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7700 Las Vegas Blvd
"South Strip"
Las Vegas NV 89123
Awards & Recognitions
​Wedding Industry Visionary Award - 2023
The Bootlegger Bistro, Lorraine Hunt-Bono
WCCNV Entertainment Venue Award - 2023
Presented to The Bootlegger Bistro, Lorraine Hunt-Bono, Ron Mancuso, and Roman Mancuso
​Las Vegas Review Journal Article - 2021
“Old Vegas Never Grows Old at the Bootlegger Bistro” click here to read
Restaurant Guru - 2020
Best Food Delivery In Las Vegas
Food Network "Vegas Cakes" - 2018
The Bootlegger Bistro Featured in Food Network TV Show
BuzzFeed's Bring Me - 2017
Chef Maria & Family Featured in BuzzFeed Video
Silver State Lifetime Achievement Award - 2015
For Entertainment and Special Events Awarded to Lorraine Hunt-Bono
Anthony Bourdain's Parts Unknown - 2014
On CNN's Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown T.V. Show
International Chef's Hall of Fame - 2013
Presidents Award, Awarded to Chef Maria Perri
Local Eats, Best Late-Night Bistro - 2013
Awarded to The Bootlegger Bistro
Trip Advisor's Certificate of Excellence - 2013
Awarded to The Bootlegger Bistro
International Hall of Fame Food and Beverage Summit - 2011
President's Award, Awarded to Ron Mancuso
Playboy Magazine's Guide to the Best Bars in America - 2011
The Bootlegger named "Best Bar in Vegas"
Excellence in Entertainment - 2010
Awarded to Lorraine Hunt-Bono and Dennis Bono
Director Emeritus, Nevada Restaurant Association - 2008
Excellence in Entertainment/Top Venue for Classic Lounge Entertainment
Hall of Fame Inductee Entertainment - 2008
Awarded to Lorraine Hunt-Bono
Food and Beverage Directors Association - 2007
Auturi Award, Awarded to Lorraine Hunt-Bono
Las Vegas Life Magazine - 2005
The Bootlegger Awarded "Best Place in Las Vegas for Karaoke"
Best Place to Spot Celebrities - 2004
Named The Bootlegger Bistro
Nevada Restaurant Association - 2000
Educator of the Year Awarded to Lorraine Hunt-Bono
Nevada Restaurateur of the Year - 1992
Awarded to Lorraine Hunt-Bono
Italian American of the Year - 1991
Awarded to Lorraine Hunt-Bono
Nevada's 1st Restaurateur of the Year - 1983
Awarded to Maria Perri
National Restaurant Association - 1984 & 1985
Recognition for Dedicated Service to the Food Industry
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