Photo courtesy of Chip Weiner – Creative Loafing You may be wondering what it takes to run a butcher shop that is known for its attention to detail and premium cuts of meat. We’ve got the juicy details on the man behind the knife and the cuts of meat at Tampa’s premiere butcher shop. We caught up with Vlad Vergilov, resident butcher of Council Oak Steaks & Seafood as he
Learn About A Different Type of Baccarat: Super 6 Baccarat
The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa will launch three new table games this month: 21 Baccarat, Saigon 5 and last but not least Super 6 Baccarat. Super 6 Baccarat follows the conventional rules of Baccarat, with the exception of four specific differences. We’re here to compare our MIDI + MINI Baccarat games with Super 6 Baccarat so you can be prepared to have a winning experience when you
How To Bake Pumpkin Fudge From Rise Kitchen and Bakery
The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa has officially started sharing recipes from our award-winning restaurants. Each Friday, you’ll see a Foodie Friday article that features fresh content from one of our seven tasty restaurants! This week, we wanted to share one of our favorite recipes courtesy of Seminole Hard Rock’s very own and pastry chef, Alon Gontowski. This savory treat is perfect for the colorful month of October.
The Real Life Genie in a Bottle: Head Butler of Hard Rock Tampa
The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa (SHRT) caters to guests from all over the world. Recently, SHRT rolled out a premier butler service to ensure there is no request out of the realm of possibility for guests. Meet George Fabrizio. He is the newly appointed Head Butler of Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa and works with the biggest VIP guests of the property. George hails from
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
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