Level 1 Arcade Bar is opening at 4 E. University Dr., the northeast corner of Mill Avenue and University Drive, and the team hopes to be open by Nov. 1. Owner Scott Goldsmith is bringing restored arcade cabinets and pinball machines plus a full kitchen, 20 draft beers and 22 signature cocktails. It becomes Level 1's second active location alongside the Downtown Mesa room at 48 W. Main St.
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