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Border Grill Forum Shops Celebrates Mexican Independence Day with Sunday Brunchday on 9/18 from 10AM – 10PM
Find Love & Food at Amor à la Carte with Border Grill Mandalay Bay and Love FrogKisser
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***CALLING ALL SOUTHERN NEVADA SINGLES***
BORDER GRILL MANDALAY BAY AND LOVE FROGKISSER TEAM UP
FOR THE NEXT BORDER GRILL PATIO SERIES EVENT:
FOR THE NEXT BORDER GRILL PATIO SERIES EVENT:
Amor à la Carte
Friday, June 17 from 6 – 8 PM
Friday, June 17 from 6 – 8 PM
Early Bird Tickets On Sale Now for $79 per person through June 7: http://bit.ly/20RJS0Y
Tickets are $99 per person after June 7.
The fourth Border Grill Patio Series event is perhaps the most unique one yet. In partnership with Love FrogKisser – an innovative matchmaking service focused on connecting consciously and finding lasting, real love – Border Grill Mandalay Bay is hosting Amor à la Carte on Friday, June 17 from 6 – 8 PM.
At once approachable, fun, casual and romantic, Amor à la Carte will not be a random matchmaking event. Each single who purchases a ticket will be contacted by Love FrogKisser’s founder Dallisa Hocking to determine the most impactful pairings. Every person will link up with someone new for the first four seated courses, providing the chance to meet four potential partners in an intimate setting on the patio at Border Grill Mandalay Bay. The fifth and final course will be mixer-style, so if a connection strikes in the first four courses, that spark can turn into a flame! The fifth course will also serve as an opportunity to meet other hopefuls at the event.
While Border Grill’s delicious and specially crafted five course dinner threads the night together, some guests may be lucky enough to find a budding romance on the menu as well.
View the full menu for the evening below:
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Limited Tickets Remain To Select Star-Studded Events at 10th Annual Vegas Uncork’d by Bon Appétit, April 28-May 1
GET THEM BEFORE THEY’RE GONE: LIMITED TICKETS REMAIN TO SELECT STAR-STUDDED EVENTS AT 10TH ANNUAL VEGAS UNCORK’D BY BON APPÉTIT, APRIL 28-MAY 1
With only a few weeks before the 10th anniversary of Vegas Uncork’d by Bon Appétit kicks off, limited tickets remain to select top-tier events at Caesars Palace, The Cromwell, The Venetian and The Palazzo. Those who haven’t purchased tickets still have the opportunity to mix and mingle with their favorite chefs during both intimate and large-scale extravaganzas, including Dine in the Dark: A Sensory Lunch at Bacchanal Buffet at Caesars Palace, the only-in-Vegas Dinner on the Strip at The Venetian and Steakhouse Redux with Michael Mina at Golden Steer. At Vegas Uncork’d, one of the world’s hottest culinary festivals, ticket holders have the rare chance to rub elbows with top chefs and mixologists such as Giada De Laurentiis, Emeril Lagasse, Daniel Boulud, Guy Savoy, Gordon Ramsay and Nobu Matsuhisa.
Purchase tickets now at VegasUncorked.com.
Available events include:
Caesars Palace
- Master Series: Dinner and a Show with MR CHOW, Thursday, April 28: Explore the first and only Las Vegas location of the internationally renowned MR CHOW, now open at Caesars Palace. This spectacular and exotic culinary arena brings guests straight to the front row for an amplified and theatrical dining experience. Focused on the rich traditions of Beijing cuisine, diners will enjoy the show with the infamous champagne trolley, the decanting of the wine, the sole filleting, the Beijing Duck, the MR CHOW noodle show and the dessert trolley.
- Dine in the Dark: A Sensory Lunch at Bacchanal Buffet, Friday, April 29: This lunch is unlike anything you’ve experienced before! Hosted at Bacchanal Buffet, named the No. 1 buffet in Las Vegas by USA Today, the renowned chef team will present a culinary journey that starts the moment you enter. Guests will be blindfolded then led to their gourmet multi-course lunch in a private dining room. The special tasting menu will highlight some of the Bacchanal signature dishes and feature enhanced textures, smells, and sounds to delight the senses.
- Chef’s Tables at the Grand Tasting Friday, April 29: For the first time ever, Chase Sapphire® and Chase Sapphire Preferred® card members will have the opportunity to enjoy Grand Tasting Chef’s Tables. This experience includes reserved seating and a dedicated wait staff bringing the best dishes and drinks of Grand Tasting directly to your seat. Located next to the intimate Apollo Pool in Caesars’ Garden of The Gods Pool Oasis, each Chef’s Table will also be visited by three international culinary superstars who will share information on their award-winning food and take time for special photo opportunities.
- Master Series: Lunchtime Learning and Libations with Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger, Friday, April 29: Back by popular demand, get up close and personal at this fun-filled cooking class with chef duo Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger. Taste, sip and learn as the Too Hot Tamales prepare flavorful dishes, share their tips and cooking techniques, and shake up intoxicating libations for guests at the newest Border Grill inside The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace. Guests will meet the chefs, enjoy a multi-course lunch with specialty cocktails, a takeaway recipe booklet, and have the chance to purchase personalized cookbooks following the event.
- Exclusively for Chase Sapphire® card members, the Too Hot Tamales are hosting a private lunch touring the flavors of the Latin world. This intimate affair includes a special gift from the restaurant, a multi-course meal, and top shelf tequila and margaritas.
- Master Series: Too Hot Tamales Top Shelf Tequila Tasting Dinner, Saturday, April 30: A one-of-a-kind dining experience from celebrity chefs, Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger, at the award-winning Border Grill at The Forum Shops, named Las Vegas’ Best Latin American Restaurant in 2015. Geared for the tequila enthusiast or novice, the Too Hot Tamales will share tequila tips from harvest to bottle, intimate stories inspired by their travels throughout Mexico, and navigate guests through a four-course modern Mexican tasting menu, paired with the finest handcrafted tequila and cocktails. As an ultra-exclusive treat, guests can indulge in tastings of Border Grill’s limited edition Barrel Select Reposado Tequila — handpicked by Mary Sue and Susan, only available at Border Grill in Las Vegas — and unveiled for the first time at Vegas Uncork’d.
- Tamales and Tequila: A Tour of the Latin World, Saturday, April 30: An exclusive opportunity for Chase Sapphire® and Chase Sapphire Preferred® card members to meet and learn from the pioneers of Modern Mexican cuisine, the Too Hot Tamales, while tasting creations from every corner of the Latin world at a seated lunch. Join Chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger for lively conversation and intimate stories, and explore the bold, eclectic flavors inspired by their travels around the globe, all enhanced by handcrafted cocktails and expertly paired wines.
The Venetian
- Dinner on the Strip, Thursday, April 28: Where else can you have the opportunity to dine with the stunning backdrop of Las Vegas Boulevard and the city skyline, while mega-chefs Emeril Lagasse, Daniel Boulud, Olivier Dubreuil, Kim Canteenwalla, and David Werly personally prepare a multi-course dining adventure? Dinner on the Strip is the ultimate feast—an anniversary celebration of epic proportions ramped up to the top-tier of Vegas-style opulence. This one-of-kind evening will kick off with free-flowing wines, craft cocktails and a family-style dinner—before capping off the evening with more late-night revelry and complimentary access to Tao Nightclub.
- Fête du Jardin: A Vegetarian Lunch with Daniel Boulud, Friday, April 29: Join Chef Daniel Boulud for a stunning seasonal lunch focused on delectable vegetables at db Brasserie in The Venetian. Guests will enjoy springtime cocktails and canapés before moving onto a four-course lunch paired with delicious wines in the lush surrounds of the main dining room. Served by the man himself, Chef Boulud will showcase some of his signature French dishes, elevating the flavor and presentation of the best vegetables in fine-dining style.
- Yardbird’s Southern Hospitality: Beers, Bourbons and Bites, Friday, April 29: Start your night out the right way with the perfect Southern-infused happy hour, which kicks off with a delicious mix of bourbons, beers and bites, thanks to the stellar team at Yardbird Southern Table & Bar. Each of the 3 infused bourbons and 3 locally sourced craft beers will be paired with savory and sweet hors d’oeuvres and you’ll have industry leaders and Yardbird’s expert mixologists on hand to give you the low-down on everything you’re sipping and tasting.
- Brunch & Bubbles at the Boss’ House, Saturday, April 30: Enjoy brunch in epic style at Buddy V’s Ristorante at The Venetian. Hosted by “Cake Boss” Buddy Valastro’s operating partners, famed Las Vegas husband and wife team Chef Kim Canteenwalla and restaurateur Elizabeth Blau, of CNBC’s Restaurant Startup, the over-the-top brunch will feature classic brunch favorites, complemented by elaborate seafood stations, a caviar ice bar, bottomless bubbles, build-your-own bloody mary bar, a decadent dessert display and much, much more. Guests will be treated to stunning views of the Las Vegas strip and an Italian brunch the entire famiglia will enjoy – like a boss!
