Hard Rock Cafe Four Winds to Open in New Buffalo

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NEW BUFFALO, MICHIGAN – Four Winds Casinos are excited to announce that the opening of the 12,000 sq. ft. Hard Rock Cafe Four Winds. It will span two floors and include seating for over 275 people. The restaurant will also feature a live music stage and rock 'n' roll memorabilia from Hard Rock's unmatched collection. The new location features more than 150 pieces of memorabilia from iconic legends and today's hottest artists, including items from Madonna, Elton John, Aerosmith, Katy Perry and many more.

Opening July 11

“We are thrilled to bring Hard Rock Cafe, one of the world's most iconic brands, to our guests at Four Winds New Buffalo,”

said Matt Wesaw, Chairman of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians.

Matt Harkness, General Manager for Four Winds Casinos, said,

“Whether you enjoy quality, classic American food or love being surrounded by one of a kind memorabilia from your favorite artist, the Hard Rock Cafe Four Winds will provide a restaurant and entertainment experience unparalleled in Southwest Michigan.”

Mike Kneidinger, Vice President, Company Operations, Hard Rock International, added,

“Four Winds New Buffalo has established a standard of excellence in gaming, making it a great location for a Hard Rock Cafe. We are excited to bring our unique, high energy restaurant to the area and share the unparalleled Hard Rock experience with Southwest Michigan locals and visitors.”

Hard Rock Cafe at Four Winds New Buffalo will take place on Wednesday, July 11, at 11 am, edt.

Hard Rock Cafe is a chain of theme restaurants founded June 14, 1971 by Americans Peter Morton and Isaac Tigrett in London. In 2007, Hard Rock was sold to the Seminole Tribe of Florida, and is headquartered in Orlando, Florida with two flagship Seminole Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos in Tampa and Hollywood, Florida.

With a total of 175 venues in 53 countries, including 139 cafes and 16 Hotels/Casinos, Hard Rock International is one of the world's most globally recognized brands. In 1979, the cafe began covering its walls with rock and roll memorabilia. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock now owns the world's greatest collection of music memorabilia, which is displayed at its locations around the globe. Hard Rock is also known for its collectible fashion and music related merchandise, and Hard Rock Live performance venues.

Four Winds New Buffalo, located at 11111 Wilson Road in New Buffalo, Michigan is owned by the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians. Four Winds New Buffalo offers 135,000 square feet of gaming with approximately 3,000 slot machines, a large selection of table games, four restaurants, entertainment bars, and retail venues, and a 165-room hotel, making it the premier gaming resort in the Midwest.

Following the completion of an expansion at Four Winds New Buffalo this summer, the property will offer 250 additional hotel rooms; the Silver Creek Event Center, which is a 1,500 seat, multi-use facility that will host concerts, a variety of meetings, special events, conferences, and banquets; and the Hard Rock Cafe Four Winds.

posted June 9, 2012 6:20 am edt