Legendary Chefs Toast To The Ninth Annual Vegas Uncork'd By Bon Appetit With A Burst Of Prosecco At The Ceremonial Saber Off

LAS VEGAS, April 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The ninth annual Vegas Uncork'd by Bon Appetit, presented by Chase Sapphire Preferred®, began with a splash as some of the biggest names in the culinary world united in Las Vegas. Joined by more than 20 other iconic chefs, including Emeril Lagasse, Michael Mina and Guy Savoy, chef Julian Serrano did the honors of traditionally sabering a bottle of Mionetto Prosecco on the patio of his newest restaurant, LAGO at Bellagio, as the resort's famed Fountains of Bellagio danced in the background.

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Recently voted number one food festival in USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards, Vegas Uncork'd continues to grow, offering a range of intimate experiences and extravagant soirees that feature the world's greatest chefs, sommeliers and mixologists. This year the festival welcomes new chefs such as Emeril Lagasse and Brian Malarkey, and includes returning favorites Gordon Ramsay, Michael Mina, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Guy Savoy and Julian Serrano.

Tickets are still available for the Grand Tasting, the festival's annual signature event, presenting more than 50 award-winning chefs, free-flowing wines and spirits from around the world at the luxurious Garden of the Gods Pool Oasis at Caesars Palace. In addition, intimate events with limited tickets still available include Chefs' Counter: All-Star Feast at ARIA, California Chardonnay and Pinot Noir: A Tasting of Balance at Bellagio, Tequila and Tacos with the Too Hot Tamales at Caesars Palace and The New Orleans Fish House Experience with Emeril Lagasse at MGM Grand.

For additional information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.VegasUncorked.com.

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