork'd Blackjack Tournament.





























RAO's Executive Chef Carla Pellegrino tried her blackjack skills and showed that this event was about having fun as well.





The tournament brought out a who's who's of celeberity Chefs from all over the world.

Daniel Boulud, Daniel Boulud Brasserie
Paul Bartolotta, Bartolotta Ristorante di Mare
Kim Canteenwalla, Society Café
Tom Colicchio, Craftsteak
Bobby Flay, Mesa Grill
Jean Joho, Eiffel Tower Restaurant
Hubert Keller, Fleur de Lys
Kyle MacLachlan, (celebrity co-host)
Mary Sue Milliken, Border Grill
Rick Moonen, RM Seafood
François Payard, Payard Pâtisserie & Bistro Caesars Palace
Carla Pellegrino, Rao's Caesars Palace
Joël Robuchon, L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon
Richard Sandoval, Isla Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar
Theo Schoenegger, Sinatra
Alex Stratta, Alex
Jet Tila, Wazuzu
Laurent Tourondel, BLT Burger
David Walzog, SW Steakhouse











Vegas Uncork'd has many Venues and all types of events that provide fun, education, great food, wine and spirits for its guests. The Blackjack tournament is chance to have some fun and mingle with the Travelocity gnome some of your favorite Chefs along side the beautiful pool at ENCORE Resort and Casino.

Vegas Uncork'd Guests get a chance to cook with the best at the Ultimate All-Star Interactive Luncheon

When we heard about the Vegas Uncork'd interactive luncheon we expected to watch these great chefs at work preparing some of their signature dishes and we were right. But, we had no idea that we would have the opportunity to cook with them ! This event allowed us to put on our aprons and cook with an all-star lineup of Wynn Las Vegas and Encore Las Vegas chefs at this incredible interactive luncheon. We assisted in preparing our meal with instruction from award winning chefs Paul Bartolotta, Daniel Boulud, Marc Poidevin and Alex Stratta.

After all of our hard work was done we sat back and enjoyed some great deserts prepared by pastry chef Frédéric Robert. Bon Appétit editor-in-chief Barbara Fairchild, special correspondent Alan Richman, restaurant editor Andrew Knowlton, and features editor Hugh Garvey were all present along with Elaine Wynn to top off this great afternoon of cooking.

The first course was a dish created by Chef Alex Stratta of ALEX located at the Wynn. Elaine from VINO LAS VEGAS prepared this dish for our table.




Chilled Lobster with Sping Vegetable Crudites and Lemon Vinaigrette .
This dish was paired with Terlano, Sauvignon Blanc, Quartz, Alto Adige, Italy 2007

Multiple James Beard award winner Chef Paul Bartolotta of RISTORANTE DI MARE at the Wynn shared is creation of Cappesante Dorate con Porcini "Mari e Monte" Sauteed Sea Scallops with Porcini Muchrooms. The Sommeliers of Wynn and Encore paired this dish with Palenta Cometa , Sicillia, Italy 2007


ENCORE got into this culinary adventure when Chef Marc Poidevin of Switch brought his Spring Gnocchi with Peas and Prosciutto to life. The wine pairing of Vincent Girardin , Rully, Vieilles Vignes, Burgundy , France 2006 was a real stand out for us.












Renowed Chef Daniel Boulud, of Daniel Boulud Brasserie let us prepare perhaps the most complicated dish of the day. His Marinated Squab Breast , Caramelized Japanese Eggplant, Couscous with Fresh Mint and Pistachios was well worth the work it took to make this dish. Chef Boulud joined us at our table and we enjoyed his dish as he explained he culinary philosophy behind it. The Sommelier pairing of M. Chapoutier , Chateauneuf-du-Pape, La Bernardine, Rhone, France 2005 was excellent with this very french inspired dish.











After working for our lunch and getting a real education from what many consider some of the best Chefs in the world , we looked forward to having desert to finish off this wonderful experience.








Pasty Chef Frederic Robert Executive Pastry Chef Wynn/Encore provided us with his creation of Strawberry Vacherin and Crispy Chocolate Dome that were mouth watering. The pairing of Domaines Schlumberger , Gewurztraminer , Vendanges Tardives ,Cuvee Christine, Alsace, France 2000 was a nice ending to this great desert.

This was the first time that Vegas Uncork'd attempted such an undertaking. Just prior to the event we were curious on how this would work out. From the minute Alex Statta began to explain our first course and the pots began to bang through out the ballroom the event ran smoothly and was a guest favorite. Where else would one have the opportunity to cook alongside world renown Chefs and learn some of their techniques but at Vegas Uncork'd. We look forward to next year when hopefully they will have more of these interactive events.

Join VINO LAS VEGAS as we take you into this great interactive event and even see Elaine from VINO LAS VEGAS try her hand at a dish created by Chef Alex Stratta

The Vegas Uncork'd Gala Dinner lets the culinary stars shine at the Bellagio

The Gala Dinner is the formal culmination of the weeks events. Some of the biggest names in the culinary world were on hand to serve their best to the guests.

The attendees strolled through the reception alongside eight fabulous chefs and enjoyed cocktails and champagne as they get warmed up for an exclusive and intimate five course dinner.






Restaurants included Michael Mina, Olives, Yellowtail, Prime, Picasso, and Jean-Philippe Pâtisserie. Dinner pairings featured international wines including wines from Icon Estates and Champagne by Remy Cointreau USA.” Bon Appétit editor-in-chief Barbara Fairchild and special correspondent Alan Richman were both on hand as well as the chefs to welcome the guests this wonderful event,


The Menu at the Gala was exactly what we expected with the culinary talent that was assembled . Only Bon Appetit could have gotten all of these chefs together in one city, at one resort and in one kitchen.







Todd English and Isaac Carter of Todd English’s Olives
Created
Hors d’oeuvre




Julian Serrano of Picasso

Created
Roasted Scallops
Green Asparagus
Hollandaise Mousseline & Confit of Leeks

Akira Back of Yellowtail Sushi Restaurant & Bar
Presented
Japanese Snapper Carpaccio
Micro Shiso & Tosazu

JMichael Mina and Anthony Amoroso of Michael Mina
Presented
Crispy Pork Belly, Vegetables á la Grecque
Wild Arugula & California Ranch Olive Oil

Robert Moore of Prime Steakhouse
Served
Dry Aged A5 Wagyu Rib- Eye
Grilled Shiitake Mushrooms & Sesame Mustard

The Vegas Uncork'd Gala Dinner is very special event held each year the last evening of the week long celebration of Food and Wine in Las Vegas. Where else can you get eight awarding winning Chefs cooking for you all at the same time ? Las Vegas of course!