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Patsy's Pizzeria

Patsy’s Pizzeria first opened it’s New York City location at 2287-91 1st Avenue in 1933, having been the dream of a pair of immigrant newlyweds Pasquale ‘Patsy’ and Carmella Lancieri.

Project scope

Patsy’s Pizzeria quickly established itself as a family style, old-fashioned neighborhood restaurant. New Yorkers who wished to taste authentic Italian cuisine and newly developed brick oven pizza flocked to Patsy’s Pizzeria, which became the first restaurant to offer pizza by the slice. Every year thousands of tourists from around the world plan their trips to New York around a visit to Patsy’s Pizzeria and a slice. Being world renowned has not deterred the locals, entertainers and athletes from dining at the legendary establishment.

By executing a brand re-fresh and establishing brand standards and a solid infrastructure, we've ensured this iconic NY institution will continue to live on in infamy.

+ Architectural renderings & prototype
+ Design/build
+ Construction management
+ Financial modeling & construction budgeting

Architectural blueprint of a room with a fireplace, cabinets, and arched door, featuring a framed picture and a decorative tree.

Patty's Pizzeria restaurant with brick wall, pizza oven, and counter in a shopping mall.

Inside Patsy's Pizzeria: Customers order at the counter, brick walls, pizza oven, green sign.

Brandi Pizzeria

In June 1889, the new sovereigns of Italy were in Naples for the Reclamation of the City. Queen Margherita of Savoy expressed her desire to try the favorite dish of the people. So, the Head of Dining Services at the Royal Palace, Camillo Galli, called for the most famous pizza chef of the period, Raffaele Esposito, husband of Maria Giovanna Brandi. Esposito went to Capodimonte and prepared three different types of pizza. The Queen especially liked the one he had prepared with tomato, mozzarella and basil, a pizza which also brought to mind the colours of the Savoy flag and in which, in her honour, was christened the "Margherita". In 1889, Queen Margherita penned her historic letter paying homage to Pizzeria Brandi as the originator of the Margherita Pizza, and thus, history was born. Several centuries later, our work has just begun as this historic brand makes its way across the pond to the United States.

Branding work done in conjunction with BlackCoffee (www.blackcoffee.com)

Project scope

+ Architectural renderings & prototype
+ Design/build
+ Construction management
+ Financial modeling & construction budgeting

Bar interior with long counter, stools, liquor bottles, and a brick pizza oven.

Interior of a dimly lit bar, with a long counter, wooden stools, and brick walls; a pizza oven is in the background.

Interior of a bar with a long counter, stools, and a liquor display. Dim lighting, neutral tones.

Brandi Pizzeria storefront with green awning, glass windows, and the address 23.

Brandi Trattoria restaurant entrance with blue awnings, metal railings, and glass doors.

Outdoor patio with metal chairs and tables, in front of a restaurant.

Interior of a pizzeria with a brick wall, marble tables, and a pizza oven that says

Empty restaurant dining room with tables, chairs, and hanging lights; wood floor and gray walls.

Bar Zepoli

Located in the Marriott Hotel in the business epicenter of Stamford, CT sits Bar Zepoli.

Project scope

We worked with our client, an accomplished Executive Chef, and his investor group to create Bar Zepoli, an Italian-American Grill. The warm and inviting space pays homage to Italy while capturing the spirit of being a second generation Italian-American both in the physical space as well as in the menu.

+ Architectural renderings & prototype
+ Design/build
+ Construction management
+ Financial modeling & construction budgeting

Bar with red and brown decor, lit with blue lights. Tables with place settings and chairs in foreground.

Elegant restaurant interior with tables set for diners. Red walls, wooden doors, and seating.

A long wooden dining table set for a meal, in a red-walled room with wood accents.

Interior of a bar with brick walls, small tables, chairs, and the words

Interior of a restaurant with a bar, tables, and red seating. Brick wall, TVs, and bar lighting.

Restaurant dining room with long wooden table, red chairs, brick wall, and wine racks.

Long wooden dining table set with glassware and place settings. Red chairs. Wine rack on brick wall.

Restaurant interior with brick walls, red accents, and large artwork. Tables set for dining.

