Paula Deen Brings Her Unique Brand of Food and Fun to Grand Casino Resort Tunica

The queen of southern cuisine is coming to Grand Casino Tunica!

Harrah's has entered a partnership with Food Network star Paula Deen to bring her passion-fueled culinary artistry to bear on a new buffet, one which will bear her name, Paula Deen's Buffet. The 560-seat buffet is slated to open in May 2008.

Paula Deen came from humble beginnings. She was a bank teller before opening a small catering company in Savannah, Georgia called The Bag Lady. She later opened her own restaurant, The Lady and Sons.

In 1997, she published her first cookbook, "The Lady & Sons Savannah Country Cooking," and several successful books have followed.

Deen became involved with the Food Network in 1999, and eventually got her own show, Paula's Home Cooking. The show propelled her into the realm of celebrity chef superstars, and she has a wide, loyal following of fans who love her down-home charm and no-nonsense view of life and cuisine. Her latest show, Paula's Party, debuted in 2006.

Granny Paul’s Garden – full salad bar featuring some of Paula’s favorite salads and signature “Skillet Cornbread”.
Uncle Bubba’s Oyster House – featuring menu items served at Bubba’s restaurant in Savannah – signature item “Char Grilled Oysters”
Hoe Cake & Biscuit Station – cooked all day long served with butter and syrup if desired.
Lady & Son’s – featuring southern comfort foods such as her famous Fried Chicken, Collard Greens and Lady’s Cheesy Mac.
Captain Michael’s Smokehouse – featuring an assortment of meat prepared using Paula’s rubs smoked daily, BBQ Pulled Pork, Smoked Sausage and Ribs.
Little Jack’s Corner – a wide array of desserts featuring Paula’s famous Gooey Butter Cake, Grandmother Paul’s Sour Cream Pound Cake, Peach Cobbler and creamy hand dipped ice cream.

The new buffet development is part of a $45 million renovation of Grand Casino Resort Tunica. The renovation, which will include the remodeling of more than 1,100 rooms, will coincide with the Grand Casino Resort Tunica's name change to Harrah's Casino Tunica. The unveiling of the re-branded destination is also scheduled for May 2008.