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< Back Ember Recieves Wine Spectator Award 6/26, 2024- Indian Gaming Magazine FORT McDOWELL, AZ – For the fourth consecutive year in a row, Ember – We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort’s fine dining restaurant – has been recognized with Wine Spectator ’s “Best of Award of Excellence.” It is one of only 15 restaurants in Arizona to receive the award. According to Wine Spectator , the designation recognizes wine lists that “display excellent breadth across multiple wine-growing regions and/or significant vertical depth of top producers, along with superior presentation. Typically offering 350 or more selections, these restaurants are destinations for serious wine lovers, showing a deep commitment to wine, both in the cellar and throughout their service team.” Ember has received the “Best of Award of Excellence” since the restaurant opened in October 2020. “Over the past four years, Dennis has curated an elevated wine culture that has made the restaurant a ‘must-go-to’ dining establishment for people celebrating special occasions or just looking for a delicious meal with a thoughtful wine pairing,” said Zac Gallo, Executive Director of Food and Beverage at We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort. “Ember has truly become a culinary destination for local residents, as well as visitors to the area, and this success can be attributed in large part to our extensive wine and spirits library, as well as our popular wine dinners and bourbon tastings.” Ember’s wine program continues to be recognized by wine critics and guests as one of the very best lists in Arizona. Over the past year, Dennis Payne – sommelier at Ember – has expanded the wine list in several areas that target collectors and also appeal to the loyal guests who dine frequently at the award-winning restaurant. “Ember currently boasts 10 verticals, double the vertical selections from the previous year, ranging from amazing fourth growth Bordeaux wines to historical blends from Napa Valley,” said Payne. “Our list now features 800 selections from 30 countries, focusing on each country’s top wine-producing regions and most highly acclaimed vineyards, and more than 60 ports and dessert wines from seven countries. Property Executive Chef Richard Pelz’ inventive menus continue to inspire our wine library acquisitions and pairings, and we look forward to further broadening our guests’ palates with new vintages.” Additionally, Ember’s 38-page wine list includes a page titled “The Century Club,” dedicated to the world’s top 100-point wines. Curated for fine wine collectors, the list contains 36 critically acclaimed wines spanning more than two decades that have scored a perfect 100 points. Link to article here. Previous Next

The architects and designers at TBE Architects specialize in creating one-of-a-kind casino resort experiences that respectfully represent the culture and heritage of our corporate and tribal clients and are strategically composed to maximize "incremental drop" on the gaming floor. TBE Architects 1133 Olivette Executive Parkway St. Louis, MO 63132 architects@tbearc.com 314-727-7000 Submit Thank you for sending us a message! Michael Carter Vice President Client Relations mcarter@tbearc.com Tel: 314.727.7000 Cell: 314.412.1693

TBE Architects is honored to have worked on over 400 hotel projects and over 300 casino projects. Clients include Caesars, Churchill Downs, Delaware North, Hilton, and 121 Native American Tribes and First Nations. At TBE Architects, our designs are as varied as the clients that partner with us. Since 1971, our firm has had the honor of working with national and internationally recognized brands such as Caesars, Churchill Downs, Delaware North Co, Harrah's, Hilton, Hyatt, Jacobs Entertainment, and 124 Native-American Tribes and First Nations. Throughout our firm, each employee shares a common goal: To fuse the talents of our team with the needs of the client; designing architectural experiences that are fresh, exciting, appropriately themed, efficient, and fully functional. Tribal Gaming & Hospitality As a Native American-Founded (Cherokee) architecture and design firm, we recognize the tremendous opportunity and honor that we have to partner with Tribal Councils and Business Committees throughout North America. Our primary goals are to design spaces that: Strengthen Tribal Sovereignty through economic independence, Respectfully represent elements of a unique heritage and cultures, and Improve the quality of life for Native people and the surrounding communities. Commercial Gaming & Hospitality Our design experience extends back to 1971 and includes a mix of entertainment projects, including: riverboat casinos, racinos, and a wide variety of themed destination resorts. Our success as a gaming and hospitality design firm can be attributed to the following factors: Every architect and designer in our firm specializes in gaming & hospitality design We understand the locals' market We listen to our clients and deliver designs that meet their needs Our projects are designed with a high priority placed first on functionality & efficiency Our Principals and Project Managers are relationship builders Client Testimonies Our clients love us and we are sure that you will too. Here's what some of our clients have said: "The entire story of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation is in this room!" -President Bernadine Burnette | We-Ko-Pa Casino "Thank you for an amazing experience. I admire you and your staff for bringing beauty back into our casino with your work." - Ann Marie Antone | Harrah's Ak-Chin "You guys are certainly hitting home runs so far- keep it up!" - J. Todd Stewart | Coushatta Casino Resort These are just a few reasons why TBE Architects has become a well-known hospitality and casino design firm and why 80% of our projects are with return clients.

< Back Coushatta Tribe Announces Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Resort Expansions 3/8, 2024- Indian Gaming Magazine KINDER, LA – Chairman Jonathan Cernek, members of the Coushatta Tribal Council and Coushatta Casino Resort General Manager Todd Stewart will be joined by principals from TBE Architects, Yates Construction and the Wenaha Group to participate in a groundbreaking ceremony at 10:00am on Wednesday, March 20. The ceremony will be held at the Seven Clans statue, located in the sculpture garden in front of Seven Clans Hotel. During the festivities, Coushatta tribal dancers and drummers will perform a short program with a cake-cutting to follow. The public is invited to attend. This groundbreaking will officially mark the beginning of construction on the resort’s newest series of upgrades and expansions, which begins with building a new eight-story, 204-room luxury hotel with 100 suites. The expansion will increase capacity at Coushatta Casino Resort to over 1,000 rooms and will create additional employment opportunities for the region. “As construction commences, we are excited about all the new venues and upgrades that we will be able to offer our guests, starting with this new hotel,” said Tribal Chairman Jonathan Cernek. “Our goal is to offer our players an elevated gaming experience and that includes top-quality lodgings and high-end dining options. The Coushatta Tribe is leading the way in building an unsurpassed resort destination, both in the local market and in the entire region.” Link to article here. Previous Next