Parts and Labor was tasked with designing a concept that embraces food preparation, social connection and the market-fresh driven menu, transplanting laid-back West Coast vibes to the Windy City.
Brian Willette
The menu encourages dialogue by offering sharable plates. To provide a sense of homestyle dining, nearly every seat in the restaurant has a view of the vast open expo kitchen.
Brian Willette
Closer to the kitchen, the design team specified a seating area with high-top chef’s tables. But the most intimate view is from the dining counter and stool seating along the open kitchen.
Brian Willette
Closer to the kitchen, the design team specified a seating area with high-top chef’s tables. But the most intimate view is from the dining counter and stool seating along the open kitchen.
Brian Willette
Guests enter through a curved vestibule that leads into the main dining room. The interior architecture echoes the curves and gently rounded sculptural shapes.