Firelake Grill House & Cocktail Bar awarded "Project of the Year"
FIRELAKE GRILL HOUSE & COCKTAIL BAR AWARDED PROJECT OF THE YEAR
FROM FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES MAGAZINE
Bloomington, MN (April 17, 2014) FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar (2100 Killebrew Drive), the signature restaurant at Radisson Blu Mall of America received the Project of the Year award from Foodservice Equipment & Supplies Magazine (FE&S). Helmed by Executive Chef Paul Lynch, the restaurant was honored for its small kitchen footprint in comparison to a high production rate. In addition to a beautiful bar, furnishings, and menu, the open kitchen and the narrow back kitchen handling all prep made the restaurant stand out amongst the 2013 nominees.
FireLake does a wonderful job of marrying form and function to create a foodservice operation that makes the most effective and efficient use of labor and space, said FE&S Editor Joseph Carbonara. The net result is a wonderful dining experience for guests in a facility that provides a good return on the owners investment.
Nominations for the award were culled from monthly Project of the Month winners, a title awarded to FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar in September, 2013. Projects were submitted by consultants, foodservice dealers, architects, and others in the restaurant and design industry for selection by the FE&S staff. All aspects of the space were considered including the menu from Paul Lynch, interior design from Jim Hamilton of Graven Images, and architecture design from Elness Swenson Graham Architects.
Were absolutely honored to receive this award from FE&S, says Executive Chef Paul Lynch. From our incredible design teams creation of the space to the staff who work to prepare food in this kitchen every day, FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar is a creative, efficient and exciting space.
Lynch and FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar will be acknowledged at the 2014 Dealer of the Year and Industry Awards gala, which takes place at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago on May 17, 2014 during the National Restaurant Associations trade show.
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About FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar
Opening in March of 2013, FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar, the signature restaurant at Radisson Blu Mall of America features signature Midwestern dishes inspired by real burning wood by Executive Chef Paul Lynch and an extensive wine, beer and cocktail program. Open daily from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and late-night from 10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m., the restaurant will also provide 24-hour room service. Complimentary self-parking and valet parking are available at the restaurant.
http://www.firelakerestaurant.com/http://www.radisson.com/bloomington-hotel-mn-55425/usablma or call +1 (952) 881-5258
About Radisson Blu Mall of America
The Radisson Blu Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn. opened in March 2013 and is the only hotel attached to the iconic shopping center. The hotel offers a dedicated shopping program, the Minnesota-centric FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar and spacious accommodations suitable for business and leisure travelers. For reservations and more information, visit www.radissonblu.com/hotel-mall-of-america or call +1 (952) 881-5258.
About Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group is one of the worlds largest and most dynamic hotel groups. The Carlson Rezidor portfolio includes more than 1,340 hotels in operation and under development with a footprint spanning over 105 countries and territories and a powerful set of global brands including Quorvus Collection, Radisson Blu®, Radisson®, Radisson Red, Park Plaza®, Park Inn® by Radisson and Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM. Carlson Rezidor plans to grow its portfolio to nearly 1,500 hotels in operation and under development by 2015. In most hotels, guests can benefit from Club CarlsonSM, one of the most rewarding loyalty programs in the world. Carlson Rezidor and its brands employ 88,000 people.
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., and Brussels, Belgium.
Contacts
Josie Berg-Hammond, Wagstaff Worldwide | +1 (312) 943-6900 | josie@wagstaffworldwide.com
Lauren Larson, Wagstaff Worldwide | +1 (312) 943-6900 | laurenlarson@wagstaffworldwide.com
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