Cheer Up With Food

I had the pleasure of previewing an upcoming comedy-drama film, The Hundred-Foot Journey , which will be released on August 8, 2014.  This movie is about the Haji family who moves to a little town in France from India to start a new chapter in their lives by opening up a restaurant right across a Michelin -starred French restaurant owned by Madame Mallory ( Helen Mirren ).  Even before the family opens up their restaurant, their rival, Madame Mallory, stirs up the competition. The way food was brought up throughout the film was sentimental. Some of the characters in this film cook food with such passion due to the influences and memories of loved ones who were a big part of their lives.  It made me think about the fond memories I've shared with people over delicious meals. Hopefully if you watch this film it will conjure up similar feelings.  Other than feeling sentimental, you will learn a bit about Indian and French cuisine! The official trailer:

On April 20th @ 9PM,  Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown will be airing it's Las Vegas  episode on CNN .   Bourdain explores different sides of my hometown (yes, there's more than just The Strip ).  He goes to restaurants raved by the locals such as Raku , Eat. , and The Bootlegger .  Also, Bourdain goes to fine dining restaurants like é by José Andrés  and Restaurant Guy Savoy .  I am glad that the topic of the drought in Las Vegas is mentioned, which is something that cannot be ignored (conservation is important!).  The people that accompany Bourdain in this episode include food author Michael Ruhlman , artist  Anthony Bondi , illusionist  Penn Jillette , and former mayor Oscar Goodman .  Here's a preview to the Las Vegas episode or you may see it here :

If you choose to stay at the Wynn and have 'Visa Signature' across your Visa card , then you're in luck! There's a special offer from the Visa Signature Luxury Hotel Collection which is currently giving out a $200 dining complimentary credit for those Visa card holders!  If you've read my previous post about eating great quality foods from Pizza Place, imagine the other Wynn restaurants you can eat at with that dining credit! Other perks that come with this offer: • Guaranteed best available rate • Automatic room upgrade upon arrival, when available • Complimentary continental breakfast • 3PM check-out, when available • VIP Guest status • $25 food or beverage voucher • Free in-room Internet or Valet parking For more info visit:  http://www. visasignaturehotels.com/wynn