(VALLEY CENTER, CA) – July 1, 2009 -- Foodies were recently delighted by the introduction of a new menu at Valley View Casino's contemporary American steakhouse, Black&Blue. The talented food and beverage team including Howard Silver, vice president of the department; Josef Pilz, executive chef; Adam Saks, director of restaurant operations; Chip McCarty, room chef; and Monique Hawkins, restaurant manager at Black&Blue made the decision to develop the menu to expose their patrons to new yet explosive flavors and impeccable presentations.

Utilizing fresh local ingredients, unique plates such as a Roasted Beet Salad with Port Infused Goat Cheese & Chenin Blanc Vinaigrette; Lamb Chops with Israeli Cous-Cous & Apple Mint Gastrique and Black Pearl Salmon with Lentils, Arugula Salad & Lemon Thyme Marinade were recently unveiled as a part of the new options. New dishes such as Mano de Leon Sea Scallops with Potato Rösti, Leek Nage and Citrus Beurre Blanc; Lobster Fra Diavolo featuring Tagliatelle Pasta, Spicy Tomato & Porcini Mushroom and Sake Sea Bass with Bamboo Rice, Shiitakes, Bok Choy & Miso Broth were also added to the already award-winning menu. New permanent fixtures on the menu are the decadent Build-Your-Own Baked Potato Soup with Cheddar Cheese, Smoked Bacon & Chives and the indulgent 20 ounce Cowboy Steak, sure to be big sellers.

Returning menu favorites include the cooked-to-perfection Australian Lobster Tail, the Lobster Avocado Tower and the Surf & Turf with which you can play Valley View Casino's Dining for Dollars game to gamble for the price of your meal. Additionally, those who need to surrender to their sweet tooth can now indulge in new dessert items like the Mango Key Lime Tart with Passion Fruit Sauce & Coconut Tuile; a Crème Brûlée Trio including Pistachio Crème, Coconut Banana, Coffee Brûlées and the heavenly Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Cake featuring Bittersweet Chocolate Gelato, Peanut Caramel & Crème Anglaise.

"At Black&Blue, we don't create meals, we create experiences. We've added some very dynamic creations to keep people coming back who are looking for something innovative," said Silver. "The new menu items paired with the outstanding service are what separates us from the competition and keeps guests coming back."

All of the new menu items are exclusively available at Black&Blue located inside Valley View Casino. The restaurant is open Wednesday through Sunday for dinner at 5pm and features a full bar and extensive wine list. For more information or to make a reservation call (760) 291-2130. All patrons of the steakhouse and casino must be at least 21 years old.