Off the Strip
- Steakhouse Redux: Michael Mina x Golden Steer, Saturday, April 30: Chef Michael Mina joins the chefs at the iconic Golden Steer Steakhouse to add a modern spin to the classic steakhouse experience. Hosted at Golden Steer, officially the oldest steakhouse in Las Vegas (the restaurant opened its doors in 1958), the scene will be set with live music from the Rat Pack era, paired with a decadent lunch featuring four courses. Kick off with a mix of classic and modern variations on cocktails, while settling in and exploring the restaurant — then take seats for a meal that’s not to be missed. Chef Mina and Golden Steer prepare and present alternating courses, to be paired with a selection of wines, bringing a special lunch experience.
- The Ultimate Comforts & Classics Affair (Downtown Container Park), Saturday, April 30: Head off the Strip to one of the city’s newest dining hot spots. The very best chefs are coming to the Downtown Container Park on Fremont Street to grill up mouthwatering burgers, birds, and comfort food classics—all paired with bubbles, beers and craft cocktails. Attendees will be in the middle of all the action and can sample the limited edition Crackle Burger and one-night-only Uncork’d Concrete from Shake Shack, ramen bowls and surf and turf from local favorites Itsy Bitsy Ramen & Whiskey and The Perch, along with incredible dishes from the hip Miami-transplant, Yardbird Southern Table & Bar and their new concept, Spring Chicken. With a huge outdoor stage featuring a rockin’ live band kicking the night into high gear—this outdoor party will be sure to raise the heat—so get ready for a night to remember!
About Bon Appétit
Bon Appétit is where food and culture meet. The award-winning No. 1 food lifestyle brand covers food through the lens of cooking, fashion, travel, technology, design, and home. Advertising Age named Bon Appétit brand of the year, the magazine was the No. 1 magazine on the A list and Pamela Drucker Mann was named Publishing Executive of the Year. That marks four consecutive years on the Advertising Age A list and 4 years on the Adweek Hot List. Bon Appétit has also been nominated for 22 National Magazine Awards, including wins in 2014 for General Excellence and Photography.
About the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with marketing Southern Nevada as a tourism and convention destination worldwide, and also with operating the Las Vegas Convention Center and Cashman Center. With nearly 150,000 hotel rooms in Las Vegas alone and 11 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space citywide, the LVCVA’s mission centers on attracting ever increasing numbers of leisure and business visitors to the area. For more information, go to www.lvcva.com or www.LasVegas.com.
About Chase Sapphire Preferred
Chase Sapphire Preferred is a premier rewards credit card for people who are passionate about travel and dining. With Sapphire Preferred you enjoy premium travel rewards and benefits with no travel restrictions or blackout dates on airfare booked through Ultimate Rewards; double points for every dollar spent on dining and travel; the Chip and Signature for international travel; no foreign transaction fees; 1:1 point transfer to leading frequent travel programs; 24/7 live customer service; access to exclusive card member experiences; and more. More information is available at www.chasesapphire.com/preferred.
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Big Game, Small Plates Tailgate Parties at Border Grill Forum Shops & Border Grill Mandalay Bay!
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New Unlimited Brunch Menus at Border Grill – A Q&A With The Executive Chef
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Border Grill at Mandalay Bay to Host Top Chef Masters Reunion Dinner on August 19
BORDER GRILL AT MANDALAY BAY TO HOST TOP CHEF
MASTERS REUNION DINNER ON AUGUST 19
Tickets Are Available For Purchase Online HERE
Chefs/owners Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger will host fellow Top Chef Masters alumni in the Border Grill kitchen inside Mandalay Bay for a special Top Chef Masters Reunion Dinner on Wednesday, August 19. Guest chefs include Hugh Acheson (5&10, The National, Empire State South and The Florence) and Rick Moonen (rm seafood and Rx Boiler Room). The all-star lineup will also feature cocktails created by The Modern Mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim.
“Mary Sue and I are very much looking forward to being reunited with such a great group of talented chefs and friends for this intimate event,” said Feniger. “It is so special when we can come together for a common good cause, as well as treat guests to a lively tasting event that celebrates our time during Top Chef Masters.”
Guests will be treated to a cocktail reception and a panel discussion with the chefs about their experiences on Top Chef Masters including a Q&A portion mediated by Rachel Smith of the MORE Show on FOX, followed by an intimate dine around event with the Top Chef Masters and specialty cocktails prepared by Abou-Ganim. Wine, beer and select cocktails will also be available, courtesy of beverage sponsor Southern Wine & Spirits. The evening will begin at 6:30pm, and is priced at $150 per person (excluding tax and gratuity) and includes an autographed copy of Acheson’s newest cookbook A New Turn in the South: Southern Flavors Reinvented for Your Kitchen.
A portion of the proceeds from the dinner will support Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch, a program that helps consumers and businesses make choices for healthy oceans. Space is limited.
Tickets Are Available For Purchase Online HERE
About The Guest Chefs and Mixologist:
Hugh Acheson is the author of the James Beard Foundation Award Winning Cookbook A NEW TURN IN THE SOUTH: Southern Flavors Reinvented for Your Kitchen, Pick a Pickle: 50 Recipes for Pickles, Relishes, and Fermented Snacks, and THE BROAD FORK: Recipes for the Wide World of Vegetables and Fruits. He is a chef/partner of the Athens, Georgia, restaurants 5&10, The National, the Atlanta restaurant Empire State South, and The Florence in Savannah. He is a James Beard award winner for Best Chef Southeast and was named a Best New Chef by Food & Wine Magazine. Hugh competed in Bravo’s Top Chef Masters, Season 3 and currently stars as a judge on Top Chef.
Chef and cookbook author, Rick Moonen, has been the country’s leading advocate for the sustainable seafood movement for the past 25 years, bringing national awareness to this subject near and dear to his heart. In 2013 USA Today named him one of Earth’s “Power Players” as one of five leaders helping the health of our planet. He’s been featured on CNN, TODAY, Good Morning America, CBS Early Show, Dan Rather Reports, and many more. His flagship restaurant, Rick Moonen’s rm seafood at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, showcases his commitment to sustainability without foregoing culinary creativity and innovation, and has been critically acclaimed by local and national press alike. In 2010 Rick made a memorable appearance on Bravo’s Top Chef Masters, nearly taking home the title and raising thousands of dollars and national awareness for Three Square food bank in Las Vegas. In May of 2011 Monterey Bay Aquarium honored Rick as their “Chef of the Year” for his tireless efforts towards sustainability. He was named Humanitarian of the Year by the American Culinary Federation in 2013. In June 2013, Chef Moonen transformed rm upstairs into Rx Boiler Room, a modern gastropub that showcases comfort food, redefined with Moonen’s signature twist. Rx Boiler Room was named Best New Restaurant of 2013 by Desert Companion magazine.
Tony Abou-Ganim is widely regarded as one of the pioneering and leading bar professionals in the world. He has made dozens of national TV appearances on shows including TODAY, Iron Chef America, Good Morning America, CNBC, Fox News and more. Abou-Ganim is the author of The Modern Mixologist: Contemporary Classic Cocktails (Agate, 2010) which offers readers an in-depth look into spirits and ingredients available to today’s mixologist, both professional and amateur alike. This entertaining and informative journey will take readers from the early stages of the cocktail to what Abou-Ganim has come to deem “Modern Mixology.” Abou-Ganim also has a DVD to his credit, Modern Mixology: Making Great Cocktails at Home, and hosted the Fine Living program Raising the Bar: America’s Best Bar Chefs. Abou-Ganim has also won three Iron Chef America competitions; pairing cocktails with Iron Chef Mario Batali; with Iron Chef Jose Garces and most recently with challenger Chef Sean McClain. His signature branded line of Modern Mixologist bar tools was released in early 2013, along with his second book, Vodka Distilled (Agate, 2013).
About Border Grill
Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger are co-chef/owners of the popular, critically acclaimed Border Grill restaurants & Truck, serving modern Mexican food in Las Vegas, Santa Monica, Downtown Los Angeles, Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport and most recently a second Las Vegas location inside The Forum Shops at Caesars. The Border Grill Truck can be found on the streets of Southern California and beyond cooking gourmet tacos, quesadillas, ceviche, and more. Mary Sue and Susan, Bravo’s “Top Chef Masters” and Food Network’s “Too Hot Tamales,” are preeminent ambassadors of authentic Mexican cuisine, setting the standard for gourmet Mexican fare and authoring five cookbooks, including Cooking with Too Hot Tamales and Mesa Mexicana. Active members of the community, Mary Sue and Susan play leading roles in Share Our Strength and the Scleroderma Research Foundation. In addition, they are passionate about the environment and lead the culinary industry with their eco-friendly policies. For more information, visit www.bordergrill.com.
Border Grill at Mandalay Bay & The Forum Shops Create Prix Fixe Menus for Restaurant Week June 15 – 26
BORDER GRILL MANDALAY BAY & BORDER GRILL FORUM SHOPS
COVER THE STRIP TO DINE-OUT FOR A CAUSE
Chefs and Co-owners Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger Create
North and South Strip Prix Fixe Menus for
Restaurant Week June 15-26
You Can Eat This and That to Help End Hunger in Las Vegas
Two acclaimed chefs, two distinctive locations and one common objective: fighting hunger in Las Vegas. As part of the ninth annual Restaurant Week, Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger will for the first time have the opportunity to double their commitment to Restaurant Week by including both of their Las Vegas locations – Border Grill Mandalay Bay and Border Grill inside The Forum Shops at Caesars.
