Tuesday November 21, 2017
Dear Friends, Supporters and Students –
As we begin the holiday season, we would like to give thanks on behalf of our board and students, for helping to make M.E.N.U.S. 2017 held on Friday, October 13th, at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino an overwhelming success.
Nearly 1,000 guests attended M.E.N.U.S. and enjoyed more than 50 participating restaurants and bars including: Gordon Ramsay Burger, Delmonico’s Steakhouse, Zenshin Asian Restaurant, Fleur, Top of the World and more. The dine-around was complemented by a performance from the Everclear. M.E.N.U.S. 2017 honored celebrity chef Hubert Keller for his contributions to the industry. This year’s Havana Nights themed event featured a delectable dine-around, flair bartenders, drinks from the city’s top mixologists, tempting silent auction, a surprise DJ set by Hubert Keller, and memorable after-party.
M.E.N.U.S. would not be possible without the support of our generous sponsors and partners, including presenting sponsor Hard Rock Hotel & Casino; platinum sponsor Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits; gold sponsors Anheuser-Busch, Break Thru Beverage, E&J Gallo Winery, FIJI Water, Johnson Brothers of Nevada, and Nevada Beverage Co.; and all of our valued silver and bronze sponsors, listed below. A huge thank you to the Hard Rock Hotel team, Cashman photo, ILEA, the ECF board and staff and to everyone who worked so tirelessly to put the night on. I am very proud of our students for playing an active role in the execution of M.E.N.U.S. 2017. Their responsibilities included overseeing registration, coordinating the silent auction, assisting with the VIP lounge and the set up and break down of the event.
With all of the glitz and glamour of M.E.N.U.S., it is important to recognize the overall purpose of our annual event: to raise money for deserving local students. These young individuals are inspirations for us all and continue to out-shine and out-perform our highest expectations every year. Our full-ride scholarships are now available on the PEF website or by clicking here. As always, you can stay up-to-date at www.ecflv.org or by following on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
Best,
Sean DiCicco
President of Epicurean Charitable Foundation
Senior Vice President of Food at Caesars Entertainment
M.E.N.U.S. 2017
M.E.N.U.S. is ECF’s annual event that raises money to support our primary charitable endeavor of ensuring full-ride scholarships to deserving local students interested in pursuing careers in hospitality or the culinary arts. Since 2001, ECF has donated more than $1.5 million to Clark County students.
Did you miss out on M.E.N.U.S.? Click on the video below to see what the night was all about!
THANK YOU TO OUR 2017 M.E.N.U.S. SPONSORS
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER WINE OF THE MONTH
PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY RODNEY STRONG
Throughout November and December at South Point, Don Vito’s, Primarily Prime Rib and Silverado Steak House will proudly pour Rodney Strong wines for $20 per bottle. Guests can choose between the Rodney Strong Merlot and Chardonnay. For each bottle sold, $1 will benefit local students through ECF.
For more information, please contact Melissa Arias at 702.932.5098, melissa@ecflv.org or visit the ECF website at www.ECFLV.org.
2018 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Scholarship applications are due by March 2, 2018.
Please click here to view the application.
BOARD UPDATES
Travis Lunn is now General Manager of MGM Grand Las Vegas
Michael Kennedy raised $2,496 with William Hill Winery and E&J Gallo through the Wine of the Month program
STUDENT UPDATES
Vildan Buric, Class of 2014, is now Assistant General Manager of Hank’s Steakhouse in GVR
Angela Archibald, Class of 2008, and ECF’s first scholarship recipient is now Resort Services Manager at Venetian | Palazzo
For more information, please contact Melissa Arias at 702.932.5098, melissa@ecflv.org or visit the ECF website at www.ecflv.org.
