FIRST Food & Bar Hosts First-Ever Shuck & Swallow Charity Event August 24 2009

Event to feature well-known chefs to raise money for The Shade Tree shelter

WHO:

FIRST Food & Bar inside The Shoppes at The Palazzo and chefs from across the Las Vegas valley representing restaurants, including First Food & Bar, SushiSamba, Fiamma, Aquaknox, RM Seafood and many others.

WHAT:

FIRST is hosting the first-ever Vegas rendition of Shuck & Swallow – a charity event that finds Vegas’ top chefs in a battle to see who can shuck and swallow the most oysters within 10 minutes. The winner will receive a Shuck & Swallow trophy…and of course bragging rights.

The after party will feature $1 oyster specials, $2 Sierra Nevada draft beer specials and a $5 vodka special with proceeds benefiting The Shade Tree shelter.

WHEN:

Monday, August 24, 2009

4 p.m. event begins

5 p.m. – 8 p.m. After party at FIRST Food & Bar

WHERE:

FIRST Food & Bar

Inside The Shoppes at the Palazzo

3327 Las Vegas Blvd. South #2812

Second floor; access next to Barneys New York; Additional entrance from the Las Vegas Strip

ABOUT FIRST FOOD & BAR:

Located inside The Shoppes at The Palazzo, FIRST Food & Bar brings the authenticity and character of the neighborhood bar and diner concept back to life. This hip, yet comfortable restaurant and lounge is set in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip and has the vibe of a late-night spot blended with the casualness of a local eatery. FIRST caters to those who stagger in to feed their late-night cravings, as well as those looking for an early breakfast or mid-day business lunch. >From breakfast to late…really late-night, the menu features American eats and drinks created by Executive Chef Sam DeMarco. Delicious, affordable and familiar are on the menu year-round. For more information please visit www.firstfoodandbar.com or for reservations call 702-607-3478.