Cibo-Vino Gets Underway, But Plenty More Wine To Be Had

The first formal meal of The Venetian/Palazzo’s monthlong food and wine celebration, Cibo-Vino, kicked off Friday night with a Solia Wine dinner.  Here are some pictures of what was offered.

If you missed it, have no fear.  There are plenty more events to come. Some are free, others are a little pricey.  But as you can see, there’s something for just about everyone.  Here’s what you can expect from the rest of August.

TASTING TUESDAYS

A one-hour tasting opportunity will feature wines from Banfi, St. Michelle Wines Estates, Folio and Joe Bastianich, hosted by certified sommeliers

FREE

Every Tuesday 5pm – 6pm

Palazzo Waterfall & Atrium Gardens

CHEF DEMO WEDNESDAYS

Chefs from The Venetian and The Palazzo showcase their expertise in cheese, fruit, sugar and ice carving with complimentary demonstrations

FREE

Every Wednesday 5pm – 6pm

Palazzo Waterfall & Atrium Gardens

SAMBA ROLL THURSDAYS

SUSHISAMBA Executive Sushi Chef John Um demonstrates the art of sushi and sashimi, and offers a complimentary tasting of sushi rolls and sake

FREE

Every Thursday 5pm – 6pm

Palazzo Waterfall & Atrium Gardens

OYSTER SHOOTING WITH CHEF TOM MOLONEY

Executive Chef Tom Maloney of Aquaknox will host an “oyster shooting” event paired with crisp Pinot Grigio wines.

$35

Friday, Aug. 10, 5 m — 7 p.m

Aquaknox at The Venetian

SUMMER SIZZLE AT ST. MARK’S SQUARE

TAO and LAVO will host chef demos in St. Mark’s Square with TAO Executive Chef Michael Armstrong, LAVO Executive Chef Massimiliano Campanari and Corporate Executive Sous Chef Marc Marrone. Guests can enjoy watching the chefs whip up their famed cuisine including TAO’s Trio of Sashimi with Wasabi Salsa and LAVO’s Burrata Wrapped in Prosciutto, Basil and Dark Cherry Balsamic while sampling small bites.

FREE

Friday, Aug. 10 and 17, from 1pm — 2 pm

St. Mark’s Square in The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian

VINO HOP WITH WINEMAKER JOE BASTIANICH

Joe Bastianich, will meet fans and sign copies of his memoir “Restaurant Man” while guests enjoy a wide array of wines and food stations at The Palazzo Waterfall & Atrium Gardens.

$25

Saturday, Aug. 11, 7pm — 10 pm

Palazzo Waterfall & Atrium Gardens

‘

UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL,’ A DINNER WITH JOE BASTIANICH

Joe Bastianich hosts a five-course wine pairing dinner featuring Lobster Cotto with Horseradish Crema and Radish paired with Bastianich “Vespa Bianco” 2009, Beef Agnolotti with Sweet Onion Ragu paired with La Mozza “I Perazzi” Morellino di Scansanso 2009 among others

$200 (all inclusive)

Saturday, Aug. 11, 6:30 pm

Carnevino

A MEET & GREET WITH EMERIL LAGASSE

Lagasse will sign autographs and take photos with fans.

FREE

Wednesday, Aug. 15, 5:30pm — 6:30 pm

Lagasse’s Stadium

VINO HOP WITH MICHAEL MONDAVI

A grand wine tasting with winemaker Michael Mondavi, founder of Folio Fine Wine Partners, featuring several top-shelf wines including a 2008 Palacios Remondo la Montesa, 2007 Isabel Mondavi Pinot Noir and 2010 Oberon Cabernet among others.

$25 (all inclusive)

Friday, Aug. 17, 6 — 8 pm

Palazzo Waterfall and Atrium Gardens

PASTA MAKING CLASS WITH LUCIANO PELLEGRINI

Luciano Pellegrini will host a pasta making class where guests will learn the cherished secrets of creating fresh pasta while sipping on Prosecco.

FREE

Saturday, Aug. 18, 3pm — 5 pm

Valentino

ALEX STRATTA & BANFI WINE TUSCANY DINNER

Chef Alex Stratta will host an extraordinary five-course dinner paired with the wines of Banfi to benefit the Larry Ruvo Center for Brain Health.

$200 (all inclusive)

Friday. Aug. 24, 7 pm

Cibo-Vino Room at The Palazzo

GET TOASTED WITH CHEF SAMMY D

A late-night event at FIRST Food & Bar, featuring a live DJ, cocktails and American cuisine.

FREE

Friday, Aug. 24, 10 pm — 2 am

FIRST Food and Bar

CARNIVAL OF CUISINE

The grand tasting event will feature award-winning cuisine from more than 15 celebrated restaurants of The Venetian and The Palazzo including B&B Ristorante, Bouchon, Café Presse, Carnevino, Delmonico Steakhouse, Grand Lux Café, Lagasse’s Stadium, LAVO, Morels French Steakhouse & Bistro, OTTO Enoteca Pizzeria, Pinot Brasserie, Public House, SUSHISAMBA, Sweet Surrender, Table 10, TAO, Valentino, Sweet Surrender, ZINE Noodles Dim Sum and The Venetian | The Palazzo Catering Department.

General Admission tickets are $60. VIP tickets, which include an early entry at noon and a special gift, are $85.  A portion of every ticket price will benefit Three Square, Southern Nevada’s food bank.

Saturday, Aug. 25, noon — 4 pm

Venetian Ballroom

CHEFS OF BOUCHON FALL PREVIEW DINNER WITH THOMAS KELLER

Keller will host an intimate dining experience at Bouchon Las Vegas, with just 25 seats available. The evening begins with a canapé reception and an opportunity to interact with Chef Keller. During the seated four-course dinner, each chef de cuisine will craft a course paired with wines carefully matched by Bouchon’s sommelier team.

$195 (tax and gratuity are extra), includes an autographed copy of the Bouchon cookbook

Wednesday, Aug. 29, 6pm

Bouchon

For more information on all of the events, other than the Thomas Keller dinner, call the Venetian/Palazzo Box Office at 702-414-900.  For tickets to the Keller event, call Bouchon’s private dining team, Debbie Cardenas or Angela Johnson at 702.414.6251 or via email at dcardenas@bouchonbistro.com or ajohnson@bouchonbistro.com.