Ameristar Casino Hotel East Chicago Introduces Ashley Archer as Executive Chef

Sept. 9, 2009 - PRLog -- East Chicago, IN — Ameristar Casino Hotel East Chicago, renowned for its premier gaming and culinary excellence, introduces Ashley Archer as its new Executive Chef.  Chef Ashley Archer brings bold new flavors, skills, and personality to the East Chicago dining outlets located within the property.

Prior to joining the Ameristar Casino Hotel East Chicago, Chef Archer served as Assistant Executive Chef for Ameristar’s Kansas City property beginning in 2005, before serving most recently as Executive Chef at Ameristar Vicksburg.  

In his new role, Chef Archer will oversee all of the East Chicago dining outlets at the Ameristar Casino Hotel East Chicago including the Heritage Buffet, the Double Down Diner, Amerisports and the Waterfront Grill.  In addition to these duties, Chef Archer will also lead the East Chicago dining experiences for guests visiting the property’s exclusive Star Club and Lounge amenities.

“I love seeing how food changes from place to place and how each region has its own core ingredients to work with.  I like to bring those ingredients and pair them with my Southern roots to create fun and exciting dishes,” said Archer.

Having amassed an extensive culinary background, Chef Ashley Archer brings a passion for Southern cuisine blended with influences from his travels to the Pacific Northwest, Hawaii, Arizona and Miami to the East Chicago dining options on property.

In his accomplished career, Chef Ashley was awarded the Mobil Four Diamond Award at the Westin Salishan Dining Room at Gleneden Beach, Oregon.  He also carries an impressive background as Executive Chef at the Westin Philadelphia, as well as the Executive Sous Chef at the Sheraton Overland Park, the Westin Shalishan and the Sheraton Birmingham.  

With a style characterized as under control, vocal, focused and fun, Chef Ashley is happy to immerse himself in these East Chicago dining outlets. He brings unique skills and personality to Ameristar East Chicago Casino Hotel.

For more information about Ameristar Casino Hotel East Chicago and the East Chicago dining options on site, visit: http://ameristar.com/East_Chicago.aspx


About Ameristar East Chicago:
Ameristar East Chicago Casino Hotel is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ameristar Casinos.  Inc.  With more than 56,000 square feet of casino space on four levels, Ameristar East Chicago offers the very best gaming excitement in Chicagoland, including over 1,800 slots, more than 50 table games and a dedicated baccarat room.  Adding to its vast entertainment experiences are a variety of dining choices including the Heritage Buffet and Waterfront Grill restaurants.  A 290-room luxury hotel, the Star Awards players lounge, and a state-of-the-art promotions center known as Winners Square are additional amenities that guests can enjoy when visiting.  Ameristar East Chicago is conveniently located minutes from I-80/94 off Cline Avenue, Exit 5, and 25 minutes from downtown Chicago.

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About Ameristar Casino Hotel East Chicago: The numbers tell the story: With 56,000 square feet of gaming space on four levels, more than 1,800 slots and video poker machines, over 60 table games and a dedicated baccarat room, we offer amazing gaming variety.

Plus, guests enjoy our 290-room luxury hotel, which boasts a variety of amenities, our four exceptionally appetizing restaurants and a gift shop that's a destination it its own right.

Located just 25 miles from downtown Chicago and conveniently located only minutes away from major interstates 90 and 80/94, we're easy to reach. And our 1,974-space covered parking garage makes it easy to stay.