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‘Red Rock Shootout’ to kick off 2010 NHC Tour

January 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa in Las Vegas — host of the $1 million Daily Racing Form/NTRA National Handicapping Championship (NHC) on January 29-30, 2010 — will host the second annual “Red Rock Shootout” on Sunday, January 31. The handicapping tournament again serves as the new year’s first NHC Tour event.

The Red Rock Shootout is a one-day tournament that will carry an entry fee of $100 and have a limit of one entry per person. All contest entry fees will be returned to participants in the form of prize payouts to the top five finishers on a 50%-20%-15%-10%-5% basis. The top two finishers will also receive qualifying spots to the 2011 NHC. Top finishers will also be awarded points as part of the 2010 NHC Tour.

All players must be at least 21 years of age to participate in the Red Rock Shootout. Contestants must make eight mythical $2 win and place wagers from available contest tracks. Four plays can be made at the player’s choosing from available tracks, and four will be made on designated mandatory races. For official rules or additional information, please contact Jason McCormick of Red Rock at 702-797-7798.

“The ‘Red Rock Shootout’ gets the NHC contest year off to a running start, coming right on the heels of the million-dollar NHC finals,” said Keith Chamblin, senior vice president of the NTRA. “The Red Rock Shootout affords NHC participants and spectators, alike, a fun and convenient opportunity to qualify for NHC XII in January 2011.”

The Daily Racing Form/NTRA National Handicapping Championship is the most important tournament of the year for horseplayers and is the culmination of a year-long series of NTRA-sanctioned local tournaments conducted by racetracks, casino racebooks, off-track betting facilities and horse racing and handicapping Web sites, each of which sends its top qualifiers to the national finals. This year, more than 100,000 people are expected to attempt to qualify for the 2010 NHC at Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa in Las Vegas. 

The NHC Tour is a yearlong bonus series offering additional prize money and qualifying berths to the DRF/NTRA National Handicapping Championship. Participants must pay an annual $125 registration fee. Tour members then receive NHC Tour points for top finishes in NHC qualifying events held during the year. Additional benefits for NHC Tour members include automatic enrollment in the Horseplayers’ Coalition. The Coalition seeks legislative and regulatory solutions to tax and business issues that impact pari-mutuel racetracks and their customers and provides grass roots support for the NTRA’s lobbying efforts on Capitol Hill. Tour members also are automatically eligible to participate in NTRA Advantage, offering preferred pricing on products and services from leading suppliers, including John Deere, Sherwin-Williams, OfficeDepot, UPS and Toshiba.

The AAA four-diamond rated Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa is located 10 miles west of the Strip in Las Vegas and features more than 800 guest rooms, a spa, an array of gaming, 10 restaurants and entertainment offerings including Red Rock Lanes and a 16-screen movie theatre.  To learn more about Red Rock visit www.redrocklasvegas.com.

The NTRA is a broad-based coalition of horse racing interests consisting of leading thoroughbred racetracks, owners, breeders, trainers, horseplayers and affiliated horse racing associations, charged with increasing the popularity of horse racing and improving economic conditions for industry participants. The NTRA has offices in Lexington, Ky., and Rye Brook, N.Y. NTRA press releases appear on the NTRA web site, NTRA.com.

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PBA Tournament of Champions at Red Rock Lanes

January 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Red Rock Lanes will host 63 of the world's best bowlers Jan. 19-24 in the 45th PBA Tournament of Champions.

SEATTLE – When the Professional Bowlers Association Tournament of Champions was introduced in 1962 by PBA founder Eddie Elias and the organization’s tournament committee, it provided the PBA Tour with an elite platform to showcase an exclusive field of champions.   

The 45th PBA Tournament of Champions, to be conducted Jan. 19-24 at Red Rock Lanes at the Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa in Las Vegas, will feature 63 players who have earned their right to compete in the second major of the 2009-10 Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour season by virtue of winning a PBA title. The finals will be televised live on ESPN on Jan. 24 at 1 p.m. Eastern (10 a.m. Pacific).   

