(Look out for De Laurentiis’ favorite Whispering Angel rosé from the Mediterranean Coast.) In addition to the main dining area, the layout will feature a chef’s table near the open kitchen, an outdoor patio in the back, and a circular bar that leads out to the casino floor, which will serve barrel-aged cocktails and international wines. That’s why we make great teams.”Īcknowledging that the space’s former concept had a very masculine feel, De Laurentiis is looking forward to warming it up with delicate fabrics, red and yellow hues, interior greenery, rose gold counters, local artwork, and vintage posters inspired by her movie-star grandparents. Women see things that men don’t see, and vice versa.

It’s not good or bad, it’s just different. I might say, ‘I really don’t like the ceiling.’ But a man would be like, ‘Just don’t look up.’ So it’s a different perspective. I think females are different from males in that sense. “When I do projects, I’m very involved,” she says.