Thursday Sept. 21, 2017

The award-winning Council Oak Steaks & Seafood, located inside the AAA Four Diamond Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla., will host an exclusive Cakebread Cellars Pairing Dinner on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017. Guests will enjoy a four-course dinner prepared by Council Oak’s culinary team, led by Executive Chef Brian Doyle with each course paired with wines from renowned Napa Valley winery, Cakebread Cellars. Hosted by Chuck Richards, South Florida Ambassador of Cakebread Wines, the night will begin with a welcome reception at 6:30 p.m. with passed hors d’oeuvres, followed by dinner at 7 p.m. The event is priced at $175 per person (excluding tax and gratuity).

Seating is limited. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 954-316-2900. Additional information can be found at https://casino.hardrock.com/hollywood/cakebread-cellars-dinner.htm.

Full menu with drink pairings below:

Welcome Reception

Chilled Hog Island Oysters

Green Apple & Ginger

 Asparagus & French Breakfast Radish

Fried Quail Egg, Toasted Brioche

Cakebread Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, California 2015    

Cakebread Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley, California 2013      

First Course

Seared Scallop

Porcini Mushroom, English Pea, Romanesco

Cakebread Chardonnay, Napa Valley, California 2015

Second Course

Spot Prawn Cioppino

Spot Prawn, Manila Clams, Halibut, Rouille

Cakebread Chardonnay “Reserve,” Carneros, Napa Valley, California 2014

Main Course

Choice of:

Duck Breast

Confit Thigh, Hazelnut Parsnip Purée

Cakebread Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley, California 2013

Or

Dry Aged New York Strip

Braised Oxtail Raviolo, Tobacco-Infused Demi

Cakebread “Dancing Bear Ranch” Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California 2013

Dessert

Choice of:

Triple Chocolate Torte

Brownie Cake, Silky Mousse, Praline Crunch

Or

Cowgirl Creamery Cheese

House Jam, Pickled Blueberry, Crisps

Council Oak is located at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino at One Seminole Way in Hollywood, Florida. Dinner is served Sunday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. with live entertainment in the bar nightly. Brunch is available on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Telephone: 800-937-0010; casino.hardrock.com/hollywood.

About Council Oak Steaks & Seafood

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino’s award-winning, signature steakhouse Council Oak Steaks & Seafood delivers a sophisticated fine-dining experience with 100% U.S.D.A. Prime dry-aged stockyard beef and Japanese Wagyu beef, fresh seafood, and an award-winning wine list served in an inviting, upscale atmosphere. Council Oak has been nationally recognized by Zagat and has earned Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence consecutively since 2009.

About Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is South Florida’s iconic entertainment destination located minutes from Fort Lauderdale’s world-famous beach. The AAA Four Diamond-rated resort features 469 luxury guest rooms and suites, award-winning restaurants, a lagoon-style pool and Beach Club Bar & Grill, a Hard Rock-inspired spa, premium meeting and convention space and a 5,500-seat Hard Rock Live concert arena. The casino offers more than 100 table games, 2,000 of the most popular slots and a poker room. Fine dining options include Council Oak Steaks & Seafood, the resort’s signature steakhouse, and Kuro, a luxe and socially vibrant restaurant offering new-style Japanese cuisine. In the heart of the hotel is L Bar, a sophisticated, contemporary lounge showcasing handcrafted classic cocktails with a twist. Contemporary and casual eateries, include Blue Plate, the hotel’s 24-hour diner-inspired restaurant; Constant Grind, a gourmet coffee and pastry shop; and the ever-famous Hard Rock Cafe – Hollywood, part of Hard Rock’s 178 globally recognized rock ‘n’ roll restaurants.

For more information, call 800-937-0010, visit us online at casino.hardrock.com/hollywood, or follow us on Facebook: @SeminoleHardRockHollywood, Twitter: @HardRockHolly, Instagram: @HardRockHolly