Basketball legend Shaq, left, speaks alongside Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Sammy Hagar during the opening night event of the Drink Las Vegas festival at Aria on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
A smoked Manhattan from Three Hearts Rum is prepared during the opening night event of the Drink Las Vegas festival at Aria on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Attendees explore food and beverage options during the opening night event of the Drink Las Vegas festival at Aria on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Chef Diego Oka of La Mar Miami prepares a cauliflower, bacon, hamachi ceviche during the opening night event of the Drink Las Vegas festival at Aria on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Evan Williams, bar and beverage director at Dalida and Maria Isabel in San Francisco, talks with attendees during the opening night event of the Drink Las Vegas festival at Aria on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Attendees explore food and beverage options during the opening night event of the Drink Las Vegas festival at Aria on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Chef Gabriele Bertaccini of Food Network talks with attendees during the opening night event of the Drink Las Vegas festival at Aria on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Turkey burgers from Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten of Jean Georges Steakhouse are seen during the opening night event of the Drink Las Vegas festival at Aria on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Attendees line up for drinks at Don Julio during the opening night event of the Drink Las Vegas festival at Aria on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
An entertainer blows bubbles during the opening night event of the Drink Las Vegas festival at Aria on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Chef Alex Reznik, of Henderson restaurant Hayworth, prepares oxtail terrine during the opening night event of the Drink Las Vegas festival at Aria on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Attendees explore check out the Jägermeister booth during the opening night event of the Drink Las Vegas festival at Aria on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Chef Andrew Carrol of Catch hands out sushi rolls during the opening night event of the Drink Las Vegas festival at Aria on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Attendees get an Aperol Spritz during the opening night event of the Drink Las Vegas festival at Aria on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Chef Stephen Hopcraft of STK prepares food during the opening night event of the Drink Las Vegas festival at Aria on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Basketball legend Shaq greets Sammy Hagar during the opening night event of the Drink Las Vegas festival at Aria on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Chef Jae Doan of Doanburi, in Las Vegas, talks with attendees during the opening night event of the Drink Las Vegas festival at Aria on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Lasagna from the fridge by Yukon Pizza, of Las Vegas, is seen during the opening night event of the Drink Las Vegas festival at Aria on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Attendees check out Crown Royal during the opening night event of the Drink Las Vegas festival at Aria on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Attendees listen to speakers during the opening night event of the Drink Las Vegas festival at Aria on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Wagyu pigs in a blanket from Chef Daniel Ontiveros, of Flanker Kitchen & Sports Bar in Las Vegas, are seen during the opening night event of the Drink Las Vegas festival at Aria on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Chef Stephen Hopcraft of STK prepares food during the opening night event of the Drink Las Vegas festival at Aria on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
A display from restaurant Superfrico, which featured roasted head on porchetta, is seen during the opening night event of the Drink Las Vegas festival at Aria on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Lamb kebabs from San Francisco restaurant Dalida are prepared during the opening night event of the Drink Las Vegas festival at Aria on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Entertainers pose for a photo during the opening night event of the Drink Las Vegas festival at Aria on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal)