The 11th Annual Vegas Uncork’d by Bon Appétit Event, April 27-29!

One of the country’s top food, wine and spirits festivals hits the Las Vegas Strip, with both intimate and large-scale extravaganzas at Caesars Palace, The Cromwell, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, MGM Resorts International, The Venetian and The Palazzo Las Vegas.

The event includes world’s most sought-after chefs, sommeliers and mixologists including Alain Ducasse, Bobby Flay, Buddy “Cake Boss” Valastro, Charlie Palmer, Giada De Laurentiis, Gordon Ramsay, Guy Savoy, José Andrés, Julian Serrano, Lorena Garcia, Shawn McClain, Nobu Matsuhisa, Wolfgang Puck and newly added to Picnic in The Park – the venerable Tom Colicchio and Rick Moonen.

-Three-Kitchen Tasting at SUGARCANE raw bar grill with Chef Timon Balloo (The Venetian) takes place Thursday, April 27  at SUGARCANE raw bar grill.   Signature cocktails the event feature rum from all over the world.

Award-winning Executive Chef & Partner Timon Balloo will present a selection of SUGARCANE’s globally inspired small plates.   Chef Timon Balloo’s signature style – the juxtaposition of bold flavors made for sharing – will be prepared using three kitchen concepts.  The list includes the open fire grill; raw bar dishes and traditional kitchen dishes.

– #FoodPorn Cooking Demo & Luncheon with The Too Hot Tamales (Forum Shops at Caesars Palace), Friday, April 28. The up close and personal live cooking demonstration stars chef duo, Mary Sue Milliken, and Susan Feniger.  The entertaining “Too Hot Tamales” fix a “feast for the eyes and shake up creative cocktails.”

Guests will learn the dynamic duo’s innovative recipes and cooking techniques and also get the lowdown on how to shoot epic food porn photos with expert tips and tricks from Bon Appétit magazine’s social media gurus.   A takeaway recipe booklet is part of the package.

A multi-course lunch with specialty cocktails follows the demos and photo tip session.  Afterward comes a chance to purchase personalized cookbooks.

– Lunch like a Spaniard with José Andrés at Jaleo (The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas), Friday, April 28:  Guests experience a taste of Spain with internationally acclaimed culinary pioneer and innovator, Chef José Andrés. José  prepares lobster paella over their renowned live fire pit in a dish-and-tell session, and shares his favorite stories behind the unique restaurant’s menu items, such as José’s Taco, a slice of jamón ibérico de bellota topped with osetra caviar and gold flakes; Coca con Erizas del Mar, crusty Spanish cristal bread topped with sea urchin, ibérico bacon and butter; their renowned Gin and Tonic program, and more.

– Robin Leach & Gary Selesner Invite You to a Culinary Journey Around the World at Bacchanal Buffet (Caesars Palace), Friday, April 28:  Guests join “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous” host Robin Leach and Caesars Palace President Gary Selesner for a culinary adventure at Bacchanal Buffet—named the #1 buffet in Las Vegas. The renowned chef team will present an around the world culinary journey that showcases dishes from different countries and cuisines, paired with premier global wines, as Leach and Selesner recount their worldly travels.

The Grand Tasting (Caesars Palace), (Friday, April 28)  At this signature event of Vegas Uncork’d, over 2,500 food enthusiasts enjoy a staggering variety of signature dishes prepared by over 50 of the world’s most celebrated chefs and over 100 of the best wines and spirits from around the world.

– The Hog in the Henhouse: Yardbird Presents A Potbelly Brunch (The Venetian), Friday, April 28:  Yardbird’s exclusive Pot Belly Brunch will be hog heaven for lovers of all things bacon and pork belly.

– Brunch at GIADA: An Italian Inspired Feast (The Cromwell), Saturday, April 29:  Guests join chef Giada De Laurentiis for brunch and a photo with the chef at her award-winning first and only namesake restaurant.

Picnic in The Park features Alain Ducasse among a number of top celebrity chefs on April 29.  Live music and many of the MGM Resorts’ most notable chefs offer up creative twists on classic picnic dishes.

Sweet Escape: An Evening of Buddy, Beignets, Bonbons & Booze (The Palazzo), Saturday, April 29: Buddy “Cake Boss” Valastro hosts an evening with Chefs of The Venetian and The Palazzo, each preparing a unique take on beignets or bonbons.