The Fendi Store at Via Bellagio Presents Fashion Feast, an Extraordinary Pairing of the Fendi Fall Collection with Original Dishes Created by World Renowned Chefs at Vegas Uncork’d Presented by Bon Appétit
Bon Appetit Executive Chef Cat Cora and Olympic Skater, Three-time US Champion and TV Reality Star Johnny Weir Co-Host
For approval only: The vibrant and vital worlds of food and fashion fuse for an unparalleled runway experience Saturday night as the Bellagio chefs create exquisite dishes inspired by the Fendi Fall Collection. Each culinary creation will be created to complement the fashion models as they walk down a 40 foot runway silhouetted by savory installations showcasing the chefs’ culinary colors and designs.
Bon Appetit Executive Chef Cat Cora and Olympic figure skater and costume designer Johnny Weir, co-host an evening when haute fashion and cuisine support each other at Vegas Uncork’d Presented by Bon Appetit.
The evening will be distinguished by a “Bubbles and Baubles” cocktail hour featuring a Champagne chandelier from which servers will be suspended in order to pour the guests’ bubbly; a “Chic and Savory” runway show and dinner featuring Julian Serrano’s Maine lobster salad salpicon, poached breast of squab “Bastilla” by Chefs Michael Mina and Marc St. Jacques and Kobe strip steak by Sean Griffen, Executive Chef of Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s Prime Steakhouse. Imagine Le Cirque’s signature black-tie scallops by Exectuive Chef David Werly while watching Fendi’s evening wear and Fred Leighton jewels. Concluding the extravaganza will be “Chocolate Couture,” an imaginative and elaborate dessert presentation by Executive Pastry Chef Jean-Marie Auboine.
“This unique convergence of fashion and cuisine epitomizes Bellagio’s standing as the most elegant luxury destination in Las Vegas and demonstrates our commitment to support Vegas Uncork’d position as the most exciting culinary event anywhere,” said H. Fletch Brunelle, SVP Sales & Marketing for Bellagio.
Beginning Thursday, May 6, and continuing through Sunday, May 9, the Fendi shop at Via Bellagio will donate 10 percent of all sales purchased by attendees of Fashion Feast, or any of the Vegas Uncork’d Presented by Bon Appetit, to the Three Square Food Bank. Three Square is dedicated to providing wholesome food to hungry people, while passionately pursuing a hunger-free community.
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The Fashion Feast Gala at Bellagio also features Fred Leighton…. And if one of the marquee events in a weekend with 30 events with world class resorts and top chefs that include…
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