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2023 CASINOStyle a
The Durable Feast
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2023 CASINOStyle a

GGB publication

16 Cover Story

The Durable Feast

Many buffets closed due to Covid-19 . Some are back , to even greater acclaim ( and profitability ). What ’ s their secret ? By Marjorie Preston

CONTENTS

Cover photo credit : Wynn Las Vegas

COLUMNS :

38 Purchasing Made to Last Carl Long

DEPARTMENTS :

4 Editor ’ s Letter
6 Building Excitement A roundup of the year ’ s most innovative and unique casino design projects .

FEATURES :

22 Hail to the Chef Should you go for a branded chef like Guy , Giada or Gordon — or an all-new F & B identity ? Each approach has benefits . By Jess Marquez
28 Splash Zone The Rx for relaxation : pampering your guests with designer pools and spas . By Dave Bontempo
32 Going to the Wall More and more , casinos are using video walls to bring the razzle-dazzle . By Bill Sokolic
36 The Case for Smoke-Free Casinos How to eliminate indoor smoking without alienating patrons who smoke . By Cynthia Hallett , Americans for Nonsmokers ’ Rights
Style Spotlight
40 Cuningham
42 Gary Platt Manufacturing
44 HBG Design
44 Omron
46 R2Architects
48 PMI International
48 SOSH Architects
50 TBE Architects
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