Meet Council Oak’s Chef de Cuisine: Francisco Pomalaza

Food is one of life’s greatest pleasures but for Francisco Pomalaza, food IS life’s greatest pleasure. A chef by day, and by night, meet Council Oak Steak’s & Seafood’s Chef de Cuisine, Chef Cisco. A Florida native with a Peruvian heritage, Chef Cisco grew up in Miami beginning his culinary journey at the age of 15. Starting off working the wok station at a buffet in Miami, he was able

New General Manager Announced at Council Oak Steaks & Seafood

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa announce this week that John Urbanski has been named General Manager of their award-winning steakhouse Council Oak Steaks & Seafood. Urbanski has an extensive fine dining background, specifically, in the Tampa Bay area. He was part of the opening team for both the Capital Grille and Ocean Prime. Most recently, Urbanski spent five years at Eddie V’s Prime Seafood in Tampa as the

Live Entertainment Happening in February at Seminole Hard Rock Tampa

February is going to be another rocking month for the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.   Here is our show-stopping list of performers for the month of February. Council Oak Lounge February 1                   Shawn Scheller, 6 p.m. February 2                   Connor Zwetsch, 5 p.m.; Craig Thompson, 9 p.m. February 3                   Kayla Ember, 5 p.m.         February 3                   Spark Notes, 9 p.m.