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Photos: M.E.N.U.S. with chefs, Counting Crows, Jim Rogers at M Resort

Posted October 4, 2012 • 11:01 a.m. by Don Chareunsy

Drummer Jim Bogios, bassist Millard Powers, singer Adam Duritz and guitarist David Immergluck of the Counting Crows perform at the Epicurean Charitable Foundation's 11th Annual M.E.N.U.S. scholarship fundraiser at the M Resort on Friday, Sept. 28, 2012.

Photo: David Becker/WireImage

By Don Chareunsy

The Epicurean Charitable Foundation celebrated its 11th Annual M.E.N.U.S. scholarship fundraiser with Las Vegas star chefs and the Counting Crows with frontman Adam Duritz last Friday night at the M Resort. Philanthropic leader Jim Rogers was the honoree for his dedication to education and the community.

The autumn weather was perfect at M Resort’s Villaggio Del Sol Pool and Entertainment Piazza, the site of the dine around and the concert by the Counting Crows. Duritz addressed a group of about 20 ECF scholarship recipients from the stage and said, “We’re happy to be here supporting such a great cause!” Duritz and the band happily posed for photographs with fans.

The chef and food lineup included Kerry Simon of KGB: Kerry’s Gourmet Burgers in Harrah’s serving Dungeness crab BLT sliders and breakfast cereal cupcakes; Saul Ortiz of Tacos & Tequila in the Luxor with chilorio tacos, tres leches with passion fruit and watermelon cooler cocktails.

Also, among others: Masa Takayama’s Bar Masa in Aria served sashimi and salmon oshizushi; Carla Pellegrino’s Bratalian in Henderson had penne alla vodka; Gordon Ramsay Steakhouse in the Paris featured smoked beef tartare topped with Guinness-infused mustard with seeds and lemon zest; and Beni Velazquez of downtown’s Bar + Bistro served Bristol Bay scallops.

Larry Ruvo, ECF sponsor and donor and senior managing partner of Southern Wine & Spirits, attended, and his company created specialty cocktails the M.E.N.U.S. Martini, the Hospitality, the Mentor Margarita and more. M.E.N.U.S. raises money for scholarships for students pursuing a career in the hospitality industry.

Thanks to David Becker of WireImage for his photo gallery.

Don Chareunsy is editor of VegasDeLuxe.com and senior editor, arts and entertainment, of LasVegasSun.com.

Robin Leach has been a journalist for more than 50 years and has spent the past decade giving readers the inside scoop on Las Vegas, the world’s premier platinum playground.

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