Bon Appetit 12th Annual Wine and Spirts Focus Las Vegas May 18-20,2001 at Bellagio
What It Is:
Bon Appetit 12th Annual Wine and Spirts Focus is set for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, May 18-20,2001 at Bellagio, MGM Grand, Mirage, and Treasure Island.
Friday, May 18th will feature a magnificant "Grand Tasting" ($125 before May 2, 2001) and will feature over 40 renowned Las Vegas retaurants, more than 100 wineries, Champagne, microbrew and spirits makers to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Saturday, May 19th will feature 10 fascinating and educational workshops, (prices range from $45 to $125 and many include food and wine). Workshops are lead by well-known authorites and have cutting-edge information. Titles include "Sushi & Sake Workshop," "Imported Cheese and Port Selections" and "A Chocolate Odyssey." (For a detailed listing, please see below.)
Also included on Saturday, May 19th is a sensational "Gala Black Tie Dinner" ($350) which includes a luxurious, multi-course menu paired with world-class wines , one that is prepared by a team of outstanding luminary U.S. chefs. This is truely "a meal to be remembered." ( See below for details.)
Sunday, May 20 will feature a Sunday Champagne Jazz Brunch at the legendary MGM Grand. ($65)
Contact Information:
To reserve your tickets by phone:
Call toll-free 1-888-34-FOCUS
Schedule:
7:30 TO 10:30 PM, Friday, May 18 - GRAND TASTING -BELLAGIO
Join us for this walk-around Grand Tasting featuring the signature dishes of 40 renowned Las Vegas restaurants, and meet the celebrated chefs in person.
Andre Rochat ANDRE'S FRENCH RESTAURANT Gabino Sotelino MON AMI GABI Michael Mina and Mark LoRusso AQUA Michael Demers NAPA Charlie Palmer AUREOLE Joseph Elevado NOBU Grant MacPherson BELLAGIO John Cahill OLIO Jean Philippe Maury BELLAGIO Todd English & Clay Conley OLIVES Susan Feniger & Mary Sue Milliken Dennis Di Dio ONDA BORDER GRILL Mark Flemmig BUCCANEER BAY CLUB Julian Serrano PICASSO Joe & Megan Romano CHARLIE PALMER STEAK Joachim Splichal & Alan McLennan PINOT BRASSERIE Rick Griffin CHINA GRILL John Lagrone POSTRIO Thomas Birdwell COYOTE CAFÉ Jonathan Snyder PRIME STEAKHOUSE Christian Czerwonka DELMONICO STEAKHOUSE Alessandro Stratta RENOIR Jean Joho&Joung Sohn EIFFEL TOWER Joe McSherry ROCK LOBSTER RESTAURANT Sean Roe EMERI?S NEW ORLEANS FISH HOUSE Michael & Wendy Jordan RESTAURANT ROSEMARY'S RESTAURANT Marco Porceddu FRANCESCO'S Patrick Glennon SAMBA GRILL Paul Schlosser&Russell Grabe HOUSE OF BLUES Sean O'Connell SHINTARO Michael Ginor HUDSON VALLEY FOIE GRAS David Robins SPAGO Marc B. Poidevin LE CIRQUE Stephan Pyles & David Woodward STAR CANYON Saipin Chutima LOTUS OF SlAM Bill Jacobs THE STEAK HOUSE Robert Kirchoff LUTECE Adam Odegard TREASURE ISLAND Kim Canteenwalla MGM GRAND Luciano Pellegrini VALENTINO Bernard Ibarra THE MIRAGE Wolfgqng von Wieser VERANDAH
Saturday, May 19, 2001 - WORKSHOPS & PRIVATE TASTINGS
SUSHI & SAKE WORKSHOP 11:00 am to 2:00 p.m. Shintaro, Bellagio
The art of sushi-making presented in a hands-on workshop hosted by Shintaro executive chef Sean O'Connell and Mike Shigemoto, followed by a four-course lunch and sake tasting. $95
THE TASTE OF THINGS TO COME: WINE & FOOD PAIRING FOR THE 21ST CENTURY 11:00 am to 2:00 p.m. The Ballroom, Bellagio
John Ash, celebrated chef, award-winning cookbook author of From the Earth to the Table, and director of food and wine education for Fetzer Vineyards and Bonterra Vineyards will present a philosophical exploration of the direction of food and wine in the new century, followed by a multi-course lunch that will symbolize John's views on the future. Limited-release Fetzer Reserve wines and organically-grown Bonterra wines will be featured. $95
WINE & FOOD PAIRING LUNCH 11:00 to 2:00 p.m. Renoir, The Mirage
A workshop on the do's and don'ts of wine and food pairing, featuring a four-course tasting menu prepared by Alessandro Stratta of Renoir paired with the wines of Far Niente. $100
IMPORTED CHEESE AND PORT SELECTIONS 2:30 -3:30 p.m. Prime Steakhouse, Bellagio
A comprehensive tasting of dishes featuring cheeses from France, Scotland and Australia paired with Port samplings including Vintage, Late Bottled Vintage, Vintage Character and Tawny Ports. A rustic country basket with samplings of the day's fare and information is yours to take home. Hosted by Grant MacPherson, executive chef, Martin Heierling, garde manger and Jay James, master sommelier, all of Bellagio. $75
