Threefold

Name: Threefold
Location: Australia
Design: Travis Walton

 

Located in a small storefront in the central business district of Melbourne, Threefold manages to pack a big punch. 

With built-in bench and tables located along one wall, and the food bar along the other, Threefold managed to fit quite a bit into a small space. Keeping the color palate simple allows the space feel open and storage along the back wall keeps it organized.

 

The long food bar allows multiple functions to happen simultaneously. The coffee bar, sandwiches and lunch menu items as well as grab and go pastries all have a place and are well displayed allowing the guest to easily order, pay, and grab a seat without confusion.

Image 1,3,5,6 © Broadsheet

Image 2, 4@ Petite Passport

Salt & Straw

Name: Salt & Straw
Location: Portland, OR

With summer in full swing, what better way to celebrate than with a scoop of ice cream from your favorite shop. Portland's Salt & Straw is a local scoop shop focused on creating unique and delicious flavors. Set inside a renovated storefront, the shop features loads of handcrafted details and warmth.

The exposed beam ceiling, handmade wood shelves behind the counter, poured concrete floor, and metal accents all add a industrial, rustic feeling to the interior. 

Photos 1-6 © Hammer and Hand

Happy 4th of July

In honor of the 4th, 

I wanted to share a few of our favorite spots here in the US.

The Bedford Post Inn

Bedford, NY

Hope & Union Cafe

Charleston, SC

Jeffery's Grocery

New York, NY

The Walrus & The Carpenter
Seattle, WA


Lillies Q
Chicago, IL



Blue Duck Tavern
Washington, DC

West Bridge

Name: West Bridge
Location: Cambridge, MA
Design: Creme Design

The newest spot to open up in the Boston area, West Bridge, fuses modern simplicity with industrial charm. 

More images and information after the jump!

Located in a converted hose factory, the materials were kept simple and allow the space to feel bright and open.  The space features custom light fixtures created by Atelier 688, reclaimed bowling alley table tops, and a slight nod to the french cuisine through the bistro chairs & stools.

All images © Designskool

Tank.

Name: Tank.
Location: Australia
Design: Anna Drummond Design

Tank. is a modern fish & chippery designed to play on the traditional greek fish and chips. Keeping a simple color palate of blue and white, which furthers the concept of freshness and seafood while playing off the traditional Grecian colors, the space takes on a fun, clean atmosphere. 

    

The hits of neon typography and metal tolix style stools help continue the clean and modern feeling.

Local Favorite; GT Fish & Oyster

Name: GT Fish & Oyster
Location: Chicago, IL
Design: Karen Herold/555

GT Fish & Oyster opened up in the Near North area of Chicago over a year ago and I'm not sure how I've not posted about it yet. The space is extremely well designed and found it's inspiration from luxury yachts. With a bright and open entry and bar area featuring a boomerang shaped table, the space seamlessly evolves into a darker, more intimate dining space tucked in the back.

The space features details like gold plating with the restaurants name and logo, custom chandeliers looking as though they have just been pulled from the sea, and small silver fishing weights' at every place setting. 

Image 1-4 © Fine Design Dine

Image 5-6 © GTOyster

Nomiya

Name: Nomiya
Location: Paris
Design:Pascal Grasso, Laurent Grasso 

Designed as an alternating, 'pop-up' style restaurant located on the top of the Le Palais de Tokyo museum is a stunning gem. With full views of the Eiffle Tower and seating for 12-14, the space is intimate and relaxed with the majority of the surfaces designed to draw your eye out, rather than in. 

Blonde wood floors, clear glass surrounds, and clean white surface keep the space minimal and modern and allow the guests eye to be draw outside.

All images © Arch Daily

Creative Alliance Cafe

Name: Creative Alliance Cafe
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Design: Kroiaz Architecture & PI.KL

The Creative Alliance has acted as the community hub for gallery and artists space for over 20 years. With the most recent expansion, they tackled adding a restaurant and bar space with full commercial kitchen to the mix and the results are beautiful.

Focusing on materials that are quintessentially Baltimore; steel, dark brick, reclaimed wood, and granite were all used within the space to add familiarity. The wood wall along the back was created using old wood floor boards from a neighboring home that was being torn down and the granite counter is a nod to the granite stoops commonly found in the area.

A local artists created the vibrant mural along the back bar. The bold artwork adds just enough life into the space to contrast the dark,warm, and industrial vibe.

All photos © Restaurant & Bar Design Awards

'wich

Name: 'wich
Location: Hong Kong
Design: Ken Lo(branding/packaging)

There is something beautifully simple when a restaurant concept comes together perfectly. When branding, logo, packaging, and interior all evoke the same message, it allows the guest a full experience.

The tongue in check name, 'wich not only speaks to their namesake concept of sandwiches, but also to the guests ability to chose.

The interior is clean, streamlined and minimalist with pops of red showing up in the seating, light cords, and gallery frames. The slate grey walls and ceiling create a cohesive warmth and allow the eye to focus on the counter and meal preparation. 

All images © Behance Network

Grounds of Alexandria

Name: Grounds of Alexandria
Location: Sydney, Australia
Design: Caroline Choker and Natalie Longhean


The Grounds was born out of a love for coffee and coffee education. The entire space is filled with details, all of which make the space warm and inviting to any guest. Set amongst an industrial backdrop of crumbling bricks, exposed beams, and metal fittings, the furniture perfectly contrasts the space and adds a bit of softness. With lush plants (both indoors & outdoors on their equally wonderful patio!) hanging from shelving and spilling over vases on solid wood tables, the organic elements also add a touch of softness and life into the space. 

Image 1-4 © Coffee Geek

Image 5-7 © What Katie Ate