With an event that has a rich tradition and a stellar field of players there are many storylines. Here are a few especially noteworthy stories:   

  • Kelly Kulick of Union, N.J., will once again make PBA Tour history by becoming the first woman to compete in a Tournament of Champions. She earned her berth by winning the first PBA Women’s World Championship. Kulick originally made history by becoming the first woman to qualify for the PBA’s Exempt Tour in 2006.
  • Tom Smallwood, of Saginaw, Mich., who earned a Tour exemption after being laid off from his job at General Motors last spring, will try to win his second major after winning the PBA World Championship in December in storybook fashion against reigning Player of the Year Wes Malott.
  • At age 50, Hall of Famer and all-time PBA Tour titles leader Walter Ray Williams Jr. of Ocala, Fla., is still trying for his first Tournament of Champions win. As one of the few things the 46-time titlist has yet to accomplish in his career, a Tournament of Champions win would enable him to complete the Triple Crown (PBA World Championship, U.S. Open and Tournament of Champions) Grand Slam (Triple Crown plus the USBC Masters) and Super Slam (Grand Slam plus the Touring Players Championship).
  • Australian two-handed specialist Jason Belmonte will compete in his first Tournament of Champions after winning his first Tour title in 2008-09.
  • Thirteen-time PBA Tour Champion Patrick Allen of Wesley Chapel, Fla., will be looking to defend his 2009 Tournament of Champions title.
  • Jason Couch of Clermont, Fla., is the only player to have won three consecutive Tournament of Champions titles and will be looking to become the first bowler to win it four times.

Check out Red Rock Resort’s “Tournament of Champions” Hotel Package special for the big tourney!

The Tournament of Champions is open exclusively to Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour exempt-player champions; the winners of the most recent PBA Regional Players Championship and Regional Players Invitational; the United States Bowling Congress Masters winner; the USBC Senior Masters, PBA Senior U.S. Open and PBA World Championship winners; all Tournament of Champions past winners, PBA Hall of Famers, and for the first time, the PBA Women’s World Championship titlist.   

The first Tournament of Champions was conducted in 1962 in Indianapolis. The event was not conducted in 1963 and ’64 but moved to Akron, Ohio, in 1965 where it was conducted until 1994. Since then, it has been conducted in various locations.   

Additional in-depth coverage of the PBA Tournament of Champions and all Tour events is available by subscribing to pba.com’s Xtra Frame video service. Subscription information is available by visiting pba.com/xtraframe.   

45th PBA Tournament of Champions Schedule
Red Rock Lanes, Red Rock Casino, Las Vegas, Nev.
(All times Pacific)   

Tuesday, Jan.19
1 pm – Practice   

Wednesday, Jan. 20
10 am – Qualifying Round 1 (8 Games)
5 pm- Qualifying Round 2 (8 Games)   

Thursday, Jan. 21
10 am – Qualifying Round 3 (8 Games)
Cut to the top 24
5 pm – Match Play Round 1 (8 Games)   

Friday, Jan. 22
11 am – Match Play Round 2 (8 Games)
5 pm – Match Play Round 3 (8 games, top 4 advance to ESPN finals)   

Saturday, Jan. 23
Pro-am squads: 9 am, 11 am, 3:30 pm
Autograph Session: 2 – pm   

Sunday, Jan. 24
10 a.m. – Live ESPN TV finals   

About the PBA
The Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) features the best bowlers in the world competing in National, Regional and Senior Tour events and awarded more than $4.3 million in prize money during the 2008-09 Lumber Liquidators PBA National Tour. The organization has more than 4,000 members spanning 13 countries, and nearly one million viewers tune-in to watch the Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour every Sunday on ESPN throughout the season. PBA sponsors include Barbasol, Bayer, Brunswick, Etonic, Flomax, GEICO, Go RVing, H&R Block, Lumber Liquidators, One A Day Men’s 50+ Multivitamin, Pepsi-Cola, and the USBC, among others. For more information on the PBA, log on to www.pba.com.

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Days Inn to Serve as Hotel Brand at Wild Wild West Gambling Hall

December 9, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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Agreement ushers in the return of a Days Inn location in Las Vegas.

LAS VEGAS — Executives from Station Casinos, Inc. have announced an agreement to bring the Days Inn hotel brand to the Wild Wild West Gambling Hall in Las Vegas, ushering in the return of a Days Inn location in Las Vegas. The property will be rebranded as Days Inn – Las Vegas at Wild Wild West Gambling Hall. Reservations are now being accepted through the Days Inn reservation system for hotel stays beginning December 15, 2009.

The Wild Wild West Gambling Hall is located at 3330 W. Tropicana Ave on the northwest corner of Tropicana Ave. and I-15 behind the Las Vegas Strip. It features 260 guest rooms and suites; 24-hour dining at Denny’s; a pool area and a casino offering table games, a sports book and more than 200 slot and video poker machines. Due to its premiere location off the I-15 interstate, the Wild Wild West also serves as a major truck stop in Las Vegas and features an on-site fueling station and parking for more than 200 trucks.

