I’ve spent at least a decade sampling all the fancy food the Las Vegas Strip has to offer, but I’ve only dined at Picasso twice. The more memorable of two amazing meals was on the patio on a perfect evening, just the two of us, with plenty of Champagne and truly unique views of the Bellagio fountains. There may have been a smooch selfie. We got caught up in it.

Making dinner in Vegas feel like a once-in-a-lifetime experience is what restaurants like Picasso were built for, but there isn’t really another restaurant like Picasso. The legendary Bellagio destination is closing for good next month, but not before it hosts a tribute dinner recognizing chef Julian Serrano and the 25 years of artistry he’s anchored at this illustrious restaurant.

All the classic dishes will be on the menu, along with special creation that showcase Serrano’s style. There will be several choices for each of three courses, includingMaine lobster salad with notes of Spanish gazpacho, sauteed steak of foie gras with caramelized apple, roasted milk-fed veal chop and more. There will be live entertainment and visual artists, a pre-dinner reception with a special toast, and opportunities to snap a photo with the chef. Expect a fitting send-off for a Strip institution that set a new standard.

PICASSO TRIBUTE DINNER August 9, 6:30 p.m., $195. Picasso, bellagio.mgmresorts.com.

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