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From Hot Buffets to Haute Cuisine: Defining an American Food City and
the Culinary Transformation of Las Vegas

Panel Discussion at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas

By tracing the history and evolution of Las Vegas’ food scene we’ll explore what defines an American food city. How does the growth and evolution of American cuisine affect a city’s food culture? What makes some cities meccas for food and wine, while others are not? Is Las Vegas the quintessential American food city? Is it a microcosm for what is going on in American cuisine today?

Panelists:

Patrick ConnollyJBF Award Winner
Paul Bartolotta, Bartolotta Ristorante di Mare at Wynn Las Vegas
John CurtasJohn Curtas, Las Vegas Restaurant Critic and Creator of www.eatinglv.com
Pat MorenoPat Moreo, Professor and F&B Management Department Chair, UNLV
Alan RichmanJBF Award Winner
Alan Richman, Restaurant Critic and Journalist
Jeffrey SteingartenJBF Award Winner
Jeffrey Steingarten, Culinary Critic/Columnist, Vogue Magazine
When: Saturday, October 25, 2008
Panel Discussion: 10:00 a.m–11:30 a.m.
Where: University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Stan Fulton Building
801 E. Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89154
Price: Free

Cooking Demonstration with Famed Chocolatier François Payard

Join JBF Award Winner François Payard at Caesars Palace’s Payard Pâtisserie & Bistro for a hands on demonstration of some of the most decadent and delicious desserts featured in his latest book, Chocolate Epiphany: Exceptional Cookies, Cakes, and Confections for Everyone.

A book signing with François Payard will occur after the demonstration with books available for purchase.

Patrick ConnollyFrançois Payard, Owner, Payard Pâtisserie & Bistro

This event is generously supported by Green & Black’s® Organic Chocolate.

When: Saturday, October 25th from 4:00 p.m–5:00 p.m.
Where: Payard Pâtisserie & Bistro at Caesars Palace
3570 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Price: $20 per person
Seating is limited so reserve your tickets now!