Mingle Easy Party Plates a hit at the 36th Annual UNLVino Wine Tasting Event

Now that the 36th Annual UNLVino Wine Tasting event has come to a close, Mingle Easy would like to thank everyone who came down to the Palms Resort and Casino and/or Bally's Casino to support the students of the William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration at UNLV. More than 5,000 minglers enjoyed wonderful wine and fabulous food at Bally’s Las Vegas on Saturday, making it one of the largest, single-day wine tasting event in America.

Mingle Easy is so pleased that their contribution of plates generated thousands of scholarship dollars for UNLV students and created tons of new fans of Mingle Easy. All in all, the event was a phenomenal success and we hope to see you all next year.




Fellow Minglers with Mingle Easy Party Plates at the Bally's Wine Tasting Event on Saturday.



"How did we ever manage without these plates in the past? These plates are great. I love them!"

Mingle Easy even had a booth set up in the Bally's Ballroom for those interested in learning more about the plates.

Hope to see you all at the next event!

Fellow Minglers get "Bubblelicious" at Caesar's Palace

Minglers get "Bubblelicious" at Caesar's Palace Thursday night

The "Minglers" were out in full force Thursday night to attend the "Bubblelicious" UNLVino event hosted at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. The night consisted of Champagne, Sparkling Wine, mouth watering appetizers, good friends and great conversation. Even Cleopatra and Caesar showed up to join in the festivities poolside at the The Neptune Pool in the Garden of the Gods.

Beth Lehman and Julie Vernes were there in true "Mingle" fashion with their Mingle Easy plates showing Cleopatra and Caesar that you can work a room with your libations and appetizers in one hand while rubbing shoulders with Gods all at the same time.

The second night of festivities heads to "Sake Fever" at the Palms Hotel and Casino. If you want to joing Mingle Easy for a fun filled night of sake tasting, head to the Pool & Bungalows. Mingle Easy will be featured as the official wine and dine plate of the event so you can come and see what true "Mingling" is all about.

Don't forget that the proceeds will benefit the students of the William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration at UNLV. Come on down...it's for a good cause!

Hope to see you all there!

Come join Mingle Easy at UNLVino in Las Vegas, NV

UNLVino – Las Vegas

April 8 – 10, 2010 is the 36th Annual Wine Tasting extravaganza where the city of Las Vegas comes together to raise money to benefit the students of the William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration at UNLV. Mingle Easy is thrilled to be the “Featured Wine & Dine plate for both Friday and Saturday.”

Most wine tastings last a few hours but you can expect the “City that never sleeps” to touch all the bases and choreograph a three day celebration.

Thursday, April 8th 7-10 pm is “Bubblelicious” with exotic Champagnes and Sparkling Wines at the Garden of the Gods Pool at Caesars Palace.

Friday, April 9th 7-10 pm the “Sake Fever” partying moves to poolside at the Palms to indulge in 150 premium Sakes from Japan, accompanied by some of the best Asian cuisine in Las Vegas.

Then Saturday, April 10th 2-6 pm everyone shows up for yet another glamorous “Evening on the Town” for one of Nevada’s oldest and one of America’s largest Wine events at Bally’s Las Vegas . . . the “Grand Tasting.” The night of mingling will be highlighted with the latest releases and best vintages featuring organic and biodynamic wines. A memorable weekend of food, libations, fun and interesting personalities.

Mingle Easy at UNLVino - Las Vegas

April 8 – 10, 2010 is the 36th Annual Wine Tasting extravaganza where the city of Las Vegas comes together to raise money to benefit the students of the William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration at UNLV. Mingle Easy is thrilled to be the “Featured Wine & Dine plate.”

Schedule of events:

• Thursday, April 8th - "Bubblelicious" - world class Champagnes, Sparkling Wines and exotic Champagne cocktails
• Friday, April 9th - 150 premium sakes presented by Brewmasters from Japan,
• as well as some of the best Asian cuisin in Las Vegas.
• Saturday, April 10th - taste the latest releases and best vintages featuring organic and biodynamic wines

For more information or to buy tickets, please visit www.unlvino.com or call 702 739-3267.

Mingle Easy Helps To Celebrate Jim Fassel's Big "Six-Oh"

Jim Fassel, former Head Coach of the NY Giants who guided them through 6 spirited seasons from1997 TO 2003, including a much applauded Super Bowl appearance in 2001, is turning the “Big- Six-Oh” this month.

I will be in Phoenix to applaud Jimmy’s milestone and I have created some personalized Mingle Easy plates for the occasion.

Jim and I played football together at Fullerton Junior College in Southern California. We were part of Hal Sherbeck’s dynasty that went undefeated for 48 consecutive games over a span of four years. Coach Sherbeck retired as the “Winningest Junior College football coach ever.” With some good weather on his side and a helping tailwind, the Ole Coach may venture off his lake in Montana to be there with us in Phoenix for Jimmy’s 60th birthday the last weekend of this month.

Coaches Sherbeck and Fassel have been inseparable since Jim played quarterback at FJC, then later was an important part of Coach Sherbeck’s coaching team. When Jimmy won his last game to secure the Giants position in the Super Bowl, his first phone call from the locker room was to Coach Sherbeck to invite him to join him in Miami for the Super Bowl.

In September 2004 Forty-five FJC Hornets got together in Las Vegas to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Coach Sherbeck’s 1st National Championship team (he had three). Of course Coach Fassel was right there to share in the camaraderie and celebrate the history of a legend and one of his closest friends.

Jim’s birthday bash will be extra special because it was recently announced that Coach Fassel is the Inaugural Head Coach of the newly formed Las Vegas Locomotives of the United Football League.

Las Vegas Mayor, Oscar Goodman has been heavily lobbying for a professional team for our great town and now he has it and we are the beneficiaries! And we welcome the UFL and Coach Jimmy Fassel with open arms. We all look forward to being invited to the celebration of his 1st National Championship team.

How Did I Think of MingleEasy

The comment that is most frequently heard about the Mingle Easy plates is; “Oh my gosh, this is incredible. What a great idea. I wish I would have thought of this!” Then the excitement usually tempers to curiosity, “How did you think of this?” and it’s a story I get a kick out of telling.

It was a case of “necessity being the mother of intervention.” Three years ago I went in with three other guys that I played football with at San Jose State and we rented one of the suites at the stadium for the home games. At the first game of the season we were at the tailgate party and of course all day long I found myself with a drink in one hand and food in the other. I was running into guys I had not seen in 20+ years (literally). And because our hands were full we were chest bumping to say hi. Then for three hours during the game we were chest bumping because our hands were still full. I woke up the next morning and my chest was killing me. I said, “Hey, I’m too old for this.” So it was then that I decided to invent Mingle Easy.

Everyone who has ever been to a gathering has experienced the social discomfort of juggling their drink to eat and shake hands. So I’m happy to be the one that eliminated one of life’s problems.

Years ago I said I wanted to create something that would sell to millions of people that is inexpensive. We’ve done it. We have a great idea. It’s practical, very effective, and convenient and it’s less than $10 for a dozen reusable plates.

Cheers and bon appétit,

Jim Vernes

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