Tickets On Sale For 10th Annual Vegas Uncork'd By Bon App'tit, April 28 - May 1
Vegas Uncork'd by Bon Apptit celebrates its 10th anniversary April 28 May 1 with extravagant soirees and a world-class lineup of renowned chefs from Caesars Palace, The Cromwell, The Venetian and The Palazzo. Headliners include Giada De Laurentiis, Emeril Lagasse, Michael Chow, Guy Savoy, Gordon Ramsay, Nobu Matsuhisa and Jean-Georges Vongerichten. Tickets are on sale now for the Grand Tasting at Caesars Palace as well as new events, including 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.
Rick Moonen Serves as Guest Chef at USA Pavilion at Expo Milano 2015
Last week, Chef Rick Moonen, an advocate for sustainable fishing and seafood, was invited as a guest chef to the esteemed USA Pavilion at Expo Milano 2015, the first time that the popular world's fair has been food-themed, taking place in Milan now through October. Moonen was one of 50 guest chefs selected by the James Beard Foundation to represent the USA's "Culinary Dream Team." This remarkable group of chefs are all recognized by the James Beard Foundation, the International Culinary Center, and are also members of the American Chef Corps, an initiative launched by the U.S. Department of State to elevate the role of culinary engagement in America's formal and public diplomacy efforts.
Taste of Toronto Sets Final Restaurant Lineup
Taste of Toronto today revealed its final lineup of top chefs and restaurants participating in the second annual festival, descending on Fort York July 2 - 5. Among the new additions are renowned chefs Masaharu Morimoto, Alvin Leung, Lynn Crawford and Stuart Cameron, joining over 30 of the country's top culinary talent.
Photo Flash: City of Las Vegas Names Today 'Rick Moonen Day'
Today, (Wednesday, April 1, 2015) restaurateur and advocate for sustainable seafood Chef Rick Moonen received a City of Las Vegas proclamation from Mayor Carolyn Goodman on the zaniest day of the year, declaring April 1 as 'Rick Moonen Day,' or as Moonen likes to call it 'Moonen No Foolin' Day,' in honor of the fun-loving chef and his contributions to the city. Scroll down for photos from the ceremony!
Chef Rick Moonen to be Honored with 'Rick Moonen Day'
Move over April Fools' Day! Restaurateur and advocate for sustainable seafood Chef Rick Moonen will receive a City of Las Vegas proclamation from Mayor Carolyn Goodman on the zaniest day of the year, declaring April 1 as "Rick Moonen Day," or as Moonen likes to call it "Moonen No Foolin' Day," in honor of the fun-loving chef and his contributions to the city.
Life is Beautiful Partners with Communities In Schools of Nevada
The team behind the internationally-acclaimed Life is Beautiful music, food, art and learning festival announced a new initiative, Our School is Beautiful, on Tuesday, Feb. 17. In collaboration with its inaugural partner, Communities in Schools of Nevada (CIS of Nevada), the Nevada affiliate of the nation's leading dropout prevention program, Our School is Beautiful aims to empower at-risk students with pride in their schools, their community and in themselves.
RM Seafood to Celebrate Greatest Menu Hits in Honor of 10th Anniversary
Celebrate a decade of unforgettable culinary hits as Chef Rick Moonen honors the 10th anniversary of Rick Moonen's rm seafood at The Shoppes at Mandalay Place with a special menu created for the occasion. This February, in addition to the regular menu, guests can indulge in 10 of Moonen's most celebrated dishes that reflect the spirit of the restaurant, as well as the last 10 years of his culinary career, all month-long.
Chef Rick Moonen Auctions Off New Year's Eve Celebration at the Rx Boiler Room; Bid Now thru 12/10
?One lucky individual and 99 of their closest friends will be ringing in 2015 inside the playful ambiance of Rx Boiler Room inside The Shoppes at Mandalay Place as they auction off the picturesque restaurant and lounge to the highest bidder for a one-of-a-kind New Year's Eve celebration. The money raised from the auction will go to a charity of the winners choosing, with open bidding taking place now until December 10.
Life is Beautiful Festival Expands 2014 Culinary Programming With World's Best Chefs and More
Visitors to the second annual Life is Beautiful Festival (today, Oct 24-26) will enjoy three days of exciting pop-up events, intimate culinary demonstrations and hands-on appearances by some of the world's best chefs. Life is Beautiful's culinary program is unlike any other multi-day festival in the country, with a laser focus on providing the best food and beverage experience possible, with food created by real chefs and drinks crafted by true bar professionals. Here is a look at what guests can expect to dig into this year. Eat, drink and be merry.
Life is Beautiful Festival Announces 2014 Official Lineup
Life is Beautiful Festival announces the official lineup and programming details for its highly-anticipated sophomore year. Expanding from a two-day to a three-day cultural event in response to the success of its first year, Life is Beautiful will once again play host to the world's top musicians, chefs and cultural icons for an inspiring weekend in Downtown Las Vegas. Expanding in both longevity and in scope, this year's festival will feature nearly 70 chart-topping acts, dozens of culinary giants, and world-renowned speakers, all on 4 massive stages in the heart of the newly revived Downtown Las Vegas, with unexpected art installations and several Culinary Villages.
Photo Flash: Las Vegas Weekly Celebrates 15th Anniversary with #UNSCRIPTED
Las Vegas Weekly celebrated its 15th anniversary in true Las Vegas fashion with #Unscripted, a night that featured dozens of the city's elite, at the Havana Room inside The New Tropicana Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 18. A portion of the proceeds from the evening benefitted theFoundation to Assist Young Musicians and its mission to encourage young musicians through training, advanced study, career development and more. Scroll down for photos from the event!
