April 13, 2010
FRANCOIS PAYARD GIVES SNEAK PEAK OF VEGAS UNCORK’D AT CAESARS PALACE
LAS VEGAS - Celebrated French Pastry Chef Francois Payard, creator and namesake of the highly acclaimed Payard Pâtisserie & Bistro at Caesars Palace, gave media a taste of what’s to come at this year’s upcoming Vegas Uncork’d presented by Bon Appétit. Later that evening, he was honored with the Dom Pérginon Award of Excellence at the 36th Annual UNLVino® Bubble-Licious event. This honor is awarded to individuals who have distinguished themselves in the hospitality industry by setting an example for students through their leadership, character, and inspirational work ethic
Attendees at the special preview not only enjoyed a sampling of several of the ulinary confections planned for the upcoming Vegas Uncork’d event but also toured the spectacular new Garden of the Gods pool oasis at Caesars Palace, home to this year’s crown jewel event - The Grand Tasting.
New this year, the Garden of the Gods at Caesars Palace has grown will host the event at five pools in comparisons to last years . For the culinary extravaganza, the impressive area will be full of more restaurants and vintners than any other year. Currently, The Grand Tasting will boast more than 50 top-tier restaurants and 30 wineries – more than even before.
ABOUT GARDEN OF THE GODS
Garden of the Gods, the iconic swimming and lounging oasis, has been completely redesigned; creating a destination within a destination and featuring eight distinctive swimming pools with lavish amenities and the city’s most attentive cabana servers. The new Fortuna pool features an 18-foot waterfall where guests can challenge Lady Luck at the swim-up blackjack tables.
In addition to the extravagant new pools, there are 44 new private cabanas. With hundreds of new vibrant blue deck chairs, plush daybeds and loveseat-inspired scoop chairs, guests can even just keep it simple and do nothing else but enjoy a day of sun-worshipping. Completing the Garden of the Gods additions is an all-new whirlpool retreat and an added garden wedding venue. For photos and video, go to http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/caesarspalace/42753/.
ABOUT VEGAS UNCORK’D
Vegas Uncork’d Presented by Bon Appétit is a unique, four-day culinary extravaganza featuring 30 intimate luncheons, dinners, tastings and other immersive and entertaining culinary experiences at six resorts including Bellagio, Caesars Palace, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, Wynn/Encore and The Venetian/The Palazzo. Unlike many other high-profile culinary festivals, Vegas Uncork’d specializes in offering epicureans the chance to literally rub elbows with some of the world’s most celebrated chefs and expert sommeliers. Among the famous names participating this year are chefs Paul Bartolotta, Cat Cora, Alain Ducasse, Todd English, Bobby Flay, Joël Robuchon, Wolfgang Puck and many more, as well as Bon Appétit magazine Editor-in-Chief Barbara Fairchild. Call (877) 884-8993 or visit www.VegasUncorked.com.
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Celena Haas
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Harrah's Entertainment Las Vegas Region
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