The Bellagio Las Vegas' Epicurean Epicenter Series has played host to a number of remarkable culinary events, and now they're upping the ante with a one-day-only event that will take place Saturday, April 5 at 6:30 p.m.
Diners will get to experience a four-course prix fixe menu that features some serious eats from the mind of Le Cirque Executive Chef Paul Lee along with handpicked wines from Guigal Winery. At $250 per person, this all-inclusive gastronomic event includes items like carpaccio served with caviar, Mediterranean sea bass in a Syrah reduction and aged gourmet cheeses.
The full menu:
- Langoustine et Caviar: an exquisite New Zealand Langoustine Carpaccio served with Osetra Caviar, Granny Smith Apples and Roasted Hazelnuts, topped with Citrus Vinaigrette; paired with 2012 Guigal Condrieu “La Doriane.”
- Filet de Loup de Mer: a Paupiette of Potato Crusted Mediterranean Sea Bass served with Braised Leeks and a Syrah Reduction; paired with 2006 Guigal St. Joseph “Vignes de L’Hospice.”
- La Joue de Veau au Vin Rouge: a fine array of Red Wine Braised Veal Cheeks served with Creamy Polenta, Thumbelina Carrots, Baby Zucchini, Pearl Onions, Daikon, Haricots Verts and a fresh Spring Salad; paired with 2009 Guigal Côte Rotie Brune et Blonde and 1997 Guigal Côte Rôtie La Landonne
- Les Fromages Fermier Affinés: a selection of gourmet aged cheeses; paired with 2005 Guigal Côte Rotie Chateau D’Ampuis.
Those interested can make reservations for this one-time event through the Bellagio Concierge desk at (888) 406-7117.
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