Rachel's Taqueria

The owner, a West Coast transplant, moved from California to New York, and went into withdrawal pains craving the pintos and poblanos he left behind. He bought a pushcart, wheeled it downtown Brooklyn and started selling Burritos. The pushcart was wildly successful and spawned a small storefront named La Taqueria. After outgrowing the space, the next move was to bigger digs in Park Slope, Brooklyn.

After a much needed trip out West sampling hundreds of burritos in the name of research, we created Rachel's, a nod in name to his mother. The space melds the laid back vibe of hip Taqueria’s dotting the beaches of Southern California with a touch of old world Mexican architecture.

This IS your mother's Mexican joint.

Project scope

+ Architectural renderings & prototype
+ Design/build
+ Construction management
+ Financial modeling & construction budgeting

Outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, large mural on wall, green accent lights.

Interior of a brightly lit, casual restaurant; people eating, framed photos on walls, and a bar.

Interior view of a rustic bar with wooden walls, tables, and a long counter.

Papaya King

Today, say the words "Papaya King" and franks and tropical drinks will instantly come to mind.

Project scope

Papaya King has been called by Zagat the "best, cheapest (stand-up) lunch in the city" and “more vital than the subway.” Critic Ed Levine of New York Eats calls it the "best hot dog in the world" and Julia Child and Anthony Bourdain both agree it’s the best hot dog in New York. Over the years, Papaya King has played host to movie stars, rock stars, presidents, business titans, and most importantly, New Yorkers and visitors from all walks of life.

+ Architectural renderings & prototype

+ Design/build

+ Construction management

+ Financial modeling & construction budgeting

Interior view of a restaurant with a long green counter, colorful posters, and drink dispensers.

Yellow Papaya King food truck with cartoon artwork, parked outdoors.

Interior of a fast food restaurant with counter, drinks, and food preparation area. Yellow and orange color scheme.

Interior of a fast-casual restaurant, counter with menu above, red and yellow accents.

Beverage dispensers labeled: Mango, Banana Daiquiri, and Strawberry Fields.

Interior of a store with yellow cage-like structures, shelves with products, and a counter.

Haruki Japanese

Located in the Waypointe Development in Norwalk, CT, Haruki, an authentic Japanese dining experience featuring cocktails and izakaya, Haruki incorporates a cozy atmosphere with a modern Japanese style of authentic cuisine. Offering a casual menu with dishes such as 8 hour Ramen, authentic Japanese curry, and seasonal cocktails all within a traditional Japanese setting known as 'Izakaya', Haruki provides both a unique menu and an exquisite dining experience.

Project scope

+ Architectural renderings & prototype
+ Design/build
+ Construction management
+ Financial modeling & construction budgeting

Bar with food, cocktails, and liquor bottles. Wooden bar, red plates, green and blue drinks.

Bartender working behind a counter with a mural on the wall, warm lighting, restaurant setting.

A stack of business cards in an orange bowl;

Ramen bowl with green noodles, tomatoes, egg, bean sprouts, and greens.

Cactus Cafe

Since they first opened back in 1999, Cactus Cafe' goal has been to serve delicious, authentic Tex-Mex cooking for our friends and neighbors using the freshest ingredients in a fun, upbeat setting that makes you want to return again and again.

Project scope

All food is prepared daily in house, even our chips and salsa.

Every morning their crew starts early, cooking soups, baking empanadas, smoking brisket, making house made guacamole to make sure your taste buds are satisfied.

+ Architectural renderings & prototype
+ Design/build
+ Construction management
+ Financial modeling & construction budgeting

Cactus Cafe interior: rooster mural on a yellow wall, colorful decor, tables, and a window.

Interior of Cactus Cafe: colorful restaurant with seating, a drink cooler, and a menu board.

A brightly colored, rustic Mexican restaurant interior; two women dine at a table, staff behind the counter.

Vibrant Cactus Cafe interior. Blue counter, yellow walls, colorful decorations, and a menu board.

Romanacci Pizza Bar

Romanacci is an Italian restaurant owned and operated by brothers Graziano and Maurizio Ricci. The Romanacci Cafe offers all types of "Italian Eats & Treats" for our patrons. Stop by for exquisite coffees, panini sandwiches, pizza, pastries, and much, more. You, too, can be a "Romanacci" and enjoy unique items that are distinctly Italian.

