CHESTER, Pa., Oct. 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Harrah's
Philadelphia, today announced plans to roll-out significant
property enhancements, including a brand new gaming and
entertainment space, The Block, which will feature live table game
action and nightlife; a signature restaurant by chef,
restauranteur, and New York
Times best-selling author, Guy
Fieri; a quick-service, fresh food concept; an
enhanced sense of arrival with a new entrance atrium; and updated
retail, including the area's first Starbucks. The development
will begin this fall and all phases of the expansion project will
be completed by spring 2017.
"These upgrades will provide us an incredible opportunity to
further evolve Harrah's Philadelphia as the premier casino in the area
not only for gaming, but as a destination of choice for first-class
entertainment, nightlife and culinary experiences, all under one
roof," explained Jacqueline Grace,
Assistant General Manager of Harrah's Philadelphia. "Enhancing our product offering
to include more diversity in our non-gaming amenities reaffirms our
commitment to the metro Philadelphia market."
The Block
This Fall, Harrah's Philadelphia will debut its new gaming and
entertainment space, The Block, offering live music and
concerts year-round, a party pit with live table game action, and a
brand new bar and lounge. Already boasting an impressive
lineup of stellar concerts and events all year long, the music
venue at The Block will offer Harrah's customers a uniquely
intimate concert experience, bringing fans closer to the artists
than ever before. A state-of-the-art, audio-visual system and
dramatic lighting will enhance performances at The Block by today's
hottest deejays and up-and-coming bands.
At the center of The Block experience will be a
1,550-square-foot bar and lounge, offering signature cocktails with
the freshest ingredients, daily drink specials and special happy
hour menus, in an atmosphere of non-stop action, high-energy and
excitement. The Bar will also feature large screen LED TVs,
making it the perfect spot to cheer on your favorite sports team
and watch the games all season. Guests can also create their own
personalized playlists from a selection of over 10,000 music videos
via their mobile device, and create their own personal party within
the larger experience.
Surrounding The Bar will be a lively and interactive party
experience, including blackjack tables and roulette games, offering
a fun atmosphere with the hottest table game action in the area.
Guy Fieri's Philly Kitchen &
Bar
Flavortown comes to Philadelphia this fall, when Guy Fieri's Philly
Kitchen & Bar makes its debut at Harrah's casino.
Featuring Fieri's trademark culinary style, the menu will offer
robust, bold-flavored dishes and signature, over-the-top culinary
creations such as the award-winning, bacon mac-and-cheese
burger. The restaurant will also feature unique takes on
regional favorites such as the Philadelphia cheesesteak and a smoked
cheesesteak and roast pork & broccoli rabe sandwich with
Italian sweet peppers. Open daily for lunch, dinner and
late-night dining, Guy Fieri's
Philly Kitchen & Bar will offer
a delicious blend of casual foods, including an extensive variety
of burgers, wings, tacos and small plates for sharing.
Additionally, the restaurant will offer a diverse list of wine and
spirits, a creative collection of signature cocktails and over 16
craft beers.
The Market
Harrah's renovation will also boast The
Market, a unique, quick-service culinary concept with high-quality
grab-and-go specialties, crafted with the finest, freshest
ingredients. Offering breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night
dining options, The Market will feature delicious salads, pizzas,
Italian-style deli sandwiches, baked pastas, panini and other
made-to-order specialties. Additionally, The Market will offer
customers a selection of house-made soups daily, yogurt parfaits,
fresh fruit and juices.
The project will also include the area's first and only
Starbucks, offering Harrah's Philadelphia customers a premier coffee shop
experience offering the finest coffee, espresso and food
selections.
About Harrah's Philadelphia
Celebrating a decade of
success in the community it serves, Harrah's Philadelphia - a Caesars Entertainment
(NASDAQ: CZR) resort-is the premier casino and entertainment
destination in Philadelphia. Featuring 100,000-square-feet of
gaming space, including more than 2,900 slot machines, live table
games and a 25-table World Series of Poker Room; several bars and
restaurants; and one of the leading harness racing facilities on
the East Coast, Harrah's Philadelphia offers 24-hours of non-stop
action, every day of the year. Recently, the casino announced major
enhancements including a brand-new, state-of-the-art entertainment
venue, The Block, featuring nightlife and live table game action; a
signature restaurant by chef, restauranteur and New York Times best-selling author,
Guy Fieri; a quick-service, fresh
food concept; an enhanced sense of arrival with a new
entrance atrium; and updated retail, including the area's first
Starbucks. The development will begin this fall and all
phases of the expansion project will be completed by spring 2017.
For more information please visit caesars.com or
harrahsphilly.com.
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