In This Issue....
Snappy Chef On The Go!!
Snappy Chef has switched gears from a summer packed full of weddings, Bat Mitzvahs, picnics and reunions, to an autumn of cocktail parties & Penn State tailgates!
As the leaves continue to fall & the holiday season draws near, we are here to fill your every catering need. If it is a family gathering of 10 or a company holiday party for 500, we are your caterer. Call Helen or Yvonne at Snappy Chef to plan your holiday event at (814) 944-6775.
Holiday Party Time!
Celebrate the season! Bring your office staff to The Casino's Office Party Extravaganza...no office is too big or too small.
Friday, December 12
6:30 - Happy Half Hour Drink Prices and Complimentary Hors D'oeuvres
7:00 - Holiday Buffet Dinner, with Chef Carving Station, Seasonal Side Dishes and Chef's Special Dessert Creation!
8:00- 11:00 - Dancing to DJ Steve Kelsey
$21.95 per person
Don't miss out on the town's best holiday party! Call Sue at The Casino to make your reservations at 944-6775.
Community Corner
The Casino has been very busy this fall, and very proud to participate and partner with our community non-profit organizations to host their fundraising events!!
September brought more than 700 supporters out to dine at The Chef's Crab-n-Sea Fest to support the Soup Kitchen in Altoona run by Sister Paula. They came to dine on
Chef Doug and Chef Terry's crab legs, salmon and other delicious items on the
buffet, prepared and served by a combination of community volunteers and Casino
employees who donated their time to a worthy cause.
Another event, "Tootleloo", written and created by Altoona's own Tom Sweitzer, packed a full house at the Mishler Theatre on October 3rd. The play raised awareness of the Home Nursing Agency's philosophy of hospice care as well as the newly opened Healing Patch, a center for hope for grieving children and their families. Casino Sales Manager, Vicky Mirenda co-chaired this event, which held a pre and post party at The Columns and raised more than $27,000.
Haunted Cooking at FOT!
Chef Terry Wallace and Chef Stephanie Campbell spent an afternoon at Foot of Ten Elementary in Duncansville with 80 first graders. The Casino chefs talked about the history of the carved pumpkin, its many uses and then had a cooking demonstration with student participation. They made iced pumpkin cookies!
The Casino staff appreciates great food — for a good cause. More than 200 guests joined us Monday, November 3 at The Casino for the March of Dimes Signature Chefs evening!! Casino Owner and Chef Doug Simon and local area Chefs representing their restaurants (Michael's Cafe, Altoona Hotel, Burley's, Amichi's, Sheetz, just to name a few...) showed off their cooking skill as they prepared food in front of the guests while helping to raise awareness of premature babies. This event was a huge success because of the items donated for the live and silent auction packages by the restaurants, plus the donated food from Lee Food Service, who sponsored the "Iron Chef" food baskets. This great event raised $35,000.
Hot Spiced Cranberry Punch:
By Helen Sickle, Snappy Chef Business Development Coordinator
3/4 C firmly packed brown sugar1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp grated nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground allspice
3/4 tsp ground cloves
2 cans jellied cranberry sauce
4 C pineapple juice
2 C light rum
Bring to a boil sugar, 1 C water, salt and spices. Mash cranberry sauce with a fork. Add 3 C water to cranberry sauce and beat with rotary beater until smooth. Add cranberry liquid and pineapple juice to hot spiced syrup and heat to boiling. Add rum. Serve hot with cinnamon stick stirrers.
Makes 20 - 5 oz. servings.
What Our Customers Are Saying...
 | "We thank our lucky stars that we found you! You have truly made this day so special for Jimmy and me! Your confidence and knowledge has made us feel as stressfree as possible. You have been amazing and incredibly accommodating." — Jimmy and Maggie Kelley, Snappy Chef Catered Wedding, October 2008 |
| "From the day we visited your facility, through the day of our wedding, everyone we came in contact with at The Casino was friendly and very willing to accommodate us with whatever we needed. When we arrived at the Soho Room on the day of our wedding, the staff had exceeded our expectations with decorating and service. The room was absolutely beautiful! We couldn't have asked for a nicer day." — Chris and Rebel Walter, Casino Wedding, September 2008 |
| "I know from past experiences, our daughter's wedding, bridal shower, class reunions and any function that I attended, things were always done right. I know Doug and his attitude is to provide the best for his patrons." — Jemmings Lantz, Altoona High School Class of 1953 Reunion, September 2008 |
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