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Hone Your Culinary Skills at An Executive Chef's Culinary Classroom at the Bellagio

The Tuscany Kitchen brings 10 culinary classes for the new year.

Bellagio executive chef Edmund Wong in the Tuscany Kitchen
Bellagio executive chef Edmund Wong in the Tuscany Kitchen
Bellagio

If broadening your mind is at the top of your New Year’s resolutions, then look no further than An Executive Chef’s Culinary Classroom, the Bellagio’s cooking classes from executive chef Edmund Wong. These two-hour classes throughout the year show how to create a three-course meal, generally tied to a holiday or special occasion. Students get hands-on experience in the Tuscany Kitchen.

Tickets are priced at $135 per person all-inclusive and can be purchased by calling Bellagio Concierge at 1-866-406-7117.

Here, a look at the 10 classes on the schedule:

Italian by the Lake: Thursday, Feb. 12
From antipasti to pasta, guests will learn the secret to creating contemporary Italian cuisine. Inspired by Bellagio’s new Italian restaurant, Lago by Julian Serrano, scheduled to open in March, this course will have guests crafting masterpieces just like the property’s award-winning chefs. Mangia!

Dim Sum and Noodles: Thursday, March 19
The New Year brings the opportunity to unlock the mystery to creating signature Chinese plates. This course will teach guests the secret techniques to various noodle dishes and more.

Tequila and Tacos: Thursday, April 30
Nothing says fiesta like tequila and tacos. The experts are ready to teach the party savvy how to make an array of festive margaritas and classic Mexican dishes just in time for Cinco de Mayo celebrations.

Healthy Gourmet: Tuesday, May 26
Healthy eating will be synonymous with delicious upon taking this course. Guests will be amazed with the amount of flavor they can cook into various healthy dishes while leaving guilt at the door.

Backyard Patio Grilling: Tuesday, June 30
In true Bellagio fashion, executive chef Edmund Wong will demonstrate how to take a backyard cookout to the next level by using the finest meats, produce and barbecue techniques to create unforgettable summer celebrations.

Learning to Roll... Sushi and Rolls: Thursday, July 23
Guests will be serving up sushi and sashimi in style after this fun course. During this session, chefs will teach the art of selecting, combining and rolling the freshest ingredients to prepare everyone’s favorite Japanese cuisine.

Back to School: Thursday, Aug. 27
Parents will discover how to make quick meals kids love while keeping it healthy at the same time. These simple, yet delicious recipes will take the chaos out of mid-week meal planning.

Cupcakes & Cocktails: Tuesday, Sept. 29
Bellagio’s team of award-winning pastry chefs invites guests to grab a friend for a fun night of fancy cocktails and delicious cupcakes. Here, students will learn how to create the perfect girl’s night in.

Octoberfest: Tuesday, Oct. 13
German beer lovers will rejoice as they learn to prepare dishes that best complement their favorite refreshment. After this session, their friends and family will be saying das ist gut every time they cook up an October specialty.

Harvesting Thanksgiving 2.0: Tuesday, Nov. 10
Bellagio’s culinary professionals will take the fear out of Thanksgiving dinner by demonstrating simple techniques for creating the perfect holiday feast in this holiday-themed class.

Tuscany Kitchen

3600 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109 (702) 693-7111