Isle to have celebrity restaurant

Chef Palladino to open Bragozzo

SUN HERALD

BILOXI – Luke Palladino has signed on with the Isle of Capri to open a signature restaurant at its Biloxi casino this fall.

The restaurant will be called Bragozzo (“bra GO tzo”) and will have a wine bar. Palladino has been the mastermind behind other culinary successes, including the Onda Ristorante at the Mirage Las Vegas and Specchio and Ombra at the Borgata Casino & Spa in Atlantic City.

Palladino spent three years immersed in the culture of Italy’s varied regions, working in restaurants throughout Rome, Piemonte, Puglia, Friuli, Sicily and Tuscany. Upon returning to the United States he continued to work with some of the most well-respected chefs in the nation.

“Luke is bringing us his passion for culinary excellence and distinctive style enhancing our fine dining options,” said Tim Hinkely, corporate president and chief operating officer for Isle of Capri Casinos. “With Bragozzo, Luke will create an enchanting experience that appeals to the discerning taste of our guests.”

Palladino is the second celebrity chef with plans for a restaurant in a casino resort. Beau Rivage announced earlier this year Todd English will have an Olives restaurant in its resort.

“After launching various restaurants, I saw in the Isle a chance to develop something entirely new,” said Palladino, who admitted a fondness for Southern cuisine. “The dining experience at Bragozzo will bring together two teams that are dedicated to creating lasting memories.”

Isle of Capri, Hotel Resort in Biloxi Mississippi

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