The association will bring Days Inn guest service and room standards to the Wild Wild West property, as well as allow guests who stay at any participating Wyndham Hotel Group property to take part in the Wyndham Rewards ® loyalty program, the largest loyalty program in the lodging industry based on the number of participating hotels. The hotel staff will remain team members of Station Casinos.

Guests of Days Inn – Las Vegas at Wild Wild West will enjoy complimentary coffee each day provided inside Denny’s, WI-FI access, cable television including HBO, hair dryer, desk, complimentary USA Today and a coin operated laundry facility. The hotel is also pet friendly. Room rates will start at $39.99 a night.

“Aligning with Days Inn, a well-established and respected hotel brand, provides the Wild Wild West property an amazing opportunity to draw in guests who have an affinity for staying at a Days Inn location wherever and whenever they travel,” said Kevin Kelley, COO of Station Casinos.

“We are very pleased to have the Days Inn brand represented in Las Vegas, the entertainment capital of the world,” said Clyde Guinn, Days Inn President. “We are also very excited to bring together our internationally recognized hotel brand and Station Casinos, an entertainment institution that has been a part of the Southern Nevada community for over 33 years.”

Days Inns Worldwide, a member of the Wyndham Hotel Group family of lodging brands, is a chain of economy and upscale hotels located throughout the world that offer guests single, double and suite accommodations. All properties in North America and most properties in other regions feature high-speed Internet access, SolTerre® bath amenities and weekday newspapers.

Reservations and information are available by calling (800) 329-7466 or by visiting www.daysinn.com. Days Inn hotels are independently owned and operated under franchise agreements with Days Inns Worldwide, a subsidiary of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN).

Station Casinos, Inc. is the leading provider of gaming and entertainment to the residents of Las Vegas, Nevada. Station’s properties are regional entertainment destinations and include various amenities, including numerous restaurants, entertainment venues, movie theaters, bowling and convention/banquet space, as well as traditional casino gaming offerings such as video poker, slot machines, table games, bingo and race and sports wagering. Station owns and operates Red Rock Casino Resort Spa, Palace Station Hotel & Casino, Boulder Station Hotel & Casino, Santa Fe Station Hotel & Casino, Wildfire Casino and Wild Wild West Gambling Hall in Las Vegas, Nevada, Texas Station Gambling Hall & Hotel and Fiesta Rancho Casino Hotel in North Las Vegas, Nevada, and Sunset Station Hotel & Casino, Fiesta Henderson Casino Hotel, Magic Star Casino, Gold Rush Casino and Lake Mead Lounge in Henderson, Nevada. Station also owns a 50% interest in Aliante Station, Green Valley Ranch Station Casino, Barley’s Casino & Brewing Company and The Greens in Henderson, Nevada and a 6.7% interest in the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Las Vegas Restaurants: Sushi Avenue 2 now open at Santa Fe Station

November 15, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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Sushi Avenue 2 starts rolling in November at Santa Fe Station.

LAS VEGAS – Sushi Avenue 2 will be joining the dining line up at Santa Fe Station in early November bringing the freshest sushi, oysters and sake to the guests of the Las Vegas hotel and casino.

The original Sushi Avenue opened in Las Vegas in 2004 at Flamingo and I-215 and quickly grew to be among one of the most popular local sushi restaurants in town that provides the freshest sushi at a great value. Sushi Avenue, and its second location at Santa Fe Station, are owned and operated by the very personable and hilarious executive sushi chef Bruce Lee, who is taking Sushi Avenue’s success and expanding its presence to the northwest side of town. Sushi Avenue chef Cory Ha, who assists Lee in creating the restaurant menus will also be part of the Santa Fe Station Sushi Avenue 2 leadership team.

The restaurant will offer an array of sushi, with fresh fish flown in daily, an oyster bar and a sake lounge featuring more than 20 sakes as well as a great selection of sake cocktails, beer and wine. Sushi Avenue 2 will feature many favorite dishes served at the original location, and this new outlet will also create new menu items exclusive to Santa Fe Station. Sushi Avenue favorites include: creamy spicy king crab with chipotle aioli sauce, Thai flavored seafood gumbo with crab, shrimp and andouille sausage, sashimi Carpaccio, soft-shell crab Diablo with bacon and roasted garlic sauce, miso black cod, and avocado-crusted Chilean sea bass to name a few.