“Supporting the community has been part of our DNA since we began, and we are excited to participate in Restaurant Week once again,” explains Susan Feniger. “The great thing about this year is that for the first time we are able to do it from one end of the Strip to the other. We decided to create two different menus at the two restaurants with the hope people support this great cause twice.”
The special prix fixe menus offered will go to support Three Square Food Bank, and both restaurants will be donating a portion of each prix fixe meal served from June 15 – 26 to support Southern Nevada’s only food bank. Guests are invited to experience the bold and authentic cuisine at great prices while helping end hunger in Las Vegas. “It’s the perfect opportunity to discover and taste what we do here in Las Vegas while also making a big difference in people’s lives,” adds Milliken.
Border Grill Mandalay Bay
With two floors of patio dining, and a beautiful outdoor bar overlooking the Lazy River just off Mandalay Beach, Border Grill Mandalay Bay is the perfect setting for sipping margaritas and savoring the bold flavors of Mexico while enjoying views of the beach and pool. The widely-popular and easily accessible restaurant is offering its three-course, prix fixe Restaurant Week dinner menu for $50.15 with $4 of each meal being donated to Three Square.
Dinner Menu Features:
Appetizer: Choice of “Chorizo” Beef Tartare with quail egg and potato puff or Kale Caesars Salad or Ceviche Duo including Peruvian and Baja.
Entrée: Choice of Gaucho Steak grilled ribeye with chimichurri and crispy garlic potato or Pescado Veracruzano, a seasonal sustainable fish with swiss chard, capers and olives and a tomato confit or Coriander Crusted Lamb Chop with green onion polenta, shishito peppers and pickled cherries.
Dessert: Smoked Chocolate Brownie with cinnamon smoke, chocolate sauce and almond ice cream.
Border Grill Forum Shops
Located on the first floor and adjacent to the distinctive spiral escalator, the stylish new Border Grill restaurant inside The Forum Shops at Caesars offers a warm, inviting atmosphere and encompasses an open floor plan including an indoor patio that flows into the cantina lounge, a dynamic ceviche bar, demonstration kitchen, private dining room and bar. Border Grill Forum Shops is offering both a prix fixe lunch for $20.15 and dinner option for $50.15 during Restaurant Week with $5 from each being donated to Three Square.
Lunch Menu Features:
Appetizer: Choice of Tequila Shrimp Spanish Gazpacho or Green Corn Tamales.
Entrée: Choice of Mexican Chopped Salad with grilled chicken, chopped corn, roasted peppers, garbanzo beans, avocado and more or Shrimp Relleno Tacos with roasted yellow chile and white Mexican shrimp.
Dessert: Vanilla Flan with homemade caramel sauce and fresh berries.
Dinner Menu Features:
Appetizer: Choice of Tequila Shrimp Spanish Gazpacho or Mexican Chopped Salad
Entrée: Choice of Yucatan Pork an achiote rubbed pork shoulder braised in banana leaves with orange pickled onions and caramelized plantains or Charred Ribeye an Aspen ridge beef with roasted garlic serrano chimichurri, caramelized onions and red chilaquiles or Border Grill Forum Shops take on Pescado Veracruzano, pan fried snapper with a white wine garlic broth, picholine olives, tomato and shaved jalapeños.
Dessert: Vanilla Flan with homemade caramel sauce and fresh berries.
About Border Grill
Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger are co-chef/owners of the popular, critically acclaimed Border Grill restaurants & Truck, serving modern Mexican food in Las Vegas, Santa Monica, Downtown Los Angeles, Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport and most recently a second Las Vegas location inside The Forum Shops at Caesars. The Border Grill Truck can be found on the streets of Southern California and beyond cooking gourmet tacos, quesadillas, ceviche, and more. Mary Sue and Susan, Bravo’s “Top Chef Masters” and Food Network’s “Too Hot Tamales,” are preeminent ambassadors of authentic Mexican cuisine, setting the standard for gourmet Mexican fare and authoring five cookbooks, including Cooking with Too Hot Tamales and Mesa Mexicana. Active members of the community, Mary Sue and Susan play leading roles in Share Our Strength and the Scleroderma Research Foundation. In addition, they are passionate about the environment and lead the culinary industry with their eco-friendly policies. For more information, visit www.bordergrill.com.
Border Grill Debuts Beloved Border Brunch At The All-New Location Inside The Forum Shops At Caesars
BORDER GRILL DEBUTS BELOVED BORDER BRUNCH AT THE ALL-NEW LOCATION INSIDE THE FORUM SHOPS AT CAESARS
Border Grill is bringing their award-winning Border Brunch to their recently opened location inside The Forum Shops at Caesars. The popular dining experience is available every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The restaurant’s selection of modern Mexican brunch offerings are served up as unlimited small plates, perfect for multiple tastings that will satisfy any palate. The brunch menu includes distinctive Border Grill-style fare with an emphasis on comfort foods, from sweet treats such as the Capirotada French Toast (bourbon maple syrup, walnuts, ancho cherry marmalade, goat cheese crema), Churro Tots (dulce de leche infused churros, cinnamon sugar, cajeta), and Red Velvet Johnny Cakes (ancho chocolate shavings, candied pecans, wild berry syrup, vanilla crème fraiche), to delectable savory plates including the Yucatan Egg Benedict (machego cheese biscuit, achiote roasted pork, avocado crema, hollandaise, pickled onion), Peruvian Shrimp and Grits (aji panca salsa, roasted green chile, creamy parmesan grits), the Egg White Oysters Rockefeller (seasonal tempura oyster, creamed spinach, crispy bacon, spicy tomato chutney) and much more.
To complement the scrumptious dining fare, the menu also features Border Grill’s signature drinks; including specialty coffees, fresh pressed juices and hand-crafted cocktails such as Ruby Cerveza Rosa, Border Bacon Mary, Michelada, and Verde Mary, which range in price from $6 to $12. The cost of the unlimited Border Brunch is $35 per person (excluding tax and gratuity). In addition, for only $10 more, guests can add bottomless mimosas to the mix – an option sure to heighten the overall brunch experience.
To make a reservation at Border Grill Las Vegas inside The Forum Shops at Caesars, please call 702.854.6700.
About Border Grill
Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger are co-chef/owners of the popular, critically acclaimed Border Grill restaurants & Truck, serving modern Mexican food in Las Vegas, Santa Monica, Downtown Los Angeles, Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport and most recently a second Las Vegas location inside The Forum Shops at Caesars. The Border Grill Truck can be found on the streets of Southern California and beyond cooking gourmet tacos, quesadillas, ceviche, and more. Mary Sue and Susan, Bravo’s “Top Chef Masters” and Food Network’s “Too Hot Tamales,” are preeminent ambassadors of authentic Mexican cuisine, setting the standard for gourmet Mexican fare and authoring five cookbooks, including Cooking with Too Hot Tamales and Mesa Mexicana. Active members of the community, Mary Sue and Susan play leading roles in Share Our Strength and the Scleroderma Research Foundation. In addition, they are passionate about the environment and lead the culinary industry with their eco-friendly policies. For more information, visit www.bordergrill.com.
Border Grill Opens All-New Las Vegas Location Inside The Forum Shops At Caesars
BORDER GRILL OPENS ALL-NEW LAS VEGAS LOCATION INSIDE THE FORUM SHOPS AT CAESARS
Border Grill, the second Vegas location from Chef/Owners Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger of Bravo’s “Top Chef Masters” and Food Network’s “Too Hot Tamales,” is now open daily for lunch and dinner inside The Forum Shops at Caesars. Located on the first floor and adjacent to the distinctive spiraling escalator, the stylish new restaurant encompasses an open floor plan including an indoor patio that flows into the cantina lounge, a dynamic ceviche bar, demonstration kitchen, private dining room and bar.
Featuring a vibrant, modern design, the all-new Border Grill offers a warm, inviting atmosphere peppered with woodcarvings and colorful murals. The ornate décor, including the rusted steel patina, orange and red tiles, purple lighting fixtures and graphic light boxes, makes this the perfect setting for sipping handcrafted cocktails and savoring the bold flavors of Mexico.
Guests can indulge in an impressive selection of the restaurant’s critically acclaimed, modern Mexican cuisine, as well as a variety of new dishes created for this location. Highlights include lighter fare such as Roasted Cauliflower (aioli, crispy kale, puffed quinoa and piquillo); Black Bean & Corn Esquite Salad; Yucca Fritas (cilantro mojo and horseradish dipping sauce); and delicious main courses such as Hibiscus Glazed Duck Breast (marcona almond mole, heirloom carrot duo and ancho powder) and Chile Rubbed Ribeye (ancho steak sauce, roasted serrano, tomato, purple peruvian potato, and garlic confit), just to name a few.
