Station Casinos
The Deal
Buffets, Pennies and Party Rooms
December 6th, 2012
There’s been a lot of hype lately about the expensive buffets around town, and I have to admit that even I was seduced to some degree. But the classic buffet concept long synonymous with Las Vegas is the lower-priced all-you-can-eat spread—and the best of the bunch now are the “Feasts” at Station Casinos. Read more »
Casino Crime Growing Up
October 22nd, 2012
De Rong Shang’s sentencing today to six years in prison for masterminding a credit fraud that took Station Casinos for more than $1 million says a lot about “real” vs. “reel” casino crime. Read more »
The Deal
A debut, a superbuffet and a fond farewell
September 6th, 2012
It wasn’t accompanied by a lot of fanfare, but a new casino opened this week—the new Wildfire Sunset, formerly the Gold Rush, next to Sunset Station. Wildfire Sunset is a slots-only casino (no table games) with a sportsbook. There’s also a Wildburger, a 24-hour restaurant that serves big hamburgers for $8. Read more »
Dishing
Tuscan Angel Hair, Pasta Cucina
April 19th, 2012
Pasta Cucina, which has outposts at various Station Casinos, understands the meaning of al dente and that often pasta needs no more than just a few fresh ingredients to make it sing. Read more »
Labor Smackdown!
In an old-school unionization battle, the gloves come off. Why Station Casinos and the Culinary Union are fighting as if their lives depend on it.
April 12th, 2012
The Station Casinos ads aren’t pushing a product or a service, and they’re not burnishing the company’s name, at least not in the sense of a traditional image campaign. They’re asking you to take sides in a nasty labor battle between Station and the Culinary Union Local 226, which wants desperately to organize at the non-union Station properties. Read more »
Dishing
Gumbo, Oyster Bar, Station Casinos
February 16th, 2012
Mardi Gras draws to a close when Fat Tuesday arrives on Feb. 21. Get your Creole on with this traditional soup fortified with filet, seafood, Andouille sausage and okra, served with a steaming scoop of white rice. Read more »
The Deal
Holiday Cheer
December 22nd, 2011
Las Vegas is a tough sell on the holidays. Some come, but most of the Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa crowd would rather spend the holidays at home with family than have a December blowout in Sin City. Go figure. For those of us who live here, though, it’s a different story. We can stay at home and take advantage of the good deals the casinos throw our way. Here are a few of them. Read more »
Dishing
Rigatoni and Sausage, Pasta Cucina
November 17th, 2011
Station Casinos’ new concept brings everyone together over some solid Italian cuisine, including this hearty combination of Italian sausage, meatballs and pasta with the house’s home-style tomato sauce. Read more »
The Deal
It’s No Joke
October 20th, 2011
The other day I heard another comedian make a reference to Las Vegas and its “$1.99 all-you-can-eat buffets.” Everyone loves saying that, even though there hasn’t been a $1.99 buffet in Las Vegas for many years. The sentiment is right, however, as some of today’s buffets are still awfully cheap. Read more »
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Changing of the Card
September 15th, 2011
Have you used your Boarding Pass card this week? If you haven’t, you’re in for some surprises the next time you do. Station Casinos has instituted a major revamping of its players club structure, and the news is all good. For starters, you can now get cash back as a rewards option. This is a pretty big deal for Station, which has always had a generous club, but has not offered cash back in the past. Read more »
