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News & Press
NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK: (May 22, 2026) – Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino is cooking up an exciting opportunity for guests to enjoy a culinary experience like no other.
The region’s premier gaming and entertainment resort destination is hosting an exclusive invitation-only culinary experience with Chef Darian Bryan, who was revealed last night as the winner of Season Five of the popular cooking competition show “Next Level Chef” on FOX. The incredible evening of culinary excellence will take place on Saturday, May 30 at 6 p.m.
“Chef Darian amazed his fellow competitors, the judges and millions of viewers with his story, his style and his masterful dishes, and we’re thrilled to offer some very lucky guests this one-of-a-kind experience,” said Steve McCarthy, Vice President of Operations at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino.
Guests can earn their invitation to the invitation-only event by earning 50 points utilizing their Social Club by Seneca loyalty card while gaming at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino between now and Friday, May 29. At the event, eight lucky winners will be chosen to sit at the Chef’s Table where they can watch Bryan work his culinary magic up close. Five additional winners will receive a private group dining experience at Bryan’s private dining boutique The Plating Society in Buffalo’s Larkinville District.
A native of Jamaica, Bryan relocated to Buffalo when he was 20. Today, he offers three unique dining experiences in Larkinville: private dining at The Plating Society, a fast-casual Jamaican lunch menu at The Jerk Hut, and upscale Jamaican-fusion dining at Bratts Hill by Chef Darian. He will soon open his next Larkinville restaurant, Reserve Steakhouse, this summer. Bryan and his culinary creations have been featured on the Food Network, CBS News, ESPN and in several local, national and international media outlets.
Located just blocks away from the world-famous Niagara Falls, Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino opened on December 31, 2002. The beauty and energy of the falls are matched by the rush of excitement that greets guests during every visit to Seneca Niagara. Today, the resort features 147,000 square feet of thrilling gaming action, including more than 2,200 slot machines, more than 50 table games, and the exciting Seneca Sports Lounge, which offers wagering action on a host of sporting events from around the world. In addition, Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino elevates the resort experience with a 26-story AAA Four Diamond Award-winning hotel with 604 luxury rooms and suites; 10 incredible dining destinations; renowned live entertainment in both the Seneca Event Center and the Bear’s Den Showroom; spa and salon treatments at The Spa at Seneca; signature cocktails at STIR feature bar and Lounge 101; and more.
To learn more about the upcoming exclusive culinary experience with Chef Darian Bryan and all of the other exciting events and experiences at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino, visit SenecaNiagaraCasino.com.
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino is located just minutes from the world-famous Niagara Falls in Western New York, near the Canadian border. The property is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and 365 days a year. Guests can enjoy 147,000 square feet of gaming space with more than 2,200 slot machines and over 50 table games, 10 restaurants, live entertainment and a AAA Four Diamond Award-winning, 26-story hotel with 604 deluxe rooms and suites, a spa and salon, fitness center, indoor pool and STIR feature bar with live entertainment, signature cocktails, and a stunning 43-foot high-definition video wall as well as the first of its kind on the East Coast-Lightning Link Lounge! More information is available by calling 1-877-8-SENECA (1-877-873-6322) or visiting SenecaNiagaraCasino.com. Follow us on Facebook: Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino X: @SenecaCasinos or Instagram: Instagram.com/SenecaCasinos. #SenecaNiagara
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