Late May and early June will offer Las Vegas foodies an unprecedented calendar of once-in-a-lifetime dining experiences surrounding the June 5 announcement of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants at Wynn Las Vegas. Surprisingly, tickets are still available for many of them (although some are extremely limited, so you’ll want to act quickly).
With so much happening, it can be tough navigating the public and private events being promoted under the banners of Signature Sessions, Revelry, Indulge and more. So, we’re breaking it down with a combined list of all the events that still have space available.
Signature Sessions, Indulge, Revelry and More
The week of the announcement will be packed with private events for VIP guests and media members. However, the World’s 50 Best organization is also curating a slate of collaborations between visiting and local chefs called Signature Sessions meals, which are open to the public. And those aren’t the only options for foodies who may not be lucky enough to score an invitation to the private parties.
Several casino operators have announced culinary festivals or special events of their own. Not all are officially associated with the awards. But they’ll be courting the same audience, with appearances by top celebrity chefs and unexpected collaborations. And they’ll all embrace the spirit of World’s 50 Best, which brings an unprecedented collection of the world’s top culinary talent to Las Vegas.
“This is, to me, one of the biggest food events I will ever be a part of,” says Devin Hashimoto –property executive chef at Resorts World, which has created a culinary festival called Indulge to coincide with the event. His property will host public events at RedTail, Fuhu, Brezza, Zouk Nightclub and Viva! by Ray Garcia from June 3 through June 7.
Chef Jeff Ramsey, who will be hosting a collaborative dinner with two of Thailand’s top chefs at his Wynn Las Vegas restaurant Mizumi as part of Wynn’s Revelry Culinary festival, concurs.
“Chefs getting together, working together, collaborating, and… drinking and sharing stories with each other, it’s a lot of fun,” says Ramsey.
Other Revelry events are scheduled for Wynn and Encore’s Casa Playa, Mizumi, Wing Lei, Sinatra, Lakeside and SW Steakhouse, June 5 through 8.
MGM Resorts International has also announced some big-name events surrounding World’s 50 Best, with chef events at Morimoto in MGM Grand and Rivea in Delano on May 31 and June 4, respectively, and guest bartenders at Bellagio on June 4. And just hours before this story was published (May 17), The Venetian announced that in in addition to aa chef collaboration at Wakuda on June 3, Israeli chef Eyal Shani will host a curated meal at his restaurant HaSalon, in the resort’s Palazzo tower, on June 7.
What’s Still Available
At this point, many of the events, including all of the off-Strip Signature Series events, are sold out. But many others still have tickets available at various price points. At press time, members of the public could still purchase tickets to all of the following:
Friday, May 31
5:00 p.m. – Iron Chef Morimoto Omakase Dinner at Morimoto in MGM Grand
$250/person (does not include tax or gratuity)
Sake and wine pairings: $95
A six-course meal featuring seafood imported from Japan, individual sushi selections and seasonal ingredients from around the world. Courses include Sweet Shrimp Tartare, A5 Wagyu Beef Carpaccio, Sauteed Live Scallops, Sushi, Domestic Filet Mignon, and Dessert.
Tickets can be purchased through Seven Rooms.
Monday, June 3
11:00 a.m. – Signature Sessions Lunch with Chef James Trees and Chef Tomos Parry at Esther’s Kitchen in The Arts District
$250/person (does not include tax and gratuity)
London-based Chef Tomos Parry, of London’s Mountain and Brat (No.53 on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2023), brings his fire-cooking skills to Las Vegas for a lunch-time feast with Chef James Trees at Trees’ Arts District restaurant, Esther’s Kitchen. An 11:00 reception with cocktails and light bites will be followed by a five-course lunch with items from the hearth, stove and larder.
For ticket/reservation info: CALL THE RESTAURANT at 702-570-7864. NOTE: This lunch
is limited to 70 guests.
6:00 p.m. – Signature Sessions Dinner with Chef Tetsuya Wakuda and Chef Enrique Olvera at Wakuda in The Palazzo
$481.41/person (including tax and tip)
Japanese-born chef-restaurateur Tetsuya Wakuda joins forces with culinary legend Enrique Olvera of Pujol in Mexico City (No.13 in The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2023) and popular Cosme in New York City (No.73 in The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2023) for a cross-cultural extravaganza.
Tickets can be purchased through Seven Rooms. NOTE: This dinner is limited to 50 guests.
6:30 p.m. – Signature Session Dinner with Chef Elena Reygadas and Chef Sarah Thompson at Casa Playa in Encore
$481.43/person (including tax and tip)
Casa Playa’s Chef Sarah Thompson, who previously worked with Enrique Olvera of Pujol, hosts The World’s Best Female Chef 2023, Elena Reygadas of Rosetta in Mexico City.
