Sycuan Casino in San Diego County is raising the "steaks" with its new restaurant — Bull and Bourbon. The high-end steakhouse unveiled this month with Chef Aldo Negrete at the helm. Spanning 6,689 square feet with a capacity for 212 guests, the light and airy space is a new twist on old-time dimly lit, red-velvet booth dining. Two reasons this place is a cut above the rest is because of Chef's expertise in dry-aging beef to perfection, and his custom wood-burning grill to cook the meat. A premium dish is the 30-ounce (almost two pounds!) ribeye. The cost, $85. A more digestible 8-ounce grass fed filet mignon will satiate your carnivorous craving for $32. For non red meat eaters, like myself, there are plenty of seafood, poultry, and penne options. (8-oz. grass fed filet mignon. Photo credit - Scott Ash) (Jumbo Baja shrimp cocktail) As the name states, there's bourbon at this place, and plenty of it. Seventy-five different internationally-sourced distilled elixirs grace the bar shelves. Bull and Bourbon is just one of the new restaurants opened after the casino's $260 million expansion. The Sycuan Band of Kumeyaay Nation tribe started with humble beginnings in 1983 as a bingo parlor. The sovereign nation operates as an independent, self-governing body; similar to states in relationship to the federal government. The Sycuan tribe is not required to pay federal taxes. They are governed by an elected, seven member tribal council headed by a councilman or woman. Each serve a four year term. Among other things, they oversee various business endeavors for the tribe. One such enterprise are the recent Vegas-style additions to the property. A 12-story hotel, full-service spa, lazy river/swim up bar, Elicit Bar & Lounge with artisanal cocktails and live DJ, and the food court — UnCommons. All rival
Sycuan Casino in San Diego County is raising the “steaks” with its new restaurant — Bull and Bourbon. The high-end steakhouse unveiled this month with Chef Aldo Negrete at the helm. Spanning 6,689 square feet with a capacity for 212 guests, the light and airy space is a new twist on old-time dimly lit, red-velvet
