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Fine Dining in Vegas
Wining and dining customers or coworkers during FABTECH? If so, con- sider making reservations at one of these top 10 Vegas eateries, according to the 2012 edition of Eating Las Vegas.
1. Barmasas—Aria at CityCenter; 877/230-2742
Deluxe Japanese eatery
2. Bartolotta Ristorante di Mare— Wynn; 888/352-3463
Fish and crustaceans are jetted in fresh daily from the Mediterranean. “Seafood pastas and giant, shrimp-like lan- goustines are unforgettable.”
3. Cut —The Palazzo; 702/607-6300
Wolfgang Puck’s contemporary steakhouse
4. Guy Savoy—Caesars Palace; 877/346-4642
French cuisine in a “modern and jazzy” setting
5. Joël Robuchon—MGM Resorts; 702/891-7925
“The ultimate in French flavor and flair,” featuring a flower-laden black-and- white room and ultra-rich and “eye- rollingly delicious food.”
6. L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon—
MGM Resorts; 702/891-7358
A less formal version of its big-brother. Modern French cuisine served in a casual setting with burnished wood accents, dramatic lighting and a long counter surrounding a semi-open kitchen.
7. Estiatorio Milos—The Cosmopolitan; 877/893-2003
Mediterranean cuisine including grilled seafood, chicken and lamb, with open- air breezes and stone-colored décor.
8. Picasso—Bellagio; 866/259-7111
A French-Spanish restaurant providing open views of The Fountains of Bellagio—and actual Pablo Picasso paintings studding the walls.
9. Raku—Hugh Fogel (off the Strip); 702/367-3511
Sushi, as well as authentic Japanese cooked and grilled dishes including kaiseki, “a Japanese meal with as many as 15 artfully served tasting courses.”
10. Twist by Pierre Gagnaire— Mandarin Oriental; 888/881 9367 A French restaurant offering amazing views of the city from its 23rd-floor dining room.
take time to attend some of FABTECH’s special educational offerings and events. Here’s a few of the special events on the agenda.
Workshop: Lean Manufacturing for Managers Sunday, November 11, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Location: Room N116
Price: PMA member $275/Nonmember $295
An overview on lean methods that can be used to mini- mize all forms of waste and maximize value for the cus- tomer. Topics include introduction to lean; the eight wastes of lean; and the building blocks of lean.
State of the Industry: Manufacturers’ Executive Outlook
Monday, November 12, 12:30 - 1:45 p.m.
Location: North FABTECH Theater
Free and open to all attendees.
Learn how metalformers and fabricators are dealing with
changes in today’s manufacturing environment, including challenges presented by supply, demand, labor and chang- ing business sectors.
Panelists: Rick Taylor, president and CEO, Jay Industries Inc.; Jerry B. Ward, vice president, Metcam Inc.; Gregg Simp- son, president and owner, Ohio Laser LLC; Shivie Dhillon, owner and president, SunDial Powder Coatings; Patrick J.
Thompson, president, Trans-Matic Manufacturing Co.
Post-Election Analysis—
How the Results Impact U.S. Manufacturing
Tuesday, November 13, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: North FABTECH Theater
Free and open to all attendees.
The November 2012 elections, which take place just prior
to FABTECH 2012, will have a profound impact on U.S. busi- nesses and manufacturers. Congress and the President will need to address major issues such as tax reform and envi- ronmental regulations, along with taking the next steps on healthcare. Our panelists of Washington insiders will share their insights and take questions on the election results and their implications.
Panelists: Omar S. Nashashibi, partner, The Franklin Part- nership, LLP; Stephen Barlas, author of Around Washington; David Goch, partner, Webster, Chamberlain & Bean.
Moderator: Paul Nathanson, founding partner, Policy Resolution Group
Finally, Plan Now
...to attend these upcoming FABTECH events:
• FABTECH 2013, November 18-21, Chicago, IL
• FABTECH Mexico, May 7 - 9, 2013, Monterrey, Mexico. MF
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