A reasonably priced gem off the Silverton Casino floor, Twin Creeks Steakhouse delivers great service, tasty food and a modern, sultry ambiance. We were able to to talk to one of their chefs, Chef Paul Youngstrand, who shared with us a few tidbits about himself, the restaurant, and the food that they serve.
Chef Paul Youngstrand (Left) and Chef Chris Fearnow (Right) of Twin Creeks Steakhouse at the Silverton Casino in Nevada
FriendsEAT: Describe the cuisine served at Twin Creeks Steakhouse at Silverton Casino.
Chef Paul Youngstrand: Steak and seafood prepared to perfection in an elegant setting that’s patron-friendly and budget-friendly, too.
FE: What makes the restaurant special?
Chef Paul: We pride ourselves on offering a high quality, fine dining steakhouse experience with value that is beyond any comparable steakhouse in the area.
FE: Where did you train?
Chef Paul: Culinary Institute of America
FE: Did you grow up cooking or did cooking come to you later in life?
Chef Paul: I grew up watching and helping my family cook.
Porterhouse Steak
FE: Who in your life influenced your cooking the most?
Chef Paul: My Mother, Father and Grandmother
FE: What made you decide to become a chef?
Chef Paul: Just a feeling I had that didn’t go away. I just knew I wanted to be a chef when I grew up.
Prime Rib Steak
FE: What misconceptions do people have when they first enter the culinary field?
Chef Paul: Some people think that if they go to culinary school they will graduate and become a chef. Most don’t get that far I’ve found. People are not ready for the hard work and dedication it takes.
FE: What is the best cooking tip you can share for a novice?
Chef Paul: Don’t be afraid to fail. Learning from my mistakes I have found is the best way to learn.
FE: What are your three favorite cooking tools?
Chef Paul: Knife, Fire, Instinct
FE: When you’re home, what is your guilty food pleasure?
Chef Paul: Frozen Pizza
FE: What is your Favorite cookbook?
Chef Paul: On Food and Cooking, Harold McGee
Twin Creeks Steakhouse at Silverton Casino is located at 3333 Blue Diamond Road, Las Vegas, Nevada 89139
[mappress mapid=”252″]Nearby Landmarks: Tracker Boat Center, TMBC, and Bass Pro Shops
Phone Number: (702) 914-8661
Hours of Operation:
- Wed & Thu 05:00PM – 10:00PM
- Fri & Sat 05:00PM ” 11:00PM
- Sun 04:00PM – 09:00PM
- Mon & Tue Closed