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YOU CAN BET ON IT! The All-Inclusive Casino Getaway is Now a Lot Closer to Home While Arizona’s casinos have long promised a Las Vegas-like experience “only closer,” the vast majority of the Grand Canyon State’s gaming opportunities have been limited to Class 2 games such as slots, automated poker, and other bingo-like gambling. A change in local laws ushered a new era of Indian Gaming about a decade ago, bringing with it true Entertainment Era in Arizona casinos—gaming floors expanded, payouts increased, and (gasp!) actual playing cards started to appear in blackjack and poker tables across the state. The result has been more than just a Las Vegas style gambling experience in the Valley of the Sun and the Old Pueblo. Today, Indian Gaming in Arizona is truly a Las Vegas experience...complete with world class dining, resort-style accommodations, and other entertainment opportunities that extend far beyond the casino floor. The state’s latest pair of gaming establishments—both re-imagined properties of Gila River Casinos—are quite possibly the most impressive, elevating the Arizona casino experience even higher above its historical roots. The newly debuted Lone Butte Casino and the soon-to-debut Wild Horse Pass casinos are turning the local gaming community on its ear with some of the state’s best restaurants, unmatched live entertainment, and of course, gambling at its best. Here is a just a sampling of what you can expect at these entertainment capitals—whether you’re a Phoenician looking to travel across town for a widely new experience, or an out-of-towner, Lone Butte and Wild Horse Pass offer the state’s premier gaming experience. Located about a mile east of the original Lone Butte Casino on Kyrene and the Loop 202 in Chandler, the new Lone Butte Casino never closes and features more than 120,000 square feet of gaming and entertainment opportunities, including 850 new machines, 24 Las Vegas-style blackjack and Pai Gow tables, a state-of-the-art 750-seat Bingo Hall, and other gambling opportunities. If you’re looking for a little more exclusivity, Lone Butte Casino delivers as one of Arizona’s first casinos to feature a large, comfortable, and fully-equipped area for players wishing to play high-stakes slots and table games. This private and spacious area features 51 slot machines ($1 and up) and four tables ($25 and up). While the gaming is hot, it’s the extra amenities and entertainment opportunities that give Lone Butte its ultra-luxe look and feel. 38 ARIZONA GOURMET LIVING WINTER <strong>2009</strong>
The Verona Chophouse Verona is modeled after the romantic Northern Italian town and manages to capture the unique beauty and flavor of the town that for hundreds of years has been known both as the home of Romeo and Juliet, as well as a key culinary capital of Italy. Easily one of Phoenix’s hottest new fine-dining destinations, at the Chophouse the freshest ingredients, myriad flavors, and Old World traditions of Italy are reborn in the Valley of the Sun. The menu includes an unrivaled selection of hand-selected steaks and chops, and an extensive wine collection complements even the most particular tastes. At Verona Chophouse, all the menu items are new but there are some early favorites that already have dedicated fans around the Valley. Start with the Mussles del Mare with fresh shallots, tomatoes, white wine, and lemon, or jump head-first into a traditional dish such as Veal Piccata or Verona Alfredo—the chef’s personal take on the garlic cream sauce that includes pancetta, hand-chopped parsley, and fresh basil. But no trip to Verona would be complete without a sampling of the restaurant’s dry-aged chops and steaks. The Porterhouse for Two is dry-aged and accented with rosemary, while the Vewal Chop comes draped in apple smoked bacon and accompanied with Madeira poached garlic. The Verona Chophouse is open for lunch from 11 A.M. to 3 P.M. and for dinner from 4 to 11 P.M. Sunday brunch is from 11 A.M. to 3 P.M., and reservations are encouraged. The Cascades Lounge Easily one of the most uniquely designed new clubs in Arizona, the Cascades has the look and feel of an ultra-exclusive Las Vegas club—without the drive! Patrons are enveloped in floor-to-ceiling, waterfall-like fountains and other unique features that create a hip, cool atmosphere. Located just off the casino floor, the lounge has a full-service bar with a bevy of unique cocktails and drink specials. The Cascades also hosts a variety of live, local, and regiona entertainment…check out www.WinGilaRiver.com for upcoming shows. But Lone Butte is not the only new Gila River establishment breaking traditional Indian Gaming conventions in Arizona. The community’s newest development—the re-imagined Wild Horse Pass Resort and Casino—debuts in just a few weeks, and like Lone Butte, adds new dimensions to the casino-going experience that until now have been available only in Las Vegas. “The new Wild Horse Pass Casino will set the standard for casinos in Arizona,” says Gila River Indian Community. “It will be the most complete, state-of-the-art, casino resort in the state.” The key word is resort, as Wild Horse Pass has been redesigned from the ground up to be a complete entertainment destination with luxury hotel, unmatched array of new restaurants, live entertainment, and even meeting and special events spaces. The new Wild Horse Pass is located off I-10 on Wild Horse Pass Boulevard (exit 162), a bit closer to the freeway than the original WHP. With a 200,000-square-foot gaming floor, the casino features a new high limit gaming area, more than 70 table games, and over 1,000 slots. But like Lone Butte, it is the attractive non-gaming amenities that are expected to be as big a draw as the casino itself.
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Page 8 and 9: NEWS & NOTES Enjoy Pizza Eclectical
Page 10 and 11: NEWS & NOTES My Big Fat Greek Resta
Page 12 and 13: NEWS & NOTES Dine in the Dark Choos
Page 14 and 15: NEWS & NOTES French Cuisine at its
Page 16 and 17: MEALS OF THE SEASON Escape to Italy
Page 18 and 19: MEALS OF THE SEASON Savor Tradition
Page 20 and 21: MEALS OF THE SEASON “Before Amere
Page 22 and 23: PROFILES Los Portales: Your Doorway
Page 24 and 25: PROFILES A New Harvest Full of Fres
Page 26 and 27: CHEFS SPEAK Cooking with a Cause No
Page 28 and 29: CHEFS SPEAK Authentic, Fresh, and L
Page 30 and 31: ON THE VINE ROAD TRIP! BY JEANNE CH
Page 32 and 33: ON THE VINE After leaving Blackjack
Page 34 and 35: BODY BEAUTIFUL Let Jensencook Cater
Page 36 and 37: BODY BEAUTIFUL Indigenous Citrus Tr
Page 38 and 39: THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX BY LORI CARRO
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Page 46 and 47: BEST BETS ARTECNICA DESIGN WITH CON
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