Coffee is made in 45 machines, including one that can brew enough to fill 400 cups in under a minute. It's the largest coffeemaker in Canada, Devin says. Last week, the Terrace Cafe was being used mainly for overflow seating from the adjacent Garden Buffet. One of five serving centers in the Atrium Courtyard cafeteria hadn't opened, hours were abbreviated at the Mosaics tapas bar and the high-end Riverside Grille was serving dinner but not lunch. It's still a new operation.
Food is prepared commissary-style, in one central kitchen area, to reduce production time and costs.
Then it's sent to smaller kitchens connected to the restaurants. At this point, the bakery is able to produce only about half the desserts, Pedersen says. Not only must the casino cater to huge numbers of patrons, it must accommodate guests ranging from Social Security recipients to wealthy international travelers. That's one reason for the diversity of the restaurants. This lower-level food court is the least expensive dining option.