Black Chip's Thogohas Entry Toworld-Class Expertise
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ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT TO THE CITIZEN 19 OCTOBER 2000 A VAST tract of land in Tuscan village, hun- cloud-filled sky ceiling, casino will see a quality ing a taste of the many Fourways is being dreds of years of weath- an 8 500m sq casino mix of retail shops and cultures of Asia. transformed into an an- ering has resulted in with some 2300 gaming restaurants that they do There will be cient Tuscan village paint deterioration and positions provides the not normally experi- numerous "night- which, when it opens in alteration, the design anchor of the develop- ence. With restaurant spots", such as a barf November, will restaurant to be bring a new di- operated by the mension to the owners of the leisure industry in News Cafe. Gauteng. The two an- This is the site chor tenants in of Montecasino. the retail compo- Tsogo Sun's lei- nent of Monte- sure and gaming casino are Nu development cost- Metro and The ing R1,4-bn . Magic Company; Sandton Con- Nu Metro will vention Centre is offer a I5-screen linked to the con- cinema complex. struction of Mon- with all the cine- tecasino. having mas having sur- formed part of round sound and Tsogo Sun's suc- four of them cessful bid to the being equipped Gauteng Gam- with DTS/Dolby bling Board for the digital. The licence, Magic Company, Montecasino with 3 lOOsqm of incorporates an retail space, will impressive lei- offer interactive INTENSIVE research was carried out to ensure sure, entertain- family entertain- that intricate detail was applied to the devel- ment, gaming and ment rooted in opment to achieve authentic Tuscan architec- retail project that hi-tech innova- ture. ranks it as ar- tions geared to guably the biggest the 21st Century, and most am- and the enter- bitious private- tainment doesn't sector leisure pro- stop there. A 320- ject constructed in seat theatre, Gauteng to date. operated by one The develop- of South Africa's ment is based on leading impre- traditional Italian sarios, Pieter architecture and Toerien, will features Tuscan complement the architecture wide variety of throughout the en- venues at Monte- tire complex. Monfecaslno leisure, entertainment and retail development scheduled to open late casino. '!'he process of in November this year at fourways. G a v i n constructing the Rimmer, general facades, which cre- team had to do inten- ment. And, as a perfect concepts developed by manager of ate the impression of sive colour studies, fol- accompaniment to the some of South Africa's Montecasino, concludes an ancient Tuscan vil- lowed by a series of lay- excitement of the casi- best-known restaura- by saying, "These excit- lage on top of a hill, has ering in the actual plas- no, visitors can enjoy teurs, such as Costa To- ing retail and entertain- been extensive. tering. an unparalleled retail mazos, who is famous ment facilities will add THE innovative facade building, which has Moulds were made Each of the stones is experience in the form for starting the Squires immeasurably to Mon- been constructed by Tsogo Sun on the from actual buildings in hand-carved by a sculp- of shopping which goes Loft chain, dining out tecasino's image as the Montecasino site, is a visual example of what Tuscany and colour tor and the size of the beyond purchasing of will become a unique leading leisure centre visitors can expect to see in the permanent drawings were then rockwork is worked out desired items - this is experience. in South Africa." Montecasino development. Pictured here are done as an overlay on precisely. shopping with enter- Another innovative two of the authentic Tuscan tocodes. created the photographs. Inside this incredi- tainment value. facility will be the Pan through a process of experimentation with Whereas, in a real ble village, under a ASian restaurant offer- Visitors to Monte- various paint and plaster techniques. Black chip's Thogo has entry to world-class expertise THE TSOGO Sun partner- Council of Trade Unions developed and managed by ship of Southern Sun and and the SA Clothing and Southern Sun. Tsogo Investments was first Textile Workers' Union. Tsogo Sun, whose pro- constituted in 1994. Each of The balance of the jects are underwritten by the partners hold a 50% share-holding in the cons- the SA Breweries Group, interest in Tsogo Sun. ortium is divided among has access to world-class Tsogo Investments is a several organisations and gaming expertise through broad-based black empow- individuals, including Af- an exclusive development erment focused group rican Renaissance Hold- and management agree- whose shareholding will ings and Tangney Invest- ment with Las Vegas-based benefit organised black ments as well as the consor- MGMGrand. business and labour move- tium's founders. Tsogo Sun currently ments, together with wom- Southern Sun Gaming holds five casino licenses, en' groups and individual