Sushi Avenue 2 will be open for dinner and late-night dining Sunday through Thursday from 4pm until midnight, and Friday and Saturday from 4pm until 1am. The restaurant will be located in the space formerly occupied by Tides Oyster bar by the north parking garage and valet area.

About Santa Fe Station
Sushi Avenue 2 will join an array of entertainment currently offered at Santa Fe Station, including CHROME showroom, an intimate 650-seat concert venue, 4949 Lounge, a hip center bar, a 16-screen movie theater, a 60-lane bowling center, several restaurants including The Charcoal Room steakhouse, Cabo Mexican Restaurant and the Feast Buffet as well as a full array of gaming including slot machines, table games, a state-of-the-art race and sports book, poker room and bingo. Santa Fe Station is located at 4949 North Rancho Dr. off U.S. 95 and Ann Road. Santa Fe Station is part of the Station Casinos family of entertainment destinations for the locals of Southern Nevada. To learn more about Santa Fe Station, visit www.santafestationlasvegas.com.

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Take the “Extreme Burger” Challenge at LBS

October 13, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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You vs. Burger: One hour to finish the Extreme Burger at LBS.

LAS VEGAS – Do you need your spicy fix? LBS: A Burger Jointi, inside the Red Rock Resort luxury Las Vegas Hotel, is adding the belly-busting “Extreme Burger” to the menu. The $30 burger comes with a twist – if you can finish it within an hour, along with the pound of French fries that accompany it, the meal is free!

The delectable monstrosity includes six half-pound beef patties loaded with American cheese, smoked bacon, Portobello mushroom, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, LBS burger sauce, spicy mustard, herb mayo and ghost peppers on a fresh baked sweet egg bun all served with a pound of fresh hand-cut French fries.

Ghost peppers, also known as naga jolokia peppers, were confirmed by Guinness World Records to be the hottest chili in the world, making this burger one of Las Vegas’ spiciest. The “Extreme Burger” customer will be given the opportunity to finish the 4 lb, scorching hot burger and a pound of fries within one hour to receive the grand prize of having the burger re-named in their honor and be the inaugural member of the Heroes of the Hamburger wall.

“We wanted to put forth this challenge to all of the hamburger enthusiasts in Las Vegas,” said Billy Richardson, restaurateur and owner of LBS: A Burger Joint. ” ‘The ‘Extreme Burger’ is quite a feat, but we know that Vegas locals have the eating-power to rise up to the challenge.”

About LBS: A Burger Joint
LBS: A Burger Joint serves up gourmet burgers, without gourmet attitude. With its all-natural, gourmet burgers and a beer selection of more than 40 microbrew blends, LBS is a modern take on the classic American burger joint. With organic ingredients, original recipes and unparalleled guest service, LBS creates the best burger experience in Las Vegas. Using only hormone-free Hereford beef and organic turkey, house-made sauces, farm fresh, all-natural vegetables, and hand crafted buns, LBS is committed to culinary excellence. With its rugged brick, wood and leather accents, and brushed steel details, the interior of the restaurant creates a retro-cool vibe of the quintessential American roadhouse. The restaurant features a 40′ bar, a hand-blown glass steer head and Old Glory made up of more than 3,500 metal license plates. Located at the Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa in Las Vegas, open daily, 11a-11p. Visit www.lbsburger.com or call 702.835.9393.

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What’s old is new again at San Lorenzo inside Texas Station

October 1, 2009 By 1 Comment
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LAS VEGAS – The menu at San Lorenzo at Texas Station just got even tastier with the arrival of new menu items and the return of some of its classic dishes that the restaurant was founded on. In addition to the updated menu, the Italian restaurant now features a 20 for $20 wine menu, providing patrons with 20 different and delicious bottles of wines at an affordable price.

Diners can now choose from several new menu items, including appetizers such as Meatball Sliders and Clams di Zuppa, a dish of steamed clams in a white wine sauce with fresh garlic, tomatoes and basil. Also featured are two new pasta dishes, a classic Frutti de Mare and Filet Mignon Pizzaiola consisting of a delectable filet mignon topped with mushrooms, bell peppers, garlic and a marinara sauce.

