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IN THE COMMUNITY

GoggleWorks partners with
Belly - Kitchen & Drinkery, Sly Fox

to launch on-site restaurant

G

oggleWorks Center for the Arts plans to launch a broad
hospitality program, including the grand opening of
Belly - Kitchen & Drinkery, on-site catering, a campus-wide liquor license, and special events on the Sly Fox Stage.
The program is a partnership between GoggleWorks, located
on Washington Street in Reading, and the culinary team of Chef
Jim Churchman and bar manager Dustin Wise, along with craft
beer sponsor Sly Fox Brewing Company.
"The only way we were able to pull off such an all-encompassing,
high quality food initiative was with unassailable partners," said
GoggleWorks executive director Levi Landis. "Chef Churchman
and his partner Dustin Wise have been serving delicious meals
and creating unique dining experiences for decades."

John Giannopoulos, managing partner of Sly Fox, said, "We are
excited to help launch an immersive environment for appreciating
the arts and craft beer in the largest art center in the country. Sly
Fox will continue to expand our appreciation for and outreach to
the Berks County community."

Landis expects the program to grow, citing plans for an outdoor
seasonal beer garden and culinary classes. He said he is even trying
to expand GoggleWorks' partnership with Lauer's Park Elementary
school to incorporate fresh foods from the nearby student garden.
Landis summed up his excitement for the entire project by stating,
"Our partners believe in our mission and want to, quite literally, serve
the community. With this team in place, GoggleWorks can cultivate
a rich, inventive experience for our 250,000 annual guests, pairing
deliciously-crafted food and beverages with high-quality art."

Churchman and Wise will be operating the new bistro, which
will present a modern take on cuisine from America and their
travels to Italy, Peru, Vietnam, France, Thailand and beyond.

"Sly Fox will ignite our visitor experience,"
said Landis. "In addition to serving some of
the finest craft beverages to thousands, they
have several tasting rooms and restaurants,
and host festivals throughout the region."
Sly Fox beers will be featured at the bar, along with wines and
cocktails. Sly Fox will also sponsor a stage inside Belly - Kitchen
& Drinkery where GoggleWorks will present new performing
arts programs, such as live music.
Churchman said, "Our goal is to create a convivial atmosphere
imbued with creativity and a genuine sense of hospitality. Along
with our new relationship with GoggleWorks, we are proud of
our rooted partnerships with select local artisans, farmers, producers, foragers and sustainable purveyors."

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Belly - Kitchen & Drinkery will be headquartered on the
ground floor of GoggleWorks. Additionally, Churchman and
Wise will be the primary, on-site caterer for the art center's event
rental spaces, which hosts a variety of weddings, programs, and
special events. With the new campus-wide liquor license, Sly
Fox beverages can be brought into areas throughout the campus,
including the Boscov Film Theatre's daily movie screenings.

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