Investments, which owns the first being for Emno- black promoters. the remaining 50°0 interest tweni Ca ino in Nelspruit, Tsogo Investments com- in Tsogo Sun, is a wholly the second for Champions prises the National African owned subsidiary of The Casino in Witbank, Monte- Federated Chamber of Southern Sun Group, casino in Fourways, and Commerce and Industry, which in turn is owned by the fourth in Durban. The SA Breweries. most recent is in East the Foundation for African AN artist's impression of the R1.4 b'I'on Montecasino developrnen to be opened lafe Busines and Consumer The hotel component of London. ovember this year. Services. the ational Tsogo Sun's inos will be SOME facts on Montecasino • A one-stop travel agent • There are two main steakhouse,• A oper- and cultural tourism centre entrances. ated by Costa • A sweet and confec- • The entrance from the Tomazzos of tionary store parkade leads to the Grand Origins and • A 320-seat theatre, operat- Staircase, which is about five Wagamamas in ed by Pieter Therien, will complete metres above the gaming floor and Sandton City its entertainment facilities. The provides a viewing platform over theatre is accessible through the the vast expanse of the casino. Greek• and Aseafood casino or from the eastern Two escalators in the middle of the restaurant, operat- entrance next to the open air park- platform lead visitors straight ed by Costa ingarea. down into the complex. Tomazzos • Retail carts selling spe- ciality items will be placed strate- • A stream separates the casi- • The no from the rest of the complex, casino restaurant, gically throughout the retail allowing effective control of entry operated by component. into the casino and is in keeping Southern Sun • 35 life-size artificial trees, with the Tuscan theme of the .A wine cellar some 8 metres high, will add to the development. bar, operated by Tuscan theme of the development. • The retail component of the Michael • There are five different casino consists of an entertain- Lazanakis types of trees - Weeping Willows, ment area, restaurants, live enter- .A family Pinoaks, Ginkos, Birches and tainment venues, speciality retail pizzeria, two cof- Maples. stores and a food court. fee shops Four bars will serve the FROM left to right: Costa Iornozzos. owner of the Japanese restaurant, Kuchikomo, • At the west side of the devel- • Several casino area, with mobile drinks opment, two anchor tenants will with Gavin Rimmer, general manager of Montecasino, displaying wonderful of the restaurants trolleys providing refreshments. provide complementary entertain- Japanese cuisine to be experienced once the development is opened. will have double The casino area will ment. They are: volume facilities, consist of: • A I5-screen Nu Metro cine- and three will • 1 700 slot machines ma complex, offering exciting new electronic and video games, KFC offer large balcony seating for • 70 gaming tables features never seen in South Africa bumper cars, carousels, a soft play • An Indian food outlet guests. • An exclusive Salon Prive, before, including a "Platinum area and other innovative activi- • Pancake King -The retail component will offering higher limit gaming in Class" cinema, which offers VIP ties. There will be supervised • Spur comprise: secluded luxury. service and the ability to pre-book child care for younger visitors. • Yogenfruz • Several fashion and There will be a VIP dining area seats, superior seating, an execu- The foodcourt will con- • There will be 15 restau- accessory stores, such as Amici, in the Prive and a special parking tive lounge, and a complimentary sist of eleven operators, includ- rants and coffee shops, includ- DLI, and Busby Retail area of about 500 bays for VIP coffee in the Theatre Care, which ing: ing: • Curio stores guests, with direct access into will be located on a mezzanine • Steers • Keystone Care, based on • Jewellers either the Prive or, for those level inside the cinema foyer. • McDonald's the News Care concept • A fine leather boutique with children, into the retail area. There will also be a Sky Lounge • Ocean Basket • An Italian restaurant, • A fine art dealer The parking will comprise: for exclusive use by Cinema Prive • A gelateria (operated by operated by Gianni Mariano of • A tobacconist and cigar • Seven levels of covered members. Baglios of Sandton Square) Mastrantonio bar parking, offering about 5 000 bays. eThe Magic Company, which • StElmos • A Pan Asian dining expe- • A cellular phone store • A central speed ramp sys- is being designed to provide enter- • A middle eastern food rience, which will offer Thai food, • A Lego Lab - a virtual tem with counters on each ramp tainment seekers from four to 25 outlet (operated by Anat Felafel of noodle bars, sushi, Japanese and reality store where children will be and electronic signage directing years of age with state-of-the-art Sandton City) Chinese cuisine able to build Lego on computer guests to empty bays.