Penn Entertainment’s new Hollywood Casino locations in Joliet and Aurora have partnered with McClain Camarota Hospitality (MCH) to bring prominent Chicago chefs and restaurants to the Illinois locations.
Both locations will feature the Boulevard Food & Drink Hall, offering a range of dining options to visitors. MCH will design and operate the two Boulevard locations.
Concepts will include Lucky Goat, a new burger restaurant from celebrated chef Stephanie Izard. Both Boulevard halls will also house the first suburban locations for Antique Taco, as well as Pretty Cool Ice Cream and Five50 Pizza.
In addition, the Boulevard at the Joliet site will open a breakfast and bakery counter and a mid-century Hollywood-inspired bar. The hall is currently under construction.
Founded by Shawn McClain, MCH runs several other dining concepts across the U.S. These include Sage in Las Vegas, Chicago’s Green Zebra and Spring, and Highlands Detroit.
Local Focus For Hollywood Casino
“We’re proud to feature local area chefs and restaurants at the new Hollywood Casino Joliet,” said Ruben Warren, vice president and general manager of Hollywood Casino Joliet. “Boulevard food hall will offer premium dining options. We can’t wait to introduce our guests to this new social space later this year.”
Greg Moore, vice president and general manager of Hollywood Casino Aurora, made similar comments on this local focus. He said: “Boulevard is designed to be a lively place for customers to gather and enjoy great food and drinks.
“Bringing in local establishments that our customers know and love is an excellent addition to our new best-in-class property.”
The announcement follows another dining partnership for the two Hollywood Casino sites. In March, it was confirmed celebrity chef and entrepreneur Giada De Laurentiis would open restaurants at the two locations.
The Joliet casino is due to open in Q4, with the Aurora venue following in H1 next year.
