CULINARY & DINING Dine Like a High Roller at Maryland’s Casinos From haute cuisine to low country fare, Maryland’s casinos house some of the state’s best restaurants. H BY HENRY HONG Hollywood Casino Perryville A casual, relaxed vibe pervades this northeast Maryland casino’s restaurants. Celebrity Bar and Grill offers familiar favorites as well as something new every day—from food specials and live entertainment to trivia and paint nights—while Extras provides 24-hour sustenance to dedicated night owls. Horseshoe Casino In the heart of bustling Baltimore, dining options include two restaurants helmed by Diners, Drive-ins and Dives chef Guy Fieri; a joint venture by James Beard award winners John Besh and Aarón Sánchez; and a luxury steakhouse, as well as casual fare from Baltimore-based restaurants Lenny’s Deli and Heavy Seas Burgers. Above: Pappas Seafood at MGM National Harbor, Oxon Hill Below: Luk Fu at Maryland Live! Casino, Hanover LUCKY EATS MGM National Harbor The newest casino in Maryland promises luxury on a grand scale, with restaurants by celebrity chefs José Andrés and Marcus Samuelsson, a steakhouse by brothers Bryan and Michael Voltaggio, and an outpost of the venerable Baltimore-based crab cake mecca Pappas Seafood. Maryland Live! Casino A diner’s destination close to Baltimore, D.C. and Annapolis, the Arundel Mills entertainment district, and BWI airport, Maryland Live! has something to offer for everyone. Anchored by the locally revered upscale steakhouse The Prime Rib, the famous Phillips Seafood, and a burger shop by celebrity chef Bobby Flay, it even boasts a ramen bar. Rocky Gap Casino Resort At this oasis of cosmopolitan luxury nestled in the rolling mountains of Western Maryland, indulge in all-day, buffet-style waterfront dining that comes with striking views of beautiful Lake Habeeb, or relax at a sports bar and grill featuring live entertainment and outdoor dining. ✥ An Interview With The Voltaggio Brothers BY HENRY HONG PHOTOS: MGM NATIONAL HARBOR, STEWART COHEN PICTURES; GREG POWERS “Top Chef” alums Bryan Voltaggio and his brother Michael dish on the Maryland culinary scene. After individual success, you are both back in Maryland. Was this the plan all along? Bryan: “We’ve always entertained the idea of working together; however, it took years to find the right project. Partnering with MGM at National Harbor was the perfect fit. The Voltaggio Brothers’ steakhouse concept is Michael and me inviting you to our home for dinner.” Michael: “We ended up going in different directions yet finding ourselves at the same destination: home. Our goal, too, is always the same—cook great food and take care of our guests.” 20 ✥ VISITMARYLAND.ORG | 1-877-333-4455 How has the food scene in Maryland evolved recently? Bryan: “Farmers, ranchers and watermen are connecting to the demands of consumers. It’s a great time to cook here.” Michael: “Food and entertainment collided in a big way, inspiring people to crave something more. It’s up to us to deliver and Maryland has no shortage of great restaurants to keep the bar high.” ✥
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