By popular demand, favorite guest items are now back on the menu, including a homemade pizza menu with choices of Margherita, Pepperoni, Florentine and Tuscan which features pesto sauce, mozzarella tomato and basil. Appetizers include the classic Pasta e Fagioli soup and Artichoke Francese which consists of tender artichoke hearts that are egg battered and sautéed in a light lemon sauce. Additionally, guests’ beloved House Antipasto Salad with crisp greens, salami, provolone, marinated artichokes, mushrooms and black olives tossed in a creamy Italian vinaigrette is back on the menu. Returning entrees include a classic Linguine with Clams and Chicken Catarina, a breast of chicken filled with roasted peppers, spinach and mozzarella and lightly breaded in a light lemon butter sauce.

The only way to top off meal items like those listed above is with a great bottle of wine, of which 20 different options are now available for only $20. Current wines include Chateau St. Jean cabernet and merlot, a Terlato Russian River Valley Pinot Grigio and Red Diamond chardonnay, cabernet and merlot, among several others. Wines on the specialty menu are based on availability and subject to change.

About San Lorenzo
Guests can enjoy a fine Italian dinner at this award-winning family restaurant. Excellent service and a beautiful atmosphere complement San Lorenzo’s delicious cuisine for a complete dining experience. San Lorenzo carries a wide array of spectacular wines from around the world. The restaurant is open from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Reservations are recommended by calling 702.631.1023.

About Texas Station
Texas Station is located at 2101 Texas Star Lane near North Rancho Drive in North Las Vegas. With award-winning restaurants, 200 hotel rooms, a 60-lane bowling facility, an 18-screen movie theater, exciting table games and more than 2,300 slot and video poker machines, the AAA Diamond-rated Texas Station offers all of the best of Las Vegas under one roof. For more information, please visit www.texasstation.com or call 702.631.1000.

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Coco’s coming to four Station Casinos properties

September 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Popular 24-hour family bakery and restaurant to open over next few months.

Popular 24-hour family bakery and restaurant to open over next few months.

LAS VEGAS – Station Casinos announced today that it has expanded its partnership with Mancha Development Corporation to bring an additional four Coco’s Bakery Restaurants to Station Casinos’ properties including venues inside Palace Station, Boulder Station, Sunset Station and Texas Station. The popular 24-hour family dining restaurant made its Station Casinos debut in July with a successful opening inside Santa Fe Station and based on its immediate popularity with guests, the companies agreed to expand the relationship.

For more than 55 years, Coco’s Bakery and Restaurant has been serving up hearty breakfast, lunch and dinner specialties, but is probably best known for its bakeries that feature fresh baked pies, cakes, cookies, muffins and breads baked fresh daily at each location. Coco’s Bakery Restaurants will open at the four locations on or about: October 13 at Palace Station; October 27 at Boulder Station; November 10 at Sunset Station and December 1 at Texas Station. Coco’s will be located in the spaces formerly occupied by the Grand Café restaurants.

“When we considered bringing Coco’s into some of our casinos, we thought it would be a great fit with our existing dining offerings; but we wanted to gauge feedback from our guests at Santa Fe Station before we made a further commitment. Our guests made it clear from ‘day one’ that Coco’s was a winner,” Kevin Kelley, COO of Station Casinos said. “What’s most important to our guests is having a quality meal and a diverse menu at a great value and that’s at the core of the Coco’s brand.”

Coco’s Bakery Restaurant menu is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and features breakfast special such as the signature Mega Breakfast, the Angus Chicken-Fried Steak & Eggs and seasonal offerings, such as this summer’s strawberry-themed breakfast specials. Lunch and dinner offerings include an array of soup and salads, Angus burgers and steaks, fish and seafood, pasta, sandwiches and a “Fit and Lively” menu featuring a variety of menu items under 500 calories.

“There has been tremendous demand to expand Coco’s locations throughout Southern Nevada and by expanding our partnership with Station Casinos, it allows the community to access several convenient locations throughout the Valley to enjoy our restaurant and bakery,” said Vince Eupierre, chairman and CEO of Mancha Development Company.

Coco’s Bakery Restaurant is owned and operated by Mancha Development Company that owns 29 Denny’s locations, 44 Burger Kings and nine Coco’s locations throughout Nevada and Southern California. Mancha Development Company also owns and operates the six Denny’s locations inside Station Casinos’ Fiesta and Wildfire properties. Coco’s Bakery Restaurant has more than 100 locations throughout Arizona, California, Colorado and Nevada.

