PRESS RELEASE
January 27, 2011
Barona Resort & Casino will usher in the "Year of the Rabbit" during a two-week
celebration. From February 3-17, players can win a share of more than $65,000 in
cash prizes and "Hong Bao" or free cash on the casino floor, enjoy authentic
Asian cuisine and experience cultural dance performances.
"Barona is excited to celebrate this wonderful annual tradition with our
players," said Maylette Garces, executive director of casino marketing. "To
create even more excitement on the casino floor and bring good fortune in the
Year of the Rabbit, we'll be giving away free cash and offering exciting Hot
Banks and drawings."
Barona's celebration begins on February 3 at 7 p.m. with the traditional lion
and dragon dance, a blessing to bring good luck. To create a fun atmosphere for
slot and table game players, twelve $1,000 random Hot Banks will be drawn
between 6 p.m. and midnight to each split $1,000. Eight qualified Club Barona
players will win thousands in cash, including an $8,000 first place prize, when
Barona's VIP drawing takes place at the Hayloft stage at 9 p.m.
From February 3-17, Club Barona players will have the opportunity to earn one
entry for every 500 Club Barona myPOINTS toward a casino-wide drawing on
February 17 at 9 p.m. Eight participants will be selected to join the emcee on
the Hayloft stage to receive a cash prize ranging from a $20,000 grand prize to
a $500 consolation prize. To conclude the event, twelve $1,000 random Hot Banks
will also be offered on February 17 from 6 p.m. to midnight for all carded
players.
Barona's own Chef Ringo Lau, who trained at Hong Kong's elite Nine Dragons
Culinary School, has created special selections for the two-week celebration in
both the Ho Wan Noodle Shop and Sage Cafe restaurants. These specials will also
be available on the casino floor through Gameside Dining.
"We wanted to create dishes that were authentic to the many countries that
celebrate Chinese New Year," said Chef Lau, who also worked at a number of other
high-profile restaurants at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, The Mirage Las
Vegas and the Sheraton Hong Kong prior to joining the culinary team at Barona.
The authentic Ho Wan Noodle Shop will offer a four-course menu for $48.88, which
includes Shrimp Dumplings, Chicken Corn Soup, Vietnamese Style Basil Lobster and
Eight Treasures Sweet Congee.
The 24-hour Sage Café will feature special a la carte items to mark the Year of
the Rabbit such as Peking Duck, Chicken Soup in Young Coconut, Braised Sliced
Abalone with Oyster Sauce, Chinese Broccoli and Sausage and Sweet Bird's Nest
Soup.
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