Gateway officially opens Grand Villa Edmonton

Grand Villa Edmonton will deliver entertainment redefined to the millions of visitors to Edmonton's ICE District with more unique dining and entertainment experiences than any other venue in Edmonton. The property features Match Eatery & Public House with live entertainment, dining experiences in Atlas Steak + Fish, a 60,000 square foot gaming floor offering all the best and newest games. Grand Villa, Gateway's most premium, high-end property brand, will be an addition to Edmonton's vibrant and rejuvenated downtown.

The Grand Villa project was announced in spring 2015.

The project, which was completed on time and on budget, has contributed to the local economy through the use of local suppliers and purchasing during the construction period.

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With an annual payroll topping $4 million, Gateway's Grand Villa team is now over 400 with the recent hiring of 200 new, permanent employees which will deliver the first-class experience to Grand Villa customers

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Given the major focus on elevating the customer experience through dining and entertainment, Gateway and Grand Villa Edmonton is excited to debut Executive Chef Shelley Robinson who will lead the culinary and entertainment team. Chef Robinson will oversee the casinos' array of restaurants and dining options. A co-author of four cookbooks, Robinson has owned and operated two restaurants in Calgary and was a Canadian delegate for Slow Food Canada in Turin Italy. Most recently, she won the Food Network's Chopped Canada and was a competitor on the Food Network's Season Four ‎Top Chef Canada.

At the grand opening, over 600 community leaders and project partners celebrated the opening of the new casino before throwing the doors open to a larger celebration with customers. 

"Whether it's celebrating an Oilers win, enjoying a night of entertainment and gambling with friends or partaking in the unparalleled wine and culinary experience at Atlas – we believe that Grand Villa will be the perfect complement to all of the other amazing amenities ICE District will offer," Tony Santo, CEO, Gateway Casinos & Entertainment, said.