With locations in Norwalk, CT, Trumbull, CT, Westport, CT, we assisted in designing and building their newest location in the SONO Mall Collection located in Norwalk, CT.

Project scope

+ Architectural renderings & prototype
+ Design/build
+ Construction management
+ Financial modeling & construction budgeting

A restaurant storefront with a pizza oven, counter, and menu boards. Red and wood accents.

Cafe interior with wooden accents and pastries displayed on a counter, social distancing floor markers.

Bottle of white wine next to a glass of fruit sangria, garnished with an orange slice.

Empty food kiosk in a mall, red and wood accents, stainless steel counter, closed.

Calcutta's

Located at Fox Run Golf Club, Calcuttas is the perfect spot for lunch, dinner or cocktails or to enjoy one of our signature craft cocktails while enjoying our rotating schedule of live music and entertainment.

Project scope

With a spacious dining room, bar and expansive outdoor patio, offering breathtaking views of the 18- hole championship golf course as well as stunning views of Okemo Mountain, Calcuttas is the perfect destination after a round of golf, lunch, dinner or evening drinks. In addition, it offers private dining space in the The Gold Room which can accommodate meetings, private dinners, and social functions.

+ Architectural renderings & prototype
+ Design/build
+ Construction management
+ Financial modeling & construction budgeting

Dining room with long tables set for a meal, wooden floors and walls, blue accents, and a geometric ceiling.

Red barn and yellow building with outdoor seating. A farm scene with a golf course in the distance.

Outdoor patio with blue umbrellas and metal tables, overlooking a grassy field and mountains.

Yellow building with blue umbrellas, red barn, and green lawn under a blue sky.

The Barn at Fox Run- wedding & special event venue

With a breathtaking backdrop of Okemo Mountain and our award-winning Fox Run Golf Club, our venues can host all that you need in one place – pre ceremony drinks, ceremony, reception, late-night dancing, and dining in our portfolio of restaurants, all conveniently located in the town of Ludlow, VT.

The Barn At Fox Run is committed to providing a comprehensive wedding experience for you to share with your family and friends – we are more than just a venue.

Project scope

+ Architectural renderings & prototype
+ Design/build
+ Construction management
+ Financial modeling & construction budgeting

Red barn with white roof and cupola, set among trees and green grass, mountains in the background.

Aerial view of a golf course with a barn-like clubhouse, pond, green fairways and trees.

Red barn on a green hill, with striped green lawn and blue sky.

Off the Rails

Conveniently located at the base of the entrance to Okemo Mountain, Off The Rails is a cool, fun, hip and casual spot to enjoy one of our signature pizzas, sandwiches, and burgers along with our our rotating craft beer , wine, spirits and craft cocktail menu.

Project scope

With a family friendly dining room, bar, multiple outdoor patios, and a game room for the kids, Off The Rails is a great place to kick back, relax and unwind, anytime of year.

+ Architectural renderings & prototype
+ Design/build
+ Construction management
+ Financial modeling & construction budgeting

Rustic building with a thatched roof structure on the left. Stone facade and open-air seating under blue umbrellas.

Interior of a restaurant with tables, chairs, windows, and a door. Wooden floors and a neutral color palette.

Interior of a restaurant with tables, bar, TV, and decorations; rustic, wood and metal accents.

A dimly lit bar with a copper-topped counter, stools, and drinks. There are multiple TVs and exposed wooden beams.

Terra Italia Steakhouse

As you walk through the doors into Terra Italian Steakhouse, you are greeted with stunning 100+ year old barnwood clad walls, and decor that marries the warmth of Vermont with the intimacy of the rustic Italian countryside.

With a rotating menu of casual and approachable Italian dishes and fresh pasta, as well as a “butcher block” featuring Vermont sourced prime meats, and chops, is is our way of carrying forward the legacy and history of Sam’s Steakhouse, a former Ludlow staple.

Project scope

+ Architectural renderings & prototype
+ Design/build
+ Construction management
+ Financial modeling & construction budgeting

Uncle Louie G's Italian Ices & Ice Cream

Remember we talked about experiencing 'sweat equity'? Well, this one is a prime example. During a long hot summer, in our delirium, we decided to buy an italian ices and ice cream business.

