Caesars Palace Celebrates Bacchanal Buffet’s First Birthday

The iconic Caesar Augustus leads the celebration of Bacchanal’s birthday with a chef’s hat, “happy birthday Bacchanal” apron and chef’s spoon
The $17 million Bacchanal Buffet celebrated its first birthday on Sept. 10 with a birthday party at the restaurant and the entire resort joined in the festivities (Pictured: The iconic Caesar Augustus leads the celebration of Bacchanal’s birthday with a chef’s hat, “happy birthday Bacchanal” apron and chef’s spoon – Photo credit: Caesars Palace)

Bacchanal Buffet staff wearing Roman laurel wreaths

Bacchanal Buffet staff wearing Roman laurel wreaths

Photo credit: Caesars Palace.

From Bacchanal’s employees and guests to the iconic Caesars Augustus statue, everyone was celebrating one extraordinary year of achievement for Bacchanal since its opening. Bacchanal received considerable accolades and awards in its first year including being named Stone Cold Stunner by Eater Las Vegas, Surprise of the Year by Desert Companion, Best Desserts by Vegas Seven and Number One Buffet in Las Vegas by USA Today, Las Vegas Review Journal and Las Vegas Weekly.

Guests at Bacchanal Buffet wearing Roman laurel wreaths and taking photos

Guests at Bacchanal Buffet wearing Roman laurel wreaths and taking photos

Photo credit: Caesars Palace.

Bacchanal’s birthday was honored all-day long and guests joined in the occasion by enjoying a special birthday cupcake to take home. Employees and guests took photos throughout the restaurant and in front of the 10-layer 5’ x 5’ x 5’ birthday cake adorned with 150 pounds of fondant. Many wore celebratory Roman laurel wreaths that were distributed, symbolizing Bacchanal’s commitment to never “rest on its laurels.” At the entrance to Caesars Palace, visitors and pedestrians passing by enjoyed a view of the statue of Caesar Augustus adorned with a chef’s hat, “happy birthday Bacchanal” apron and chef’s spoon.

Guests at Bacchanal Buffet enjoying birthday cupcakes

Guests at Bacchanal Buffet enjoying birthday cupcakes

Photo credit: Caesars Palace.

Adding to the happenings at the resort, Bacchanal released a video on its special day of an original epic dance number created by Emmy-nominated Travis Wall of “So you think you can dance” that was performed inside the restaurant. The video, which has been published on About.com, Las Vegas Sun and Eater National has received 120,052 views on YouTube, has been tweeted by Chef Gordon Ramsay, Travis Wall and SYTYCD dancers Jaimie Goodwin and Channing Cooke. The video, along with many behind-the-scenes photos, can be viewed here.

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