The addition of the open kitchen provides a lively interactive component, where guests can view hand-rolled tortillas cooking on the comal and guacamole being freshly mashed. This eye-catching space features an array of ceviche offerings and rotating signature specials.
“We’re excited to offer a variety of fresh, sustainable seafood from our new ceviche and oyster bar, inspired by the flavors from our first trip to Veracruz where we tasted the most incredible ceviche,” says Susan Feniger.
Designed to elevate and complement the overall experience, Border Grill features two full service bars with an extensive selection of margaritas, imported and domestic beers, as well as an array of fine wines. Adding to the restaurant’s award-winning margaritas, guests can imbibe in newly created signature cocktails with housemade infusions and fresh squeezed juices including Jalisco Burro (corralejo reposado, ancho reyes chile liqueur, fresh lime and ginger beer); Piña Verde (pineapple & mint infused herradura silver, fresh lime, green tabasco, and agave nectar) and much more.
Border Grill inside The Forum Shops at Caesars is open seven days a week, Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. For reservations or additional information, please call (702) 854-6700 or visit www.bordergrill.com.
About Border Grill
Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger are co-chef/owners of the popular, critically acclaimed Border Grill restaurants & Truck, serving modern Mexican food in Las Vegas, Santa Monica, Downtown Los Angeles, Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport and most recently a second Las Vegas location inside The Forum Shops at Caesars. The Border Grill Truck can be found on the streets of Southern California and beyond cooking gourmet tacos, quesadillas, ceviche, and more. Mary Sue and Susan, Bravo’s “Top Chef Masters” and Food Network’s “Too Hot Tamales,” are preeminent ambassadors of authentic Mexican cuisine, setting the standard for gourmet Mexican fare and authoring five cookbooks, including Cooking with Too Hot Tamales and Mesa Mexicana. Active members of the community, Mary Sue and Susan play leading roles in Share Our Strength and the Scleroderma Research Foundation. In addition, they are passionate about the environment and lead the culinary industry with their eco-friendly policies. For more information, visit www.bordergrill.com.
Bob Saget, Ben Folds Along with Top Chef Masters and a Surprise Headlining Comedian Bring Cool Comedy – Hot Cuisine to Las Vegas on June 5
BOB SAGET, BEN FOLDS ALONG WITH TOP CHEF MASTERS AND A SURPRISE HEADLINING COMEDIAN BRING COOL COMEDY – HOT CUISINE TO LAS VEGAS ON JUNE 5
Bob Saget to host an evening of cool comedy, live music by Ben Folds and hot cuisine by celebrity chefs Susan Feniger, Mary Sue Milliken and Rick Moonen to benefit scleroderma research
In its 26th year, Cool Comedy – Hot Cuisine (CCHC) comes to Las Vegas for the first time, bringing the Scleroderma Research Foundation’s (SRF) signature fundraiser event to the House of Blues inside Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino. On Thursday, June 5, comedian and SRF Board Member Bob Saget will host an evening of comedy, live music with special guest Ben Folds and exquisite cuisine, prepared by celebrated Vegas chefs and Top Chef Masters personalities Susan Feniger, Mary Sue Milliken and Rick Moonen.
Bringing this event to Las Vegas from its traditional entertainment and culinary capitals of Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York, the SRF will host its signature fundraiser event where celebrity chefs, comedians, and musical guests come together for a night of entertainment to raise funds and spread awareness for scleroderma. The disease means “hard skin”, often attacking the lungs, kidneys, and gastrointestinal tract with life-threatening consequences. The event supports scleroderma research at premier institutions such as Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Stanford University and UCSF.
To complement the entertainment, the event will also include a cocktail reception, as well as four-course dinner experience prepared by Border Grill Co-Chef/Owners Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger, also a founding SRF Board Member; and Rick Moonen of rm seafood and Rx Boiler Room in the Shoppes at Mandalay Place, for guests to enjoy throughout the evening.
“There are many things I am proud of in my professional life, but this Foundation that I started with my best friend and college roommate, is a high point; we are making a difference in the lives of patients who suffer from scleroderma,” says Feniger. “This event that Mary Sue and I dreamed up brings together some of our favorite things: delicious food, great wine, laughter and the opportunity to give back.”
The Too Hot Tamales share this commitment to “give back” with fellow Top Chef Master Rick Moonen who says of the event, “A dear friend was recently diagnosed with scleroderma so, to collaborate with other passionate culinarians for this important cause is not just an honor, but a priority for me to contribute in any way I can.”
To reserve a table for Cool Comedy – Hot Cuisine and learn more about this lifesaving research-funding event, guests can call 1-800-441-2873 from 9 am – 5 pm, Monday through Friday, or visit www.srfcure.org.
About Cool Comedy – Hot Cuisine
Cool Comedy – Hot Cuisine is the Scleroderma Research Foundation’s signature fundraiser. It’s a night of gourmet cuisine and world-class comedy hosted by SRF Board Member and actor/comedian Bob Saget, featuring the foods of celebrity chefs Susan Feniger (also an SRF Board Member) and Mary Sue Milliken (Bravo Top Chef Masters and Food Network’s Too Hot Tamales) and appearances from some of the biggest names in comedy – including Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Conan O’Brien, John Oliver, Jerry Seinfeld, Sarah Silverman, Jon Stewart and Robin Williams. The event often features a special musical guest (previous guests have included Counting Crows, Sheryl Crow, Goo Goo Dolls, Dave Koz, John Mayer, Train and others). The evening typically includes a small number of exclusive live auction packages. Attendees include luminaries from the worlds of television, film, music and business—and many others who have been directly or indirectly affected by scleroderma. Since its inception in 1988, the event has raised millions of dollars for scleroderma research and brought a great deal of media attention to the disease. It has introduced scleroderma and the Scleroderma Research Foundation to thousands of people around the country. For additional information, visit www.srfcure.org
About Border Grill
Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger are co-chef/owners of the popular, critically acclaimed Border Grill restaurants & Truck, serving modern Mexican food in Las Vegas, Santa Monica, Downtown Los Angeles, and most recently in the new Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport. Border Grill will open its second Vegas location at The Forum Shops in Summer 2014. The Border Grill Truck can be found on the streets of Southern California and beyond cooking gourmet tacos, quesadillas, ceviche, and more. Mary Sue and Susan, Bravo’s “Top Chef Masters” and Food Network’s “Too Hot Tamales,” are preeminent ambassadors of authentic Mexican cuisine, setting the standard for gourmet Mexican fare and authoring five cookbooks, including Cooking with Too Hot Tamales and Mesa Mexicana. Active members of the community, Mary Sue and Susan play leading roles in Share Our Strength and the Scleroderma Research Foundation. In addition, they are passionate about the environment and lead the culinary industry with their eco-friendly policies. For more information, visit www.bordergrill.com.
About Chef Rick Moonen
Chef and cookbook author, Rick Moonen, has been the country’s leading advocate for the sustainable seafood movement for the past 25 years, bringing national awareness to this subject near and dear to his heart. In 2014, he was honored as one of the prestigious Vegas Dozen by Saks Fifth Avenue, Greenspun Media Group, VEGAS Magazine and Keep Memory Alive. In 2013 USA Today named him one of Earth’s “Power Players” as one of five leaders helping the health of our planet. He’s been featured on CNN, TODAY, Good Morning America, CBS Early Show, Dan Rather Reports, and many more. His flagship restaurant, Rick Moonen’s rm seafood at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, showcases his commitment to sustainability without foregoing culinary creativity and innovation, and has been critically acclaimed by local and national press alike. In 2010 Rick made a memorable appearance on Bravo’s Top Chef Masters, nearly taking home the title and raising thousands of dollars and national awareness for Three Square food bank in Las Vegas. In May of 2011 Monterey Bay Aquarium honored Rick as their Chef of the Year for his tireless efforts towards sustainability, and appointed him as one of the top twenty leading culinarians in the aquarium’s Blue Ribbon Task Force in 2014. He was named Humanitarian of the Year by the American Culinary Federation in 2013. In June 2013, Chef Moonen transformed rm upstairs into a steampunk-inspired restaurant and lounge named Rx Boiler Room, with décor reminiscent of industrialism during the 19th century Victorian era. Combining the alchemy of food and drink, Moonen showcases his spin on classic comfort food, offering guests a variety of playful creations in small and large plate portions, ideal for a shared dining experience. Rx Boiler Room was named Best New Restaurant of 2013 by Desert Companion magazine. Find him on Twitter @RickMoonen, Facebook.com/ChefRickMoonen, on Instagram @ChefMoonen or www.rickmoonen.com.
BORDER GRILL LAS VEGAS SERVES UP BRUNCH CLASSICS FOR MOTHER’S DAY INSPIRED COOKING CLASS
BORDER GRILL LAS VEGAS SERVES UP BRUNCH CLASSICS FOR MOTHER’S DAY INSPIRED COOKING CLASS
WHAT: Make cheerful memories with Mom this Mother’s Day and join Border Grill Chef/Owners Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger for an entertaining experience that will treat the treasured woman in your life. Guests are invited to enroll in a two-hour demonstration-style cooking class, which features brunch favorites from the restaurant’s award-winning weekend brunch like Homemade Chorizo Skillet Chilaquiles and Huevos Racheros.
