FIREKEEPERS CASINO HOTEL’S NIBI RESTAURANT RECEIVES WINE SPECTATOR’S BEST OF AWARD OF EXCELLENCE FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR
Launched in 1981, the Restaurant Awards represent the world’s only program focused exclusively on restaurant wine service. They are assigned on three levels: the Award of Excellence, the Best of Award of Excellence, and the Grand Award. The Best of Award of Excellence recipients display excellent breadth across multiple winegrowing regions and/or significant vertical depth of top producers, along with superior presentation.
“The restaurant industry is growing and thriving, with restaurant opening surpassing pre-pandemic levels for the first time. To take advantage of the uptick, restaurateurs are re-investing in their wine programs,” said Marvin R. Shanken, Editor and Publisher, Wine Spectator. “Restaurants that make wine a priority are what the Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards program is all about. I’m pleased to congratulate all 3,777 restaurants for their dedication to wine and exemplary wine lists.”
Renowned for its exceptional culinary innovation, Nibi showcases American and Regional cuisines, crafting a delightful array of flavors that harmonize beautifully with its extensive selection of over 300 wines. Nibi's accolades with Wine Spectator began in 2017 with the Award of Excellence, a recognition maintained through 2021. The restaurant then progressed to earn the prestigious Best of Award of Excellence in both 2022 and 2023, and has now proudly secured this honor once again in 2024. Further enhancing its esteemed reputation, Nibi holds the distinguished AAA Four Diamond designation, reflecting its unwavering commitment to offering an atmosphere of elegance and unparalleled service to its valued guests.
"Receiving Wine Spectator's Best of Award of Excellence for the third consecutive year is an incredible honor for Nibi and the entire team at FireKeepers Casino Hotel," said Michael Hamilton, Vice President of Food & Beverage. "This prestigious recognition reflects our relentless dedication to curating an exceptional wine program that delights and impresses our guests. We remain committed to continually elevating our offerings and providing an unparalleled dining experience that exceeds the expectations of wine aficionados and culinary enthusiasts alike, ensuring that Nibi continues to be a premier destination for extraordinary dining and world-class wine selections."
Located within the hotel lobby, Nibi presents an experience that begins the instant you enter FireKeepers' renowned restaurant. Boasting a selection that spans from delectable fresh seafood to mouthwatering, robust rib-eyes, this establishment truly encapsulates the essence of exceptional dining and creating unforgettable nights.
About Wine Spectator
Wine Spectator is the world’s leading authority on wine. Anchored by Wine Spectator magazine, a print publication that reaches around 3 million readers worldwide, the brand also encompasses the Web’s most comprehensive wine site (WineSpectator.com), mobile platforms and a series of signature events. Wine Spectator examines the world of wine from the vineyard to the table, exploring wine’s role in contemporary culture and delivering expert reviews. Parent company M. Shanken Communications, Inc., also publishes Cigar Aficionado, Whisky Advocate, Market Watch, Shanken News Daily and Shanken’s Impact Newsletter.
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FireKeepers Casino Hotel, conveniently located just off Interstate 94 at Exit 104 in Battle Creek, MI, has been acclaimed as the Best Casino by audiences in Western Michigan and Northern Indiana. Furthermore, it has garnered over 30 awards in the Casino Player Magazine's Best of Gaming 2023 Native Midwest category, including the esteemed title of Best Overall Gaming Resort, and has also been awarded Best Overall Dining by Casino Player Magazine’s Best of Dining & Nightlife, affirming its status as a premier destination for gaming and dining alike. FireKeepers has been recognized on Glassdoor's Best Places to Work list, as a Best-in-State Employer by Forbes, and Employer of the Year by the Michigan Works! Association. Additionally, it was chosen as one of the Best Casinos to Work For by Casino Player Magazine. FireKeepers' signature restaurant, Nibi, is a multiple recipient of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence and was awarded a AAA Four Diamond designation in 2023. The property features 2,700 slot machines, 63 table games, and a 26-table live poker room. FireKeepers’ resort-style hotel has been rated AAA Four Diamond for nine consecutive years and offers 446 rooms, a functional multi-purpose event center, six distinctive dining destinations, and multiple lounges. FireKeepers is the title sponsor of the FireKeepers Casino 400, a NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway, and a host of the FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship, an EPSON Tour-Road to the LPGA golf event. For more information, visit firekeeperscasino.com.
FireKeepers Casino Hotel is owned and operated by the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi. For more information on the NHBP, visit nhbp-nsn.gov.
