ECF’s M.E.N.U.S. gala supports the foundation’s primary charitable endeavor of awarded full-ride scholarships to deserving Clark County high school students who are passionate about pursuing careers in the hospitality or culinary industries. This upscale evening will feature an exclusive dine around at Hard Rock Hotel and is highlighted by more than 50 of the city’s finest chefs, restaurants, mixologists, and beverage distributors.
Pre-bidding is now open for select silent auction items available at M.E.N.U.S.!
More items will be added every day. M.E.N.U.S. will feature more than 50 of the top restaurants, mixologists and beverage distributors in the city, live entertainment and more. Click HERE to purchase tickets or click HERE to bid on silent auction items – you don’t need to be at the event to bid!
Prizes include dozens of high-end items and amenities, including:
Exclusive NOBU Malibu Stay
Two-night stay in a Beachfront guest room with daily breakfast for two at NOBU RYOKAN in Malibu. Skip the vetting process. No children allowed - adults exclusive. Only registered guests allowed on premises, no public access. Located next to Malibu's SOHO house on Carbon Beach AKA Billionaires Beach - beach access from the hotel. Owned by Larry Ellison, Meir Teper, Chef Nobu and Robert De Niro. Exclusions, restrictions, and blackout dates apply. Valid through December 31, 2019 and is based on hotel availability at time of booking. See site for details.
Value: $6,000
Starting Bid: $1,000
Romantic Staycation at Venetian/Palazzo
Two-night stay in a premium suite at The Venetian or The Palazzo, Las Vegas limo transportation to and from airport, Canyon Ranch spa package for two, two show tickets to a show on property, dinner each night for two, and one private gondola ride for two. Offer is subject to availability. Expires May 8, 2019. Must be 21 to check in. Dinner value is $200 each restaurant. Exclusions, restrictions, and blackout dates apply. See site for details.
Value: $2,000
Starting Bid: $500
A "Grand" Staycation- MGM Skylofts
A one (1)- night stay at The SKYLOFTS at MGM Grand in a one-bedroom loft, and a $300 food and beverage credit at Morimoto Restaurant. Reservations must be booked at least 48 hours before you arrive on property. Must be at least 21 to book your reservation. Certificate based upon availability, blackout dates and other restrictions may apply. Expires August 1, 2019. See site for details.
Value: $1,500
Starting Bid: $500
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12
Hard Rock Hotel- Paradise Pool
Honoring Don and Lorie Forman
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7:30 P.M.
VIP Doors and Red Carpet
8 P.M.
Exclusive Pink & White Hamptons Chic Dine-Around Entrance Between Nobu and Culinary Drop Out Silent Auction- Bid Early Online Entertainment by Mat Kearney
11 P.M.
Dine-Around Concludes
VIP After Party at Culinary Drop Out
PINK & WHITE ATTIRE ONLY
Tickets must be reserved by October 1st
Book your room at Hard Rock Hotel and receive 25% off by calling 1.800.473.7625 and mentioning MENUS18.
Please visit www.ecflv.org, call 702.932.5098 or contact Melissa Arias at melissa@ecflv.org
Thank You to Our 2018 Sponsors
Participating Restaurants
Bandito
Beauty and Essex
The Cosmopolitan
Blue Ribbon
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
Casa Fuente
Caesars Palace
Culinary Dropout
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Delmonico Steakhouse
The Venetian Las Vegas
DW Bistro
Fleur by Hubert Keller
Mandalay Bay
Frozun Spirits Infusion
Giada
The Cromwell Hotel Las Vegas
Gordon Ramsay Burger
Planet Hollywood
GVR Hanks Fine Steaks
and Martinis
Green Valley Ranch Resort and Spa
Hugo’s Cellar
Four Queens Hotel
Lagasse’s Stadium
The Palazzo Las Vegas
Lavo
The Palazzo Las Vegas
Martorano’s
Paris Las Vegas
Momofuku
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
Osteria Costa
The Mirage
Oyster Bar
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Pink Taco
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
PUB 1842 Michael Mina
MGM Grand Las Vegas
Robert Irvine Public House
Tropicana
Rose. Rabbit. Lie.
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vega
Sake Rok Las Vegas
The Park
Sambalatte Torrefazione
Shake Shack
Silverado Steak House
South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa
T-Bones Chophouse
Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa
Tao
The Venetian Las Vegas
The Dapper Doughnut
MGM Grand Las Vegas
The Juice Standard
The Mansion
MGM Grand Las Vegas
Thunderbird Lounge
DTLV
Top of the World
Stratosphere
Zenshin Asian Restaurant
South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa
Our Honorees
Don & Lorie Forman
Don and Lorie Forman both moved to Las Vegas in the mid ‘90s. Don is from Seattle and Lorie is from Long Island, NY.
In spring 2003, Don was given the opportunity to buy United Auto Group after rising through the car automotive ranks and has owned and operated United Nissan ever since. He expanded in Las Vegas and, at one point, owned 6 different franchises. Most recently, Don owned additional Nissan franchises in Tustin, Corona and San Diego.
Lorie, an International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness professional bikini competitor, is the foundation behind the Forman family. In addition to her career in fitness and the family’s charity interests, Lorie keeps a full schedule with the couple’s four children, Karl, Alex, Ashlee, and Alexis.
Watch the M.E.N.U.S. 2018 Honoree Announcement
Don and Lorie are extremely committed to our Las Vegas and Henderson communities. Both enjoy donating to our military, local law enforcement, school districts and Hispanic community. This year, Don and Lorie gave each of ECF’s newest students a hand up in life by gifting them a new Nissan.
If you ask Don and Lorie about their favorite opportunity to give, unanimously they would respond with the Fox 5 Surprise Squad.
“The joy you get from giving in such a spontaneous situation is hard to duplicate. We know that every dollar donated is going straight to whomever needs it. The hardest part is holding back your own emotions when you know that you have helped change someone’s course in life or just made their day a bit brighter,” said Lorie Forman.
Both Don and Lorie enjoy various hobbies like collecting classic cars and wine. They also love spending time at their home in Dana Point, California.
Entertainment
Mat Kearney
Mat Kearney is a critically acclaimed artist whose third album, Young Love, debuted at #1 on the Billboard digital chart and #4 on the Billboard Top 200 chart. In addition, Young Love was the first album to oust Adele’s 21 from its resident iTunes #1 spot in 2011. His music has been featured in countless television shows and films ranging from Soul Surfer and Parenthood to The Closer, NCIS, 30 Rock, and Vampire Diaries. His 2006 major label debut Nothing Left to Lose has sold over 450,000 copies, while 2009’s City of Black & White hit #13 on the Billboard Top 200. His most recent release Just Kids came out in early 2015, featuring the singles “Heartbeat” and “Air I Breathe.” In between it all, he has supported everybody from John Mayer to Train on the road.
For more information, please contact Melissa Arias at 702.932.5098, melissa@ecflv.org or visit the ECF website at www.ecflv.org.