RESTAURANT-STYlE ENTERTAINING AT HOME 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. Caribbean Room, Treasure Island
Learn how the professionals prepare parties at home with restaurant pizzazz. Samples of appetizers and pastries will be presented and taught by Adam Odegard, executive chef, and Debra Mitchell, executive pastry chef, and paired with the wines of Kendall-Jackson. $45
VODKA & CAVIAR TASTING 2:30 -3:30 p.m. Aqua, Bellagio
A dramatically staged premium vodka and caviar tasting hosted by Mark Lo Russo, executive chef of Aqua and Tony Abou-Gamin, beverage specialist at The Bellagio. $125
BRAZILIAN HOME BARBECUING TECHNIQUES AND SOUTH AMERICAN COCKTAIL MIXOLOGY 3:00 -4:30 p.m. Samba Grill, The Mirage
Join Patrick Glennon, chef of Samba Grill, for a demonstration and discussion of flavorful South American barbecuing and its history and folklore, paired with festive South American libations. Guests will leave with a gift basket with housemade condiments and exotic South American ingredients, as well as a book containing recipes, descriptions and the history of Brazilian barbecuing. $75
FOIE GRAS TASTING 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. MGM Grand
Foie gras has been described as the "ultimate guilty pleasure." In this exclusive seminar, chef Michael Mina of Aqua and Michael Ginor of Hudson Valley Foie Gras will discuss the lore and history of this culinary delight and demonstrate several methods of preparation. $65
2001: A CHOCOLATE ODYSSEY 3:00 -4:00 p.m. The Ballroom, Bellagio
Join Jean-Philippe Maury, executive pastry chef of Bellagio, named best pastry chef in France, as he shows you how to recreate some of his most succulent chocolate secrets such as Raspberry Sacher Cake and a few of his Bellagio line of Chocolate Bon Bons. You will leave with step-by-step recipes and some chocolates to share with a friend. $50
ANTIPASTO WORKSHOP 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Olio Restaurant, MGM Grand
John Cahill, executive chef of Olio Restaurant, has updated many traditional antipasto dishes with a modern twist and now features them on the largest antipasto bar in the world. He will share the recipes for some of his signature dishes which feature the finest authentic ingredients imported from Italy, and lead a tasting paired with a selection of Italian wines. $45
SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2001-7:00 PM - GALA BLACK TIE DINNER - BELLAGIO
Saturday evening, MGM MIRAGE will present a culinary tour de force, bringing together acclaimed chefs from around the world and teaming them with their celebrated Las Vegas colleagues for a once-in-a-lifetime black tie dinner.
Featured chefs include:
Kim Canteenwalla, MGM Grand Todd English, Olives Grant MacPherson, Bellagio Michael Mina, Aqua Julian Serrano, Picasso Alessandro Stratta, Renoir Jean Georges Vongerichten, Prime Steakhouse
Each chef will contribute a dish to the luxurious, multi-course menu paired with world-class wines selected by master sommeliers. A dazzling dessert extravaganza followed by live music and dancing will complete the evening.
Sunday, May 20, 2001 - CHAMPAGNE & JAZZ BRUNCH- 10:00 a.m.to 2:00 p.m ? MGM Grand
Finish the weekend on a sparkling note! Join us for Sunday Champagne Jazz Brunch at the legendary MGM Grand. Savor the sumptuous buffet, sip Champagne and delight in the sounds of live jazz music. It's truly a feast for all the senses. $65
Details:
Listing of Event Pricing is as follows.
GRAND TASTING EVENT of Friday, May 18, 2001 101 (For orders received on or before May 4, 2001) $125 102 (For orders received after May 4, 2001, or puchased at the door) $135
A LA CARTE EVENTS
Saturday, May 19, 2001 201 Sushi & Sake Workshop $ 95 202 Taste of Things to Come $ 95 203 Wine & Food Pairing Lunch $100 204 Imported Cheese & Port Selections $ 75 205 Restaurant-Style Entertaining $ 45 206 Vodka and Caviar Tasting $125 207 Brazilian Home Barbecuing $ 75 208 Foie Gras Tasting $ 65 209 2001: A Chocolate Odyssey $ 50 210 Antipasto Workshop $ 45
Saturday, May 19, 2001 211 Gala Black Tie Dinner $350 Bellagio
Sunday, May 20, 2001 301 Champagne & Jazz Brunch $ 65 MGM GRAND
WEEKEND OFFER
Purchase the Friday Grand Tasting, any Saturday event and the Sunday Champagne Brunch and receive a special gift from BON APPETIT -a collection of four spectacular wines chosen by our wine & spirits editor, Anthony Dias Blue.
When you call the toll-free number to register, ask for the special "Weekend Offer." (A gift voucher will be provided for you to collect your special gift at Sunday's Brunch.)
401 "Weekend Offer."