To celebrate the conclusion of the conference and the remarkable achievements of WHI and MAPP, a Legacy Gala will be held on Monday, March 31, at the UNLV William F. Harrah College of Hospitality. This will be a casual night of food and fun featuring over 40 local women-led restaurants offering a vareity of delicious bites, specialty cocktails and fine wine.

VIP ticketholders will get first access to mix and mingle with participating chefs serving a variety of outstanding bites. Proceeds from the event will benefit Women’s Hospitality Initative and MAPP, helping to further both organizations’ missions to support women in the hospitality industry.

Participating Chefs and Beverage Professionals Include:

• Alexandra Lourdes and Lin Jerome, Co-owners of Emilio’s Mexican Kitchen and Sorellina Cucina Italiana
• Amber Ramsay, General Manager of Carl’s Donuts
• Andrea Mclean, Chef and Owner of PopNpies
• Carol Garcia, Executive Chef of Beer Park
• Cesilia Berumen, General Manager of The Golden Tiki
• Dani Garcia-White, Co-Owner of Yukon Pizza
• Elizabeth Blau, Co-owner of Honey Salt
• Ellie Parker, Executive Chef of Main St. Provisions
• Emily Baddock, Owner of Alt Imports
• Erica Bell, General Manager of 00 Pie & Pub and Tinned Fish Club LV
• Flora Aghababyan, Assistant Executive Chef Pastry Artistry of Wynn
• Gina Marinelli, Executive Chef Partner of La Strega & Harlo
• Jae Doan, Founder and Owner of Doanburi
• Jen Yee, Resort Executive Pastry Chef of Wynn
• Jennifer Landry, Executive Chef of Alexxa’s
• Jennifer Yim, Co-Owner of Spirit & Seoul
• Jessica Woods, Co-Founder and Co-Owner of Wild Rind Cheese + Provisions
• Keris Kuwana, Pastry Consultant of Bakers Blueprint
• Kimmie McIntosh, Co-Founder of MILKFISH Bakeshop
• Laetitia Rouabah, Executive Chef of La Fontaine
• Makini Jovaun, Co-Founder and Chef of Harvest Divine Elegance
• Mary Sue Milliken, Co-Chef/Owner of Border Grill & BBQ Mexicana
• Myrhissa Bautista, Chef of Soulbelly BBQ
• Nicole Brisson, Executive Chef and Partner of Brezza
• Stephanie Gonzalez, Pastry Chef of Ada’s Food & Wine and Esther’s Kitchen
• Rose Signor, Owner of The Silver Stamp
• Sam Bandy, Assistant General Manager of Evel Pie
• Sarah Thompson, Executive Chef of Casa Playa
• Susan Feniger, Co-Chef/Owner of Border Grill & BBQ Mexicana

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