LAS VEGAS, May 17, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrity Chef
Robert Irvine, host of Food
Network's Restaurant: Impossible, announced today that he is
teaming up with Tropicana Las Vegas to open his first signature
restaurant on the Las Vegas Strip. At the press conference,
the exterior of the Tropicana Las Vegas came to life, where a
high-energy video showed the crowd what they can expect to see from
the newest chef in town. In true Robert Irvine fashion, the celebrity chef made
his entrance by rappelling 22 stories (220 feet) down the exterior
of the Tropicana hotel to the assembled press below.
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In introducing Chef Irvine, Bob
Sheldon, President of Las Vegas Operations for Tropicana's
parent company, Penn National Gaming, said, "Chef Robert Irvine has tackled some of the toughest
culinary challenges around the world, and we're excited to have him
take on Las Vegas, right here at
the Tropicana. We are thrilled to be the Las Vegas home to such an acclaimed
world-class chef. With his unparalleled passion, energy and
culinary skills, he is the perfect addition to our family."
Commenting on his new partnership with Tropicana Las Vegas, Chef
Irvine said, "From the moment I stepped foot in Las Vegas, I have been on a mission to break
the barrier into the food and dining scene here. I am excited
to join the city's impeccable culinary talent and I could not be
happier with my decision to embark on this journey right here at
the Tropicana Las Vegas."
Following Chef Irvine's remarks, Eric
Schippers, Sr. Vice President of Public Affairs for Penn
National Gaming, presented him with a $5,000 check to benefit The Robert Irvine
Foundation, a not-for-profit, 501c3 organization that "honors the
men and women defending our country, first responders and the many
other heroes in our lives." (www.robertirvinefoundation.org) In
accepting the donation, Chef Irvine said, "I greatly appreciate the
support of Penn National Gaming to help further the mission of my
Foundation, which serves as the cornerstone of everything I
do. All of my shows, products and partnerships help support
individuals and organizations committed to enriching the lives of
our heroes and their families."
Slated to open in 2017, Chef Irvine will bring his
nothing-is-impossible attitude to the all-new modern
American-inspired restaurant set to debut on Tropicana's casino
floor.
With more than 25 years in the culinary profession, Chef Irvine
has cooked his way through Europe,
the Far East, the Caribbean and
the Americas, in hotels and on the high seas. The star chef is
known for his experience on the Food Network as host of
Restaurant: Impossible and Dinner: Impossible, along
with his appearances on All-Star Academy, Chopped:
Impossible, Worst Cooks in America, Guy's Grocery Games
and many more.
For more information, visit chefirvine.com and
www.troplv.com.
About Robert
Irvine
With more than 25 years in the culinary
profession, Chef Robert Irvine has
cooked his way through Europe, the
Far East, the Caribbean and the
Americas, in hotels and on the high seas. As the host of one of the
Food Network's highest rated shows, Restaurant: Impossible,
Irvine saves struggling restaurants across America by assessing and
overhauling the restaurant's weakest spots. Irvine was previously
the host of Food Network's Dinner: Impossible and Worst
Cooks in America, has authored two cookbooks, Mission:
Cook! and Impossible to Easy, and one healthy living
book, Fit Fuel: A Chef's Guide to Eating Well and Living
Your Best Life. Irvine is currently on tour with his new,
interactive live show Robert Irvine Live, and appears
regularly as an expert guest on national morning and daytime talk
shows. In 2015, Irvine launched Robert Irvine Foods, a
company that features a nutritionally improved line of food
products without compromising great taste. Irvine recently
established the eponymously named non-profit organization, The
Robert Irvine Foundation, in an effort to support military
personnel and their families. Now in operation for a few years, the
foundation continues to grow and assist those in need. In recent
years he was honored with two very distinguished recognitions for
his dedication to the armed services and our country's heroes. He
was first designated Honorary Chief Petty Officer by the U.S. Navy,
and later that year awarded the Bob
Hope Award for Excellence in Entertainment and Support of
our Service Members – a distinguished Patriot Award bestowed upon
him by the Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Continuing his
support of the military, Irvine will soon become the first
celebrity chef to open a restaurant, aptly named Chef Robert Irvine's Fresh Kitchen, at the Pentagon
in the summer of 2016. Also, Irvine just announced the launch of
the Robert Irvine Magazine in May
2016. For more information on Chef Robert Irvine, visit www.ChefIrvine.com.
About Tropicana Las Vegas
Tropicana Las Vegas - a
DoubleTree by Hilton is a Penn National Gaming resort located on
the south end of the Las Vegas Strip just minutes from the airport,
major convention centers and top entertainment stadiums. With a
unique South Beach vibe after a $200
million complete transformation, the hotel features
renovated rooms, suites and luxury villas, a fresh redesign of the
50,000-square-foot casino, several award-winning restaurants, a
state-of-the-art race and sports book, and Glow®, a Mandara Spa and
fitness center. First-class entertainment includes "Raiding the
Rock Vault" in the Tropicana Theater, the world-famous Laugh
Factory comedy club and live music in the Tropicana Lounge. For
more information, visit www.troplv.com.
About Penn National Gaming
Penn National Gaming owns,
operates or has ownership interests in gaming and racing facilities
and video gaming terminal operations with a focus on slot machine
entertainment. At March 31,
2016, the Company operated twenty-seven facilities in
seventeen jurisdictions, including Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New
Jersey, New Mexico,
Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, West
Virginia, and Ontario. At March 31, 2016, in aggregate, Penn National
Gaming operated approximately 33,400 gaming machines, 800 table
games and 4,600 hotel rooms.
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