The Secrets Behind the Council Oak Knife Club at Hard Rock Tampa

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to step into the life of the rich and the famous? Council Oak Steaks & Seafood is Tampa’s best steakhouse to indulge and go all in. Not only are guests served the finest quality product, but the service is legendary. One of the best kept secrets of dining at Council Oak is the ultra-exclusive VIP Council Oak Knife Club. Some of the world’s

Free #MakeItPink Kickoff Party for Start of PINKTOBER® Month

Friday, October 3rd WHAT: #MakeItPink kickoff party to commemorate the start of PINKTOBER® and to show support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Free Cover, $5 Suggested Donation. Wear pink attire and get free Hard Rock PINKTOBER® Sunglasses! $50 donation or more gets you a limited edition PINKTOBER® pin, 21 & up. WHEN: Friday, October 3 – 9 p.m. WHERE: Hard Rock Cafe Tampa MISC: The Hard Rock Cafe will be

10 Things to Know About 2014 Hard Rock Girl Miss September

As we start to say goodbye to September, we introduce to you one of the hottest things to happen to this month, Jessica Welch. You can see Jessica’s friendly face in the 2014 and 2015 Hard Rock Girl Calendar’s or you can stop in to dine with her at Council Oak Steaks & Seafood. Here are 10 fun facts to help you get to know Jessica: She is a Florida-native

Introducing Brand New Table Games at Seminole Hard Rock Tampa

The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa will be introducing three new table games that will go live in October. You’ve got a few weeks to study up on these rockin’ games, so we’re going to provide you with all of the details on what these games are, how to play them and where to find them. For today, we’ll focus on 21 Baccarat, which is a variation of

Behind the Scenes of One of the World’s Busiest Slot Operations

Russ Christianson, Vice President of Slot Operations, is responsible for all aspects of the slot floor encompassing one of the busiest slot operations in the world at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa (SHRT). In addition to working in nearly every aspect of casino management for over 25 years, his focus over the years has been on staff management, casino internal controls and procedures, and collaborating on

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

10 Facts To Know When Playing Single Deck Blackjack

Single Deck Blackjack is one of the rare gems we offer in table games at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa. The property features multiple varieties of Blackjack, all similar to each other, yet they have slight differences that guests should know. We’ve come up with ten facts that you should know when playing Single Deck Blackjack. One deck of cards is used in Single Deck Blackjack. There

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