Prodanovic said when she found out the Casino's original owners were going to sell the place last year, she was anxious to take over the restaurant. Because she was an only child and her mother was ill, Prodanovic said, she had to learn the kitchen craft early. Her mother often would supervise and lead her in the creation of the ethnic fare. Shortly after Prodanovic came to the United States, she helped cook at her aunt's restaurant and realized that it wasn't an impossible task. Now, Prodanovic, along with two other cooks, is producing the homestyle Croatian food at The Casino.
All entrees come with a salad, mashed potatoes and vegetable.
The menu boasts an array of dishes, whether your preference is beef, seafood, pork or lamb. In the sandwich category are meat loaf, roast ham, breaded veal and fish. Sandwiches are large and teeming with the meat of your choice. Prodanovic said weekend specials include a Dalmatian chicken with Croatian seasonings, pasta and grilled chicken breasts. While the Casino has been a popular neighborhood eatery through the decades, Prodanovic said it has attracted people from all over the Chicago area with a craving for Croatian fare.