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or to enjoy at home! There is a nice variety of creative flavors and we hope you enjoy them as much as we did!
Who’s hungry? The casino industry has stepped up their game when it comes to fantastic food options and cocktail concoctions. While some people may still view casino dining as the classic $0.99 shrimp and steak dinners on the Las Vegas strip, the reality is much different. Unprecedented menu offerings, which are a far stretch from the discount buffet and more in line with a first class dining experience, await guests at most premium properties around the world. This is our annual Casino Dining Guide paying tribute to the Chef Superstars and bartenders who make it all happen. They are often found behind the scenes, but many enjoy their creations. In an effort to showcase some of these fine restaurants and chefs, we have put together the Ultimate Casino Dining Guide to help you on a casino culinary tour. Check out some of our favorite menu items from our favorite properties beginning on page 6 and make sure to go check them out for yourself. What’s a visit to a casino without a fantastic cocktail or two to kick the party up a notch? Well, on page 28, we have found some of the best bartenders around showcasing their favorite drink recipes for you to try on your next visit
We have also recently concluded our Annual Casino Chef Showdown online recipe contest. Comprised of three rounds of voting, the champion and our 2016 Culinary King of the Casino is Chef Clint Cole from Rising Sun, Indiana. Chef Cole barely edged out Chef Paolo from Scarlet Pearl Casino in D’Iberville, Mississippi for a close margin of victory. Be sure to check out the article on page 26 showcasing Chef Cole and the top four chefs for their recipes and some cooking insight.
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Lastly we are always excited to provide our readers with winning tips from leading gaming writers from around the world. Whether you play blackjack, craps or video poker, we’ve got you covered! We don’t guarantee that you are going win every time you play after reading these tips, but we do firmly believe that you will lose less if you are a smart and educated gamer. So take them into consideration and practice the techniques on your next visit!
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