Help support the next generation of great American chefs by joining us for the Friends of James Beard Benefit Dinner with Casa Playa Executive Chef Sarah Thompson on Tuesday, September 26. This unforgettable evening, which invites you to feast for a good cause, begins with a cocktail reception curated by award-winning Wynn mixologist Mariena Mercer Boarini, followed by Thompson's multi-course menu of thoughtfully sourced and impeccably prepared Mexican dishes. The James Beard Foundation is a nonprofit organization with a mission to celebrate, support and elevate the people behind America’s food culture while championing a standard of good food anchored in talent, equity and sustainability.

Tuesday, September 26. Casa Playa, 6:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception; 7:00 p.m. Dinner