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The name of the facility is Pinstack, and while bowling lanes anchor the entertainment offerings, they are complemented by an array of attractions that will keep even the most energetic of young people occupied — and asking their parents to dig a little deeper into their wallets. These include a rock-climbing wall, a high-ropes course, a two-level laser tag arena, a hundred video games and simulator technology.

Pinstack encompasses 50,000 square feet, much of it devoted to a full-service restaurant, a full bar and a private dining area. The chef-inspired menu is

creative, and plans call for it to change with the seasons.

Spring offerings include Signature Macaroni and Cheese Pops with tomato basil sauce, shaved Parmesan and fresh parsley; the Pinstack Veggie Burger with baby spinach and mozzarella cheese; the Havana Hog Panini with smoked ham, pulled pork, Gruyere and jalapeno Dijon; and the Sriracha Chicken Pizza with grilled chicken, Colby jack, Srira-cha and bleu cheese drizzle.

As one local reviewer put it: “For being a bowling alley, the menu doesn’t look bad…”

There is a fairly lengthy, if safe, wine list for a “bowling alley” (the Patz & Hall Chardonnay and the J. Lohr Cabernet Sauvignon are sleepers, especially if you’re not familiar with

those brands), but the adult-beverage emphasis is on signature cocktails. Among them: the Spaniard Sour (Patron Reposado tequila, Jalapeno Infused Licor 43 and fresh lime juice), and the German Chocolate Martini (Godiva chocolate liqueur, Parrot Bay Coconut Rum and Smirnoff Black Cherry Vodka).

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PINSTACK PLAN:BOWL AND BITEOne is up and running in West Plano,Texas; another is eyed for Fort Worth.BY BOB JOHNSON

THE CONCEPT BEHIND the new entertainment destination in West Plano, Texas, is explained in two words on the ven-ue’s large exterior sign. Those words: 1) Bowl, and 2) Bite.

Think Big: If the edifi ce that is Pinstack looks imposing, there is a reason for that — 50,000 rea-sons, to be exact — the number of square feet the establishment comprises.

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their wallets. These include a rock-climbing wall, a high-ropes course, a two-level laser tag arena, a hundredvideo games and simulator technology.

Pinstack encompasses 50,000 squarefeet, much of it devoted to a full-servicerestaurant, a full bar and a private dining area. The chef-inspired menu is

the Havana Hog Panini with smoked ham, pulled pork, Gruyere and jalapeno Dijon; and the Sriracha Chicken Pizza with grilled chicken, Colby jack, Srira-cha and bleu cheese drizzle.

As one local reviewer put it: “Forbeing a bowling alley, the menu doesn’t look bad…”

There is a fairly lengthy, if safe, wine list for a “bowling alley” (the Patz & Hall Chardonnay and the J. Lohr Cabernet Sauvignon are sleepers, especially if you’re not familiar with

Rum and Smirnoff Black Cherry Vodka).

Think Big: If the edifi ce that is Pinstack looks imposing, there is a reason for that — 50,000 rea-sons, to be exact — the number of square feet the establishmentcomprises.

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Given the well-conceptualized food-and-beverage operation, one could con-clude that bowling is an afterthought. It is not. The 28 lanes are divided into two sections, including an eight-lane VIP area. And while the amenities make for a family-friendly vibe, the design work and furniture fi nishes are upscale, pro-viding a seamless transition to a 21-and-over environment when desired.

Pinstack is operated by Entertain-ment Properties Group Inc., the same company behind the iT’Z family fun centers, which include bowling and unlimited buffets among their offerings. That company’s Chief Operating Offi cer, Jason Prowell, said EPG expects to open a second Pinstack location at the Alli-ance Town Center in Fort Worth, Texas, next year.

BRUNSWICK BOWLING PROVIDED:■ Twenty lanes of Anvilane

ColorFull in Gunstock Savoy

■ Eight lanes of Anvilane Custom ColorFull in Witchcraft

■ PinDeck Lighting

■ Black Hoods and Racks

■ Pinball Wizard

■ Lightworx

■ Vector HD Keypad Scoring with 40-inch Samsung overheads

■ Vector Plus Front Desk system

OTHER AMENITIES:■ Redemption set-up and design

— Sureshot Redemption

■ Debit Card system — Sacoa

■ High Ropes Course — Ropes Courses Inc.

Blow Your Stack: The bowling lanes anchor the entertainment at Pinstack, but the arcade, which includes a rock-climbing wall and a laser-tag arena, offers enough to keep any kid occupied.

After Hours: While the amenities make for a family-friendly vibe, the up-scale design provides a seamless transition to a 21-and-over environment when desired.

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