VANCITYHOTSHEET [ BY JOE LEARY AND JIM GORDON] HOT GETAWAY RIVER ROCK CASINO RESORT ENJOY: LULU’S LOUNGE F T
he jewel in the Great Canadian Casino crown, the River Rock Casino Resort serves as the perfect getaway stay-cation. Located just minutes from Vancouver International Airport on Richmond’s Sea Island and conveniently situated at the Bridgeport Station along the Canada Line Skytrain route, the River Rock is a breathtakingly luxurious resort facility that offers the feel of a Las Vegas-style casino
and show theatre right in our own backyard. While the suites at the River Rock Casino Resorts are renowned for their elegantly appointed luxury, the facility has since expanded with the addition of Te Hotel at River Rock, a newly opened property providing 193 state-of-the-art guest rooms.
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culturally diverse, traditionally inspired dishes and a menu that’s always changing. Certain to please the most discerning of palates, Te Buffet is open seven days a week for breakfast and dinner, lunch Monday to Saturday and Sunday Brunch.
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VISIT: RICHMOND OLYMPIC OVAL
DINE: TRAMONTO W
inner of the 2011 Diner’s Choice Award and boasting panoramic views of the Fraser River, Tramonto is the resort facility’s five-star dining experience. An opulent room that offers exquisite southern Italian cuisine and an extensive
cellar with over 500 different red and white wines, Tramonto is an experience not to be missed. 30 VANCOUVER VIEW April 2012
has enough runway space to take off in. Tis place is massive and without question one of the best sports facilities anywhere. With 33,750 square meters, including a 20,000 square meter main floor, the Richmond Olympic Oval comes complete with a 400 meter refrigerated track and can accommodate 8,000 spectators. First coming to international attention as the home of long track speed skating during the 2010 Winter Olympics, the Oval now serves as a premier health, sport and fitness facility.
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structure so large that four 747 jumbo jets can sit wingtip to wingtip—and a Cessna aircraft
or some of the best free live entertainment anywhere, grab a seat at Lulu’s, located right off the
Casino floor. It’s the perfect place to relax over drinks and delicious pub fare. If you’re really lucky, you can time your visit to catch an appearance by Dr. Strangelove, easily Vancouver’s best party band—their repertoire and musicianship is simply second to none! Check their website for upcoming performances.
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DINE: THE BUFFET
ocated above the main casino floor, Te Buffet is another dining option at the River Rock featuring
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