BNP to showcase major renovations at Indian Wells Tennis Garden
The 2017 BNP Paribas Open will showcase major renovations currently underway at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.
These renovations are designed to enhance the overall fan experience and substantially upgrade Stadium 1.
The renovations include: A massive expansion of the Stadium Plaza, renovation of all the suites and hospitality spaces, adding 21 new restaurants and concessions.
The Stadium Plaza will now be a permanent part of the Stadium and the Superwall will be substantially larger allowing it to display up to five matches at one time.
All the suites throughout Stadium 1 will be completely renovated. The existing open air portion of the Concourse level will be covered to allow the suites on the second level to be significantly expanded, and include private restrooms. All of the existing restrooms will be upgraded, and restrooms will be added to the upper bowl, where there previously where none.
Additionally, a new hospitality room, which will be available for events year round and hold up to 200 people. Front Box Club, Satellite Broadcast Studio, fitness center, and club pro shop will also be completed by the time the tournament begins.
Other renovations include a brand new media room, two-story office building for tournament management and staff, and additional commissaries to accommodate the new concessions. The Stadium footprint has increased from 200,000 to 300,000 square feet of space to provide an unprecedented fan experience
Wolfgang Puck’s venerable and highly-rated restaurant Spago will be added to the IWTG. The full-service 100-seat restaurant will overlook the court in Stadium 1, giving fans an unprecedented view of the second-largest tennis stadium in the world combined with a first-class dining experience. Spargo will be the third restaurant at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden overlooking the court. In addition, Nobu will also expand to the Player Dining facility giving players quick and easy access to its award-winning cuisine.
Venue partner Levy Restaurants will bring 20 more permanent concessions and restaurants to the Stadium ranging from BS Taqueria from Esquire’s 2015 Chef of the Year Ray Garcia, and Dave’s Doghouse, from Michelin-starred chef Josiah Citrin; to Cassell’s, a reinvented classic hamburger stand that has been an LA phenomenon since 1948 and Melissa’s Produce, the Los Angeles-based fresh vegetable-focused offering; to local favorites Piero’s PizzaVino, also featured in Stadium 2 serving traditional Neapolitan style pizza, and Sherman’s Deli, a desert institution for the past 50 years. In addition, a Southern California favorite Wetzel’s Pretzels and Popcornopolis add fun snack food to the mix, Lavazza will bring a selection of specialty coffees, lattes, and cappuccinos, and Golden Road and Shock Top will deliver craft beers, while multiple margarita bars, a juice bar, and an ice cream location will also be added. The restaurants and concessions will be located in various spots and levels throughout Stadium 1, with eight on the Loge level, which previously did not have any food options. Cassell’s and Piero’s will be “inside and outside,” and offer fans access from the concourse as well as the outside of Stadium 1.
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