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Taste of the Nation

hat do Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York, Philadelphia and Las Vegas have in common? These cities, known for their culinary hot spots and even hotter chefs, are all participating in Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation®, to fight childhood hunger. Las Vegas will shine with its celebrity chefs, premiere restaurants and renowned mixologists June 2 when the 18th annual Taste of the Nation will be held at Rain Nightclub at the Palms Casino Resort.

Taste of the Nation Las Vegas Restaurant Chairman Chef Carlos Guia of The Country Club—a New American Steakhouse, is working with more than 30 of the city’s finest chefs and restaurants to impress guests attending the event with their signature dishes and specialties and paired with great wines and signature cocktails.

“It is an honor to continue our involvement with this nationwide movement to end childhood hunger in America,” Guia said. “The finest of Las Vegas’ culinary world comes together during Taste of the Nation and helps the children in our community who suffer from hunger every day.”

Just a few of the participating restaurants include:

Aureole at Mandalay Bay

Emeril’s New Orleans Fish House at MGM Grand

In addition to fabulous food and drinks, the event will feature an exquisite silent auction with once-in-a-lifetime items and a spirited live auction hosted by the popular radio and television personality, Nate Tannenbaum.

The VIP party includes a champagne reception, early entrance to the event along with a meet and great with the chefs and a goody bag at the end of the evening.

Southern Nevada charities that will benefit from this year’s event include Three Square Food Bank, Catholic Charities of Las Vegas, UNCE Chefs for Kids and Project MANA. Since 1988, Taste of the Nation has raised more than $70 million for organizations in the United States, Canada and abroad, including almost $1 million in Las Vegas alone.

Taste of the Nation Las Vegas is nationally sponsored by American Express, Sysco, and Food Network. One hundred percent of ticket sales help ensure no kid in America grows up hungry.

Taste of the Nation Las Vegas will be held Wednesday, June 2 at Rain Nightclub at the Palms Casino Resort from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. with a VIP reception beginning at 5:30 p.m. Tickets for Taste of the Nation Las Vegas are $75 for General Admission and $100 for VIP and can be purchased by calling 1-877-26-TASTE or visiting TasteOfTheNation.org.