When Executive Chef Bill Bracken is asked why he decided to pursue a cooking profession, he responds that it wasn‘t so much that he chose the profession, but rather it chose him. Being part of a family where food was an essential part of his life—his aunt and uncle owned the local grocery store where his mother worked and his father spent 35 years working in a meat packing plant—an appreciation for real and pure food was a given.

With this being the case, Chef Bracken knows how to place the priority on taste. “There are still too many chefs trying too hard to be creative and putting everything before taste. Taste should always come first.”

At Palm Terrace Restaurant, you’ll find the perfect balance of taste and presentation. Artfully presented Small Bites have the benefit of being extraordinary on both accounts; signature dishes such as Truffle-infused Macaroni and Cheese and Potato-Crusted Black Cod have all the hallmarks of a classic dish with a sophisticated accent.

Chef Bracken’s authentic offerings spring from his mid-western upbringing. “When I grew up we did not dine, rather we ate to feed our body and soul. Food was about food. Everything was wholesome, pure, home grown and home made.” One meal at Palm Terrace Restaurant and you can experience his genuinely innovative flare for “American-style cuisine with a twist” for yourself.