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Dominick’s Food + Spirits now open
Fitz Casino & Hotel welcomes a new culinary gem
By David Grisham
TUNICA — Fitz Casino & Hotel welcomed a new culinary
gem to its establishment with the grand opening of Dominick’s Food + Spirits, a tribute to the late Dominick “Scoots” Scudiero, a revered figure in the hospitality industry. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, led by Vice President and General Manager Tony Scudiero and his family, marked a poignant moment for the Scudiero family and the casino community.
“This restaurant isn’t just about great food; it’s about honoring my father’s legacy,” remarked Tony Scudiero during the ceremony. “My father loved four things: family, food, people, and Las Vegas. Dominick’s embodies his passion for hospitality and his dedication to making everyone feel like family.”
Named after Dominick Scudiero, known affectionately as “Scoots,” the restaurant features cherished family recipes, including their famous spaghetti sauce passed down through generations. Photographs of Dominick adorn the walls, alongside memorabilia from his storied career in hospitality spanning over six decades.
The menu at Dominick’s offers a blend of hearty American classics and Italian favorites. For lunch and dinner, guests can indulge in dishes like golden-brown crab cakes served with tangy remoulade, succulent Italian meatballs in marinara sauce, and much, much more. For those seeking a taste of the South, the menu includes Southern fried catfish sandwiches and shrimp and grits, a savory combination of sautéed shrimp over creamy cheddar grits.
Photos of Dominick and his family line the walls of the new restaurant at Fitz Casino named in his honor.
Cutting the ribbon at Dominick’s Food + Spirits
During the opening we sampled some of the menu items, including crab cakes, shrimp cocktail, meatballs, baked ziti and a variety of desserts. The delicious crab cakes were crispy on the outside and moist, sweet and tender on the inside. The creamy, tangy remoulade perfectly complemented the golden- fried cakes.
The jumbo shrimp cocktail served included generously sized shrimp, fresh and chilled. The sweet flavor of the shrimp was enhanced by a bold, tangy cocktail sauce that provided just the
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Guests sampled Italian meatballs, baked ziti, Southwest eggrolls, chicken wings and more.
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