The WHAM1180 Food Show – Pauly Guglielmo’s road trip to del Lago Resort & Casino with New York Kitchen’s Mandy Hagadorn to interview Fabio Viviani. Topics include Pauly’s first public reaction to Guglielmo’s being snubbed on a recent publication’s jarred pasta sauce list, meal prep, and beer & wine tours.

Del Lago Resort & Casino continues to give back to Finger Lakes-area non-profits with its new community giving program called Community Cash In. Guests can donate their slot machine voucher by placing it into one of 5 marked receptacles at the cage and each casino entrance to benefit a local, rotating charity selected by del Lago Resort & Casino. The first Community Cash In raised $3,144.15 for the Seneca County House of Concern. Each quarter del Lago Resort & Casino will select a different charity to support within Rochester, Syracuse or the Finger Lakes through the Community Cash In program.

“As proud members of the community, we are honored to support the Seneca County House of Concern — a wonderful organization that does so much for our neighbors in need,” said Mark Juliano, executive vice president and general manager of del Lago Resort & Casino. “We are excited to launch our new Community Cash In program with the goal of helping even more of our community partners throughout the region, including Seneca County House of Concern.”

The resort and casino also announced the next Community Cash In recipient: Foodlink, a community food resource center and Feeding America food bank serving food pantries in Allegany, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming, and Yates counties. The organization leverages the power of food to transform lives, end hunger and build healthier communities. Through good stewardship, innovation and collaboration, Foodlink mobilizes a diverse network of partners and stakeholders to eradicate both the symptoms and root causes of hunger.

As del Lago Resort & Casino marks its second year, the casino and hotel continue its strong commitment to act as a gateway to the region helping to reinvigorate the Finger Lakes community, increase employment opportunities, boost tourism and help local businesses grow.

“As we mark our second year, we are thrilled that del Lago is seeing steady growth as a result of our team’s hard work and commitment,” del Lago Resort & Casino General Manager Mark Juliano said. “I am looking forward to seeing del Lago continue to build momentum as a community leader, partner and an economic generator in our region.”

Employment
From the very beginning, del Lago Resort & Casino made a commitment to help revive the local community and create jobs in a region that has faced extremely high unemployment rates. With more than 1,200 employees, del Lago Resort & Casino is the largest employer in Seneca County, helping significantly lower Seneca County’s unemployment rate. Currently, 25 percent of del Lago’s team members are from Seneca County and 75 percent of its workforce come from the immediate surrounding counties, helping to boost employment throughout the entire region.

As a direct impact of del Lago Resort & Casino opening, hundreds of jobs have also been created at new and existing businesses in the region including restaurants, wineries, retail outlets, service providers, and more, and that number continues to grow.

“When del Lago Resort & Casino was being proposed, the unemployment rate in Seneca County was approximately 7 percent — well above the state and national averages,” Seneca County Board of Supervisors Chairman Bob Shipley said. “Since its doors opened, hundreds of Seneca and neighboring county employees have become gainfully employed at del Lago which has tremendously helped bring down the unemployment rate to 2.9 percent. In its short two years, del Lago has clearly proven to be a great source of employment in the county and I look forward to seeing its continued impact on our region.”

Economic Impact
In two years, del Lago has helped spur development along the Route 414 and 318 corridors as the influx of new and expanding businesses continues to increase the town of Tyre’s tax base. Most recently Finger Lakes Chrysler Dodge Jeep & Ram, Byrne Dairy and Circle K have established a presence in the area because of del Lago, and local businesses like Magee Diner and Montezuma Winery are flourishing.

As part of del Lago’s commitment to help local businesses grow, del Lago made the decision in January to exclusively serve Seneca Falls-based Montezuma Wines in its Farmers Market Buffet. While other local wines may be purchased at one of del Lago’s many restaurants and bars, the buffet will only serve Montezuma’s Cab Franc, Riesling, Chardonnay, Fat Frog Red and Fat Frog White helping to grow the local winery’s business.

