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A CULINARY WEEKEND

A Culinary Weekend at Palms is a multi-day celebration of food, flavor, and creativity, bringing together some of the top chefs at Palms Casino Resort to curate unique dining experiences. April 25-27. 

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*Event details subject to change

Chef Challenge

Three of our celebrated chefs will each create a brand-new signature cocktail and appetizer to debut at their restaurants, and guests can sample each pairing throughout the weekend. 

Chef Marc Vetri - Vetri Cucina

Chef Michael Symon - Mabel's

Chef Marty Lopez - Scotch 80 Prime  

"The World's Greatest Mai Tai"

Ghostbar and Myer's Rum are proud to present "The World's Greatest Mai Tai" qualifying event on the rooftop. 

Vegas Unstripped

Vegas Unstripped returns to Palms Casino Resort for the second year in a row! Over 30 new dishes from Las Vegas’ most acclaimed and creative chefs! Plus cocktails, wine, and other beverages from Las Vegas' best bars.

One price for everything. Tickets on sale now. 

PURCHASE TICKETS

This year, the festival will gather more of Las Vegas’ most acclaimed and creative culinary leaders than ever before, who will each create a new dish or drink for one night only. 

    Participating Chefs & Bartenders

    Confirmed Chefs: 

    • John Arena (Metro Pizza, Truly Pizza) World Pizza Champions member

    • Myrhissa Bautista (Soulbelly)

    • Geno Bernardo (The Summit Club) 

    • Sterling Buckley (Palate)

    • Anthony Carron (Alexxa’s)

    • Johnny Church (Johnny C’s Catering) “Chopped” winner

    • Steve Cook, Erica Joyce & Daniel Schneider (Wild Fig BBQ) 

    • Kari Garcia (TSP Bakery)

    • Brian Howard (Sparrow & Wolf, Spaghetti On The Wall Hospitality) James Beard Semi-Finalist

    • Jason Janson (Vetri Cucina)

    • Bruce Kalman (SoulBelly BBQ) James Beard Award nominee and “Chopped” winner

    • Steve Kestler (Aroma Latin American Cocina), James Beard Award finalist

    • Keris Kuwana (Electric Playhouse)

    • Gary LaMorte (Honest Hospitality, Fortune Events)

    • Marty Lopez (Scotch 80 Prime)

    • Gina Marinelli (La Strega, Harlø Steakhouse), James Beard Award semi-finalist

    • Sean O’Hara (Esther’s Kitchen)

    • Joel Ott (Joel’s Chophouse, Ahern Hotel)

    • Luke Palladino (Meta-Hospitality, Laguna Pool House & Kitchen)

    • Ellie Parker (Main Street Provisions)

    • Taylor Persh (Goose Hospitality)

    • Vincent Pouessel (Summer House)

    • Rachel Rang (Rang’s Coccina)

    • Adam Rios (Al Solito Posto)

    • Eduardo ‘Lalo’ Saavedra (Casa de Juliette)

    • Josh Smith (Bourbon Steak)

    • Stephen Smith (Mabel’s Bar & Q)

    • Jackson Stamper (Ada’s Food + Wine)

    • Yuri Szarzewski (Partage, Le Club)

    • Jamie Tran (The Black Sheep) James Beard Award finalist

    • James Trees (Bar Boheme), James Beard Award finalist

    Confirmed Bartenders include:

    • Tony Abou-Ganim (The Modern Mixologist)

    • Jonah Gibbs (Petite Boheme)

    • Francesco Lafranconi (Carver Road Hospitality)

    • Adam O’Donnell (Jive Turkey)

    • Nick Palmeri (Gaetano’s)

    • Adam Rains (The Golden Tiki)