Renovation and New Restaurants Will Bring More Exciting Customer Experiences to Grand Villa; Chef Sylvain Cuerrier to Oversee Culinary Operations
BURNABY, BC, Sept. 1, 2017 /CNW/ - Gateway Casinos & Entertainment (Gateway) announced today that it is launching their 25th anniversary celebrations with a spectacular renovation at Grand Villa Casino Burnaby (Grand Villa) including renovations to the gaming floor, a refresh of the Delta Hotels Burnaby Conference Centre and public spaces, and the addition of new dining options: Chow Lucky Noodle Bar (Chow), Atlas Steak + Fish (Atlas) and Villa Bistro. The project will bring up to 75 new jobs and a $15 Million investment to the local economy.
"This spectacular $15 Million renovation of our flagship property will bring even more incomparable customer experiences to Grand Villa and Delta Hotels Burnaby," said Tony Santo, CEO of Gateway.
Gateway's newest restaurant brand, Chow, features the freshest wok fried creations from the Far East. Guests can enjoy counter-side seating as chefs apply their 'noodle-craft', creating imaginative dishes ranging from zesty to the ultimate in umami. Chow will serve a menu focused on freshness and vibrant flavours, with a diversity of Asian cooking styles.
Atlas is a modern twist on the iconic North American steakhouse. Building on the success of Atlas at Cascades Casino Kamloops and Grand Villa Casino Edmonton, Gateway is pleased to bring Atlas to Grand Villa and Delta Hotels Burnaby. Selecting the finest ingredients, exploring global flavours, showcasing unique cooking techniques, and engaging table-side service are all elements that speak to the commitment of crafting a truly distinctive Atlas dining encounter.
"The Grand Villa and Delta Hotels Burnaby has become a very successful entertainment and accommodation venue in our city, says Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan. I know that customers and visitors will welcome the many new attractions this renovation will enable – and that Burnaby citizens will enjoy both the new venues and the economic benefits and jobs the renovation will provide. Congratulations to the Grand Villa and Delta Hotels on their ongoing success in our community."
Renovations on the gaming floor are underway with new carpet installation, improvements to the Poker Room, and the addition of more games. The 195 hotel rooms and public spaces at the adjacent Delta Hotels Burnaby Conference Centre will also be refreshed. The property will remain open for business, with minimal disruption to employees and customers, during the renovations. Chow is open for business and Atlas Steak + Fish is set to open in late September 2017.
Given the continued investment and commitment in improving the customer experience through dining and entertainment amenities, Gateway and Grand Villa are excited to announce the addition of the Executive Food and Beverage Manager, Chef Sylvain Cuerrier. Chef Cuerrier is a Red Seal Certified Chef and a Certified Chef de Cuisine.
"We are excited to add new amenities to the site and refresh the entire property for our customers and employees. This will be the first Atlas Steak + Fish location in the lower mainland, and the debut of Chow," said Rowland England, General Manager, Grand Villa. "I'd also like to welcome Chef Sylvain Cuerrier to our Grand Villa team."
Starting October 1st Gateway will celebrate 25 years in the business of entertainment. More details on the celebration events happening at all 26 Gateway locations will follow in the weeks to come including more important investment announcements.
About Chef Sylvain Cuerrier
Committed to innovative cuisine, Cuerrier has worked for world renowned, international brands and is well known on the local scene for his focus on the use of local ingredients. He was part of the 2014 Canadian Culinary Team that competed at the Culinary World Cup in Luxembourg, he is a member of the Canadian Culinary Federation and is Vice President of the BC Chef's Association. A strong believer in education and the mentorship of young and upcoming chefs, he has been involved with the Canadian Inter Provincial Red Seal Program and the British Columbia Industry Training Authority (ITA) for well over a decade. Most recently, he became a Chef Instructor at Vancouver Community College where he is able to mentor and shape the next generation of chefs.
About Grand Villa Casino Burnaby
Grand Villa Casino Burnaby is located in Burnaby, British Columbia. Spanning 2 exciting casino floors, this site offers the newest and most exciting slot machines, a variety of table games and a Poker Room. The luxurious Cypress Room offers higher stakes and private gaming salons. Boasting 8 dining, bar and lounge options, Grand Villa also offers live entertainment and a luxurious hotel – Delta Hotels Burnaby Conference Centre.
About Gateway Casinos & Entertainment
Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited ("Gateway") is the largest and most diversified gaming company in Canada. Operating in British Columbia, Edmonton and Ontario, Gateway has over 6,100 employees and operates 26 gaming properties with 286 tables, over 9,800 slots, 57 restaurants and bars and 272 hotel rooms. As the selected service provider in Northern Ontario, Gateway will undertake two new planned builds in North Bay and Kenora. Gateway is undertaking an ambitious growth strategy to dramatically improve the customer experience and attract new customers. This includes the development of proprietary casino and food and beverage brands like Match Eatery & Public House and Atlas Steak + Fish. This year Gateway is celebrating 25 years in the business of gaming and entertainment in Canada. Further information is available at www.gatewaycasinos.com.
SOURCE Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited
Media Contact: Gateway Casinos & Entertainment: Tanya Gabara, Director, Public Relations, 604-296-5052, [email protected]
Share this article