At the Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, Milwaukee, a massive renovation delivers new restaurants, bars, and gaming experiences.

When the time came to renovate Potawatomi Hotel & Casino’s vast third floor, operators at the Milwaukee-based casino knew food and beverage offerings would be just as critical as the new gaming areas.

The 125,500 square-foot floor included a former restaurant space, a partially functioning food court for employee dining and a spacious area for bingo.

Potawatomi tapped I-5 Design Build of Lacey, Wash., to oversee the $190 million project. I-5 Design brought in Minneapolis-based Rippe Associates to take the lead in designing the foodservice areas. Rippe’s assignment encompassed drawing up plans for five foodservice venues plus service bars and supporting areas.