Archive for November, 2012

Chocolate Santa Claus Arrives At Jean Philippe Patisserie At Bellagio

Friday, November 30th, 2012

Santa Claus has arrived at Jean Philippe Pâtisserie at Bellagio Las Vegas where he will remain sitting in his favorite chair throughout the holiday season. The five-foot chocolate Santa created by Jean Philippe Pâtisserie’s talented pastry team is made from 230 pounds of dark chocolate, 50 pounds of fondant and clad in a glistening suit fashioned with sugar icing.

Chocolate Santa Claus at Jean Philippe
Santa Claus at Jean Philippe Patisserie at Bellagio

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Downtown Throwdown Barbecue Championships At Fremont Street Experience

Thursday, November 29th, 2012

The first-ever Downtown Throwdown Barbecue Championships hosted at Fremont Street Experience in conjunction with the Nevada Barbecue Association. On Friday, Dec. 7 starting at 6 p.m. cooks will compete in the Chili Cook-Off and on Saturday, Dec. 8 starting at noon the competition will feature a Barbecue Cook-Off.

Downtown Throwdown BBQ Championships

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Payard Patisserie & Bistro 5th Anniv Pastry Demo At Caesars Palace Dec 10

Thursday, November 29th, 2012

Payard Pâtisserie & Bistro at Caesars Palace Las Vegas invites guests to attend a special pastry class with world-famous Pastry Chef François Payard, and to experience a delectable fifth anniversary tribute menu that brings back unforgettable items from the restaurant’s opening during the month of December.

Payard Chocolate Easter Egg
Payard Chocolat Easter Egg

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Comme Ça by David Myers Rings in 2013 With A New Year's Eve Dinner

Thursday, November 29th, 2012

Comme Ça by Chef David Myers at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas as they ring in 2013 with the indulgent tastes of Las Vegas’ premier French brasserie with two tempting prix-fixe menus featuring exciting flavor profiles created by Chef Myers and Executive Chef Brian Howard, perfectly paired with decadent wines from resident Sommelier Bruno Bonnet.

Comme Ca Patio
Comme Ca French Brasserie

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