What is interesting about the festival

The event supports the educational and scholarship programs of the Nevada Restaurant Association, including the Prostart High School National Culinary Excellence Program. In Nevada, more than 2,600 students from 33 schools participate in this program, which provides them with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the food industry.

Founded in 1982, the Nevada Restaurant Association is committed to promoting, advocating and educating the state's rapidly growing restaurant industry. Members of the Nevada Restaurant Association, such as The Venetian and The Palazzo, represent the various facets of the industry: restaurants, hotels, and casinos.

The Las Vegas Epicurean Affair is a gourmet event that brings together the aforementioned innovators in a unique way to showcase the very best in the Las Vegas food scene. No tasting event would be complete without accompanying stars. There is no shortage of top-notch chefs, mixologists and other culinary experts here.

From the first sips to the last bites, this is something not to be missed.

How is the event

This year's event will be hosted by award-winning chef José Andrés. Known for his innovative cuisine, Andres has been named one of the most influential people of the time and honored with the James Beard Foundation Outstanding Chef Award.

The gourmet event takes place by the restaurant pool, where guests can enjoy the best dishes and cocktails offered by restaurants on and off site.

The Epicurean Affair is a must-have event for anyone looking to sample gourmet food from top chefs.

Las Vegas restaurants that have participated in this event in the past include Bouchon, Delmonico Steakhouse, LAVO, Mint Indian Bistro, Tao Asian Bistro, Texas de Brazil, Wolfgang Puck's Postrio, N9NE Steakhouse, Ferraro's, Lawry's The Prime Rib, STK and many more other.

Epicurean Affair in 2019

The event was held at the Red Rock Resort on May 16 at 18:00 This exquisite event, offering delicious dishes and juicy cocktails, is located by the pool.

Early VIP admission included access to the event one hour before the scheduled start. Visitors and participants must be over 21 years of age.

Nearly 75 well-known restaurants and drinks vendors hosted around 1,300 guests. Long known as the premier tasting event for Las Vegas residents, this year's Epicurean Affair did not disappoint. From the moment guests entered the elegant setting by the pool, which was the main venue for this long-awaited evening, world-class chefs were tempted to gourmet cuisine.

Exquisite fried pork in milk sauce, escargot, crab truffles, bistro... where else can you find such a concentration of deliciousness per square meter? The festival features dishes made with produce from nearby farms, which Chef Sammy DeMarco has grown himself especially for the evening.

The restaurants brought their specialties with them. Nobu's cod was a favorite, as was Guy Savoy's truffle artichoke soup with brioque mushrooms. And Bradley Ogden's toffee pudding is a delicious end to dinner.

Chefs Luciano Pellegrini of Valentino and Tom Maloney of AquaKnox, along with other chefs, gathered here at the end of the evening to toast a wonderful event.

Restaurants also stood out with dishes such as fried ahi tuna from the French market, Marche Bacchus wines and mini-cakes from The Cupcakery.

Almost all of the city's famous gourmets showed up sipping cocktails, wine and champagne from Southern Wine & Spirits and Wirtz Beverage of Nevada.