To revel in Mom’s special day, guests will receive a multi-course brunch at Border Grill Las Vegas, signature cocktails, and a recipe booklet. The class is priced at $100 per person and will include demonstrations of the following dishes:
Mimosa Trio
rosemary watermelon, lemon cucumber, orange
Seasonal Fruit Salad
homemade granola, lime zest, cayenne, guava yogurt, buñelo cone
Smoked Fish Tostada
jalapeño cream cheese, crispy capers, avocado salsa
Homemade Chorizo Skillet Chilaquiles
tortillas, chipotle, avocado, scrambled eggs, jalapeño
Huevos Rancheros
black bean panucho, ranchera salsa, sunny side egg, tomatillo relish
Horchata Jello Shots
piloncillo tuile cookie, candied pecans, dark rum, shaved canela
WHERE:
Border Grill Las Vegas
Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino
3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 632-7403
www.bordergrill.com
Twitter – Facebook – Pinterest – Instagram @BorderGrill
WHEN: Saturday, May 10th from 10am to noon.
COST: Admission is $100/person (excluding tax and gratuity). Space is limited, so please RSVP by calling 702.632.7403, or emailing your reservation to destiny.hampton@bordergrill.com.
About Border Grill
Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger are co-chef/owners of the popular, critically acclaimed Border Grill restaurants & Truck, serving modern Mexican food in Las Vegas, Santa Monica, Downtown Los Angeles, and most recently in the new Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport. Border Grill will open its second Vegas location at The Forum Shops in Summer 2014. The Border Grill Truck can be found on the streets of Southern California and beyond cooking gourmet tacos, quesadillas, ceviche, and more. Mary Sue and Susan, Bravo’s “Top Chef Masters” and Food Network’s “Too Hot Tamales,” are preeminent ambassadors of authentic Mexican cuisine, setting the standard for gourmet Mexican fare and authoring five cookbooks, including Cooking with Too Hot Tamales and Mesa Mexicana. Active members of the community, Mary Sue and Susan play leading roles in Share Our Strength and the Scleroderma Research Foundation. In addition, they are passionate about the environment and lead the culinary industry with their eco-friendly policies. For more information, visit www.bordergrill.com.
Photos/Event Recap: “Chefs To The Max” Dinner at Rx Boiler Room Raises $275,799 for Local Food Critic Max Jacobson
EVENT RECAP: “CHEFS TO THE MAX” DINNER AT RX BOILER ROOM RAISES $275,799 FOR LOCAL FOOD CRITIC MAX JACOBSON
Last night, Sunday, January 19, a group of the country’s most acclaimed chefs collaborated on the first “Chefs to the Max” dinner at Chef Rick Moonen’s Rx Boiler Room inside the Shoppes at Mandalay Place and raised a total of $275,799. The dinner was the first of a series to benefit critically injured Las Vegas-based food journalist Max Jacobson. The event featured a cocktail reception, sit-down seven-course dinner with wine pairing, as well as a live and silent auction for 100 guests. One-hundred percent of the proceeds will benefit Jacobson directly to help pay for mounting medical bills as a result of the accident.
Chefs in attendance included Megan Bringas, Kim Canteenwalla, Shirley Chung, John Church, Saipin Chutima, Barry Dakake, Susan Feniger, Bobby Flay, Hubert Keller, Thomas Keller, Rick Moonen, Grant MacPherson, Mary Sue Milliken, Bradley Ogden, Luciano Pellegrini, Vincent Pilon, Pino Posteraro, Vincent Pouessel, Joey Romano, Megan Romano, Angelo Sosa and David Walzog.
In addition, Rick Moonen challenged Bobby Flay to a “Kampachi Throwdown.” Moonen prepared a Chili Seared Kona Kampachi with avocado, ruby red grapefruit and yuzu butter sauce; and Flay prepared a Kona Kampachi with Korean red pepper-tangerine glaze with pickled Brussels sprout relish and squab egg. Guests voted and Rick Moonen was announced the winner.
Two days before Christmas 2013, Jacobson was struck by a car while in the crosswalk at Windmill Parkway and Pecos Road as he walked from home to the gym. He sustained severe brain trauma from the accident. He remains in critical condition at Kindred Healthcare.
Jacobson is currently Vegas Seven’s restaurant reviewer. Prior to that, he covered Orange County for the Los Angeles Times for 15 years. He moved to Las Vegas in 1999 to be the lead critic for Las Vegas Life. He has also written for numerous national culinary publications including Saveur and Gourmet. Jacobson recently co-authored “Eating Las Vegas” with fellow food critics Al Mancini and John Curtas.
For more information about the “Chefs to the Max” dinner series, go to www.Facebook.com/ChefstotheMax.
Border Grill to Open Second Las Vegas Location Inside The Forum Shops at Caesars
BORDER GRILL TO OPEN SECOND LAS VEGAS LOCATION INSIDE THE FORUM SHOPS AT CAESARS
Border Grill Chef/Owners Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger, of Bravo’s “Top Chef Masters” and Food Network’s “Too Hot Tamales,” will soon be offering their critically acclaimed, modern Mexican cuisine in a visually stunning new restaurant. Slated to open Summer 2014, this highly-anticipated location within the first level of The Forum Shops at Caesars will be Las Vegas’ second Border Grill location and the seventh in the United States (Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Truck, Stop, LAX Airport).
“We’ve been considering a second Las Vegas location for a while, keeping our eyes open for the right opportunity and we believe The Forum Shops is a fabulous fit for Border Grill,” said Mary Sue Milliken, chef/co-owner of Border Grill restaurants and Border Grill Truck. “We are thrilled to be opening with a vibrant, cutting-edge design, as well as lots of new dishes to showcase the latest and greatest ingredients we’ve discovered.”
The perfect setting for unwinding between sightseeing and shopping, guests will be treated to the same seasonal, sustainable ingredients and great service found at Border Grill’s sister locations. The restaurant will blend Border Grill classics, including the famous, award-winning Border Brunch, with a variety of fresh innovations exclusive to Border Grill at The Forum Shops.
“At Border Grill, we always strive to go above and beyond everything that we have previously created,” said Susan Feniger, chef/co-owner of Border Grill restaurants and Border Grill Truck. “We are excited to evolve the menu, searching out the best products and techniques Mary Sue and I have learned throughout our travels in Mexico and beyond.”
About Border Grill
Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger are co-chef/owners of the popular, critically acclaimed Border Grill restaurants & Truck, serving modern Mexican food in Las Vegas, Santa Monica, Downtown Los Angeles, and most recently in the new Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport. The Border Grill Truck can be found on the streets of Southern California and beyond cooking gourmet tacos, quesadillas, ceviche, and more. Mary Sue and Susan, Bravo’s “Top Chef Masters” and Food Network’s “Too Hot Tamales,” are preeminent ambassadors of authentic Mexican cuisine, setting the standard for gourmet Mexican fare and authoring five cookbooks, including Cooking with Too Hot Tamales and Mesa Mexicana. Active members of the community, Mary Sue and Susan play leading roles in Share Our Strength and the Scleroderma Research Foundation. In addition, they are passionate about the environment and lead the culinary industry with their eco-friendly policies. For more information, visit www.bordergrill.com.
The Forum Shops at Caesars
Globally recognized as the premier luxury retail destination in Las Vegas, The Forum Shops at Caesars is noted for its unique combination of top retail, dining, entertainment, desirable location and thematic Roman ambiance. Featuring 160 specialty shops and restaurants, The Forum Shops is home to some of the most celebrated and sought-after retailers. For more information, visit http://www.simon.com/mall/the-forum-shops-at-caesars
EVENT RECAP/Photos: Life is Beautiful Festival in Downtown Las Vegas: Day 1
Event Recap: Kick-Off of Life is Beautiful Festival in
Downtown Las Vegas – Day 1
On Friday, October 25, Life is Beautiful Festival hosted its official kick-off party, Grills & Guitars. The party featured a culinary feast prepared by 16 celebrity chefs, including Bruce Bromberg, Aarón Sánchez, Scott Conant, Cat Cora, Rick Moonen, Kim Canteenwalla, Susan Feniger, Mary Sue Milliken, David Myers, Jet Tila, Clayton Arakawa with musical performances by Dawes and Todd Rundgren.
The first day of the festival, Saturday, October 26, 2013, attracted tens of thousands of people to Downtown Las Vegas to explore the 15-block music, food, art and learning event consisting of five music stages, a culinary village, an alchemy garden, an eclectic street art program curated by Charlotte Dutoit, a learning program with a range of notable speakers, and much more.