Station Casinos, Inc. is the leading provider of gaming and entertainment to the residents of Las Vegas, Nevada. Station’s properties are regional entertainment destinations and include various amenities, including numerous restaurants, entertainment venues, movie theaters, bowling and convention/banquet space, as well as traditional casino gaming offerings such as video poker, slot machines, table games, bingo and race and sports wagering. Station owns and operates Red Rock Casino Resort Spa, Palace Station Hotel & Casino, Boulder Station Hotel & Casino, Santa Fe Station Hotel & Casino, Wildfire Casino and Wild Wild West Gambling Hall & Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, Texas Station Gambling Hall & Hotel and Fiesta Rancho Casino Hotel in North Las Vegas, Nevada, and Sunset Station Hotel & Casino, Fiesta Henderson Casino Hotel, Magic Star Casino, Gold Rush Casino and Lake Mead Lounge in Henderson, Nevada. Station also owns a 50% interest in Aliante Station, Green Valley Ranch Station Casino, Barley’s Casino & Brewing Company and The Greens in Henderson, Nevada and a 6.7% interest in the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Terra Rossa and Terra Verde Are Now Open For Lunch

September 24, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Eggplant Pamesan - with roasted plum tomato sauce.

Eggplant Pamesan - with roasted plum tomato sauce.

LAS VEGAS – Station Casinos is proud to announce that two if its signature Italian Restaurants, Terra Rossa at Red Rock Resort and Terra Verde at Green Valley Ranch) are now open for lunch.  Both restaurants will open daily for lunch, with Terra Rossa opening at 11am and staying open through dinner service; and Terra Verde opening from 11:30am and staying open through dinner service.  Each restaurant will be serving a lunch menu that is similar to its dinner menu in style, though with a focus on lighter cuisine and value-driven prices served in portions more suited to lunch.

“This decision was driven by our guests who have created a demand for great Italian food for lunch,” said Bryan Dillon, Director of Luxury Culinary Operations for Station Casinos.  “We listened to their feedback and are very excited to offer our guests the opportunity for a delicious, affordable and approachable Italian lunch on both sides of town.”

The menus, created by Chef Nicola Nieddu from Terra Rossa and Chef Elisabeth McGee from Terra Verde will both showcase a variety of soups, salads, pastas, pizza, Panini and entrées that are perfectly portioned for lunch, with prices to match.  Examples include (items/prices subject to change):

Terra Rossa at Red Rock Resort

  • scampi  (jumbo shrimp, lemon butter, garlic sauce, sautéed leeks) $13
  • tortelinni  in brodo (chicken tortellini in a rich broth) $6
  • grilled swordfish salad (grilled swordfish, mixed greens, grilled veggies, balsamic dressing) $18
  • vegitariana Panini (grilled vegetables, tomato, mozzarella) $11
  • eggplant Parmesan (with roasted plum tomato sauce) $14
  • frittata (Italian ham, mushroom, olives and marjoram) $12
  • linguini clams (littleneck clams, spicy white wine garlic sauce) $15

Terra Verde at Green Valley Ranch

  • pasta e fagioli (classic soup containing tuscan style pasta, cannellini beans) $5
  • calamari salad (crisp calamari, mixed greens, cucumber, carrot, spicy tomato vinaigrette) $10
  • tortiglioni con salsiccia (spicy sausage, peas, tomato cream sauce) $ 10
  • garlic white pizza (roasted garlic, olive oil, spinach, olives, mozzarella) $ 9
  • grilled vegetable Panini (zucchini, peppers, squash, goats cheese, pesto mayo) $9
  • chicken mattone (chicken “grilled under a brick” with rapini, whole grain mustard sauce) $ 15

Each restaurant will also focus on speed and efficiency, understanding that many businesspeople have a shorter amount of time for lunch than the hotel guests. Terra Rossa is also offering a dedicated curbside valet during lunch hours for guests dining at the restaurant.

About Terra Rossa Italian Restaurant

Located inside Red Rock Resort off I-215 at 11011 W. Charleston Blvd in Las Vegas, Terra Rossa Italian Restaurant provides its guests with authentic and traditional Italian cuisine such as homemade pastas, wood-fired pizzas, fresh seafood, meat and a variety of side dishes. The dedicated wine room hosts an impressive collection of 1,500 bottles of exceptional wines, most of which are from Italy and California. From his post in the open kitchen, Chef Nicola Nieddu, who hails from Sardinia, brings the authentic flavors and warmth of Italy to the romantic eatery. The restaurant’s intimate setting evokes the feeling of a rustic Tuscan villa and overlooks the property’s outdoor water feature. Terra Rossa offers indoor and patio seating, as well as private dining rooms for special occasions.  Operating hours are Sunday-Thursday from 11am to 9:30pm and Friday-Saturday from 11am to 11pm.  Reservations can be made by calling (702) 797-7777. Learn more at www.redrocklasvegas.com.

