Valencian Gold
5-Course Creative Catalan Tasting Event
Tasting Collective comes to Vegas! We are super excited to kick things off with a visit to this sleek and stylish Spanish eatery, first opened in 2019 and reopened in 2021, which Thrillist named to its list of “Everywhere You Need to Eat Right Now” and which Eater cited as one of the “Prettiest Restaurants” in town. Executive Chef/Owner Jeff Weiss, who earlier in his career worked with such James Beard award-winning chefs as José Andrés and April Bloomfield, has created a place where diners cab enjoy extraordinary wood-fired paellas, tapas, fun cocktails, and a Dali-inspired wonderland of restaurant design. He first fell in love with Spain when he was awarded the prestigious ICEX culinary scholarship in 2009 and went to live there, learning about the regional cuisines and cooking in the kitchens of award-winning chefs such as Adolfo Muñoz and Dani García. His deep knowledge of Spanish cuisine is reflected in his James Beard and Gourmand World Cookbook Award-nominated Charcutería: The Soul of Spain. We are looking forward to sampling Chef Weiss’ fare and hearing his insights into what makes the food of Spain so special.
About the Host:
Jeff Weiss
Executive Chef/Owner
A graduate of Cornell University, and former Olympic Figure Skater, Chef Weiss kicked off his culinary career in Spain at several of the country's top Michelin-starred restaurants: Restaurante Calima (2 Stars) and El Rocamador (1 Star). Upon returning stateside, he further honed his craft in DC, NYC, and CA, under a plethora of renowned chefs – José Andrés, April Bloomfield, Steve Chan, Daní Garcia, and Adolfo Muñoz – before striking out on his own with Valencian Gold in 2019.
The Lineup
All courses will be individually plated.
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Tuna Tartare
with crab, watermelon granita, and almond crema
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Canalons a la Barcelonesa
summer corn with chicken liver and summer truffle béchamel
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Madre i Hijo
chargrilled salmon with caviar sabayón and bloomsdale spinach
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Roast Pork Presa
with benton’s bacon migas and piquillo pepper escabeche
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Wood-Roasted Strawberry Shortcake
with buttermilk poundcake and whipped goats milk crema
Valencian Gold
7960 S Rainbow Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89139
Event FAQs
- Do I have to bring printed tickets to the event?
- No tickets are needed.
- What does the ticket price cover?
- The ticket price covers the full cost of the meal.
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- What must I bring to the event?
- Please make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to support@tastingcollective.com.
- Can I bring guests/non-members to this event?
- Yep! For this event, guest tickets are $80 + tax & tip, and you can bring up to 3 guests. Please note, guests are not allowed to attend unaccompanied by a member.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- At this event the chef will provide substitutions for critical food allergies/dietary restrictions but will not make menu adjustments based on food preferences (e.g distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles). If you have restrictions/allergies, please make sure to Update Your Dietary Restrictions within your Account Info before or after you purchase tickets, or email us at support@tastingcollective.com after you purchase tickets to let us know.
- What COVID safety precautions will be taken at this event?
- At this event, we will be accommodating all requests for separate tables rather than communal seating. Additionally, all food will be served individually-plated rather than family-style. As per local guidelines, as well as the restaurant’s own policy, attendees will not be required to present proof of vaccination for entry.