Highlights of the festival so far include:
- Kanye West toured the footprint of the festival with co-founder Rehan Choudhry & Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh on the eve of the openin
- At Grills & Guitars, Nancy Silverton presented Jonathan Waxman with the Lifetime Achievement Award surrounded by Aarón Sánchez, Bruce Bromberg, Michael Symon and the festival’s co-founder, Rehan Choudhry
- Hometown favorites Imagine Dragons played their biggest show in Vegas to date, and spoke about their excitement of being part of the transformation of Downtown Las Vegas. The show ended with a surprise appearance from the cast of Mystère by Cirque du Soleil
- Childish Gambino performed his own rendition of Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep”
- Capital Cities covered a Bee Gee’s song and two different versions of their hit “Safe and Sound”
- Beck performed Michael Jackson’s hit song “Billie Jean”
- Aarón Sánchez packed the room with energetic fans during his “Chefs on Stage” cooking demonstration
- Ben McKee of Imagine Dragons joined Jet Tila during his cooking demonstration and Youngblood Hawke cooked with Cat Cora
- Speakers including Tony Horton and the creators and cast of MTV’s “The Buried Life” inspired attendees when sharing their stories about following their passions
- The Beatles LOVE by Cirque du Soleil surprised guests with a pop-up performance on Fremont Street
- Headliner Kings of Leon closed out the festival’s first night with an inspiring performance featuring a three-song encore (details and photos to follow)
Photo credit: FilmMagic
Life is Beautiful Festival Sponsors
Wirtz Beverage Nevada, Caesars Entertainment, Cirque du Soleil, Esquire Magazine, Heineken USA, Las Vegas Events, Las Vegas Review Journal, Red Bull, Sub-Zero Wolf & Westar Kitchen & Bath, Travel + Leisure, Zappos.com, Ketel One Vodka, Murphy-Goode, Pandora, Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino and Flamingo Las Vegas, Samsung, Silicon Valley Bank, Toyota, Dolce Vita + J.D. Fisk, El Cortez Hotel & Casino, US Foods, Whole Foods Market, Airstream 2 Go, Bacardi, Chef Works, Downtown Grand Las Vegas Hotel and Casino, the D Las Vegas, Le Creuset, MGM Grand, Original Penguin, Ploom, & Silver State Productions.
Life is Beautiful Festival is being developed by Aurelian Marketing Group in partnership with Another Planet Entertainment, MAKTUB Marketing and Downtown Project. Visit www.lifeisbeautifulfestival.com and sign up to receive information updates via email. Connect with the Life is Beautiful team socially at Facebook.com/LIBFestival and Twitter.com/LifeIsBeautiful.
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ABOUT AURELIAN MARKETING GROUP
Aurelian Marketing Group is a brand experience company made up of a group highly experienced brand strategists, creative directors and expert producers with a deep track record in creating and implementing meaningful and impactful branded entertainment and events. Its CEO, Rehan Choudhry is the former Director of Entertainment for The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas and was previously the Regional Director of Entertainment for Caesars Entertainment Atlantic City. He was recognized by event trade publication, BizBash as an Event Innovator for his work at The Cosmopolitan in 2011. www.aurelianmg.com
ABOUT ANOTHER PLANET ENTERTAINMENT
Since its inception in 2003, Another Planet Entertainment has produced and promoted events with artists as diverse as Radiohead, Dave Matthews Band, Neil Young, Daft Punk, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Metallica, Paul McCartney and Kanye West. In its first year of operation, Another Planet was selected by a vote of its concert industry peers as “Promoter of the Year” in the United States by Pollstar Magazine. Another Planet is the exclusive promoter of several venues in Northern California also produces two major yearly festivals in San Francisco Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival (beginning in 2008) and Treasure Island Music Festival (beginning in 2007). www.apeconcerts.com.
ABOUT MAKTUB MARKETING
MAKTUB Marketing is directed by Joey Vanas. Vanas is the managing partner of First Friday Las Vegas and the Executive Director of the First Friday Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting local and civic art. Vanas has overseen the growth of the First Friday event to 20,000+ people while creating positive media attention and awareness for the Downtown Vegas Arts scene in markets across the country and around the world.
ABOUT DOWNTOWN PROJECT
Downtown Project is a group of passionate people committed to helping to transform Downtown Las Vegas into the most community-focused large city in the world. The organization has allocated $350 million to aid in the revitalization of Downtown Las Vegas through investments in real estate, residential development, education, small business, and tech startups. With a goal of reaching residential density of 100 people per acre, coupled with ground level activities, Downtown Project aims to accelerate community and co-learning through the serendipitous interactions of the people of Downtown Las Vegas. www.downtownproject.com
Dawes, Todd Rundgren and Celebrity Chefs Scott Conant, Cat Cora, Aaron Sanchez and more to Kick-Off Inaugural Life is Beautiful Festival
Dawes, Todd Rundgren and Celebrity Chefs Scott Conant, Cat Cora, Aaron Sanchez and more to Kick-Off Inaugural Life is Beautiful Festival
“Grills & Guitars” will commence the festival weekend with live music, 16 well-known chefs and flamed-kissed fare that will satisfy all the senses on Friday, October 25, 2013
Life is Beautiful Festival releases more details about its kick-off party featuring musical performances by Dawes and Todd Rundgren. On Friday, October 25, 2013, from 8pm – Midnight, 16 celebrity chefs will come together to participate in “Grills & Guitars,” a celebration of the beloved backyard barbecue combining creative open flame cookery with craft brews, artisanal wines and original cocktails created by some of the country’s finest mixologists.
Participating chefs, including Clayton Arakawa, Bruce & Eric Bromberg, Kim Canteenwalla, Scott Conant, Cat Cora, Susan Feniger, Mary Sue Milliken, Rick Moonen, David Myers, Aarón Sánchez and Jet Tila, will serve dishes like Whole Roast Goat Enchiladas, Shrimp and Sugar Cane Skewers and Whole Hawaiian Pigs smothers with Big Island Hearts of Palm. Special appearances will be made by chefs Tom Colicchio, Nancy Silverton and Michael Symon.
Celebrated Chef Jonathan Waxman will be honored with the first-ever commemorative award at the event for his dedication to educating and mentoring many of today’s top toques including all of the chefs in attendance.
“Waxy’s approach to life is mirrored by the way he cooks,” says Bruce Bromberg, Blue Ribbon Restaurants and Head of Life is Beautiful Festival’s Culinary Advisory Board. “Respect, compassion, confidence and humility are at his core and his unwavering love of life and food evoke huge smiles from even his casual acquaintances so you can imagine what it’s like to be called his friend.”
Tickets are available for purchase here; Price: $175, VIP $225 *Does not require purchase of a festival ticket, must be 21 or over.
Tickets for the Life is Beautiful Festival Culinary Programs are available for purchase at www.lifeisbeautifulfestival.com
Watch the Culinary Experiences video
Regular Two-Day General Admission & VIP Tickets for the 2013 Life is Beautiful Festival are available for purchase at www.lifeisbeautifulfestival.com
General Admission Tickets:
· Regular Two-Day GA: $159.50
VIP Tickets:
· Two-Day VIP Ticket: $349.50
o VIP tickets include: Exclusive VIP lounge with shade, lounge seating, activities and more; Viewing Areas at Main Stages; VIP restroom facilities; Access to special VIP food concessions; Access to special VIP beer, wine and spirits concessions; Commemorative Poster and more.
Life is Beautiful Festival Sponsors
Sponsors of the inaugural Festival include Wirtz Beverage Nevada, Heineken USA, Esquire Magazine, Las Vegas Review Journal, Travel + Leisure, Sub-Zero Wolf, Westar Kitchen & Bath, Las Vegas Events, Cirque du Soleil, Zappos.com, Red Bull, El Cortez Hotel & Casino, the D Las Vegas, Toyota, Whole Foods Market, Le Creuset, Airstream 2 Go, Chef Works, Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino and Flamingo Las Vegas.*Sponsors listed are current as of release date.
Life is Beautiful Festival is being developed by Aurelian Marketing Group in partnership with Another Planet Entertainment, MAKTUB Marketing and Downtown Project. Visit www.lifeisbeautifulfestival.com and sign up to receive information updates via email. Connect with the Life is Beautiful team socially at Facebook.com/LIBFestival and Twitter.com/LifeIsBeautiful.
Life is Beautiful Festival Announces Culinary Programming
Life is Beautiful Festival Announces Culinary Experiences & New Chefs
Two-Day Festival of World Class Music, Food, Art & Learning in Downtown Las Vegas includes
“Grills & Guitars” by Blue Ribbon Restaurants, “The Culinary Village”, and “The Alchemy Garden”
New Chef Additions include Nancy Silverton; Headlining Chefs include: Bruce & Eric Bromberg, Jonathan Waxman, Hubert Keller, Aaron Sanchez, Cat Cora, Rick Moonen, Scott Conant, Tom Colicchio, Michael Symon
Friday, October 25th – Sunday, October 27th, 2013
Life is Beautiful (L.I.B.) Festival announces the lineup of culinary programming and experiences for the inaugural festival taking place Saturday, October 26th and Sunday, October 27th, 2013, with a kickoff event the evening of Friday, October 25th. With more than 60 chefs and restaurants, 24 wineries and 24 breweries participating in the culinary part of the festival alone, L.I.B. presents its attendees with a full-scale food festival experience and expects to draw tens of thousands of people to Downtown Las Vegas. The culinary programming includes experiences that are included in the price of a general-admission festival ticket, such as The Culinary Village, The Alchemy Garden & Chefs on Stage, as well as unique ticketed events that do not require a festival ticket like the Grills & Guitars kick-off party hosted by Blue Ribbon Restaurants and the Take a Stand charity soiree; an eight-course dinner hosted by Elizabeth Blau & Hubert Keller benefitting Three Square Food Bank and Communities in Schools.
