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The Epicurean Charitable Foundation is a Las Vegas-based, non-profit organization committed to enriching the lives of deserving and talented local students passionate about a career in hospitality and culinary arts and making a difference in the commmunity.

Latest News Releases

Epicurean Charitable Foundation Las Vegas to Honor UNLV Men’s Basketball Head Coach Lon Kruger at 7th Annual Scholarship Fundraiser
August 25, 2008
Epicurean Charitable Foundation Las Vegas and Rio Secco Golf Club Raise More Than $12,000 for Adiyl Mir Memorial Scholarship
August 19, 2008
Epicurean Charitable Foundation Las Vegas and Golden Gaming Inc. Host Hawaiian-Themed Gourmet Luncheon for the Nevada Cancer Institute
July 18, 2008
Epicurean Charitable Foundation Las Vegas and Rio Secco Golf Club Sponsor 1st Annual Adiyl Mir Memorial Golf Tournament
June 25, 2008
Epicurean Charitable Foundation Las Vegas Commits to Build a Stronger Community
April 7, 2008
Epicurean Charitable Foundation Las Vegas Sponsors Inaugural International Star Chef Challenge
February 19, 2008
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Soulful Songstress Sara Bareilles to Perform at 7th Annual Scholarship Fundraiser
The Epicurean Charitable Foundation will host its 7th Annual Scholarship Fundraiser gala at Mandalay Bay Beach on Oct. 3, featuring world-class cuisine prepared by the finest chefs and restaurants in Las Vegas, a collection of fine wines and spirits and spectacular entertainment by guest performer Sara Bareilles. UNLV Men’s Baskteball Head Coach Lon Kruger will be honored by the Foundation. Doors to the event will open at 7:30 p.m. For information on purchasing tickets, guests can contact the Foundation at (702) 932-5098. Proceeds from the event will go toward supporting Las Vegas area students in their pursuit of a career in the hospitality field.
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2008 Scholarship Winners: Building For The Future

Angela Szewczyk and Sabrina Karic were awarded scholarships from the Epicurean Charitable Foundation through which they have been given an inside track to management positions with the hospitality industry. Read how the Epicurean Charitable Foundation is developing the next generation of industry leaders.

“Back in 2000, I was at lunch with some colleagues and we talked about how difficult it was to find qualified mid-management applicants because of the lack of training, and we decided we should do something about this,” said Rino Armeni, Epicurean Charitable Foundation Founder. “We decided we would get together and shape students who had expressed an interest in going into hospitality.” Angela Szewczyk and Sabrina Karic were awarded scholarships from the Epicurean Charitable Foundation through which they have been given an inside track to management positions with the hospitality industry. Read how the Epicurean Charitable Foundation is developing the next generation of industry leaders. Angela Szewczyk and Sabrina Karic earn scholarships


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Marisa Yoneyama
Epicurean Charitable Foundation Las Vegas
Director of Development
702-932-5098


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Senior Account Executive
702-254-5704


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The Epicurean Charitable Foundation Las Vegas will host its 7th annual scholarship fundraiser gala at Mandalay Bay Beach on Friday, October 3, featuring world-class cuisine, fine wines and spectacular entertainment.
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