With its booming hospitality industry and increasing influx of celebrity chefs, Las Vegas has become something of a foodie mecca—offering exciting career opportunities for culinary-school students and graduates.

In fact, in its September 2005 issue, Bon Appétit magazine rated Las Vegas one of America's top-five restaurant cities.

Known as the "Entertainment Capital of the World," with its legendary hotels, shows, and casinos, Las Vegas is also one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the United States.

Las Vegas is a great place to live, work, and play. Among its many attractions are a bustling economy, ample sunshine, and numerous recreational opportunities, including:

 Red Rock Canyon, perfect for photographers and rock climbers
 Mt. Charleston, offering hiking, skiing, and camping
 Lake Mead, great for water sports
 Valley of Fire (about 1 hour and 15 minutes away)
 Death Valley (approximately 3 1/2 hours away)
 The Grand Canyon (roughly 5 hours away)

To learn more about Las Vegas, please visit the Web sites for the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce.

Adjacent to major thoroughfares, and mere minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts - Las Vegas is located in Summerlin, a master planned community renowned for the beauty of its streets, parks, and neighborhoods.

The Le Cordon Bleu campus occupies more than 55,000 feet in a freestanding facility with ample parking. Affordable housing, public transportation, and nearby shopping malls enable students to live, commute, and work nearby.

To learn more about culinary arts careers and Le Cordon Bleu, contact us through our Web-site form.