Celebrating 7 Years with 7 Desserts at Council Oak Steaks & Seafood

Photo courtesy of Creative Loafing It’s Friday! You know what that means? It’s time to celebrate the start of the weekend and treat yourself to something sweet and savory. We all have a cheat day and we all have a birthday and it just so happens to be Council Oak’s seventh birthday this month, so why not celebrate? We thought we’d make it easy for you to indulge in the

Meet Council Oak Steaks & Seafood’s New Wine Sommelier & Manager

Douglas Scagliola, dedicated food and beverage professional with a unique combination of service and wine experience recently joined Council Oak Steaks & Seafood as the new assistant manager and resident wine sommelier. Douglas started his career at Emeril’s New Orleans Fish House in Las Vegas, Nevada. He then became Delmonico Restaurant’s Sommelier/Cellar Master. Prior to his employment at Council Oak Steaks & Seafood, Douglas was the General Manager for O’Brady’s

The Various Cuts Inside Council Oak Steaks & Seafood Butcher Shop

Step foot inside Council Oak Steaks & Seafood and you’ll be greeted by a smiling face and a colorful butcher shop decorated with various cuts of meat. Council Oak offers USDA Prime and Choice Steaks that are either dry or wet aged. You may ask, what’s the difference? USDA Prime is the superior grade that offers a juicy, tender and flavorful texture. This steak has the highest degree of fat

Chef Brings New Flavors to Council Oak at Hard Rock Tampa

Michael Balles, newly appointed head chef for Council Oak Steaks and Seafood brings his culinary expertise to Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa. Having graduated from the Academy of Culinary Arts, Chef Mike started his career in the same city that he was born, Atlantic City. He held a crucial role in the opening of Bobby Flay Steak house in the Borgata Hotel & Casino. He later became the

3 Meals To Try at Council Oak Steaks & Seafood for Foodie Friday

Welcome to Foodie Friday. Each week we will share our favorite meals with you, whether that’s a juicy steak with a custom engraved bone or a flaming dessert you decide to make your dinner. It’s time to reserve your spot and get started on indulging in foodie greatness. Fit for a King Long Bone Cowboy Ribeye paired with a side of Onion Ring Stack and a glass of Opus One,

Council Oak Steaks & Seafood Month Long Birthday Celebration

September is Council Oak Steaks and Seafood’s birthday month. In honor of Tampa Bay’s finest restaurant’s seventh birthday which takes place on September 28, we’ve decided to turn the entire month into one huge celebration. Each Wednesday in September we will highlight a friendly face from Council Oak Steaks and Seafood. Today, we’d like to introduce you to Candace Quinones, newly appointed general manager of Council Oak Steaks & Seafood.

Choose Your Flavor: Hard Rock Cafe Introduces New Happy Hour

Jump on the bandwagon because the Hard Rock Cafe Tampa just introduced one of the best happy hours around and the best part is, everything on the menu is under $5. You read that right, five bucks! Pair your favorite cocktail with one of our rocketizers and you’ll be sure to have a rockin’ time. Share your favorite combination with us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Rocketizers $5 Popcorn Chicken

Seminole Hard Rock Introduces Hard Rock Energy Drink Cocktails

The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa is now offering exclusive Hard Rock Energy drinks in cocktail form. These rockin’ beverages will certainly give you the boost that you need to have a winning experience! All Nighter Ingredients 1.25oz Stoli Vodka 1oz Dekuyper Blue Curacao 2oz Pineapple juice Mountain Dew Hard Rock Original Energy Drink Directions Add vodka and Blue Curacao into a mixing glass with ice. Shake and

Buon Appetito! Getting to Know the New V.P. of F&B Vincent Turrano

In Seminole Hard Rock Tampa’s ongoing quest to elevate our amenity offerings, a new executive has been appointed to lead one of the largest departments at the property. Vincent Turrano has more than 31 years of experience in all aspects of casino food and beverage management and was previously the Director of Food & Beverage at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, N.J. Vincent possesses extensive experience in

A Father’s Day Secret You Won’t Want to Miss Out On

Fresh Harvest In addition to the extensive variety of fresh offerings prepared in our seven live-action kitchens, the culinary team will feature Father’s Day favorites throughout the day, including: Buffet Smokey chicken and cheese stuffed jalapeños Seafood macaroni and cheese Sweet and spicy chicken wings Raspberry barbequed salmon Grilled marinated mini rib eye steaks Smothered catfish in peppers and onions Sweet heat glazed pork chops Spaghetti and meatballs Fresh Italian