THE COSMOPOLITAN OF LAS VEGAS BRINGS A TASTE OF COCKTAIL CULTURE TO THE SIXTH ANNUAL PEBBLE BEACH FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, The Strip’s dynamic luxury resort, is once again participating in Pebble Beach Food & Wine, presented by FOOD & WINE Magazine, April 4 through 7, 2013. In addition to exclusive offers and branded gifts at the event registration tent throughout the weekend, The Cosmopolitan will be serving up a taste of its innovative cocktail program, helmed by mixologist Mariena Mercer, with the following festival events:
PLAY
What: Lucky #7 at the Celebrity Chef & Winemaker Golf Tournament
When: Thursday, April 4, 8am – 2:30pm
Where: Pebble Beach Golf Links
The Cosmopolitan takes over the 7th hole with custom-crafted cocktails for both morning and afternoon. Golfers can begin a day of play with a Café Ole with Patron Café, coffee spiced with Abuelita Chocolate, Horchata, cream de cacao and Aztec chocolate bitters; and in the afternoon, sip the Tea Off, a mix of Ron Zacapa Rum, eight spice syrup, Opus Rouge Roobios Tea, ruby port wine, fig preserves and candied ginger.
ARRIVE
What: Jenn-Air Demo Pavilion
When: Thursday, April 4; 12pm – 6pm
Friday, April 5; 9am – 5p
Saturday, April 6; 9am – 5pm
Where: The Inn at Spanish Bay
The Cosmopolitan will welcome guests to the festival with Mercer’s hand-crafted cocktails. Visitors to the pavilion throughout the weekend will experience the resort’s award-winning cocktails like the playful Cereal Killer with bourbon, Amaro Melleti, Cinnamon Toast Crunch-infused milk and old fashion bitters; and the forward-thinking 63rd Chromosome with Belvedere Pink Grapefruit, sweet ginger purée, lemongrass syrup, lemon juice, and ruby red grapefruit juice with a float of Goslings beer.
PARTY
What: After Hours Party
When: Friday, April 5, 9pm – 2am
Where: The Inn at Spanish Bay
The celebration of world-class food, beverage and golf continues late into the night at the official After Hours Party. The Cosmopolitan’s mixologist will be crafting libations like the Verbena with blanco tequila, yuzu sour, ginger syrup, lemon verbena leaves and a Szechuan button [a naturally-occurring bud that literally shocks the mouth]; and the Ninth Life with rum, eight spice syrup, fresh apple juice, yuzu sour, coconut zingiber rooibos tea and candied ginger.
TASTE
What: Raising the Bar – Mixology Lunch
When: Saturday, April 6, 12pm – 2:30pm
Where: Restaurant 1833
Mariena Mercer and restaurant 1833 mixologist Michael Lay joins an array of rising chefs to create a multi-course lunch, pairing spirited cuisine with the resort’s inspired cocktails. Paired dishes include Chef Abram Bissell’s Beet & Goat Cheese Lollipop with Mercer’s Mother of Pearl made from Bombay Sapphire East, yuzu sour, lemongrass and kaffir leaf syrup; Chef David LeFreve’s Roasted Monkfish with Mercer’s Divine Comedy—Buffalo Trace Bourbon, lemon juice, fennel orange preserve, applewood smoked maple syrup and apple cider with a candied blood orange garnish; and Chef Levi Mezick’s Grilled Wagyu and Farro Risotto with Mercer’s Swan Song, a mix of Barcardi 8, chai-infused Punta Mes, Amaro Meletti, and a fig, cinnamon, cayenne and carrot shrub; Chef Hedy Goldsmith’s Goat’s Milk Yogurt Panna Cotta with Lay’s Pilgrimage Milk Punch made with Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Anejo Rum, Batavia arrack and cardamom and vanilla spiced milk tea.
SIP
What: Happy Hour at the Fire Pits
When: Saturday, April 6, 3:30pm – 5pm
Where: The Fire Pits at The Inn at Spanish Bay
The excitement of professional golf meets the luxury of Las Vegas with an exclusive happy hour by The Cosmopolitan. Sweeping views of Spanish Bay provide a stunning backdrop for the party while DJ Posso Universe provides the soundtrack. The collection of one-of-a-kind cocktails on offer include Little White Lie with rhubarb-strawberry rose syrup, lemon juice, vodka, Lilet Rose and raspberry lemon mate tea and the Fit to be Thai’d with coconut rum, Thai chili syrup, lemongrass syrup, peanut butter, kaffir lime leaves, coconut cream, sweet ginger purée and Pandan paste.
About The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is the city’s newest luxury resort offering a decidedly different perspective. Located at the heart of The Strip, the resort’s uniquely vertical multi-tower design offers spectacular views of the vibrant city. The new 2,995-room resort features oversized residential-style living spaces with expansive, one-of-a-kind private terraces. The Cosmopolitan’s luxurious resort amenities include a 100,000 square foot casino; Sahra Spa & Hammam and Violet Hour Hair Nails Beauty; three unique pool experiences; Marquee Nightclub & Dayclub, a multi-level integrated indoor/outdoor nightclub and 150,000 square feet of state-of-the-art convention and meeting space. An eclectic line-up of new-to-market retailers include: AllSaints Spitalfields, Beckley, CRSVR Sneaker Boutique, DNA2050, EATDRINK, Jason of Beverly Hills, Kidrobot, Molly Brown’s Swimwear, Retrospecs & Co, Skins 62 Cosmetics, Stitched and Utique. Signature restaurants include: Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill by restaurateurs Bruce and Eric Bromberg; Comme Ça by Los Angeles Chef David Myers; Estiatorio Milos, by international restaurateur Costas Spiliadis; Holsteins from Block 16 Hospitality; Jaleo and China Poblano restaurants by acclaimed Chef José Andrés; Scarpetta and D.O.C.G. by award-winning Chef Scott Conant; and popular steakhouse STK from The ONE Group; bustling culinary food hall The Wicked Spoon; and The Henry, an all-day dining concept.
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ABOUT PEBBLE BEACH FOOD & WINE & TICKET INFORMATION
The Sixth Annual Pebble Beach Food & Wine takes place April 4-7, 2013. The signature West Coast culinary event brings together more than 100 prominent chefs and 250 acclaimed wineries and distinguished winemakers to the iconic Pebble Beach Resorts in Pebble Beach, CA for a four-day, first-class display of epicurean splendor and unrivaled access. In addition to cooking demonstrations led by the most talented chefs from around the globe and vertical tastings from the world’s top wine producers, unique experiences added each year make this a must-see annual event for culinary enthusiasts and wine aficionados. Ticket prices per person range from $100 for a single event pass to $4,750 for a VIP four-day pass, with access to all events and exclusive after-hours parties with the chefs and winemakers. To purchase tickets to Pebble Beach Food & Wine, or for more information on ticket packages and a full line-up of events, visit www.pbfw.com or call 1-866-907-FOOD (3663).