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 TO THE BAND: MATTHEW ZAPPOLI AS CHEF DE CUISINE AT THE REZ GRILL

We are proud to welcome Matthew Zappoli, as Chef de Cuisine, to the team at our newest culinary destination, The Rez Grill! He is joining Creative Culinary Director, Frank Anderson, in the kitchen of The Rez Grill, bringing with him 20 years of notable culinary experience. Zappoli, a New Jersey native, began his long-standing career in 1998 when he graduated with honors from the prestigious Culinary Institute of America in

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Undergoing $700 Million Expansion

Florida’s biggest casino is getting even bigger. The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa has embarked on a nearly $700 million expansion that will reinforce its position as one of America’s largest casinos, with 5,000 slot machines and almost 200 gaming tables. Slated for completion in mid-2019, the expanded casino will offer one of the largest varieties of slot machines in the nation and will offer guests approximately 200,000

5 Things You Need To Know About Council Oak Steaks & Seafood’s Girard Winemaker Dinner

Calling all wine lovers! Tickets are currently available for the sixth event of the 2018 Winemaker Dinner Series at Council Oak Steaks & Seafood. Here’s five things you need to know: The event will take place on June 14 and feature wines from Napa Valley, California-based Girard Winery. A 6:30pm cocktail reception will precede a 7:00pm four-course dinner prepared by the culinary team in the Council Oak Steaks & Seafood open

Celebrate Easter Weekend at Seminole Hard Rock Tampa

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa will celebrate Easter weekend with holiday themed entertainment and menus. When food takes center stage during a holiday, we are here to “hoppily” share the Hard Rock Tampa lineup that will have you jumping for joy during your Easter celebrations. Hotel & Casino From noon to 9 p.m., March 30 through April 1, Seminole Wild Card Members can enter the Win Some Wheels Ford® Raptor Giveaway.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Seminole Hard Rock Tampa

Looking for St. Patrick’s Day plans? Well look no further! Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in grand style with holiday themed entertainment, menus, beverages, décor and a social media contest! Hotel & Casino The Seminole Hard Rock Tampa building will be lit up in green in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. Council Oak Steaks & Seafood From 5 p.m. to midnight, a three-course

Celebrate Valentine’s Day With 5 Romantic Dining Experiences at Seminole Hard Rock Tampa

A plethora of romantic dining experiences will be available at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa in celebration of Valentine’s Day on Wednesday, February 14. We’ve got 5 hot spots for you to choose from during this season of love. Council Oak Steaks & Seafood The Valentine’s Day a la carte four-course menu will include red beets & wild berries (salad), roasted heirloom tomato bisque (soup), dry aged American

Get to Know Seminole Hard Rock Tampa’s Creative Culinary Director, Frank Anderson

This week the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa officially opened the doors to their latest restaurant concept, The Rez Grill. At the helm of the American grill concept is the newly appointed Creative Culinary Director, Frank Anderson, whose pedigree includes running the kitchens at James Beard-awarded, Los Angeles-based restaurants, Animal and Son of a Gun. A graduate of Southern Maine Technical College and the Italian Institute for Advanced

What to Know About The Rez Grill: Seminole Hard Rock Tampa’s New Restaurant

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa proudly announced that their newest food and beverage concept, The Rez Grill is now open. The restaurant is the most recent addition to the property, which began a multi-million dollar, multi-phased expansion and renovation in 2017. At the helm of the American grill concept is the newly appointed Creative Culinary Director, Frank Anderson, whose pedigree includes running the kitchens at James Beard-awarded, Los

Fresh Harvest: Traveling the World One Bite at a Time

Come to Seminole Hard Rock Tampa for the opportunity to travel the world one bite at a time. Located on the second floor, up the stair-way to foodie heaven, Fresh Harvest provides a uniquely contemporary dining experience where guests have the chance to discover a culinary world, without the need of an airplane. The seven live-action kitchens provide distinct, epicurean experiences from around the globe. Fresh Harvest is more than