Food Industry News April 2015 web edition

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LEVEL 257’S PAC-MAN VENUE A BLAST FROM THE PAST

Technology Center of DuPage, the high school career and technical education campus for DuPage County, took its 4th straight state title at the 2015 Illinois ProStart Student Invitational. (L to R): Students and their instructor coaches: Chef Kyle Neuner, Anica Hosticka, Amber Truby, Jorge Angulo, Mary Hoare, Maria Boleaga, Chef Matt Barker.

CHEF PROFILE: DEVON QUINN ............................. 4 CHEF PROFILE: GIULIO FULGENZI.......................... 6 AROUND CHICAGO: GRANITE CITY FOOD & BREWERY .. 8 TRAVEL: SOUTH AMERICAN ESCAPE ..................... 12 DINING WITH MS. X ........................................ 17 NATIONAL NEWS ............................................ 40 DIRECTORY .................................................. 41 CLASSIFIEDS ................................................ 44

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Inspired by Pac-Man, Namco’s most famous creation, Level 257 is a multifaceted urban-chic space where food takes center stage and play is encouraged. The experience is all about being social – through food, drinks, nostalgia, and a little bit of friendly competition. The venue will continuously evolve; creating a destination that turns convention on its head to celebrate the culture of play. The dining experience brings contemporary food and spirits to old school play. Level 257 is the only restaurant and entertainment venue for NAMCO Entertainment, Inc., one of the world’s largest amusement suppliers and operators. The 42,000 square foot venue hosts a retail shop featuring specialty Pac-Man items. The restaurant serves up chefdriven contemporary American fare, handcrafted cocktails, craft beer, an ex-

tensive wine list and more in an exciting setting. The stylish and comfortable gaming lounge, aptly named “Lost & Found,” boasts over 70 retro and modern games handpicked by NAMCO’s gaming experts, along with reimagined table tennis, air hockey, and pinball. The 16 retrostyled bowling lanes are the only ones in Schaumburg, and bowlers can eat from a special bar menu, sample premium wines along with craft cocktails and beer. The venue enables guests to dine and play without borders! Food and beverage service is available everywhere, with attentive waitstaff stationed throughout the venue. Technology permeates the experience, from guest tables to ‘single sign-on’ real-time hourly pricing that enables seamless movement between the key areas of Level 257, without tickets or wristbands.

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