Casino Player October 2022

Artist rendering of Proper Eats, ARIA’s elevated food hall scheduled to open this winter.

ARIA RESORT & CASINO UNVEILS ELEVATED FOOD

I ndustry trendsetter Clique Hospitality will bring together a collection of highly sought-after imports and only in-Las Vegas destinations with Proper Eats, an elevated food hall serving eclectic cocktails and global cuisine opening in early winter at ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

Belle of Baton Rouge Moves to Land, Enhances Players Rewards Benefits B elle of Baton Rouge, a riverboat casino owned by CQ Holding Company that was acquired in May, has been granted permission by the Louisiana Gaming Control Board to move the historic property located on the Mississippi River in downtown Baton Rouge to land.The board approved the request with a unanimous decision during a hearing on Sept. 15. The decision will set CQ Holding Com pany’s plan in motion to move the 16,500-square foot gambling floor, including 350 slot machines and 14 table games, ashore into the Belle of Baton Rouge’s Atrium.As part of the $35 million remodel, the property will also welcome an oyster bar, café and more within the atrium to create a boutique-style casino. In addition, Belle of Baton Rouge is now offering memberships to CQ Rewards, introduc ing expanded benefits and rewards to players. The enhanced benefits program offers four bene fit tiers: Ruby, Emerald,Diamond and Crown; and provides members with personalized offers, discounts and one-of-a-kind access to Belle of Baton Rouge. CQ Rewards credits are accumu lated by playing video poker, reel slots and table games,with benefits ranging by tier and includ ing rewards such as annual rollover credits, priority accommodations and more. For more information, visit www.belleofbatonrouge.com.

Proper Eats will span 24,000 square feet encompassing 12 palate-pleasing concepts that include four of Clique’s own creations,plus several in-demand restaurants and bars.“This is a dream destination for me,” said Andy Masi, founder of Clique Hospitality. “Our team is bringing together cocktails and cuisine from some of our favorite places in the world in one strikingly beautiful space in the middle of the Las Vegas Strip.” First to sign on are the first Seoul Bird outside of London; the only Wexler’s Deli outside of Los Angeles; NewYork’s breakfast-centric Egghead by Tao Group Hospitality;and Clique’s newly created Temaki,serving fresh, innovative hand rolls and other modern sushi dishes. ARIA President & COO Anton Nikodemus said,“The addition of Proper Eats to ARIA’s food and beverage portfolio will deliver a fun and lively communal din ing experience to our resort. Every detail has been carefully curated—from creative concepts to venue design—bringing together a first-class culinary epicenter that is approachable with a variety of options to choose based on preference, taste or mood.” Seoul Bird was created by Judy Joo andAndrew Hales,who have worked together for over 10 years to create a number of exciting restaurants. Inspired by both Judy’s Korean American heritage and the duo’s food tours across South Korea, which have seen them eat their way from Seoul to Busan numerous times,Seoul Bird is built on the foundations of Korean cooking and flavors. Famous for tradition, craftsmanship and quality,Wexler’s Deli serves old-school Jewish deli classics.Known for their handcrafted pastrami and smoked salmon,Wexler’s Deli is the only deli in Los Angeles to smoke and hand-slice all meat and fish in-house. Bringing delicious egg-centric sandwiches fromManhattan to LasVegas,Egghead offers a modern spin on the classic breakfast. Ref lecting a nerdy, almost fanatical approach to the ideal egg sandwich, the signature dish is made on fresh-baked potato brioche bread, paired with eggs and cheese. Inspired by the tradition of enjoying hand rolls as they are prepared so the rice is warm and the fish is chilled,Temaki offers fresh sushi,made to order, highlight ing sustainably caught seafood. More information is available at www.propereatslasvegas.com.

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