Saturday, June 10, 2006

As reported by the New Jersey Courier Post: "The Casino Control Commission Wednesday approved the expansion of the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa. The $200 million addition, a mix of fine dining and casual restaurants, lounges, and casino space, opens to the public June 30."The highlights include Bobby Flay Steak; Michael Mina's Seablue, which will be the Borgata's first seafood restaurant; and Wolfgang Puck American Grille.

"Tony Luke's, Villa Pizza and Fatburger are among eight fast-food eateries in an upscale food court adjacent to a new, 85-table poker room. Borgata will add its own outlet, called Bread and Butter.

"The expansion will also bring in 500 slots, a betting parlor for horse racing and 44 more table games. Two lounges round out the new offerings…"