About Terra Verde Italian Restaurant

Located inside Green Valley Ranch off I-215 at 2300 Paseo Verde Pkwy. in Henderson, Terra Verde Italian Restaurant provides its guests with authentic and traditional Italian cuisine such as homemade pastas, wood-fired pizzas, fresh seafood, meat and a variety of side dishes.  Chef Elisabeth McGee brings an incredible amount of fine-dining experience to Terra Verde where she specializes in creating delicious, authentic yet approachable Italian cuisine.  The restaurants extensive wine list features more than 1,500 bottles, most of which are from Italy and California.  Terra Verde’s Enomatic wine serving system features 36 wines that can be purchased in one, three or five ounce pours – providing the guest with the ability to select and taste a variety of new and different wines. Terra Verde offers indoor and patio seating, as well as private dining rooms for special occasions.  Operating hours are Sunday-Thursday from 11:30am to 10pm and Friday-Saturday from 11:30am to 11pm.  Reservations can be made by calling (702) 617-7777.  Learn more at www.greenvalleyranchresort.com.

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Station Casinos voluntarily files Chapter 11 petitions to restructure its debt

September 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment

LAS VEGAS –Station Casinos, Inc. (the “Company”) announced today that it and certain of its non-casino subsidiaries filed voluntary petitions to reorganize under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in Reno, Nevada.

Pursuant to an agreement with the Company’s senior secured lenders, none of the Company’s casino operating subsidiaries or affiliates were included in the Chapter 11 filings and the Company will continue normal operations at all of its properties under the direction of its existing management team. In addition to cash generated from its operating subsidiaries and affiliates, the Company has in place an agreement with its senior secured lenders that, subject to court approval, permits it to borrow, as needed, up to $150 million of cash from one of its non-operating subsidiaries.

“Station Casinos is a great company and our 18 Vegas casinos and resorts continue to generate positive cash flow, but the global recession has severely impacted our company, just as it has every other company in the gaming industry. The restructuring of our debt will provide us with the financial flexibility necessary to meet the challenges of the current economic environment. Equally important, it will provide the resources necessary for us to continue to invest in our properties, take advantage of opportunities as they arise and ultimately enable us to emerge as a stronger company,” said Frank J. Fertitta III, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Station Casinos.

“All of our casinos will continue to operate as usual and we will continue to provide our guests with the same great value and entertainment choices they have always enjoyed at our properties,” said Kevin Kelley, Chief Operating Officer of Station Casinos. “From our loose slots, to honoring points earned in our Boarding Pass program to our great promotions and contests – like our upcoming Great Giveaway Football Contest, it’s business as usual at Station Casinos,” Kelley said.

“Just as importantly, our Team Members will see no difference in their jobs. We greatly value our Team Members and will do everything we can during these difficult economic times to reward them for their excellent performance,” Kelley said. “It’s no accident that Station was recognized by FORTUNE Magazine as one of the ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’ in 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008. We are committed to our Team Members, just as they are committed to us and to meeting the needs of our guests.”

The filing companies have posted details on its website www.stationcasinos.com, click on the “corporate” link for parties interested in more information.

Company Information and Forward Looking Statements
Station Casinos, Inc. is the leading provider of gaming and entertainment to the residents of Las Vegas, Nevada. Station’s properties are regional entertainment destinations and include various amenities, including numerous restaurants, entertainment venues, movie theaters, bowling and convention/banquet space, as well as traditional Vegas casino gaming offerings such as video poker, slot machines, table games, bingo and race and sports wagering. Station owns and operates Red Rock Casino Resort Spa, Palace Station Hotel & Casino, Boulder Station Hotel & Casino, Santa Fe Station Hotel & Casino, Wildfire Rancho and Wild Wild West Gambling Hall & Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, Texas Station Gambling Hall & Hotel and Fiesta Rancho Casino Hotel in North Las Vegas, Nevada, and Sunset Station Hotel & Casino, Fiesta Henderson Casino Hotel, Wildfire Boulder, Gold Rush Casino and Lake Mead Casino in Henderson, Nevada. Station also owns a 50% interest in Green Valley Ranch Station Casino, Aliante Station Casino and Hotel, Barley’s Casino & Brewing Company, The Greens and Wildfire Lanes in Henderson, Nevada and a 6.7% interest in the joint venture that owns the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada. In addition, Station manages Thunder Valley Casino near Sacramento, California on behalf of the United Auburn Indian Community.

