The newest addition to Isle Casino Cape Girardeau has some sweet and savory things in store for future diners. As the grand opening for Isle Cape Girardeau draws near, we sat down with Executive Chef Todd Treon to talk about his background as well as his vision for the new casino.
After attending culinary school at the Culinary Institute of America, Todd worked at the Omni Netherland Plaza in downtown Cincinnati for almost 10 years before he began working in the casino industry. Over the years, he’s also enjoyed donating his time to charity auctions as a chef at the homes of winning bidders.
Comfort Food is his Passion, Soul and Expertise.
Todd explains his passion for cooking is something that was passed down to him from his family.
“My interest in food actually came from both of my grandmothers. One was a baker, specializing in cookies and cakes and the other was a ‘home style’ cook, always preparing classic American foods like meat loaf, chicken and homemade noodles.”
In planning the menus for the restaurants at Isle Casino Cape Girardeau, Todd says he wants to serve the community comfort food that’s infused with local flavors. Farmer’s Pick Buffet will focus on fresh, local ingredients prepared as home-style favorites like fried chicken and pot roast.
Todd continues, “So far we have found resources in a number of local growers, farmers and ranchers, and we’re still expanding that list. I’m pleased that we’re utilizing local ingredients because they’re fresher. It allows the produce to ripen before being picked, and it shortens transportation time. It also helps the local economy and promotes a culture of community. People like to know where their food is coming from, and it’s nice to be able to point right down the road and tell them.”
Success is a Dining Room Full of Happy Guests
“There have been many great moments in my career, but nothing is more rewarding than walking through a dining room full of guests who are all enjoying a meal with friends,” Todd concludes.
What would you like to see on the menu at Isle Casino Cape Girardeau? Let Todd know in the comments.
Like to see menu.
Sharon, now that we are open, our menus are available online. You can view them all at this link: http://cape-girardeau.isleofcapricasinos.com/dining-farmerspick.aspx
How much is the buffet?
Hi Patty! Lunch (Monday-Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.) is $10.95, as is Sunday Brunch (10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.). Dinner starts at 3 p.m. and is $15.95 every day except on Thursdays when we serve snow crab legs; then it is $23.95. I’ve heard great things about this buffet so be sure to try it out and let us know!
I was disappointed with you not serving fried chicken on the Sunday Brunch Buffet until 1:00 PM. I expected fried chicken to be on any brunch buffet. I mean come on, it was basically a breakfast buffet until 1 PM unless of course you liked egg rolls and nasty pot stickers, yuck.
Thank you for your feedback Ron. I’m sorry to hear that your experience was less than satisfactory. I will let the team at Isle Casino Cape Girardeau know about this.
Just spoke with our chef, and as of 2 weeks ago, the Sunday brunch buffet now has fried chicken. Hope you’ll stop in again sometime soon to try it.
I had my first experience this past Sunday at your Champayne Brunch. I was very pleased with the service and food!!! The food selection far exceeded my expectations from the freshly made eggs and omlets to the yummy chicken Parmesan, fried chicken, homemade pizza and grilled asparagus!! The wine and champagne drinks were a nice touch to the meal. It was a very nice surprise seeing local honey on the tables!!!! The honey is a favorite of mine and glad to see that things are coming from the area. As a suggestion, if you are using other local ingredient in your dishes, put up signs by the dish on the buffet to let the public know and it also advertises for the local farmer.
Thanks for such a pleasing experience
CW
So happy that you enjoyed the champagne brunch! I’ve passed your comment along to the team in Cape. This is something that we currently do at our sister property, Isle of Capri Casino Hotel Boonville, and we are in the process of gathering collateral and signage for Cape Girardeau as well.