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Top chefs gather in Las Vegas13 February 2008LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Las Vegas is an extraordinary culinary destination, one that features some of the best and most celebrated chefs in the world. Today, more than 20 of those chefs gathered for a historic moment, at the equally historic "Welcome to Las Vegas" sign. Paul Bartolotta, Tom Colicchio, Todd English, Susan Feniger, Mary Sue Milliken, Michael Mina, Bradley Ogden, Carla Pellegrino, Agostino Sciandri, Kerry Simon, Julian Serrano, Alex Stratta, Jean-Georges Vongerichten and David Walzog were just a few of the top names on hand to kick-off the destination's popular culinary entertainment event, Vegas Uncork'd, a Bon Appetit Epicurean Experience. Vegas Uncork'd (May 8-11) brings together Bon Appetit Magazine, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) and an exclusive group of Las Vegas resorts, including Bellagio, Caesars Palace, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Lake Las Vegas, and Wynn Las Vegas, for four days of more than 25 events. Announced today, Wolfgang Puck will co-chair and oversee the weekend's festivities, alongside Bon Appetit Editor-in-Chief, Barbara Fairchild. Wolfgang Puck was the first celebrity chef to make Las Vegas home, opening Spago at the Forum Shops in 1992. He now has six restaurants in the destination, including Chinois (Forum Shops), Postrio (The Venetian), Trattoria del Lupo (Mandalay Bay), Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill (MGM Grand), and CUT (The Palazzo) Confirmed highlights of Vegas Uncork'd 2008 include: a Tale of Five Chefs Gala at Bellagio; a delicious weekend wrap-up brunch and a cocktail smack down at Wynn Las Vegas; and, the Grand Tasting and a Masters vs. Rookies Pro-Am cooking competition, both at Caesars Palace. The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino will host an after-hours poker tournament, while an extraordinary evening of music at Lake Las Vegas Resort will kick off the resort's Summer Concert Series. Bon Appetit Executive Chef and Iron Chef Cat Cora will also be participating. |