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THE PLAYERS THESE PINBALL WIZARDS HAVE CREATED THE ULTIMATE NIGHTSPOT FOR THE ARCADE GENERATION. W ith a final flick of Chireal Jordan's wrist, the Metallica Premium pinball machine he's playing flashes its lights, blares heavy-metal music, and prompts a victory dance by Jordan as Brian Galati looks on, drinking a Colette draft. "I never played arcade games," Galati admits. "It's not my thing." But Galati is all in when it comes to Headquarters, the first project from Capacity Bar Group, which he formed with Jordan and Mark Kwiatkowski in the summer of 2012. Inspired by a Williamsburg arcade ("It was the first time we saw the demographics just getting along," says Galati, "from suits, to bros, to hipsters, to yuppies"), the trio created the 1,200-square-foot Lakeview beercade over 16 days last October. Tapping into the nostalgia for arcade hits like Frogger, Pac-Man, and Donkey Kong, the venue was such an immediate hit that Headquarters added a 6,000-square-foot pincade in May. On average, the space welcomes 6,000 customers per week, and this fall, Capacity will launch its newest concept, Brooklyn-inspired restaurant and bar Kings County, adjacent to Etno Village Grill. For now, though, Jordan is at home in Headquarters' pincade, where he's determined to conquer the pinball machine of another beloved rock band: AC/DC. "I've been playing this six days a week," he says, laughing. "Once we finally close at 3 AM, I try to find the secrets of the game." MA ON BRIAN (LEFT): Shirt, John Varvatos ($268). Bloomingdale's, 900 N. Michigan Ave., 312-440-4460; johnvarvatos.com. Gray vest, Rag & Bone ($325). Neiman Marcus, 737 N. Michigan Ave., 312-642-5900; rag-bone.com. Pants, Theory ($245). Neiman Marcus, SEE ABOVE ; theory.com. Star Quantième Complet watch, Montblanc ($5,000). The 900 Shops, 900 N. Michigan Ave., 312-943-1200; montblanc.com. ON CHIREAL (RIGHT): Tweed jacket, John Varvatos ($498). Bloomingdale's, SEE ABOVE; johnvarvatos.com. Blue shirt, Giorgio Armani ($495). Bloomingdale's, SEE ABOVE ; armani.com. Tie, Gitman Bros. ($139). Haberdash, 607 N. State St., 312-624-8551; gitman.com. Pro Master Diver watch, Citizen ($395). Macy's, 111 N. State St., 312-781-1000; macys.com. Styling by Rebecca Neenan Grooming by Heather Schnell MICHIGANAVEMAG.COM 116-121_MA_FEAT_Fashion_October13.indd 121 121 9/17/13 4:16 PM