UNLVino Reveals Exciting Lineup for Annual Event Celebration
UNLVino, in partnership with William F. UNLVino, in partnership with William F. Harrah College of Hospitality at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, will return with the 49th Annual UNLVino Food and Wine Festival. UNLVino continues its unique twist with UNLVino Presents, a five-part epicurean experience designed to take guests’ taste buds on a culinary journey.
UNLVino Presents its Bon Vivant Dining Series to include three more immersive dining experiences featuring three local chefs and their restaurants. This includes Chef Tal Ronnen of Crossroads and Emeril Lagasse’s Delmonico Steakhouse, as well as a final dinner at UNLV hosted by Chef Hunter Fieri, UNLV Executive Chef Mark Sandoval, and hospitality students.
On Feb. 19, the fun moves to Crossroads, the first fully plant-based inspired Italian and Mediterranean fine-dining restaurant on the Las Vegas Strip, where Chef Tal Ronnen will prepare a three-course dinner with wine pairings from Gérard Bertrand for 50 people. Highlights from the menu include Chestnut Foie Gras, Scallop Linguine, and House Made Italian Sausage.
The Bon Vivant series on Apr. 20 will be hosted by UNLV Alum Hunter Fieri and the University’s Executive Chef, Mark Sandoval. UNLV hospitality students will work alongside Hunter and Chef Sandoval to create a four-course meal plated for 40 inside Hospitality Hall featuring wine pairings from Hunter Fieri’s winery, Hunt and Ryde.
Finally, the Grand Tasting returns on Apr. 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. with a guest list limited to 500 attendees. The flagship event will continue its elevated, more exclusive experience before ramping up for a historic bash in its 50th year.
The festivities began in November 2022 at Al Solito Posto, where the owner and Chef James Trees and Executive Chef Adam Rios hosted a four-course dinner with wine pairings supplied by Antinori Wine for 40 guests on their gorgeous patio. Chef Emeril Lagasse’s Delmonico Steakhouse on Mar. 6 has been sold out.
From its humble beginnings inside a warehouse, the annual UNLVino has grown into Las Vegas’ premier wine, spirits and food event. It serves as the year’s largest scholarship fundraiser for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas William F. Harrah College of Hospitality students. Founded in 1974, UNLVino began as a small wine tasting, with proceeds going to UNLV’s hospitality college fund. As UNLVino’s popularity grew, so did its host venues, moving from the warehouse into UNLV’s Thomas and Mack Center and eventually expanding to numerous Las Vegas resorts. Entering its 49th year, UNLVino has raised millions of dollars in scholarships and has become one of the city’s must-attend events of the year.
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The UNLV Harrah College of Hospitality is consistently ranked as one of the top hospitality programs in the world. They are studying just blocks away from the epicenter of the entertainment capital of the world, the Las Vegas Strip. UNLV hospitality students enjoy unparalleled access to hands-on, industry-relevant experience. Each year the college organizes nearly 600 internships, welcomes more than 100 national hospitality brands to recruitment events, and pairs industry mentors with students.
Tickets for the dining series can be purchased by visiting unlvino.com for $200 per dinner. The Grand Tasting is $200 per person if purchased in advance and $250 at the door. Those who purchase a ticket for a Bon Vivant Dinner will have the opportunity to buy a discounted ticket to the Grand Tasting for $100. All proceeds benefit the UNLV William F. Harrah College of Hospitality scholarship fund. Follow on Facebook and Instagram @ UNLVino49.
