THE LEGACY GALA

A night of delicious food, drink and celebration with proceeds benefiting Women’s Hospitality Initiative and MAPP

Monday, March 31 | 6:00-9:00PM

6:00PM (VIP)

7:00PM (General Admission)

UNLV William F. Harrah College of Hospitality

The Legacy Gala is a special celebration marking the five-year anniversary of the Women’s Hospitality Initiative (WHI) and MAPP, and will be the grand finale of the Women in Hospitality Leadership Conference on Monday, March 31.

To commemorate the vibrant energy of the organizations’ launch party five years ago, The Legacy Gala will be an unforgettable evening with tasting stations by local women-led restaurants, specialty cocktails crafted by award-winning mixologists, fine wine and entertainment. Hosted at the UNLV William F. Harrah College of Hospitality, the event will raise funds to support WHI and MAPP’s ongoing mission to empower and uplift women in the hospitality industry.

This celebration is open to all who want to indulge in delicious food and drinks while honoring the incredible contributions of women in our field.

If you’re already attending the Women in Hospitality Leadership Conference, we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Legacy Gala Chef Lineup

  • Andrea McLean

    Founder of PopNpies

  • Sarah Thompson

    Executive Chef-Casa Playa

  • Cesilia Berumen

    Golden Tiki

  • Chef Nicole Brisson

    Executive Chef & Partner-Brezza

  • Dani Garcia-White

    Co-Owner of Yukon Pizza

  • Jae Doan

    Owner of Doanburi

  • Jessica Woods

    Co-Owner of Wild Rind Cheese + Provisions

  • Juyoung Kang

    Beverage Professional

  • Keris Kuwana

    Pastry Consultant at Bakers Blueprint

  • Kimberly McIntosh

    Co-Founder of MILKFISH Bakeshop

  • Lin Jerome

    Co-Founder of Refined Restaurant Group

  • Mariena Boarini

    Resort Mixologist of Wynn and Encore Las Vegas

  • Flora Aghababyan

    Assistant Executive Chef Pastry Artistry at The Wynn

  • Jennifer Yee

    Executive Pastry Chef at The Wynn/Encore Las Vegas

  • Erica Bell

    General Manager of 00 Pie & Pub, Tinned Fish Club LV

  • Myrhissa Bautista

    Soulbelly BBQ

  • Elizabeth Blau

    Co-Founder and CEO of Blau & Associates, Co-owner of Honey Salt

  • Carol Garcia

    Beer Park’s Executive Chef

  • Amber Ramsey

    Carls Donuts’s General Manager

  • Mary Sue Milliken

    Activist, Author, Chef & Restaurateur 

  • Susan Feniger

    Chef &  Restaurateur

  • Nadine Medina

    Bartender at CraftLV

  • Kate Gerwin

    Owner of Happy Accidents Bar

  • Emily Baddock

    Alt Imports

  • Chef Laetitia Rouabah

    La Fontaine’s Executive Chef

  • Sam Bandy

    Evel Pie

  • Jennifer Yim

    Spirit & Seoul

  • Daniela Romero

    Executive Chef at Bazaar Meat

  • Chef Gina Marinelli

    Executive Chef Partner of La Strega & Harlo

  • Makini Jovaun

    Co-Founder and Chef of Harvest Divine Elegance

  • Jennifer Landry

    Executive Chef of Alexxa's

  • Ashleigh Kendall

    Chef at Harvest Divine Elegance

  • Carol Garcia

    Executive Chef of Beer Park

  • Rose Signor

    Co-Owner of The Silver Stamp Beer Bar

  • Wyndee Forest

    Co- Owner Crafthaus Brewery

  • Crystina Nguyen

    Chef District One Kitchen & Bar

  • Kelly Ford Lau

    Owner and Sommelier at Kelly SOMM LLC

  • Cristie Norman

    Lead Sommelier at Delilah Wynn Las Vegas

  • Ellie Parker

    Executive Chef at Main St. Provisions

  • Andrea Mineshima

    Pastry Chef at Honey Salt

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