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Make your reservations now to enjoy our buffets that are exhibit culinary perfections!

Easter Buffet Extraordinaire
Sunday, April 16, 2006
11:30 am - 2:30 pm

Delicious buffet, live entertainment with Dennis Karl and a visit from the Easter Bunny! Click Here to see the Menu

Secretaries Day Buffet/Administrative Professionals Day Buffet
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
$9.75 per guest.  Dessert and Beverage are additional
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Mother's Day Buffet
Sunday, May 14, 2006
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Extraordinary buffet, live entertainment with Dennis Karl
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Introducing….

Snappy Chef’s Lakeside Grille at Raystown Lake!

Snappy Chef food and service is expanding, and will be cooking up great food on Raystown Lake.  The Snappy Chef Lakeside Grille at Seven Points Marina will operate the restaurant, service houseboat parties and cruises, and do what Snappy Chef specializes in…planning perfect events on the front lawn and the outdoor patio!

Imagine your picnics, barbeque, wedding reception, group and bus tour or family reunion at the Snappy Chef Lakeside Grille at Raystown Lake.

Visit us this summer! Opening Memorial Day Weekend…

Joining our Team… 

Betsy Lynch, General Manager of Snappy Chef’s Lakeside Grille 

We are pleased to have Betsy come on board to launch our newest venture at Lake Raystown.  Betsy comes to us with over 20 years of restaurant management experience, as well as substantial marketing and sales related background.  Betsy is a graduate of Albion College, Albion , Michigan, and has lived and worked in the Altoona area for the past six years.

Our team vision for Snappy Chef’s Lakeside Grille is three-fold - a casual, fun and friendly environment geared toward family and friends who enjoy boating or just being on the lake.  We will be offering catering for boaters, family meals or folks who just enjoy being on the water.

The Grille Room will offer a wide variety of appetizers and healthy foods including quick pick-up deli meats and cheeses, salads and sandwiches plus specialty and  standard must-have items.  Make plans to visit our newly decorated restaurant offering breakfast items as well as a wide selection of affordable and varied items ranging from light fare to full dinners.

We’ll be having special evening entertainment on the patio…and it’s BYOB!  See you on the lake!

 Hors D’Oeuvres, Dinner and Show - $35.00 per person

In this latest “Nunsense” adventure, we find the Sisters on an all-expense paid trip on the “Faith of All Nations” Cruise.  After a time at sea, the ship runs into a terrible storm that lasts nearly a week.  Many people become seasick including the entertainers—the cast of “Fiddler on the Roof”.  All except the actor playing “Tevye,” that is.  The ship’s captain, knowing of the Sisters’ show-business savvy, requests that the Sisters and “Tevye” put on an original revue.  The result:  “Meshuggah-Nuns”! 

Supporting the ACS at The Culinary Carousel! 

The Casino and Snappy Chef Catering are proud to present a few of our chefs’ specialties to benefit the American Cancer Society at the Culinary Carousel.  The event brings together many of the area’s restaurants, serving specialty items, for all guests to enjoy.  Join us at this year’s event at the Ramada from 4-7pm.  Call ACS for tickets – 695-9232.

“Grand” Renovations in our Grand Pavilion

Phase one is done!  After 12 weeks, we have completed decorative work on the central ceiling in the Grand Pavilion.  Over 600 handpainted tiles have been installed and are highlighted by a new array of chandeliers and historically rendered structural support beams. Make a point to look up when you’re in the Grand Pavilion (and don’t trip!). Phase two is scheduled to begin sometime in July with no interruptions to any events…wait to see what’s to come! 

Our Employees in The Community

Congratulations to Victoria Mirenda, Sales Manager at The Casino, for receiving the Spirit Award by the National Pageantry Magazine program. The Spirit Award is given to those who promote friendship and sportsmanship in the pageant industry. The Award was presented at this year’s pageant by Mrs.  PA 2003 Jodi Cessna, who praised Vicky’s help with the state pageants the past three years. 

Sue Cobler, Sales and Marketing Coordinator, taught the Junior Achievement program, “Our Community”, for four weeks in Mrs. Caporuscio’s class at Frankstown Elementary School in Hollidaysburg.  

The Casino and Snappy Chef sales team was busy at Bridal Shows that kicked off right after the New Year, including the Hot 100 Bridal Fair held throughout the entire Casino facility. 

Brides and grooms at shows we attended in Altoona, Johnstown, State College and Bedford got a sampling of our delicious food and lots on information about our expertise in creating wonderful wedding reception memories, along with rehearsal dinners and showers. Pastry Chef Terry Wallace displayed his wedding cakes at each show.  If there’s a wedding in your future, call us at 944-6775. 

Getting in the Spirit!

The Casino wait staff donned Curve baseball shirts for the Chamber Breakfast Club whose theme was Altoona Curve day heading up to opening night at Blair County Ballpark.  The Chamber also head its annual FanFest the night before with more than 400 guests coming to The Casino to meet the Curve players and get autographs.

What Our Customers Are Saying…

"I am grateful to each of you and the help that you provide in making our banquet a success!  The meal is outstanding and your professionalism as a staff is wonderful.  It is a pleasure to deal with each of you!"  ----Brian Koontz, Everett High School Banquet, March 2006