Two New Events Bring a Passel of Chefs, Martha Stewart

A 12-city culinary tour of the United States makes a pit stop in Las Vegas on Oct. 13 when the Martha Stewart Food & Wine Experience takes over the Las Vegas Festival Grounds from 1 to 4 p.m.

Stewart-designed products spanning her lines at Michaels, Macy’s, and QVC make an appearance at this event that includes a tasting with restaurants in booths, wine and beverage seminars, and cooking demonstrations featuring Martha Stewart and other chefs.

The event, sponsored by MGM Resorts International and USA Today, features local Las Vegas chefs as well as those from the sponsoring resort company.

Tickets for the tasting go for $85, or $120 for a VIP experience with early event access. Martha Stewart master class tickets go for $250.

Then on Oct. 5-6, the 10th Annual Las Vegas Food & Wine Festival takes over Tivoli Village. Chefs Francois Payard, Charlie Palmer, and Saipin Chutima are just some of the talent expected. General admission is $100 for each day and the food and wine tastings begin at 9 p.m., while VIP experience is $150 per day and begins at 8 p.m.

• All Events [ELV]