It’s that most wonderful time of year again in Las Vegas: we skip completely over spring weather and go right into pool weather, shorts on a daily basis are acceptable again, and UNLVino time is here! What’s UNLVino? It’s a series of food and drink events with the ultimate goal of raising money for scholarships for UNLV’s hospitality related programs, because nothing makes for a good excuse to imbibe on fine libations than funding higher education. Now in it’s 42nd year, it’s gone from small, cash only wine tastings to a 3-night series, overtaking beautiful locations on the Vegas Strip and beyond, and I have the privilege of getting to cover all 3 nights! Along with wonderful drinks and extravagant food, each night also offers live entertainment, the chance for students to experience the thrill of high-volume service, and honoring local movers and shakers in the food and drink world with the Dom Pérignon Award of Excellence. The first night is the crowd-favorite Bubble-licious at the Venetian, a night celebrating all things champagne. Held outdoors under the lights of the Vegas Strip, guests will enjoy a variety of champagnes, champagne cocktails, fine foods from the Venetian and the Palazzo’s restaurants, and a performance by HUMAN NATURE. The honoree of the night will be Robert G. Goldstein of the Las Vegas Sands Corporation. The second night is dedicated to all things Japanese with Sake Fever, held at the pool deck of the Red Rock hotel and casino. A variety of sakes and Japanese whiskies will be on hand to sample, high end Japanese and American restaurants will be serving up small plates, and a Japanese Taiko performance will enthrall guests. This night’s honoree is Brian Massie of the Clique Hospitality group. The final night is the Grand Tasting at the Paris Las Vegas. A live auction rounds out the events, as well as a live performance by Shaun DeGraff, whilst guests enjoy food and drink from a variety of suppliers, restaurants, and the UNLV students themselves. THe final honoree of the year is Jan Jones Blackhurst from Caesar’s Entertainment. I’m very excited to cover these events. Keep an eye out for full write ups of each night!
UNLVino, April 14-16 Tickets $75-$125, available at http://www.unlvtickets.com/eventInfo/spe/619/unlvino/ More information at http://unlvino.com/ |
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