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by Maya Winkler
At any time of the day, at any Southern California casino, you can satisfy your appetite and ful ll your cravings—and I mean food! Yes, food, glorious food, is a major casino draw all over the world, and it’s created and served in fabulous style in Southern California casinos. Delectable bu ets, 24/7 cafés, superb steakhouses, authentic delis, co ee and snack bars, food courts, Asian eateries, Latino bistros—even game-side dining—all your food desires and expectations are met at the casino.
With a ordable, delicious dining options, the quality of casino dining is top notch. Southern California casinos consistently win local and national awards for their bu ets and restaurants, and o er excellent fare, a heightened experience for the senses, and a challenge for the calorie conscious. With a bevy of internationally-themed menu items and friendly sta , you’re limited only by your appetite.
Feeding Your Inner Winner
Do you want a pizza at 2 a.m.? A late-night/early-morning breakfast? Looking for an exquisite ve-star steakhouse before or after you hit the slots or tables? Do you have a hankering for comfort food? Or a taste for a New York- style deli sandwich? And are you looking for the bu et of your dreams—with fresh, made-to-order dishes—and an awesome choice of global cuisines? It’s all at Southern California casinos.
Southern California casino resorts cater to their guests’ round-the-clock appetite whims with a variety of dining experiences including pool-side lounges, laid- back surf-themed eateries, game-side dining where you can snack or dine right at your favorite slot machine or gaming table, oyster bars, and casual dining. Southern California casinos even have familiar food service brands including Rubio’s at Barona Valley Ranch Resort and Casino, Starbucks at Fantasy Springs Casino Resort, McDonalds at Spotlight 29 Casino and Panda Express
at Morongo Casino Resort & Spa. ey have it all, along with the classic casino dining centerpiece—the ultimate food celebration—the casino bu et!
The Art of the Buffet
Southern California casino bu ets are wonders of sight, smell and taste. Sumptuous casino bu ets are an art form in the gaming world, and de nitely in Southern California casinos, with their magni cent food extravaganzas. Bu ets are celebrations of excess that o er vast choices, and Southern California casinos have amazing bu et repasts complete with the latest trends. Action stations provide freshly-made-to-order dishes for guests in a wide variety of cuisines and an engaging blend of styles. You can tell a chef what you want in your omelet, how thick you want your slice of roast beef, what you want in your stir-fry, and how much crème fraiche to put on top of your bread pudding. It’s a marriage of ne dining and total control! And no wonder that some
Players can enjoy everything from a snack to a four-course meal served gameside with Barona Valley Ranch Resort and Casino’s Jackpot Dining.
Southern California casino bu ets have won numerous local and national awards.
Of the 22 casinos listed in the Southern California Gaming Guide Casino Directories, 17 casinos have bu ets. Many have bu et venues, while others hold weekly or daily bu ets in their main restaurants.
e 2008 Southern California Casino Buffet Guide on page 20 lists bu et times, prices and highlights of all 17 casinos. When preparing a casino trip, be sure to experience a casino bu et at least once. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a hearty appetite. Some Southern California casino bu ets are family-friendly. Check with
Paipa’s Oasis Buffet at Sycuan Casino features a daily specialty menu, plus exceptional The award-winning 135-item International Buffet at Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort features Chinese, Vietnamese, Filipino and sushi items, making it a player’s favorite. a fantastic Surf ‘n’ Turf weekend buffet.
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