The creative direction of the food festival portion of Life is Beautiful Festival was shaped by a culinary advisory board of 12 top chefs chaired by Bruce Bromberg of Blue Ribbon Restaurants. The food festival will be anchored by The Culinary Village a Moroccan-style bazaar featuring stations manned by more than 60 well-known chefs. Within The Village, guests can enjoy an entertaining and informative series of chef demonstrations (Chefs on Stage), culinary affairs, intimate meals and a beer, wine and spirits garden (The Alchemy Garden). All experiences within the food and wine program will allow attendees the opportunity to engage with these talented chefs up-close and gain insight into their creative process in the kitchen and beyond.
“The food experiences of Life is Beautiful Festival were carefully designed to be interactive, innovative and unexpected,” says Jolene Mannina, Head of Culinary Arts for the festival. “Working with the vision of our Culinary Advisory Board of 12 world-renowned Chefs, we’ve created an approach that we feel will set us apart from other food festivals, giving both our patrons and chefs a chance to enjoy something new, fresh and, of course, delicious.”
The current chef lineup features: Bruce Bromberg and Eric Bromberg, Scott Conant, Jonathan Waxman, Hubert Keller, Cat Cora, Michael Mina, Chris Cosentino, Rick Moonen, Kim Canteenwalla, Jet Tila, Donald Link, Tom Colicchio, Michael Symon, Aaron Sanchez, David Burke, Charlie Palmer, Mary Sue Milliken, Susan Feniger, Paul Bartolotta, David Myers, Todd English, Kerry Simon, Carla Pellegrino, André Rochat, Sven Mede, Marcel Vigneron, Mike Minor, Megan Romano, Elias Cairo, Josh Graves, Jason Tuley, Rebecca Wilcomb, Ben Hammond, Grant MacPherson, Michael Kornick, Natalie Young, Dan Coughlin, Sean Kinoshita, Massimiliano Campanari, Carlos Buscaglia, Vinod Ahuja, Manuel Hinojosa.
New Chefs / Mixologists Added to the lineup: Nancy Silverton, Akira Back, Richard Camarota, Frank Goriceta, Carlos Guia, Joseph Leibowitz, Hiew Gun Khong, Nina Manchev, Tony Abou-Ganim, Drew Levinson, Andrew Pollard, Eric Swanson, Kent Bearden, Thomas Burke, Michael Shetler, Kevin Vanegas, Jack Kramer, and Mike Tadich.
Tickets for the Life is Beautiful Festival Culinary Programs go on sale July 19, 2013 at www.lifeisbeautifulfestival.com
Life Is Beautiful Festival – Culinary Experiences Premier Sponsor: Whole Foods Market
– The Culinary Village: Located in the heart of the festival and home to the world’s best chefs and restaurants, The Culinary Village is where the aromas of earth’s four corners collide. Over 50 restaurants will partake in this bazaar of epicurean delight that takes festival food options to a whole new level.
Restaurants: Blue Ribbon Restaurant, Honey Salt, Fleur, Strip Steak, Wolfgang Puck, Nobu Hard Rock, DMK Burger Bar, Due Forni, Yellowtail, Kumi, D.O.C.G, Herbsaint, LAVO, TAO, Bratalian Neapolitan Cantina, EAT, Chocolate & Spice, Origin India, Barbuto, rm Seafood, Kuma Snow Cream, Curbside Cafe, LBS Burger, Smokin Bros BBQ, Sin City Hot Dogs, Forte European Tapas & Bistro and more.
Price: General Admission or VIP festival ticket required, a la carte selection
Date: Saturday and Sunday, October 26th & 27th
Time: Saturday, 1:00pm – 12:00am Midnight; Sunday, 12:00pm – 11:00pm
– The Alchemy Gardens Presented by Wirtz Beverage: Craft brewers, wine makers and distillers will pour a-la-carte libations at this garden, overflowing with liquid creativity. Enthusiasts can also choose to purchase additional tickets to meet and mingle with master brewers, wine makers and distillers over flight tastings.
Price: General Admission or VIP festival ticket required a la carte Beer, Wine, Spirits and Sake; must be 21 or over.
Date: Saturday and Sunday, October 26th & 27th
Time: Saturday, 1:00pm – 12:00am Midnight; Sunday, 12:00pm – 11:00pm
– Flights Tastings (In The Alchemy Gardens): For a better understanding of the passion and history poured into each glass, additional tickets may be purchased for tastings with master brewers, wine makers and distillers.
Price: $40 for 9 tastings, General Admission or VIP festival ticket required
Date: Saturday and Sunday, October 26th & 27th
Time: Saturday, 1:00pm – 12:00am Midnight; Sunday, 12:00pm – 11:00pm
– Chefs on Stage Presented by Sub-Zero Wolf & Whole Foods Market: Over two days, 20 of the most highly regarded chefs in the industry give attendees a chance to get up close and personal as they showcase their skills live on a Sub-Zero Wolf stage located in a climate-controlled tent. These demonstrations will tantalize taste buds and teach viewers how to create the same experience at home.
Chefs: Bruce and Eric Bromberg, Scott Conant, Jet Tila, Jonathan Waxman, Cat Cora, Chris Cosentino, Rick Moonen, Aaron Sanchez, Hubert Keller, Kerry Simon, Mary Sue Milliken, Susan Feniger, Mike Minor, Donald Link, Grant MacPherson, Carla Pellegrino, Jason Tuley, David Myers, Elias Caro, Josh Graves,Todd English
Location: The Culinary Village
Price: Free Event with Festival General Admission or VIP ticket
Date: Saturday and Sunday, October 26th & 27th
Time: Saturday, 1:45pm – 9:00pm; Sunday, 12:45pm – 8:00pm
– Take A Stand: Elizabeth Blau and Hubert Keller will host the Life is Beautiful grand opening soiree to benefit Three Square Food Bank and Communities in Schools. Showcasing the mystery and wonderment of Old Vegas at its finest, this charity dinner will feature eight award-winning chefs serving eight courses in various styles throughout the night paired with priceless wines and crafted cocktails by Wirtz Beverage mixologists and sommeliers.
Chefs: Hubert Keller, Michael Mina, Todd English, Akira Back, Paul Bartolotta, Grant MacPherson, Charlie Palmer, Megan Romano
Location: Secret Downtown Location to be revealed upon purchase confirmation
Price: $5,000
(1) VIP two-day festival ticket included
(1) Grills & Guitars ticket included
Seats: 40 (must be 21 or over)
Date: Friday, October 25th
Time: 7pm – 10pm
– Grills & Guitars: Start the festival weekend with 15 well-known chefs, gourmet comfort food and live music. A twist on the traditional backyard barbecue, the festival kick-off party will pair beer, wine and cocktails with flamed-kissed fare that will satisfy all the senses.
Chefs: Bruce & Eric Bromberg, Jonathan Waxman, Cat Cora, Tom Colicchio, Michael Symon, Nancy Silverton, Jet Tila, Scott Conant, Kim Canteenwalla, Aaron Sanchez, Mary Sue Milliken, Susan Feniger, Rick Moonen & David Myers
Price: $175, VIP $225 *Does not require purchase of a festival ticket. Must be 21 or over.
Date: Friday, October 25th
Time: 8pm VIP, 9pm – Midnight
– Culinary Crawl: This three-hour dining tour is designed to introduce palates to a variety of tastes. Guests will be escorted to three different venues, each with a different chef host who has customized a unique experience that pairs their creative dishes with specially selected drinks provided by Wirtz Beverage Group.
Saturday
Chefs & Locations:
- “Pig & Whiskey” hosted by Kim Canteenwalla and Sven Mede at The Flame Steakhouse
- “From Korea to Japan”, hosted by Akira Back at Park on Fremont
- “Amaro & Amare”, hosted by Richard Camarota & Megan Romano at EAT
Price: $130 – Single pass to the Culinary Crawl, GA or VIP festival ticket required for purchase
$290 – Includes a two (2) day General Admission festival ticket
Date: Saturday, October 26th
Time: 5pm – 8pm
Sunday
Chefs & Locations:
- “Rare & Rosso” Jonathan Waxman & Nancy Silverton at EAT
- “Tongue & Cheek” Rick Moonen at Le Thai
- “Bones & Brews” Iron chef Cat Cora & Jason Tuley at Park on Fremont
Price: $130 – Single pass to the Culinary Crawl, GA or VIP festival ticket required for purchase
$290 – Includes a two (2) day General Admission festival ticket
Date: Sunday, October 27th
Time: 5pm – 8pm
***Chef and event details subject to change.
Regular Two-Day General Admission & VIP Tickets for the 2013 Life is Beautiful Festival are available for purchase at www.lifeisbeautifulfestival.com
General Admission Tickets:
- Regular Two-Day GA: $159.50
VIP Tickets:
- TWO-DAY VIP Ticket: $349.50
- VIP tickets include: Exclusive VIP lounge with shade, lounge seating, activities and more; Viewing Areas at Main Stages; VIP restroom facilities; Access to special VIP food concessions; Access to special VIP beer, wine and spirits concessions; Commemorative Poster and more!
