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
Council Oak Steaks & Seafood Wins Prestigious Wine Award
For the seventh year in a row, Council Oak Steaks & Seafood has been awarded the prestigious Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator Magazine for its impressive menu of 278 fine wines and staff trained in all of the exacting nuances of proper wine service. The Award of Excellence recognizes wine lists that offer interesting selections and are appropriate to their cuisine and appeal to a wide range of wine
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
“We Will Rock You” with a Deal at the Hard Rock Cafe Tampa
The Hard Rock Cafe here at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa is offering a play-supporting promotional program involving videos, a dinner discount and a special exhibit for our “We Will Rock You” promotion. “We Will Rock You,” international hit musical was successfully staged in London’s West End for the past 10 years, is currently in the midst of a 17-city U.S. tour which began last October in
Where to Bring Your Special Lady for Mother’s Day 2014
It’s not too late to treat the woman in your life to a wonderful meal this weekend for Mother’s Day. You’re probably struggling to find the perfect place to bring her. There are likely three major questions running through your head as you plan for the weekend. What kind of food does she want? Is it a nice place? What are we going to do after? We have all of
New Menu Offerings Spice Up the Hard Rock Cafe Tampa
The Hard Rock Cafe in Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa rolled out a re-designed menu on Thursday. The Tampa restaurant is serving a host of new offerings following more than 14 months of culinary development, intensive research and guest evaluation done by Hard Rock International. One of the new desserts offered is Cheesecake with Oreo Cookie Pieces. Made in-house, a generous helping of Oreo cookies is baked in
Food and Wine Pairings with Council Oak Steak & Seafood General Manager
Candace Quinones, newly appointed general manager at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Tampa’s (SHRT) Council Oak Steaks & Seafood is ready to take the culinary hot spot to another level. Candace is no rookie to the food and beverage industry. Her hospitality career started her senior year in high school, where she participated in a co-op program at Trump Plaza Hotel & Casino. During her experience there she
Uncorked with Council Oak’s Wine Sommelier
Did you know that there is a proper way to taste wine? There are five steps to be exact. Assistant manager and wine sommelier, Elise Cordell shares her secrets to pairing a glass of wine with your dinner at the Seminole Hard Rock Tampa’s award-winning restaurant Council Oak Steaks & Seafood. There are five steps to tasting a glass of wine, she says: see it, swirl it, sniff it, sip
Celebrity Chef Scott Conant Curates Elegant Dinner
You may recognize this culinary genius from his appearances on Food Network’s hit TV series, Chopped, but Scott Conant came to Tampa to put his cooking skills to work for charity at the Seminole Hard Rock Tampa. The event was a benefit for the Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla’s Community Fund, which was established to benefit the Tampa Bay community in times of need. Guests were served a four-course dinner
Choosing your Flavor with Executive Chef Bill Gideon
The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa brought award-winning Chef Bill to Tampa in 2011. Not only does he possess more than 18 years of experience in the food and beverage industry, but he was also nominated for prestigious awards such as the James Beard Foundation Top Hotel Award in 1996 and the Best of Boston in 2000. One of the driving motivators for moving to Tampa- he said