Dinner includes a five-course dinner exploring vibrant flavors from south of the border, complemented by luscious cocktails from Wynn’s master mixologist Mariena Mercer Boarini.
Tickets can be purchased through Seven Rooms
7:00 p.m. – Signature Sessions Dinner with Chef Jeff Ramsey, Chef Ton Tassanakajohn and Chef Pichaya Soontornyanakij at Mizumi in Wynn Las Vegas
$545.62/person (including tax and tip)
Japan meets Thailand when two of Asia’s finest chefs, Thitid “Ton” Tassanakajohn (No. 15 in The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2023, Le Du, Bangkok) and Pichaya “Pam” Soontornyanakij (Asia’s Best Female Chef 2024, Potong, Bangkok) collaborate with Mizumi’s Chef Jeff Ramsey.
Tickets can be purchased through Seven Rooms.
Tuesday, June 4
12:00 p.m. – Signature Sessions Lunch with Chef Enrico Crippa and Chef Theo Schoenegger at Sinatra in Wynn Las Vegas
$481.43/person (including tax and tip)
Chef Enrico Crippa of the 2023’s #42 in the World Piazza Duomo (Alba, Italy) and Sinatra’s Theo Schoenegger showcase the finest sophisticated Italian cuisine. Crippa’s restaurant is renowned for its art-inspired dishes, so expect the epitome of creativity at this lunchtime celebration.
Tickets can be purchased through Seven Rooms.
5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. – Stubborn Seed at Alle on 66
$473.79/person (including tax and tip)
An exclusive pop-up dinner by Chef Jeremy Ford of Miami’s Michelin-starred Stubborn Seed, previewing the restaurant’s upcoming fall debut at Resorts World with an eight-course menu expertly paired with spirits from Edrington and Jordan Wines.
Reservations can be made through Open Table.
7:00 p.m. – Alain Ducasse Four Hand Dinner at Rivea in The Delano
$372.81/person (including tax and tip)
Alain Ducasse reunites his acclaimed chefs Jean-Philippe Blondet (Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester) and Winnie Wong (Rivea at Delano) for an exquisite four-hand dinner. The evening will start with a welcome reception in our Skyfall Panoramic Bar & Lounge from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and a 6-course dinner and wine pairing beginning at 8:00 p.m. in the dining room.
Tickets can be purchased through Seven Rooms.
9:00 p.m. to Midnight — Big Apple Bartender Takeover at The Vault in Bellagio
a la carte
A one-night-only cocktail event with three of the Big Apple’s top bartenders: Sebastian Tollius of Eleven Madison Park; Jonathan Adler of Shinji’s; and Takuma Watanabe of Martiny’s. Guests will have the opportunity to sample Eleven Madison Park’s Rice (Woodford Reserve, Honjozo sake, strawberry amazake, shio koji, Perrier), Martiny’s The Maia in Mexico (Nikka vodka, pineapple basil, yuzu) and Shinji’s Holland Oats (Havana Club blanco rum, Amaro Santoni, genever, Perrier, oats, Rhubarb). The Vault’s dining menu will be available.
Reservations are available through The Vault’s Instagram page.
Wednesday, June 5
3:00 p.m. – Mixology Master Class with Brandon Fay at Wally’s in Resorts World
$150/person
Expert mixologist Brandon Fray crafts exquisite drinks while showcasing the art of charcuterie.
Reservations can be made through Open Table.
7:00 p.m. – East Meets Best Collaborative Dinner at Wing Lei in Wynn Las Vegas
$487.50/person (including tax and tip)
The chefs of the Michelin-rated restaurants of Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace join Wing Lei at Wynn Las Vegas chef Xian Ming Yu for a tour de force celebration of the finest haute Chinese cooking. Guests will enjoy a bespoke tasting menu of exquisite signature dishes from Chef Andre Chiang of Sichuan Moon (Wynn Palace), Chef Henry Zhang of Golden Flower (Wynn Macau), Chef Tam Kwok-Fung of Chef Tam’s Seasons (Wynn Palace) and pastry chef Jennifer Yee of Wynn Las Vegas.
Tickets can be purchased through Seven Rooms.
Thursday, June 6
4:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. – A Glenfiddich Tasting at Eight Lounge in Resorts World
$271.75/person (including fees)
Step into the luxurious Chairman’s Lounge at Eight Lounge for a masterfully curated Scotch tasting experience showcasing the legendary Glenfiddich distillery. Explore a sophisticated flight of rare whiskies, including the exquisite Grand Cru 23yr, the richly complex 15yr Solera, the uniquely crafted 29yr Old Grand Yozakura, and the distinguished 30yr Time Series.
Tickets available through Booketing.
