BELLAGIO OFFERS GUESTS HANDS-ON COOKING EXPERIENCES AT AN EXECUTIVE CHEF’S CULINARY CLASSROOM
Classes led by Bellagio Executive Chef Edmund Wong teach students the steps to preparing a three-course meal
Bellagio Resort & Casino invites guests to put on their chefs’ coats for a hands-on lesson in the culinary arts at An Executive Chef’s Culinary Classroom, a series of interactive cooking classes led by Bellagio Executive Chef Edmund Wong and his team. During each two-hour session held in Tuscany Kitchen, the AAA Five Diamond resort’s state-of-the-art demonstration kitchen, Wong and his talented team will guide students through the preparation of a three-course meal including an appetizer, entrée and dessert.
Classes begin Wednesday, April 10 at 7 p.m.* and will be held monthly. Tickets are $95 per person, all-inclusive, and available for purchase online at Bellagio’s Epicurean Epicenter webpage or by calling Bellagio Concierge at 866-406-7117.
Upon arrival guests will find their personal cooking station prepped with the ingredients and tools necessary to create their meal. Once class gets underway, Wong will provide a step-by-step demonstration while his assisting chefs circulate through the intimate 15-person class providing guidance to students slicing, seasoning and combining ingredients. After each course is fully cooked, participants will taste their creations, paired with a specially selected wine. Guests will leave the event with a souvenir Tuscany Kitchen apron and recipe card featuring detailed instruction for recreating the meal at home.
Each class will follow a seasonal theme and feature a menu created with the freshest ingredients, perfect for holiday entertaining. The 2013 schedule is as follows:
How to Thank Mom: Wednesday, April 10 Chefs demonstrate how to pamper mom in true Bellagio fashion with an exquisite three-course Mother’s Day brunch sure to impress even the most discerning mother.
Bellagio’s Memorial Day BBQ Secrets: Wednesday, May 29 This session takes barbeque fare beyond the traditional hot dogs and hamburgers with tricks of the trade provided by Bellagio chefs.
Backyard Summer Experience: Wednesday, June 26 Many of Bellagio’s world-class restaurants feature unparalleled views and the option to dine outdoors. This class will feature a menu perfect for bringing a similar al fresco experience into guests’ own backyards – minus the dancing fountains.
Winner Winner…Chicken Dinner: Wednesday, August 28 Chicken can be prepared in many ways and the chefs at Bellagio are experts at creating memorable poultry dishes. After attending this session, participants will be assured that their chicken dinners are always a prized feast.
Fall into Autumn: Wednesday, September 4 Chilly fall weather evokes the desire for warm comfort food and bold autumn spices. Guests will learn how to bring out the essence of the season while utilizing the nature’s best seasonal indulgences.
Beer, Beer and More Food: Wednesday, October 2 Beer lovers will rejoice with this Oktoberfest-inspired lesson on pairing beer with fine cuisine.
THANKSgiving: Wednesday, November 6 Cooking a Thanksgiving dinner can be an intimidating feat. This class will take the fear out of Thanksgiving preparations and guide participants to happy holiday dining.
*Time subject to change
About Tuscany Kitchen The 1,170-square-foot Tuscany Kitchen serves as the set for most Epicurean Epicenter events. This state-of-the-art demo kitchen is outfitted with top-of-the-line Viking equipment and the latest technology. Three cameras, positioned above the prep stations and stove tops, capture shots of the chefs at work and broadcast them over 60-inch plasma screens mounted above the cooking area for easy viewing. This, paired with the opportunity to interact with Bellagio’s unparalleled culinary talent, creates an environment unlike any other for total immersion in the fine dining experience.
About Bellagio Inspired by the beautiful villages of Europe, the AAA Five Diamond Bellagio overlooks a Mediterranean-blue, eight-acre lake, where fountains perform a magnificent aquatic ballet choreographed to music and lights. Within Bellagio are award-winning dining experiences including two AAA Five Diamond restaurants, Julian Serrano’s Picasso and Le Cirque from the renowned Maccioni family. The resort’s retail promenade, Via Bellagio, includes the luxury shops of Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Tiffany & Co., Prada, Fred Leighton, Chanel, Dior and Fendi. A world-class art gallery, the exquisite Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, the stunning “O” by Cirque du Soleil®, a luxurious spa and salon and an elegant casino all add to the extraordinary Bellagio experience. Bellagio is a wholly owned subsidiary of MGM Resorts International™. For more information and reservations, visit www.bellagio.com or call toll free at (888) 987-6667.
