Vegas Unstripped convenes top local chefs and bartenders

People explore the various food and beverage offerings during Vegas Unstripped at the Palms on Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

Chef Anthony Carron of Savor Hospitality prepares dishes of toro “deviled” egg with bluefin toro tartare, yuzu kosho and nori during Vegas Unstripped at the Palms on Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

Attendees react as Chef Gary LaMorte prepares blue crab & smoked garlic handrolls with avocado and mandarine chili crunch during Vegas Unstripped at the Palms on Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

Chef Gary LaMorte prepares blue crab & smoked garlic handrolls with avocado and mandarine chili crunch during Vegas Unstripped at the Palms on Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

Chef Dylan Jobsz of Esther's Kitchen prepares Jaffna crab curry with rotini crispy garlic and chives during Vegas Unstripped at the Palms on Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

Za’atar banh khot with tomato raita and New Zealand lamb tartare, as prepared by Chef James Trees, is seen during Vegas Unstripped at the Palms on Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

Egg salad sando with milk brea, miso mayo and shrimp yuzu furikake from Chef Jackson Stamper of Ada’s is seen during Vegas Unstripped at the Palms on Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

Chef Jackson Stamper of Ada’s hands out egg salad sando with milk brea, miso mayo and shrimp yuzu furikake during Vegas Unstripped at the Palms on Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

Layered wagyu beef with Hokkaido uni, ikura, crema and shiso from Chef Danial Cabrera of Gyu Plus is prepared during Vegas Unstripped at the Palms on Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

Chef James Trees prepares za’atar banh khot with tomato raita and New Zealand lamb tartar during Vegas Unstripped at the Palms on Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

Wagyu beef hash with quail egg, from Chef Marty Lopez of Scotch 80 Prime, is seen during Vegas Unstripped at the Palms on Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

People explore the various food and beverage offerings during Vegas Unstripped at the Palms on Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

Chilled English sweet pea vichyssoise with stracciatella cheese from Chef Johnny Church of Johnny C’s Catering is seen during Vegas Unstripped at the Palms on Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

Chef Matt Meyer hangs out the garum tasting plate with super-aged American wagyu ribeye, dry aged Ora King salmon and mushroom pickles during Vegas Unstripped at the Palms on Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

Chef John Arena, co-founder of Metro Pizza, hands out Roman style stuffed pizza with porchetta during Vegas Unstripped at the Palms on Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

An attendee holds a plate from Chef Oulay Fisher of Calabash African Kitchen during Vegas Unstripped at the Palms on Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

Chef Yuri Szarzewski of Partage hands out dishes with duck leg confit, foie gras, cabbage, orange and duck jus and orange confit during Vegas Unstripped at the Palms on Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

Adam Rains, right, prepares the Tropical G with Cinzano Rosso, Vecchio Amaro del Capo, fantasia tincture, citrus and soda during Vegas Unstripped at the Palms on Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

Adam Rains holds the Tropical G with Cinzano Rosso, Vecchio Amaro del Capo, fantasia tincture, citrus and soda during Vegas Unstripped at the Palms on Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

Chef Alex Reznik of Hayworth & SMKD, center right, talks with attendees during Vegas Unstripped at the Palms on Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

Constantin Alexander and Nicholas Brink of Golden Tiki prepare drinks during Vegas Unstripped at the Palms on Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
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Vegas Unstripped convenes top local chefs and bartenders — PHOTOS
Unstripped took place poolside at the Palms, as it has since 2024, featuring dozens of the city’s top chefs and bartenders.
Vegas Unstripped, one of the leading food and drink gatherings Las Vegas calendar, returned for its seventh outing on Sunday evening. Unstripped took place poolside at the Palms, as it has since 2024. Dozens of the city’s top chefs and barkeeps created special dishes and cocktails that they served themselves — something that sets Unstripped apart from many other Vegas culinary events.
Here are some scenes from the sweet, the savory and the sippable.