Favorite Florida Restaurant Bruno’s of Brooklyn Returns to British Virgin Islands for Exclusive Private-Island Culinary Takeover

Posted by Sara Tirrell, May 7, 2026

Favorite Florida Restaurant Bruno’s of Brooklyn Returns to British Virgin Islands for Exclusive Private-Island Culinary Takeover

Scrub Island Resort Offers 50% Off Stays for “Friends of Bruno’s” Decadent Escape

 

WHO:

Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina, a serene 230-acre private-island resort in the British Virgin Islands, and Bruno’s of Brooklyn, an iconic, famed Florida Italian restaurant

 

WHAT:

Following last year’s sold-out culinary collaboration, Bruno’s of Brooklyn returns to Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina for a week-long island takeover designed exclusively for “Friends of Bruno’s.” This limited-time experience blends Sicilian-inspired cuisine with the dramatic setting of a private Caribbean island, pairing curated dining events with special access and 50% off resort accommodations ranging from ocean view guest rooms to private villas. Guests can enjoy intimate culinary experiences while taking advantage of this limited-time island offer.

Featured Experiences Include:

Thursday, June 25 – Private waterfront villa dinner hosted by Chef Calcedonio Bruno and co-owner Genevieve Bruno, featuring a curated, multi-course Italian feast in an intimate island setting. This dinner is available, exclusively, to guests who reserve the “Friends of Bruno’s” room offer.

Friday, June 26 – Available to resort guests and locals alike, is the Chef-hosted dinner at Scrub Island’s signature restaurant, Cardamom & Co., where Bruno’s of Brooklyn takes over the menu for one night only with signature dishes and classic Italian favorites, including:

  • Mini Beef Meatballs, hand-rolled with sweet Vidalia onion and finished with a rich Cabernet demi-glace
  • Shrimp Scampi with fresh herbs and lemon butter over toasted crostini
  • Seafood Fra Diavolo featuring clams, mussels, shrimp and calamari in a spicy marinara with pappardelle
  • Red Snapper Oreganata with Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs, white wine and butter over risotto
  • Bruno’s signature Meatball Parmigiano, a 90-year-old family recipe served over fresh pasta in marinara

 

Exclusive Offer:

  • Ocean view rooms, suites, and private villas starting at $319 per night – a 50% discount off standard rates – for stays June 22–28, 2026. No minimum stay required.

 

For more than a decade, Bruno’s of Brooklyn has been known for classic, crowd-favorite dishes rooted in tradition and bold flavor. For this island collaboration, Chef Cal has crafted a custom menu inspired by the restaurant’s Sicilian heritage, thoughtfully paired with the vibrant flavors and setting of the Caribbean.

 

WHEN:

June 25-26, 2026

 

WHERE:

Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina – British Virgin Islands

                               

HOW:

Visit scrubisland.com/friends-of-brunos to learn more and to book your stay, or call 877-890-7444.

 

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About Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina, BVI

Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina is named after its location, a serene 230-acre private-island haven situated at the east end of Tortola in the British Virgin Islands. The luxury, AAA Four-Diamond hotel is tucked into a rugged cliff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and neighboring islands. The resort features 52 guest accommodations as well as a collection of two-, three-, four- and six-bedroom villas, the intimate Ixora Spa, world-class restaurants, two private beaches, on-site boutique, sundries shop with grab & go options, full-service provisions store and a 55-slip marina. Just offshore on its own private island is the all-new Marina Cay Bar & Grill serving lunch and dinner. The Scrub Island Marina offers exhilarating excursions through Dive BVI and is homebase for PYPER Yachts. For more information, call toll free U.S. (877) 890-7444, visit ScrubIsland.com, or follow on  Facebook, Instagram, and X.

 

About Mainsail Lodging & Development

Mainsail Lodging & Development is an award-winning, Tampa, Florida-based company specializing in hotel, furnished housing, and resort property management and development, marketing and sales. An established company with a dynamic entrepreneurial spirit, Mainsail prides itself in finding unique lodging opportunities with a purpose and applying its passion and expertise to each project. Founded by President Joe Collier with a combination of daring vision and dogged determination, Mainsail has built an impressive portfolio of top-branded properties throughout the southeastern United States and Caribbean. Each Mainsail property inspires guests with a distinct character and meticulously crafted, sophisticated style, from a private island resort, and urban culinary showplaces, to waterfront marvels, boutique southern hotels, and a historic jazz-era icon. Stay Sojo, Mainsail’s newest brand, provides short-term furnished living options across the country, while Mainsail Vacation Rentals manages a collection of private vacation homes in Florida and the Caribbean. To ensure long-term success and profitability, Mainsail relies on the dedication of its high-performing associates, a growing group of enterprising investors, and a commitment to giving back, every step of the way. MainsailHotels.com