Life is Beautiful Sponsors
Sponsors of the inaugural Life is Beautiful Festival include Wirtz Beverage Group, Heineken, Zappos, Cirque du Soleil, Las Vegas Review Journal, Red Bull, Esquire, Whole Foods Market, Caesars Entertainment, and many more. *Sponsors listed are current as of release date.
L.I.B. is being developed by Aurelian Marketing Group in partnership with Another Planet Entertainment, MAKTUB Marketing and Downtown Project. Visit www.lifeisbeautifulfestival.com and sign up to receive information updates via email. Connect with the Life is Beautiful team socially at Facebook.com/LIBFestival and Twitter.com/LifeIsBeautiful.
Life is Beautiful Festival Announces Official Lineup
Life is Beautiful Festival Announces Official Lineup
Headliners for the Two Day Festival of World Class Music, Food, Art & Learning in
Downtown Las Vegas include: The Killers, Kings of Leon and
Michael Jackson ONE by Cirque du Soleil
Saturday, October 26th and Sunday, October 27th, 2013
Life is Beautiful (L.I.B.) Festival announces the lineup for the inaugural festival taking place Saturday, October 26th and Sunday, October 27th, 2013. With more than 50 musical acts, 60 chefs and restaurants, special performances by Cirque du Soleil and other theatrical productions, world renowned artists and over 25 noted speakers, L.I.B expects to attract tens of thousands of people to Downtown Las Vegas.
“Inspired by our community and a collective desire to positively impact our city, Life is Beautiful Festival is designed to showcase the very best in music, food, art and learning,” stated Rehan Choudhry, CEO of Aurelian Marketing Group the promoter of the festival. “It is an honor to able to bring this unprecedented talent lineup into 15 city blocks of historic Downtown Las Vegas, creating a truly one-of-a-kind festival experience.”
Music is Beautiful
Over the course of the two days, the festival will feature an eclectic lineup of over 50 internationally established and emerging bands on four stages and several indoor venues. The lineup features:
The Killers, Kings of Leon, Beck, Imagine Dragons, Pretty Lights, Empire of the Sun, Passion Pit, Jurassic 5, Childish Gambino, STS9, Purity Ring, Big Gigantic, Portugal. The Man, Earl Sweatshirt, Danny Brown, Dawes, Andrew McMahon, The Joy Formidable, Charli XCX, Living Colour, Allen Stone, HAIM, Youngblood Hawke, twenty one pilots, ZZ Ward, Poolside, Family of the Year, Robert DeLong, Five Knives, Wallpaper., Capital Cities, Cayucas, Cosmic Suckerpunch, Knocked Up Kids, and many more. Homegrown bands include: Moondog Matinee, Shalvoy Music, Most Thieves, Rusty Maples, Kid Meets Cougar, Same Sex Mary, Beau Hodges Band, DJ88, The Dirty Hooks, American Cream, Sabriel, Crazy Chief, Supra, A Crowd Of Small Adventures, HaleAmanO, Jordan Kate Mitchell, DJ Zo and others.
Food is Beautiful
Life is Beautiful Festival’s culinary advisory board of 12 top chefs helped shape the creative direction of the full-scale food festival portion of L.I.B. The food festival will feature demonstrations, culinary affairs, intimate meals, a beer, wine and spirits garden and a large-scale Moroccan-style bazaar with stations manned by more than 60 chefs, mixologists and wine-makers. The design of the food and wine program will allow attendees the opportunity to engage these talented chefs up close and gain insight into their creative process in the kitchen and beyond. The chef lineup features:
Bruce Bromberg and Eric Bromberg, Scott Conant, Jonathan Waxman, Hubert Keller, Cat Cora, Michael Mina, Chris Cosentino, Rick Moonen, Kim Canteenwalla, Jet Tila, Donald Link, Tom Colicchio, Michael Symon, Aaron Sanchez, David Burke, Charlie Palmer, Mary Sue Milliken, Susan Feniger, Paul Bartolotta, David Myers, Todd English, Kerry Simon, Carla Pellegrino, André Rochat, Sven Mede, Marcel Vigneron, Mike Minor, Megan Romano, Elias Cairo, Josh Graves, Jason Tuley, Rebecca Wilcomb, Ben Hammond, Grant MacPherson, Michael Kornick, Natalie Young, Dan Coughlin, Sean Kinoshita, Massimiliano Campanari, Carlos Buscaglia, Vinod Ahuja, Manuel Hinojosa and others to be announced.
Art is Beautiful
Art is Beautiful is an urban-inspired art festival for a whole new generation of entertainment enthusiasts. By eliminating the velvet ropes, Art is Beautiful will allow festival goers to actively engage with critically-acclaimed artists from around the globe and from within Downtown Las Vegas’ progressive art scene. Programming will include street art, installations, murals and performance art. In addition, the festival will feature theatrical performances presented by a wide range of theater groups. At this year’s festival, Cirque du Soleil, will present an act from the highly anticipated and brand new immersive musical experience, Michael Jackson ONE, on the main festival stage, and, in addition there will be six unique performances from other resident Cirque du Soleil productions of Las Vegas.
Learning is Beautiful
Learning is Beautiful, the festival’s speaker series, aims to inspire festival goers to expand their perspective on what is possible when you simply choose to “do what you love.” Critically acclaimed and diverse speakers will share their road to success while highlighting the obstacles and pitfalls they experienced along the way. Over two days, more than 25 speakers will be showcased in keynote and quick-format speeches, panel discussions and workshops.
Tickets for the 2013 Life is Beautiful Festival will be available on June 7th at 10 am PDT for purchase at www.lifeisbeautifulfestival.com. Specially priced tickets are available in limited quantities on a first-come-first-serve basis.
General Admission Tickets:
- Early Bird Two-Day GA – $99.50
- Advance Two-Day GA – $119.50
- Special Two-Day GA – $139.50
- Regular Two-Day GA – $159.50
VIP Tickets:
- 2- DAY VIP Ticket: $349.50
VIP tickets include the following:
- Exclusive VIP lounge with shade, lounge seating, activities and more
- Viewing Areas at Main Stages
- VIP restroom facilities
- Access to special VIP food concessions
- Access to special VIP beer, wine and spirits concessions
- Commemorative Poster and more!
Life is Beautiful Sponsors
Sponsors of the inaugural Life is Beautiful Festival include Wirtz Beverage Group, Heineken, Zappos, Cirque du Soleil, Las Vegas Review Journal, Red Bull, Esquire, Whole Foods Market, Caesars Entertainment, and many more. *Sponsors listed are current as of release date.
L.I.B. is being developed by Aurelian Marketing Group in partnership with Another Planet Entertainment, MAKTUB Marketing and Downtown Project. Visit www.lifeisbeautifulfestival.com and sign up to receive information updates via email. Connect with the Life is Beautiful team socially at Facebook.com/LIBFestival and Twitter.com/LifeIsBeautiful.
ABOUT AURELIAN MARKETING GROUP
Aurelian Marketing Group is a brand experience company made up of a group highly experienced brand strategists, creative directors and expert producers with a deep track record in creating and implementing meaningful and impactful branded entertainment and events. Its CEO, Rehan Choudhry is the former Director of Entertainment for The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas and was previously the Regional Director of Entertainment for Caesars Entertainment Atlantic City. He was recognized by event trade publication, BizBash as an Event Innovator for his work at The Cosmopolitan in 2011. www.aurelianmg.com
ABOUT ANOTHER PLANET ENTERTAINMENT
Since its inception in 2003, Another Planet Entertainment has produced and promoted events with artists as diverse as Radiohead, Dave Matthews Band, Neil Young, Daft Punk, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Metallica, Paul McCartney and Kanye West. In its first year of operation, Another Planet was selected by a vote of its concert industry peers as “Promoter of the Year” in the United States by Pollstar Magazine. Another Planet is the exclusive promoter of several venues in Northern California also produces two major yearly festivals in San Francisco Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival (beginning in 2008) and Treasure Island Music Festival (beginning in 2007). www.apeconcerts.com.
ABOUT MAKTUB MARKETING
MAKTUB Marketing is directed by Joey Vanas. Vanas is the managing partner of First Friday Las Vegas and the Executive Director of the First Friday Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting local and civic art. Vanas has overseen the growth of the First Friday event to 20,000+ people while creating positive media attention and awareness for the Downtown Vegas Arts scene in markets across the country and around the world.
ABOUT DOWNTOWN PROJECT
Downtown Project is a group of passionate people committed to helping to transform Downtown Las Vegas into the most community-focused large city in the world. The organization has allocated $350 million to aid in the revitalization of Downtown Las Vegas through investments in real estate, residential development, education, small business, and tech startups. With a goal of reaching residential density of 100 people per acre, coupled with ground level activities, Downtown Project aims to accelerate community and co-learning through the serendipitous interactions of the people of Downtown Las Vegas. www.downtownproject.com