5:00 p.m. – Brezza x Viva with Chefs Nicole Brisson and Ray Garcia at Brezza in Resorts World
$275.89/person (including tax and tip); or
$352.88/person with wine pairing (including tax and tip)
Chef Nicole Brisson of Brezza and ¡Viva! Executive Chef Ray Garcia will team up for a first-of-its-kind six-course dining experience celebrating the rich culinary traditions of Mexico, hosted by The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Crystal Kung Minkoff. Chef Brisson says “We’re doing an all-Mexican themed dinner, six courses. … All the years working here in Las Vegas I’ve worked with an almost predominantly Mexican staff. My first posole or chilaquiles or mole, I learned from them. So this really gives the opportunity to highlight the techniques and traditions I’ve learned from them, and celebrate them.”
Tickets available through Open Table.
4:00 p.m. – CAMPHOR Presents: Steak Frites at RedTail at RedTail in Resorts World
$65/person
CAMPHOR, a Michelin-starred L.A. restaurant helmed by Co-Executive Chefs Max Boonthanakit and Lijo George, is bringing its monthly Steak Frites evening to Las Vegas, for two nights only (June 6 and 7).
NOTES: The guest DJ for Thursday the 6th will be Noodles.
Reservations available through Open Table
Friday, June 7
12:00 p.m. – The Yakitori Evangelist- A Master Class and Tasting at Mizumi in Wynn Las Vegas
$250.34 (including tax and tip)
The L.A. times credits the social media sensation and chef known as Yakitoriguy credits with spreading the gospel of Japanese grilled chicken — one skewer at a time. Learn how he deconstructs the chicken, the secrets for a flavor-packed glaze, and foolproof techniques for grilling, followed by a casual tasting.
Tickets can be purchased through Seven Rooms.
4:00 p.m. – CAMPHOR Presents: Steak Frites at RedTail at RedTail in Resorts World
$65/person
CAMPHOR, a Michelin-starred L.A. restaurant helmed by Co-Executive Chefs Max Boonthanakit and Lijo George, is bringing its monthly Steak Frites evening to Las Vegas, for two nights only (June 6 and 7).
NOTES: The guest DJ for Friday the 7th will be Tombogo.
Reservations available through Open Table.
5:00 p.m. – CHIFA takeover at FUHU in Resorts World
$233.78/person (including tax and tip)
Chifa, the family-owned Michelin Bib Gourmand LA restaurant created by Humberto, Rica and Wendy Leon, alongside Chef John Liu, will serve a 6-course menu on FUHU’s lush patio, inspired by their Cantonese and Peruvian heritage. The dishes will honor Wendy Leon’s original recipes while bringing a modern flair.
Reservations available through Open Table.
6:30 p.m. – Modern Mediterranean Dinner: Chef Michael Symon x Chef Joshua Smith at Delilah in Wynn Las Vegas
$546.62 (including tax and tip)
Symon brings his exuberant cooking and infectious laugh to an exclusive collab dinner with Joshua Smith of Delilah, to conjure a Mediterranean feast. Highlights will include grilled octopus with chickpeas and tomatoes, grilled lamb chops with pea tzatziki and lemon potatoes, Skull Island prawns saganaki with feta and tomato passata.
Tickets can be purchased through Seven Rooms.
7:00 p.m. – All-Stars Dinner at Lakeside in Wynn Las Vegas
$1,283.80/person (includeing tax and tip)
An out-of-this-world collaborative evening hosted by James Beard Foundation-honored chef Christopher Lee includes a six-course tasting experience featuring dishes from Philip Tessier, chef of Press in St. Helena, California (recognized with the Diner’s Discovery honors by World’s 50 Best Restaurants); Brad Kilgore of Kilgore Culinary (chef-proprietor of Marygold’s at The Arlo in Miami); chef-restaurateur Angie Mar of Le B, New York City; Margarita Manzke of République in Los Angeles and Jennifer Yee, pastry chef of Wynn Las Vegas.
Tickets can be purchased through Seven Rooms.
7:00 p.m. — Chef Eyal’s Omakase Experience at HaSalon in The Palazzo
$195/person (does not include cocktails, wine, tax or gratuity)
Guests will have the opportunity to meet and interact with Chef Eyal as he guides them on an indulgent multi-course culinary journey through HaSalon’s favorites, highlighting the season’s freshest vegetables and sustainably sourced fish and meat. True to HaSalon’s ethos, the menu will feature vibrant dishes with worldwide influences that utilize the freshest produce and ingredients.
Reservations available through Seven Rooms.
Saturday, June 8
2:00 p.m. – Sweet Inspiration At Work – A Pastry Master Class at SW Steakhouse in Wynn Las Vegas
$250.34 (including tax and tip)
Learn the secrets of creating restaurant-caliber desserts at home and indulge in stunning, swoon-worthy treats created by SW Steakhouse and Lakeside executive pastry chef Michael Outlaw and his special guest, Salvatore Martone, longtime pastry protégé to the legendary chef Joel Robuchon.
Tickets can be purchased through Seven Rooms.
