La Strega Presents Winner Winner, A Yes, Chef! (Inspired) Dinner with Executive Chef Gina Marinelli and NBC’s Yes, Chef! Winner Emily Brubaker
La Strega exterior
La Strega, Summerlin’s acclaimed neighborhood Italian restaurant led by Executive Chef and Partner Gina Marinelli, will host Winner Winner, A Yes, Chef! (Inspired) Dinner, a one-night-only collaboration with NBC’s Yes, Chef! season one winner, Chef Emily Brubaker. The dinner is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 8, and will bring together two dynamic chefs for an evening of flavor, creativity and conversation.
The evening will begin with a cocktail reception from 5:30-6 p.m., featuring passed canapés inspired by Brubaker’s winning journey on Yes, Chef!. At 6:10 p.m., guests will be seated for a four-course dinner highlighting dishes from both chefs, showcasing their shared passion for bold, inventive flavors and celebrating their friendship.
Dinner will feature four courses crafted by both chefs:
- Amuse-bouche: Bomboloni & gin with smoked salmon, caper dust and mini Gibson
- Course One: Tomato carpaccio with end-of-summer plums, lardo and ricotta salata
- Course Two: Matzoh ball “gnudi” with grana padano brodo and Emily’s favorite herbs
- Course Three: Wagyu Denver steak with lobster l’Americaine, corn polenta and corn ribs
- Course Four (Dolce): Brubaker’s household cookies, Marinelli’s amaro milkshake and artisan cheeses
“This dinner is such a special opportunity to cook alongside my friend Emily and celebrate her incredible journey,” Chef Marinelli said. “We’re bringing together dishes that reflect our stories and our love for creating memorable experiences through food.”
Space is limited. The experience is $125 per person, plus tax and gratuity, with optional wine pairings available for $50 and $75. Reservations must be prepaid through OpenTable. To reserve a spot or learn more, visit La Strega on OpenTable.
ABOUT LA STREGA
La Strega is Las Vegas’ bewitching trattoria and locals’ hotspot featuring farm-to-table and coastal Italian cuisine by Executive Chef/Partner Gina Marinelli in the heart of the renowned Summerlin community. Upon its opening in early 2019, La Strega brings Chef Gina’s years of expertise, travels and tastes for beautiful food to the forefront of this modern Italian restaurant. Its regionally inspired menu highlights unique twists on Italian favorites infused with contemporary fresh, yet simple flavors. Beverages are seasonally curated to pair the food menu, with cocktails are often named after family, friends and staff within the restaurant, plus celebrities. For more information, visit lastregalv.com, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.