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Fall for food in Las Vegas
Fall in Las Vegas brings a plethora of food festivals and events. Here are a few top choices for the season: SIP & SAVOR Experience chef Wolfgang Puck’s culinary empire all under one roof at an outpost of his flagship, Spago. The mix- and- mingle fundraiser for Keep Memory Alive allows guests to enjoy bites from each of Puck’s Vegas restaurants, along with champagne, wine and cocktails. Participating restaurants in addition to Spago include the tony steakhouse CUT at Palazzo, Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill at MGM Grand and Downtown Summerlin, and Trattoria del Lupo at Mandalay Bay. Sept. 16; eventbrite. com THE JOY OF SAKE Sip nearly 400 of the world’s finest sakes at Caesars Palace. The world’s largest sake celebration also includes pairings from 12 contemporary Asian restaurants in Vegas. Sample bites from local favorites such as District One, Kyara, Other Mama, Raku and Tapas By Stratta while indulging in award- winning sake. Sept. 19; joyofsake.com LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL Life Is Beautiful is a major music festival, but there’s a huge culinary component as well. Between listening to Stevie Wonder, Weezer and Imagine Dragons, pop over to the dedicated culinary villages, where you can experience dishes or cooking demonstrations from world- class chefs. Sept. 25- 27; lifeisbeautiful. com DOWNTOWN BREW FESTIVAL Craft beer enthusiasts travel from near and far to take part in the fourth annual Downtown Brew Festival and enjoy an evening beneath the stars with more than 200 great beers from more than 60 brewers. Spots such as DW Bistro, Forte Tapas and Truck U Barbecue are on hand to serve you custom dishes meant to pair well with beer. Oct. 24; downtownbrewfestival.com