Station Casinos Teams With Tony Gemignani to Open Three Restaurants This Spring

Station Casinos LLC is partnering with 11-time World Pizza Champion Tony Gemignani to open three new restaurants in spring 2015. New eateries include Slice House by Tony Gemignani and the award-winning Pizza Rock, both joining Green Valley Ranch Resort, and Little Tony's, a new Italian concept opening at Palace Station.

Slice House by Tony Gemignani

Opening this weekend in Green Valley Ranch Resort as part of the property's $20 million reinvestment, Slice House by Tony Gemignani will feature several styles of Gemignani's renowned pizzas by the slice, including New York, Sicilian, and California style pizzas artfully made with artisan flours, an array of authentic sauces, and seasonal ingredients. The menu will also feature calzones, Strombolis, paninis, baked ziti, seasonal salads, meatball subs, offered in a casual atmosphere. The restaurant will mark Gemignani's third location in the U.S., with the first at Graton Resort & Casino in Sonoma County, a casino managed by Station Casinos and second at AT&T Park in San Francisco.

Pizza Rock by Tony Gemignani

Set to open in March in Green Valley Ranch Resort, Pizza Rock will feature classic Italian entrees, pasta, a variety of Gemignani's award-winning gourmet pizzas, hand-crafted artisan cocktails and an extensive imported beer and wine list; all served up in an artistic and energetic atmosphere. The restaurant will mark Gemignani's second Pizza Rock location in Southern Nevada and third in the U.S. The popular Pizza Rock in Downtown Las Vegas has received numerous accolades in the community, including Best Pizza honors in Eater Vegas, Las Vegas Weekly, Thrillist and Vegas Seven.

Little Tony's

Joining the restaurant lineup of acclaimed local favorites at Palace Station, including the popular Oyster Bar and Charcoal Room, the all-new Little Tony's concept, set to open in April, introduces an Italian trattoria and classic pizzeria with a comfortable modern twist, while maintaining Old World charm. The restaurant will feature classic entrees found in your mother's kitchen along with Gemignani's award-winning pizzas. Little Tony's will offer a variety of Italian and American pizza styles, including Classic Italian, Classic American, Sicilian, New York, Traditional Chicago Cracker Thin (corn meal crust), and Gluten Free. A selection of house-made pastas, calzones, Stromboli, antipasti, and salads will also be offered, all with a focus on authentic Italian ingredients and organically-grown produce.

About Green Valley Ranch Resort - The AAA Four Diamond award-winning Green Valley Ranch Resort offers an array of luxury amenities and an elevated level of service for locals and tourists alike. Green Valley Ranch Resort boasts nearly 500 guest rooms and suites; an award-winning 30,000-square-foot spa; an eight-acre backyard pool area; a Regal Cinemas movie theater; a variety of restaurants including the award-winning Hank's Fine Steaks & Martinis as well as a full array of gaming offerings including a race and sports book, poker room, slot and video poker machines, table games and a bingo room. The resort is located at 2300 Paseo Verde Pkwy., Henderson, Nev. 89052. To learn more about Green Valley Ranch Resort, call 702.617.7777 or visit www.greenvalleyranch.sclv.com, facebook.com/greenvalleyranch or twitter.com/gvrcasino.

About Palace Station - Palace Station, the original Las Vegas locals' casino in southern Nevada, , is located at 2411 W. Sahara Ave is and is adjacent to Interstate 15 and just west of the Las Vegas Strip, Palace Station was opened by Frank Fertitta, Jr. as "The Casino" on July 1, 1976. Palace Station offers more than 1,000 hotel rooms and suites, meeting and event space, more than 1,700 slot and video poker machines and a selection of restaurants. For more information visit Palace Station at www.palacestation.sclv.com, Facebook.com/palacestation or @palacestation.

About Tony Gemignani - Tony Gemignani has received numerous accolades and is president of the World Pizza Champions. He is the only Triple Crown winner for baking at the International Pizza Championships in Lecce, Italy and in 2007 won the title of World Champion Pizza Maker at the World Pizza Cup in Naples, Italy, where he was the first American and non-Neapolitan victor ever. He has also been named the official U.S. ambassador of Neapolitan pizza by the city of Naples, a prestigious title only given to three people in the entire world. Since 2009, he has opened Tony's Pizza Napoletana in San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood; Tony's Coal-Fired Pizza & Slice House (next door to his flagship location); Pizza Rock in Sacramento and Downtown Las Vegas; Capo's, a Chicago-style Italian pizzeria and whiskey bar also in the North Beach neighborhood; two restaurants at Graton Resort & Casino in Sonoma County, a new casino managed by Station Casinos; and most recently Slice House at AT&T Park, home of the San Francisco Giants, in San Francisco.

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