Vegas Uncork’d Presented by Bon Appétit Debuts Palazzo After Hours - Crushed: Wine that Rocks!
Renowned Viticulturist Joe Bastianich to Headline First-Ever Vegas Uncork’d Event Pairing Wine with Music
Vegas Uncork’d Presented by Bon Appétit, the culinary world’s most extraordinary epicurean event held this year from May 6-9, introduces to its 2010 lineup Palazzo After Hours - Crushed: Wine that Rocks! This brand-new Vegas Uncork’d event will take place May 8 poolside at The Palazzo beginning at 10:30 p.m.
With Crushed, restaurateur, winemaker and rock and roller Joe Bastianich pairs the great wines of the world with the greatest music of all time. Accompanied by Scott Ian of Anthrax and the electrifying band Six Foot Nurse, Bastianich will lead guests and chefs on a synesthetic exploration of explosive tunes from Led Zeppelin and The Beatles, asking the audience to listen with their palates and taste with their ears. Along with outstanding wines, this poolside after‐hours celebration also features signature bites from the all‐star lineup at The Venetian and The Palazzo, including a Slider Bar from First Food and Bar Executive Chef Sam DeMarco, salumi and cheese from executive chef Zach Allen of Carnevino, and a Rockin’ Wing Bar from Chef de Cuisine Vince Chiyuto of Lagasse’s Stadium.
“Held in what is hands-down the most exciting epicurean environment anywhere, Vegas Uncork’d Presented by Bon Appétit makes an ideal backdrop for introducing the Crushed concept to a sophisticated and - most importantly - fun-loving audience,” said Bastianich.
Bastianich, who owns B&B Ristorante at The Venetian in partnership with Chef Mario Batali, joins a roster of Vegas Uncork’d personalities that includes some of the world’s most recognized chefs and decorated sommeliers. Unlike that found at other major culinary events, all epicurean talent headlining programs at Vegas Uncork’d Presented by Bon Appétit maintains a Las Vegas restaurant or works in its kitchens or wine cellars every day.
“We are honored to add The Venetian | The Palazzo, as well as Joe Bastianich, an icon within the wine and spirits world, to this year’s event,” said Paul Jowdy, publisher, Bon Appétit magazine. “We’ve always believed in the vitality of Las Vegas and its culinary scene, so it comes as no surprise that more and more top names in the epicurean arena taking note and signing on to be part of Vegas Uncork’d Presented by Bon Appétit.”
Added Rob O’Keefe, executive director of Vegas Uncork’d: “Each year, our goal is to build upon the previous event’s success by carefully selecting innovative, new offerings to add to the schedule. Crushed fits perfectly into this strategy.”
The playground for Vegas Uncork’d Presented by Bon Appétit is destination wide and features five anchor partner resorts, each of which offers an enviable roster of on-site restaurants and in-house chefs: Bellagio, Caesars Palace, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay and Wynn | Encore. Joining the lineup for the first time this year as an associate partner is The Venetian | The Palazzo. The event’s charitable partner is the Three Square Food Bank, which is dedicated to providing wholesome food to hungry people, while passionately pursuing a hunger-free community.
To purchase tickets and to see more information about this year’s event lineup, please visit www.VegasUncorked.com. There, you may also opt in to receive information about additional events as they are added to the schedule.
Vegas Uncork’d Presented by Bon Appétit is made possible by the following sponsors: the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, Travelocity and Infiniti
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