ICYMI
In Case You Missed It!
January’s Show Stopping
Winner Takes All
Blackjack Tournament
The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa hosted
a weekend of Blackjack, including a $100,000 tournament on January 16 and a $350,000 tournament on
January 17. Both tournaments were hosted in the Hard
Rock Cafe, which transformed into an ultra exclusive
play zone featuring a champagne aerialist, cocktails
and a wide variety of intricate hors d’oeuvres.
Each player selected their seat from a customized guitar
chip and was then escorted to their table by one of the
beautiful 2015 Seminole Hard Rock Girls. The action
was streaming live on the cafe televisions for guests
to watch the results.
Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla Community Fund Charity Dinner
at Council Oak Steaks & Seafood
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa hosted a Ye Mystic Krewe of
Gasparilla Community Fund Charity Dinner, which featured television host
Sissy Biggers and Council Oak Steaks & Seafood Head Chef, Michael Balles.
Sissy has been showcased on Lifetime Television, Food Network and ABC’s
Extreme Makeover. Chef Balles is known for bringing innovative recipes and
flavors to Council Oak Steaks & Seafood.
Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla’s Community Fund was established to assist
the community in times of need. The three-course meal included sommelier
hand-selected wine pairings from Chalone Estates and winemaker Robert
Cook.
There were 95 guests who attended the dinner, including Grand Marshal
for Gasparilla Pirate Festival, Sgt. Chris Faris, Ye Mystic Krewe Captain Rex
Farrior, wine expert from Chalone Vineyard Estates and a special appearance
from Joe Maddon.
Sissy Biggers with Chef Bill Gideon
Here is a look inside the custom menu:
1st Course – Rustic Terrine of Lobster with Tapenade Boursin
2nd Course – Pasta Carbonara
3rd Course – Pastrami Spiced Prime Rib
Dessert – Dark chocolate crunch bar garnished with mocha meringue and cherry compote