Shinkansen to Shibuya , Vegas UNCORK'D transports guests to late night Tokyo for Sushi ,Sake and Music at the MGM Grand's Shibuya

Guests who attend Bon Appetit's Vegas UNCORK'D can enjoy great libations and dishes late into the evening . The Shinkansen to Shibuya late night event took guests on a journey across the ocean to Japan.Shibuya , (渋谷区, Shibuya-ku) is one of the 23 special wards of Tokyo, Japan. The name is also used to refer to the central business district of Shibuya Ward, which surrounds Shibuya Station, one of Tokyo's busiest railway stations. Shibuya is known...

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The Pellegrino and Straci Familes provide a Master Series Dinner at RAOs for Vegas UNCORK'D that was impressive

The fourth Vegas UNCORK'D continued with its tradition of unmatched events over four days of " Foodie" heaven in Las Vegas .The Master Series dinners held all over the famed Las Vegas strip provided guests with some real "Star " quality.With a choice of Masters Series Dinners at Restaurant Guy Savoy , Bradley Ogden , Bobby Flay and RAOs there was no way anyone could go wrong. With all of those choices we stopped in at RAOs in Caesars Palace and...

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The Venetian and Palazzo team up for Master Series Luncheons at Vegas UNCORK'D

The Venetian / Palazzo's first year with Vegas UNCORK'D was a true success. The Cuisineist stopped into these award winning Resorts for their Master Luncheon series in association with Bon Appetit's culinary annual extravaganza of food and one of a kind events. World-renowned chefs of The Venetian and The Palazzo delighted guests with creative, menus to tantalize their taste buds. guests of the luncheon were taken on a culinary journey, courtesy...

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A plan that can protect or weaken Wild Salmon is just around the corner

On the heels of the catastrophic oil spill that is crushing wildlife in the Gulf of Mexico, the Obama administration is poised to make a decision this week that could change the fate of endangered species in this country. On May 20, the Administration will release a federal salmon plan that will do one of two things for endangered wildlife: protect the Endangered Species Act, or weaken it. A decision to weaken the ESA for the West’s iconic Columbia...

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The Cuisineist kitchen goes to work and trys a new twist on a favorite. Grass-Fed Bison Chili with Shiitake Mushrooms

Grass-Fed Bison Chili with Shiitake MushroomsWritten by Laura KleinYou can make this a day ahead, reheat, and serve. In fact, we found it tastes better when the flavors are allowed to sit for at least one day and become one. Ingredients: 3-4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil1 pound grass-fed ground bison1 medium yellow skinned onion, chopped1 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped4 to 6 cloves garlic, smashed and chopped1/2 pound crimini...

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MGM GRAND AND MANDALAY BAY CHEFS HONORED AT THE 2010 JAMES BEARD AWARDS

Chefs Claude Le Tohic, Rick Moonen and Tom Colicchio Winners at Annual Ceremony in New York City Chefs Claude Le Tohic, executive chef for Joël Robuchon at MGM Grand, Rick Moonen, executive chef and restaurateur of rm seafood at Mandalay Bay, and Tom Colicchio chef and restaurateur behind the Craft restaurants nationwide, have won coveted 2010 James Beard Foundation Awards, one of the highest marks of distinction...

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