I think his greatest assets to Medici are his flavors and his personality. More than any other chef I ever worked with, he likes to come out and talk to people and welcome them back and remember how they like something prepared. 'What can I cook for you tonight?' is his attitude. |
It was a great challenge. What we are doing is offering people the chance to experience what a gourmet casino restaurant is like in a comfortable price range. People have been pleasantly surprised. |
It's a huge difference in price. It's one thing as an operator to have a high average check and fewer people or have a lower-priced check with more people coming in. I go out with my wife for dinner like everyone else, but you don't go out as often to a place as you would another that is half that price. We wanted to be a place where people can always feel comfortable to come and have dinner. |
We are in this for the long haul. This menu has great breadth. And we have been ... getting the response we hoped for. We are seeing a lot of people for the first time, and then they are coming back. |