Changes at Bumbleberry Flats in the Pioneer Casino

Laughlin, NV
Bumbleberry Flats in the Pioneer Hotel & Gambling Hall

In the August 25, 2016 (online) report in Food and Beverage magazine the management of the very popular Bumbleberry Flats restaurant announced a change in their executive chef.

Multiple award winning Chef Craig Pinkard is out with new Executive Chef Johnny Flores set to take over the culinary gem hidden in the otherwise unspectacular setting of the Pioneer Casino.

Update 11-16:  Word is that Johnny Flores is no longer with Bumbleberry Flats either. 

Chef Pinkard was the creative force and passion behind the menu and food at Bumbleberry Flats.  He helped build it from the inception as an unknown spot with a strange sounding name into a favorite among locals and visitors to the Laughlin area.  

Bumbleberry Flats opened in January of 2014 and from the onset the restaurant under Pinkard's leadership began to win awards from local Best of Polls and Food Fests.

We are very sad to see Chef Pinkard go and wish him success in his future endeavors.  Hopefully, we will see him remain somewhere in the local Laughlin or Tri-State restaurant scene.

Now the question* is what will happen to the Bumbleberry Flats so many have come to love?

New, Executive Chef Johnny Flores has an impressive resume (coming from Las Vegas).  The only constant is change, so stay tuned for reviews and further information soon.


Below are some of the Awards won by Bumbleberry Flats and Chef Pinkard since they opened.

2016 AWARDS

2016 Best of Laughlin 
Best Restaurant - Bumbleberry Flats
Best Chef - Chef Craig Pinkard, BumbleBerry Flats
Best Breakfast - Bumbleberry Flats
Best Late Night Eats -Bumbleberry Flats
Best Bloody Mary - Bumbleberry Flats
Best Desserts/Sweets - Bumbleberry Flats

2016 Mohave Valley Daily News Best of 2016
Best American Food
Best Burger

Photo from the Mohave Daily News

Taste Of Bullhead 2016 

Under Chef Pinkard, Bumbleberry Flats won the Best EntréeAward at the Taste Of Bullhead 2016 for the 3rd Consecutive Year.   For 2016 the win was with featured the Entrées, Brisket Burger and BBQ Ribs.

2015 AWARDS

2015 Best of Laughlin
Best Chef - Chef Craig Pinkard, BumbleBerry Flats
Best Breakfast - Bumbleberry Flats, Pioneer Hotel & Gambling Hall

2016 Mohave Valley Daily News Best of 2015
Best American Food
Best Burger

Taste Of Bullhead 2015
Taste of Bullhead Peoples Choice Award for Best Appetizer and Best Entrée 2015

Photo above and below by Mohave Daily News

Chef's Food Fest 2015
Voted BEST FOOD

2014 AWARDS

2016 Mohave Valley Daily News Best of 2014
Best Breakfast
Best Burger

Taste Of Bullhead 2014
Taste of Bullhead Peoples Choice Award for Best Entrée 2014

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Laughlin Gaming Revenue Up for June

Laughlin, Nevada

The Nevada Gaming Control Board reported that Laughlin Casino properties gaming revenue was up 9.57% to $38,644,522  for the month of June 2016.  

Overall in Nevada Statewide Gaming win was up 6.8% to $887 million dollars.

Gaming revenue win by area breakdowns:
Clark County                    + 7.33%
Vegas Strip                        + 9.74%
Laughlin                             + 9.57% 
Mesquite                            + 4.38%
Downtown Las Vegas      + 0.56% 
North Las Vegas                - 1.34%

Boulder Strip                     - 0.10%


For the Fiscal Year-to-Date 7/1/15 to 6/30/16, Laughlin is up 1.14%  at   $472,224,711 



All numbers are comparisons to the same period in June of 2015 and are from the Nevada Gaming Board source at:  http://gaming.nv.gov/modules/showdocument.aspx?documentid=11260

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Aquarius Casino Resort posts 2nd Quarter Revenue Increases

Laughlin, NV

American Casino & Entertainment Properties, parent company of the Stratosphere, Aquarius and two Arizona Charlie's properties reported a net income of $12.3 million on revenue of $105.1 million for the second quarter of 2016 (ending June 30th).  For the same quarter in 2015, income was $7.4 million on revenue of $102.6 million.

At the Aquarius Casino Resort in Laughlin, NV:
Overall Net Revenue increased 3.1% 
Casino revenue was up 1.7%
Food and Beverage revenue was up 8%
Hotel revenue was up 8.5% due to increased occupancy and room rates

At the other properties in Las Vegas/Nevada:
Stratosphere’s net revenue increased 3.1%  
Arizona Charlie’s net reveue decreased with a 0.1%  

Aquarius from the Laughlin River Walk

Cove Lounge at the Aquarius - from the Laughlin River Walk

Aquarius was the biggest winner in the 2016 Best of Laughlin Awards.  

See who won at the link below.

 

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"Looking Over The Fence" - Former Mohave Generating Station Site in Laughlin, NV

Laughlin, NV

"Looking over the Fence"- A 12 minute look over the fence at the former Mohave Generating Plant Site in the center of Laughlin, Nevada. 

I know this posting might show a little of the economic development side of our efforts at the Laughlin Economic Development Corporation but the entire tri-state area as been waiting for this sale and private development since the plant closed in 2005. The development possibilities are evident and have been for over a decade. Thank you for taking the time to view.

Description-Former Mohave Generating Station Site- and Griffith Switch Station-approximately 2200 acres will be offered for sale and private development in December 2016 by the four utility company owners. 

Best viewed at 1080HD

Relevant SCE Timeline from the SCE Land Sale Website (www.on.sce.com/mgs ) is included below for easy reference:

1st & 2nd quarter 2016
─ Complete property disposition map process with Clark County
─ Public Announcement of sale process
3rd & 4th quarter 2016
─ Conduct open sale
─ Co-owners approve sale
─ File for approval by governmental agencies
2nd quarter 2018
─ Obtain final co-owner and governmental approvals
3rd quarter 2018
─ Complete escrow and record sale transactions

Drone flight video and information provided by Robert Bilbray

 

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Good Prime Rib, Good Value, Great View

Laughlin, Nevada

Prime Rib Room 
Riverside Resort

This was our first visit to the Prime Rib Room at the Riverside Resort in several years.

Prime Rib is the featured selection, but they also offer Chicken or a Fish selection.   Included in the $16,99 price is the Salad and Potato Bar, Dessert Bar, and Coffee, Tea or a Soft Drink.   Alcoholic beverages are also available, served separately from the nearby lounge.

The Prime Rib was a very big cut especially for the price.  Overall it was very good and a great value for the price.  I forgot to get a picture of it. 

The salad bar was stocked with everything and was very fresh.   At the potato bar you could choose from a baked potato, au gratin type potatoes or potato wedges, plus all the toppings to choose from. Carrots, Creamed Spinach, Dinner Rolls were also available. 

Desserts included regular and sugar free varieties of cake and pie, plus soft serve ice cream.   

Although you go up to the bar to help yourself for everything else, the prime rib is served at the table with a choice of mild or hot horseradish and au jus.  

For $16.99 you probably cannot find a better value than this in Laughlin. 

We had a great view just as the sun was starting to set.  

 

Service was very good, fast, and attentive.  They do take reservations and during busy times or if you want a seat right by the window, they are recommended.   

Overall it was good prime rib, good value, and great view.  We had the added bonus of a fun time with good friends, Mark Villalovos and Rudy Rios.  Thank you for inviting us!

We definitely won't wait so long to try the Prime Rib Room again.      

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