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Food is Key Difference in Casinos9 July 2000BILOXI, MISSISSIPPI - July 9, 2000 - As reported by the Sun Herald: "With all the Coast casinos offering similar slot machines and table games, food becomes a key ingredient in drawing customers to the gambling floor. And in a highly competitive market, the mix of restaurants is constantly changing. "`This isn't rocket science,' said John Ferrucci, vice president and general manager of Casino Magic Biloxi. `It's listening to your customers and giving them what they want.' "Casino Magic has done a lot of experimentation over the years. And Ferrucci, who has been on the job only a few months, has already shuffled things around a bit more. "…Ferrucci brought back singer/pianist Bob Moody and stocked the buffet with lobsters and crab legs. "Meanwhile, Isle of Capri has created `signature' restaurants at company properties in Mississippi and Louisiana. They include Calypso's buffets, the Tradewinds Marketplace and Farradday's, an upscale eatery that specializes in steaks and seafood. "…Larger hotel-casinos such as Imperial Palace, Beau Rivage and Grand Casinos offer a variety of food options. "…Most Coast casinos specialize in fresh, cooked-to-order meals..." |