Additional infrastructure is being built at the corner of NYS Route 414 and 318 as a result of del Lago, including the second phase of the Pine View Affordable Housing development and the new Seneca County Chamber of Commerce, which the town of Tyre supervisor notes is directly related to the success of the resort and casino.

“The town of Tyre has seen an overwhelmingly positive impact because of del Lago Resort & Casino,” Tyre Town Supervisor Ron McGreevy said. “Gaming tax revenue received from the casino has not only significantly lowered our property taxes again for 2019 but has allowed the town of Tyre to repair its aging infrastructure and to begin replacing our dated highway equipment. New trucks and equipment have been purchased for our highway department, enabling the town to better maintain its roads. We are truly grateful for del Lago’s presence in our community and we look forward to its continued success.”

On the Horizon
With plans for an additional hotel on property breaking ground this spring and implementation of sportsbook betting in the near future, del Lago Resort & Casino will have additional employment opportunities for Finger Lakes-area job seekers. Del Lago will also continue its Dealer Schools to train potential candidates, giving them the skills to join its team.

Military recruitment efforts to assist veterans transitioning to civilian life will also be a priority for del Lago. Partnerships with local and county organizations, and workforce centers targeting veterans, will allow del Lago to actively recruit veterans who can transfer the outstanding work ethics learned in the military to a position at del Lago Resort & Casino.

As the casino continues to evolve to meet guests’ needs, del Lago also has plans to expand its smoking friendly gaming sections.

In the coming year, del Lago will continue giving back to the community by donating to scores of local healthcare, tourism, service provider, and other community not-for-profits to help these organizations in their mission to support the people of Seneca County and the Finger Lakes region. Del Lago plans to announce a new community giving program in the coming week which will further solidify its place as a leading contributor in the community and a valued partner.

The 94,000-square-foot del Lago Resort & Casino officially opened its doors on Feb. 1, 2017, and five months later on July 1, 2017, the 205-room hotel and 14,000-square-foot European-style Spa del Lago opened.

del Lago Resort & Casino is pleased to announce comedian Jon Lovitz will perform at The Vine on Friday, April 12 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, Feb. 15 at noon, and may be purchased in person at the del Lago Resort & Casino box office or by calling the box office at 315-946-1695 or online at dellagoresort.com/entertainment.

Lovitz has been one of the best-known comedians for the last 20 years, popular for his time as a cast member on Saturday Night Live (SNL) from 1985-90 where he was known for his characters “Tommy Flanagan of the Pathological Liars Anonymous,” “Hanukkah Harry,” and “the Devil.” Lovitz has appeared in numerous films including “Big,” “A League of Their Own,” and “The Wedding Singer.” Along with his comedy, Lovitz is famous for his distinctive voice. He played the lead character Jay Sherman in the acclaimed cult cartoon series, “The Critic” and has lent his voice to “Hotel Transylvania” and “The Simpsons.” Lovitz’s television credits include “Friends,” “Two and a Half Men” and “New Girl,” among many others. For the last 10 years, Lovitz has pursued a career as a stand-up comedian successfully headlining nightclubs, theatres and casinos across the country.

Additional upcoming shows at The Vine include:
Michael Carbonaro: Feb. 17 — SOLD OUT
Air Supply: Feb. 22 — SOLD OUT
Jay Leno: March 15 and 16
Clint Black: March 29 — SOLD OUT
Boyz II Men: May 10

Guests must be 21 to attend all shows at The Vine.

On July 9 of this past summer, Mark Juliano became the new general manager of del Lago Resort & Casino, a casino that opened in February 2017 in Tyre. On this edition of Weber This Week, Juliano is in-studio with your host Harold “Web Dog” Weber to talk about casino operations, what a sports book at del Lago will look like, and more.

Learn to Cook with “Top Chef” Alum, Restaurateur, Author and TV Personality

Celebrity Chef Fabio Viviani will return to his del Lago Resort & Casino restaurant, Portico by Fabio Viviani, for his first cooking class of 2019 on Thursday, Feb. 21 from 2-4 p.m. Viviani will be bringing his culinary expertise to local food lovers for an interactive cooking class and will host dinner service at Portico that evening as well.

