What’s Cooking For Thanksgiving With Chef Dave

Welcome back, foodie fans! Sick of always eating turkey on Thanksgiving and looking for something new? Well you’re in luck! This week we’re continuing our Thanksgiving #FoodieFriday series with Pan Seared Duck Breast on Quinoa and Acorn Risotto topped with an Orange Maple Glaze by Council Oak Steaks & Seafood and Plum Lounge, Sous Chef Dave Puatu! Total Time: 1 hour and 10 minutes Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes

In The Kitchen With Executive Chef Bill Gideon

Article courtesy of 813 Area – Christine Annis “In the Kitchen” recently for a grill-side chat with Executive Chef Bill Gideon I came to understand what a treasure we have at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa.  Chef Gideon began his 37 year culinary career as a young boy in Hannibal, Missouri, when at the age of 5 he made scrambled eggs for his family.  In love with cooking ever since, Gideon has been cooking professionally since age

What’s Cooking For Thanksgiving With Executive Chef Bill Gideon

Welcome back, foodie fans! We’re continuing our Thanksgiving #FoodieFriday series with Pureed Yams with Ginger, Star Anise and Cinnamon by our Executive Chef Bill Gideon – the perfect side to acompany your Thanksgiving feast! Total Time: 1 hour Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Servings: 8 Ingredients: 3 yams 4 whole star anise 1 stick cinnamon 4 cups chicken stock 1 stick unsalted butter ¼ cup brown sugar 3

A ‘Not To Be Missed’ Tasting Experience Curated by Executive Chef Bill Gideon

Article courtesy of 813 Area – Christine Annis The culinary action is heating up on Thursdays in November in the High Limit Slot Room at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa.  Featuring a Taste Experience Curated by Executive Chef Bill Gideon, players are invited to sample a variety of gourmet hors d’oeuvres, complete with sommelier hand-selected cocktails featuring the new Roca Patron tequila. Every Thursday in November from 6-9pm (except

What’s Cooking for Thanksgiving With Chef Omar

It’s that time of year again when many don their chef’s hats and prepare feasts for their families. Well, this year, we are giving you an advantage! Each Friday in the month of November we will feature one of our chef’s Thanksgiving favorites so you can create an award winning dish to wow the ones you love! We’re starting off this Thanksgiving #FoodieFriday series with Council Oak Steaks & Seafood, Chef de

‘Sweet Genius’ Chef Alon Gontowski Introduces New Holiday Flavors To Rise Bakery

Rise Bakery is getting into the holiday spirit with new flavors on the menu. Pastry chef and former winner of Food Network’s Sweet Genius, Chef Alon Gontowski has created a plethora of sensational seasonal desserts including a Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake, Pineapple Upside-Down Cheesecake and Spice Pumpkin Whoopie in advance of the Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. The Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake is an individual cheesecake with a baked mini pumpkin pie inside. It’s

A Picture Progression Of Council Oak Lounge’s Wine Down Wednesday

Council Oak Lounge’s  “Wine Down Wednesday” features hand selected wines from various vineyards across the globe. Executive Sous Chef, Chef Michael Balles, designed a special tasting menu to accompany the unique wine selection. The innovative cuisine includes: Buffalo Blue Cheese Deviled Eggs, Council Oak Chips, Artisinal Cheese & Charcuterie, Grilled Flat Bread, Barbeque Oysters, Council Oak Sliders, Mini Cheese Steaks, Ybor Crab Croquets and Bruschetta. All glasses of wine and menu

The Ultimate Game Day Watch Party At Hard Rock Cafe Tampa

Article courtesy of Pewter Report’s – Scott Reynolds PewterReport.com has partnered with Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino to host Pewter Watch Parties for Tampa Bay away games this season. This Sunday join us at the Hard Rock Cafe as Jameis Winston and Tampa Bay takes on the Washington Redskins. Fans will enjoy watching Tampa Bay battle Washington on a huge, 18-foot projection TV or on various smaller TVs throughout the

Are you ready for football? Big News Out of Hard Rock Cafe Tampa

Are you ready for football? We have big news coming out of the Hard Rock Cafe Tampa. Starting this Monday, September 21, Hard Rock Cafe in Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa will begin airing Monday Night Football™ on the big screen. For the duration of the games, the Happy Hour Menu will be available, which typically runs from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. Here’s what

Introducing the Name of Chef Marc Murphy’s new Mediterranean Restaurant at Seminole Hard Rock Tampa

Chef Marc Murphy’s new Mediterranean-inspired restaurant in Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, scheduled to open in November, will be named Grey Salt. The partnership with the renowned New York City-based chef was recently announced. The 250-seat restaurant will feature dishes like grilled gulf shrimp spiedini with charred lemon + scallion and spicy lamb + tzatziki grilled flatbread. “I grew up throughout Europe – predominantly in Southern France and Italy where grey