There’s already too much to see and do at Area15, and now there’s too much great food to eat as well. The recent addition of Illuminarium, a 360-degree immersive cinematic experience co-created by legendary design firm the Rockwell Group, brings with it the opening of Lumin Café, a new dining concept from none other than Elizabeth Blau and Kim Canteenwalla.
“I have been working with David Rockwell for well over 25 years, he’s a dear friend,” says Blau, “and knowing his passion for theater and entertainment ... and going to Atlanta to see [Illuminarium] was so extraordinary. I saw Wild [the safari experience] and it reminded me of one of the most incredible vacations I ever took, with my parents to Kenya. Most [people] won’t make it to Africa but to bring these experiences to Area15 is really special.”
The husband-and-wife restaurateurs behind Honey Salt, Buddy V’s and other projects—including a restaurant and a bar in development for the Conrad Hotel in Nashville—have cooked up a comfort-inspired menu for the contemporary space, taking an all-day-dining approach with a special late-night selection available on the patio to complement guests’ Illuminarium and Area15 experiences.
“It’s fun, approachable and delicious,” Blau says. “There are some healthy things like a salad with red lentils, chickpeas and hummus, and things like fish and chips and Korean fried chicken. And of course Kim has to get his tater tot poutine in there.”
LUMIN CAFÉ & KITCHEN Area15, 725-527-3100, illuminarium.com. Daily, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Patio, Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-midnight & Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 a.m.
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