Guests will watch his dishes come to life as he skillfully prepares his beloved eggless gnocchi, his own take on scallops and chicken vesuvio with potatoes, artichokes, white wine and oregano. During the interactive cooking demonstration Viviani will teach techniques, tips and tricks while taking questions from the audience as he shares stories about his path to success. Guests will dine on the freshly prepared dishes throughout the class while enjoying Viviani’s entertaining presentation.

Tickets may be purchased for $50 per person (plus gratuity and tax) and include the cooking class and dinner. Seating is limited. Tickets may be purchased at dellagoresort.com or by calling 315-946-1780. Guests must be 21 years of age or older to attend the cooking class. 

Viviani fans will also have an opportunity to meet with the chef after his cooking class. Viviani will be visiting guests’ tables as they enjoy dinner in the main dining room at Portico from 4:30-10 p.m. While reservations are not required they are encouraged by calling 315-946-1780 or visiting here.

Perhaps best known for his television debut on Bravo’s hit reality series “Top Chef,” Viviani’s on-screen appearances have propelled him to become one of the fastest-growing culinary names in the country. With an intense passion for food and farm-fresh ingredients, Viviani brings that same essence and spirit to Portico by Fabio Viviani. The del Lago Resort & Casino restaurant features a sophisticated take on old world Italian-inspired foods and handmade pastas, as well as seafood, steaks and chops grilled over hardwood.

LOVERBOY and comedian Sal Vulcano will perform at del Lago Resort & Casino’s entertainment venue, The Vine. LOVERBOY takes the stage on Friday, April 26, 2019 at 8 pm and Vulcano will perform on Sat, May 11 at 8 pm. Tickets for both shows go on sale at noon, Friday, Feb. 8, and may be purchased in person at the del Lago Resort & Casino box office or by calling the box office at 315-946-1695 or online at dellagoresort.com/entertainment.

LOVERBOY is best known for their anthem “Working for the Weekend,” and arena rock staples “Lovin’ Every Minute of It,” “This Could Be the Night,” “Hot Girls in Love,” “The Kid is Hot Tonite,” “Turn Me Loose,” “When It’s Over,” “Heaven In Your Eyes” and “Queen of the Broken Hearts.” For more than 30 years, LOVERBOY has been delighting audiences around the world with their trademark red leather pants, bandannas, big rock sound and high-energy live shows. Throughout the 1980s, LOVERBOY accumulated numerous hit songs in Canada and the United States, earning four multi-platinum albums and selling millions of records.

Staten Island native Sal Vulcano has been doing comedy for years, best known for starring in truTV’s “Impractical Jokers.” In addition to performing as part of The Tenderloins Comedy Troupe to sold-out crowds, he’s been featured on Comedy Central’s “This Is Not Happening,” and hosts a podcast with Brian Quinn entitled “What Say You?”

Additional upcoming shows at The Vine include:
Grand Funk Railroad: Feb. 8 — Sold out
Michael Carbonaro: Feb. 17
Air Supply: Feb. 22 — SOLD OUT
Jay Leno: March 15 and 16
Clint Black: March 29 — SOLD OUT
Boyz II Men: May 10

Guests must be 21 to attend all shows at The Vine.

The April 12 performance of actor and comedian Billy Gardell at del Lago Resort & Casino’s The Vine has been cancelled due to a conflict with Gardell’s TV filming schedule. Del Lago Resort & Casino looks forward to having Gardell perform at a later date.

Additional upcoming shows at The Vine include:
Bill Engvall: Jan 26 – SOLD OUT
Grand Funk Railroad: Feb. 8 — SOLD OUT
Michael Carbonaro: Feb. 17
Air Supply: Feb. 22 — SOLD OUT
Jay Leno: March 15 and 16
Clint Black: March 29 — SOLD OUT
Boyz II Men: May 10

Guests must be 21 to attend all shows at The Vine.