Project scope

So, we bought a Brooklyn, NY institution, Uncle Louie G's. Over the course of a year we took an eclectic and iconic brand, and built a powerhouse brand which we had the exciting fortune of launching their franchise and growing into a 50+ store powerhouse. We had a ton of fun, learned alot and of course gained a few pounds along the way.

+ Architectural renderings & prototype
+ Design/build
+ Construction management
+ Financial modeling & construction budgeting

A bakery storefront with a blue and white striped awning, figures of people on the sidewalk.

Deli interior sketch: customers near display shelves, staff behind counter. Yellow ceiling panel, blue & white striped wall.

A diner interior with people, round tables, and green booths. Some are talking or sitting. Colorful patterned walls and floor.

Storefront with blue and white striped awning, glass windows, and menu board. Figures of people stand on either side.

The Music Room

Combining a wild passion for music of all genres and world class libations The Music Room is bringing a synchronized artistic vision to Cape Cod, MA. This inviting and enchanting venue built specifically for intimate live musical performances, offers a unique atmosphere that allows for its patrons to get up close and personal with Nationally recognized performers.

This three-thousand square-foot retro-space, inspired by an era now lost in time and draped in rare black and white photography, autographed memorabilia of the pioneers of music that changed our culture, with exotic art both local and global will prepare you for an adventure unlike no other taking you on an experiential journey to a much simpler time in history.

With a renovated lounge-style design merging chic, industrial and rustic elements, The Music Room strives to represent wines with a distinct point of view to educate as you sip while creating a mood with a true sense of joy. For the oenophile minded as well as the laymen our wine lists will include a dozen poured labels along with twenty to thirty different bottles from around the globe, guaranteeing eloquence and an incomparable experience defined by an incredible glass of wine.

Project scope

+ Architectural renderings & prototype
+ Design/build
+ Construction management
+ Financial modeling & construction budgeting

Recording studio interior: wood-paneled walls, desk with equipment, rug, couch, and a dark door.

Recording booth with microphone, rug, wood paneling, art on walls, door.

Home office with wood paneling, a keyboard, desk, computer, and TV.

Empty music venue with a stage, tables, chairs, and art on the wall, illuminated with blue lights.

A bar or restaurant interior with tables, chairs, artwork on the wall, and decorative lights.

Bar with blue and red lighting, high stools, exposed brick and concrete walls.

Interior of a music venue with tables, stage, sound equipment, and art on the wall.

Great River Corporate Center

New ownership transformed 440 Wheelers Farms Road in Milford, CT into the fully renovated Great River Corporate Center.

Project scope

Plans include a full suite of all new tenant amenities with a comprehensive upgrade of building finishes and systems all designed to enhance the tenant experience as well as a seven stall food hall, which we provided comprehensive design build.

Project was completed in conjunction with Granoff Architects based in Greenwich, CT.

+ Design/build - architectural design
+ Food hall design
+ Equipment package & bid package
+ Construction management
+ Design/build
+ Operations management

Architectural floor plan with shaded areas. Labeled rooms and details visible, including restrooms and elevators.

Layout plans of a business interior with various stations: cafe, reception, salon, and creamery. Mostly white and black.

Mood board with interior design concepts: green, brown, and neutral tones, featuring furniture and materials.

Architectural design mood board with material swatches and building elevation drawings.

Mood board with interior design ideas: wood, black, red, gray, and white materials in modern spaces.

Modern office lobby with people, an elevator, green wall, and a large open space.

Restaurant interior with seating, grill area, and outdoor view. Brown and beige color scheme, natural light.

Mood board for gym/spa. Features gym equipment, a bathroom, and architectural elements with neutral colors.

Pent Park Corporate Center

New ownership is transforming this office park in Milford, CT into the renovated Pent Park Corporate Center. Plans include new tenant amenities, upgraded building finishes, and systems to enhance the tenant experience, along with restaurants and a café designed by us. The property will also feature multi-building residential development. The project was completed with Cerrone Architects from Fairfield, CT.

Project scope

+ Design/build - architectural design
+ Food hall design
+ Equipment package & bid package
+ Construction management
+ Design/build
+ Operations management