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Silverton Casino Lodge names Matthew Pellerito general manager of Twin Creeks, which will reopen with an innovative new menu, boutique bourbons, extensive wine list and restyled interior and exterior Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007.
Pellerito has learned the ins and outs of fine dining from the ground up by bussing and waiting tables, washing dishes and bartending. Within one year of his first job, Pellerito managed to work his way up from dishwasher to head waiter of Jacques' Mediterranean Restaurant, a four star fine dining restaurant in Troy, MI.
"I am thrilled that Matthew is leading Twin Creeks into the future," said Silverton Casino Lodge General Manager Yale Rowe. "His extensive leadership experience will prove very useful as Twin Creeks evolves into a unique combination of a modern Strip-side destination and friendly neighborhood restaurant."
Pellerito entered the world of fine dining within a casino/resort in 2001 when he accepted the position as food and beverage assistant director for Greektown Casino in Detroit. While there, he was responsible for all operating aspects of three restaurants, two dining rooms, three lounges a banquet hall, nightclub and casino floor beverage service. Most recently, Pellerito opened Pampas Brazilian Grille inside Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Serving as General Manager, Pellerito turned Pampas into a highly successful venue in half the time projected by its corporate counterpart.
Voted "Best Locals Casino" in AOL CityGuide's 2007 City's Bestâ awards, Silverton Casino Lodge is located three miles south of Mandalay Bay at I-15 and Blue Diamond Rd./Dean Martin Dr. The renovated property boasts a revamped interior and exterior, and offers all-inclusive amenities characteristic of an upscale, contemporary luxury lodge-themed property. Silverton's attractions include the world-class, live action Seasons buffet, Sundance Grill, a terrific 24-hour restaurant/grill, the 2007 Zagat Las Vegas Nightlife listed Hootie & the Blowfish's Shady Grove Lounge, the innovative Twin Creeks featuring boutique bourbons, wine and food and the new, Mexican-inspired Mi Casa Grill Cantina as well as 300 newly renovated deluxe rooms and suites that offer luxurious amenities.
In addition to the 165,000 square foot Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, Silverton offers 60,000 square feet of gaming with 1,400 slot machines and 30 table games, an intimate poker room and the Mermaid Restaurant & Lounge, featuring a 117,000 gallon saltwater aquarium with more than 5,000 sharks, stingrays and tropical fish. For more information, please call (702) 263-7777.
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