CHEF SAM MARVIN HOSTS A FRIENDS OF JAMES BEARD BENEFIT DINNER AT HIS ECHO & RIG IN HENDERSON, NEVADA ON OCTOBER 16, 2023
A Six-course Feast Raises Critical Funding for the James Beard Foundation (JBF)
On Monday, October 16, 100 lucky diners will enjoy award-winning Chef Sam Marvin’s extraordinary cooking and hospitality with the ultimate six-course feast in his gorgeous, new Echo & Rig location at the District at Green Valley Ranch in Henderson, Nevada. Incorporating the finest cuts of international meats and fish, seasonal produce, specially sourced cheese and chocolate, Chef Sam will dazzle his guests with a one-of-a-kind, food and drink experience. Each course will be complemented by magnificent wines from Chateau St. Michelle Wine Estates, and world-class whiskies from Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey (www.unclenearest.com), who honors the world’s first-known African master distiller, Nearest Green.
Friends of James Beard Benefits (FOJBBs) are bespoke fundraising events around the country that provide critical funding for James Beard Foundation (JBF) programs, to help JBF achieve its mission to celebrate, support and elevate the people behind America’s food culture, and champion a standard of good food that is anchored in talent, equity and sustainability.
A longtime friend of the James Beard Foundation, Chef Sam Marvin brings a unique blend of culinary classicism and a badass, take no prisoners approach to his singular style of cooking. A California boy with serious classical French training, Chef Sam is a true original who is a critical part of the foundation and evolution of the celebrated dining scenes in Los Angeles, and more recently, Las Vegas and Sacramento. Widely known for his culinary leadership and philanthropy, Chef Sam has always believed in giving back to the hospitality industry. Chef Sam’s wildly successful 2019 James Beard Dinner in New York at the James Beard House was a culinary and fundraising triumph – he looks forward to upping the ante at his upcoming Friends of James Beard Benefit dinner on his home turf in Las Vegas.
“It is our honor to host this Las Vegas-based Friends of James Beard dinner at my restaurant, Echo & Rig,” states Chef Sam Marvin. “I have always supported the historical tradition and culinary excellence of the James Beard Foundation and am now more fully dedicated to their critical mission as they have re-committed to help the most important aspects of our beloved industry.”
“We are absolutely thrilled to have the opportunity to work with a chef of Sam’s caliber in his own restaurant kitchen at Echo & Rig,” says Izabela Wojcik, Director, Friends of James Beard Benefits. “His Beard House dinner was exceptional on every level, and we are deeply honored by his generosity and support of our mission. We know this sensational feast will be an epic night to remember.”
The James Beard Foundation (JBF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that celebrates and supports the people behind America’s food culture, while pushing for new standards in the restaurant industry to create a future where all have the opportunity to thrive. Established over 30 years ago, the Foundation has highlighted the centrality of food culture in our daily lives and is committed to supporting a resilient and flourishing industry that honors its diverse communities. By amplifying new voices, celebrating those leading the way, and supporting those on the path to do so, the Foundation is working to create a more equitable and sustainable future—what we call Good Food for Good®. JBF brings its mission to life through the annual Awards, industry and community-focused programs, advocacy, partnerships, and events across the country. For the first time in the Foundation’s history, exceptional culinary talent, industry leaders, and visitors from NYC and beyond can experience unforgettable dining and educational programming at PLATFORM by JBF—and be the first to try new food concepts at the Good To Go by JBF kiosk—inspiring food and beverage devotees for decades to come. Learn more at jamesbeard.org, sign up for our newsletter, and follow @beardfoundation on social media.
Tickets are $195.00 per person and include six-courses, all cocktails and wines, tax and gratuity. Cocktail reception begins at 5:30 PM with a seated dinner at 6:00 PM. This dinner has a maximum capacity of 100 guests and is for one night only. Tickets on sale at echoandrig.com/jamesbeard. For more information, please go to chefsammarvin.com/jamesbeard.