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements with respect to the Company and its subsidiaries which involve risks and uncertainties that cannot be predicted or quantified, and consequently, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied herein. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, failure to obtain necessary bankruptcy court or gaming authority approvals, failure to obtain or loss of continued support of a plan by the Company’s stakeholders, delays in the confirmation or effective date of a plan due to factors beyond the Company’s control, failure to consummate a restructuring plan, failure to execute a restructuring plan, competition and other economic factors; and other risks described in the filings of the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended, for the year ended December 31, 2008. All forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s current expectations and projections about future events. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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Red Rock Resort taps Yard House as new restaurant

September 17, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The second Las Vegas-area Yard House restaurant will open at the Red Rock Resort in spring 2010.

The second Las Vegas-area Yard House restaurant will open this Spring at Red Rock Resort.

LAS VEGAS – Yard House, an award-winning Southern California-based restaurant known for its extensive menu of American fusion fare, contemporary music library and one of the world’s largest selections of draft beer, will open its second Las Vegas location this spring at Red Rock Resort. Yard House made its Las Vegas debut in early 2008 at Town Square Las Vegas, which is one of the company’s highest grossing restaurants.

Yard House, a concept that has revolutionized the restaurant industry, was built on the simple concept of great food, classic rock, and the world’s largest selection of draft beer. Guests will be treated to a menu of American fusion fare, 130 taps of beer, and a play list of music that ranges from classic rock to contemporary pop. The menu is the creation of award-winning Executive Chef and Partner Carlito Jocson, who takes American classic and adds flavors commonly used in Asian cooking, and features more than 100 items including appetizers, salads, sandwiches, rice and pasta dishes, as well as steak and seafood.

Perhaps the pulse of the operations is the glass-enclosed keg room, which houses as many as 600 kegs and some 1,000 gallons of beer at any given time. The keg room at the new Red Rock restaurant will be custom designed to allow restaurant guests to walk through the area. This restaurant will also feature the addition of exterior patio seating that will be adjacent to the existing water fountain pools located on the Charleston side of the resort property.

“We have been looking to open another location in Las Vegas, and Red Rock was at the top of our list,” says Harald Herrmann, partner and CEO of the company. “The Las Vegas market has been extremely successful for us and having two restaurants on different sides of town will better serve the community.”

Readers of the Las Vegas Review-Journal voted Yard House as the Best New Restaurant to Open in Las Vegas in 2008. Industry publications, including Nation’s Restaurant News and Cheers Magazine, have lauded Yard House as having the “Best Beer List.”

“We are thrilled to bring the extremely popular Yard House restaurant brand to our guests at Red Rock Resort,” said Kevin Kelley, chief operating officer for Station Casinos. “With the addition of Yard House, Red Rock Resort will truly have the most extensive and exciting dining choices available in the Las Vegas locals’ market.”

Yard House joins Red Rock’s award-winning restaurant selections that includes T-Bones Chophouse, Terra Rossa Italian, Hachi Modern Japanese, The Feast Buffet, the Grand Cafe, Cabo Mexican, LBS and a food court with seven additional food venues. The new Yard House restaurant will be located in the space formerly occupied by the Salt Lick BBQ restaurant.

Yard House locations cans be found throughout Southern California, greater Phoenix, south Florida, Waikiki Beach, Las Vegas, Kansas City and suburban Denver and Chicago. It will make its Texas debut this October in San Antonio followed by a location in Houston in November with Dedham, Mass., and Gulfstream, Fla. opening within the next year. For more information, visit Yard House online at www.yardhouse.com.

About Red Rock Resort

Named by Condé Nast magazine as one of the world’s best new hotels in their 2007 Hot List issue, Red Rock Resort is one of Las Vegas’ premier off-strip luxury resorts located 10 miles west of the Strip. The resort features more than 800 guest rooms and suites, a 25,000-square-foot spa and adventure spa program, several restaurants, CHERRY nightclub, a spectacular pool area, movie theaters, bowling at Red Rock Lanes and a full array of gaming including one of the best race and sports books and poker rooms in town. To learn more about Red Rock Resort, please call 702.797.7777 or visit www.redrocklasvegas.com.

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