Osteria by Fabio Viviani, his concept at LAX, is listed as temporarily closed on LAX’s website. His Café Firenze in Moorpark closed in January 2020 because the landlord in charge of the property had different plans for it, Viviani said. Viviani said he was eager to do something in California again. Although it will have familiar buffet elements such as a set price at entry, it aims to evoke the feeling of being in a high-end food hall with multiple eateries under one roof.Ī growing number of Southern California casinos are swapping buffets for other concepts in response to the coronavirus pandemic, but the Marketplace will be unique in that it’s the first celebrity chef branded dining concept we’ve seen at Southern California’s tribal casinos. The Marketplace by Fabio Viviani will replace Potrero Canyon Buffet and is expected to open at the Cabazon area resort in December.

Turns out, Viviani was handed a blank canvas with the casino’s former Potrero Canyon Buffet.Īlready, the celebrity chef, a former “Top Chef” contestant and cookbook author, has begun building concepts incorporating everything from the best roadside barbecue stands to a Brazilian churrascaria to what Viviani described as “sushi with an Italian twist” - and they’re all under one venue. While Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa continues work on the full version of the Marketplace, Casino Morongo next door will open its bingo hall and poker room on Thursday, March 31.When Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa announced a partnership with Fabio Viviani earlier this year, casino officials said he would explore everything from tweaking menus to coming up with new dining concepts. The two have also partnered up in offering virtual cooking classes for those interested in how the chef prepares his meals. The casino first announced a partnership with cookbook author and former “Top Chef” contestant Fabio Viviani in July 2021. The Marketplace will offer six other eateries: Mercato Centrale (Italian), Al Comal (Mexican/South American), Pork & Waffles (BBQ and Southern comfort food), Sukiru (Pan-Asian), Prime Cuts (part steakhouse and part Brazilian Churrascaria) and Sweet Things (desserts). Pescato will be the first of seven eateries to open at The Marketplace, a concept designed to be like a high-end food hall with be freshly-prepared items at each stall. The Marketplace is in the former Potrero Canyon Buffet space and Pescato is at the entrance of the area, which will fully open in the coming weeks.

Pescato, a seafood restaurant is the first part of the Marketplace to open and will start serving the public on Saturday, April 2. Morongo Casino Resort & Spa is one restaurant closer to completing the Marketplace by Fabio Viviani.

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