WHAT: Culinary and hospitality students at the Harrah Hotel College will be in the kitchen with celebrity chef Kerry Simon as he prepares hors d'oeuvres and a four-course meal for the fifth installment of the Chef Artist Dinner Series. Simon, a winner of the Food Network's Iron Chef America, owns the restaurants Simon at Palms Place and Cathouse at the Luxor. He's nicknamed the "Rock-n-Roll" chef, having been an executive chef of the Plaza Hotel's Edwardian Room - a favorite spot for actors and musicians in New York. Proceeds from the event benefit a scholarship fund for students and faculty in the food and beverage department.
WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Stan Fulton Building at UNLV, located at the corner of Flamingo Road and Swenson Avenue.
DETAILS: The Chef Artist Dinner Series is both a scholarship fundraiser and a learning opportunity for culinary and hospitality students to gain skills in event planning, restaurant management, food preparation and dining room service and work alongside a top chef. St. Francis Winery & Vineyards in Sonoma County, Calif., and Lee's Discount Liquor will provide the wine selections to be paired with each course.
TICKETS: Seating is limited. The cost is $100. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (702) 895-1330.
