Ferraro’s Ristorante Hosting Taste & Learn Event
Ferraro’s Ristorante will host its next Taste & Learn event on April 19 at 5 p.m. featuring wines from the Poderi Aldo Conterno winery from northern Italy’s Piedmont region paired with small plates by Chef Mimmo Ferraro.
The tasting will include Guanciale-Wrapped Scallop with caramelized onion purée paired with Bussiador Chardonnay; Lamb Carpaccio with mushroom sauce matched with Quartetto (blend of Nebbiolo, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Syrah); Rigatoni Amatriciana with short tube pasta, guanciale and tomato paired with Conca Tre Pile Barbera d’Alba; and Castelmagno-Crusted Filet Mignon with roasted potatoes and green beans matched with Bussia Barolo.
Tickets are $150 per person (all-inclusive). To reserve, call 702-364-5300.
Unstripped Returns to Palms Casino Resort
Vegas Unstripped, a not-for-profit chef-driven curated food event featuring one-night-only original dishes from 30 of Las Vegas’ most acclaimed and creative chefs, accompanied by cocktails from many of the city’s best bars, will take place on April 27 from 6-9 p.m. poolside at the Palms Casino Resort.
“Since Vegas Unstripped started in 2018, we’ve seen the off-Strip dining scene in Las Vegas flourish and receive much due praise for its quality, creativity and breadth,” said VU Co-Founder Eric Gladstone. “But our mission remains to bring our strongest chefs together, along with our best bartenders, to show our neighbors and the world what Vegas can do.”
Participating chefs for 2025 include John Arena (Metro Pizza), Sterling Buckley (Palate), Francesco di Caudo (Bailico), Bruce Kalman (SoulBelly BBQ), Steve Kessler (Aroma), Joel Ott (Joel’s Chophouse), Brian Howard (Sparrow + Wolf), Jamie Tran (The Black Sheep), Marty Lopez (Scotch 80 Prime), Gina Marinelli (La Strega/Harlo Steakhouse & Bar), Luke Palladino (Meta-Hospitality), and James Trees (Esther’s Kitchen.
Tickets are $150 (plus fees). A small number of tickets will be available on the day of the event for a higher price. Proceeds cover chef expenses and then support local underserved charities. Attendees must be 21+. For the complete list of chefs and to purchase tickets, visit www.vegasunstripped.com.
Harlø Steakhouse & Bar Featuring Indian Tasting Menu
Harlø Steakhouse & Bar in Downtown Summerlin has brought back its bi-monthly tasting menu, in which executive chef and partner Gina Marinelli curates a four-course tasting menu highlighting the cuisine of a different country.
Throughout March and April, the vibrant flavors of India are being featured. Priced at $95 per person, the Indian-inspired menu includes:
- Choice of Mango Salad (with frisée, cucumbers, peanuts, and tahini vinaigrette) or Crispy Cauliflower (with ginger, red chiles, scallions and lime)
- Lentil Soup served with garlic naan and raita
- Choice of Skirt Steak (with cardamom butter, paneer and farmers market spinach) or Lamb Chops (with butternut squash curry and pomegranate glaze)
- Tea and Cookies with chamomile tea, mango kulfi and spiced shortbread.
Harlø Steakhouse is open daily at 4 p.m. Reservations are required and can be made at harlosteak.com.
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