Carnival of Cuisine tempts taste buds at Palazzo

Mario Batali — he of the sunny orange Crocs and sunnier personality — will host the Carnival of Cuisine from 6 to 9 p.m. June 5 on the pool deck at the Palazzo, 3325 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

The annual event, which shines a spotlight on the restaurants of The Venetian and Palazzo, will feature food from Aquaknox, B&B Burger & Beer, B&B Ristorante, Bouchon, Buddy V’s Ristorante, Cafe Presse, Carlo’s Bakery, Carnevino, DB Brasserie, Lagasse’s Stadium, Lavo, Otto Pizzeria, Public House, Table 10, Tao, Yardbird and Zine Noodles.

Tickets are $100 for general admission, $150 for VIP (with entry at 5 p.m.) and can be purchased at any Venetian or Palazzo box office, online at www.venetian.com or www.palazzo.com or by calling 702-414-9000. …

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