Las Vegas is a great place to visit, in part, because there are so many noteworthy events. One of the unique events to plan a vacation around is Vegas Uncork’d by Bon Appétit magazine. The 10th edition of the star-studded culinary event takes place from April 28 – May 1.
This year’s lineup of renowned chefs for Vegas Uncork’d come from Caesars Palace, The Cromwell, The Venetian and The Palazzo. Headliner chefs include Giada De Laurentiis, Emeril Lagasse, Michael Chow, Guy Savoy, Gordon Ramsay, Nobu Matsuhisa and Jean-Georges Vongerichten.
Vegas Uncork’d is made up of a variety of events including the Grand Tasting at Caesars Palace, After Hours Sake & Sushi: The Night Rolls On at TAO at The Venetian; brunch at GIADA: An Italian Inspired Feast at The Cromwell; and Sushi Making and Sake Tasting at Nobu Restaurant and Lounge with Chef Nobu Matsuhisa at Caesars Palace.
This year’s festival takes you off the Vegas Strip to one of the most renowned steakhouses in Las Vegas. The Steakhouse Redux event will take place at the iconic Golden Steer featuring Michael Mina. The Golden Steer should be on your list of steakhouses to visit regardless of this event, but that’s another story for another day.
One of the more interesting events this year is the 10th Anniversary Mystery Dinner with Emeril Lagasse that takes place on Thursday, April 28. A location hasn’t been set for this event because it’s a mystery. The dinner is being touted as a “special Instagram-worthy location” and “a once-in-a-lifetime experience for lucky guests, elevating dining in Las Vegas to a whole other level.” They’ll release clues about the location @vegasuncorkd on twitter.
New events at Vegas Uncork’d this year include big-name chefs and a couple trips to downtown Las Vegas:
- Dinner and a Show with MR CHOW (Caesars Palace), Thursday, April 28
- A Sensory Lunch at Bacchanal Buffet (Caesars Palace), Friday, April 29
- BA Navigator Downtown Tour (Downtown Container Park), Saturday, April 30
- The Ultimate Comforts & Classics Affair (Downtown Container Park), Saturday, April 30
- Mix It Up With The Maestro: The Craft of the Cocktail With Salvatore Calabrese (The Cromwell), Saturday, April 30
- Cocktail Academy to Brunch with Hubert Keller, Rick Moonen, and Salvatore Calabrese (Southern Wine & Spirits Cocktail Academy) Sunday, May 1
If you’ve never been to Vegas Uncork’d here are some of the popular events that are returning for another year:
- A Decade of Indulgence with Guy Savoy (Caesars Palace), Thursday, April 28
- High Steaks Pairings with Vodka & Caviar (Caesars Palace), Thursday, April 28
- Grand Tasting (Caesars Palace), Friday, April 29
- Decadence to the Rooftop: The Grand Tasting After Party (The Cromwell), Friday, April 29
- Lunchtime Learning and Libations with Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger (Caesars Palace), Friday, April 29
- Sushi Making and Sake Tasting with Chef Nobu Matsuhisa (Caesars Palace), Friday, April 29
- Pastry Savvy with François Payard (Caesars Palace), Saturday, April 30
- Brunch & Bubbles at the Boss’ House (The Venetian), Saturday, April 30
- Beat The Heat with Chef Gordon Ramsay (Caesars Palace), Saturday, April 30
- Too Hot Tamales Top Shelf Tequila Tasting Dinner (Caesars Palace), Saturday, April 30
- Little Italy from City To Strip: Rao’s Italian Brunch with The Pellegrinos (Caesars Palace), Sunday, May 1
There are a handful of culinary events every year in Las Vegas. Vegas Uncork’d is easily one of the most popular having lasted 10 years now. Tickets for some events are already selling out. Visit vegasuncorked.com for more information.
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