Wine and Fine Dining Design – Q&A with George Paxos of Top Cut Steakhouse

Steak, exquisite wine, and amazing service, Top Cut Steakhouse does an impeccable job of balancing the Frank Sinatra old school forties era with a modern appreciation for food service. All of that packed into a beautiful layout that sits on the top floor of a building, allowing for amazing rooftop views.  With over 40 years
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Great Interior Design at Top Miami Restaurants (because we love to eat well, too)

Toscano Divino
In the past couple of years, Miami has been rising the charts and named one of the top 10 food cities in America. The competition is fierce, and impressive dishes are being rolled out by chefs to rival out other restaurants and bring in the diners. So what else should a restaurant possess to ensure
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Wine Legend: Your Go-To For Wine in Brooklyn

Wine Legend Brooklyn
New York is a restaurant and bar town. And it can be difficult to stick out, which is why we love the concept of Wine Legend in Brooklyn. It is part wine bar, part wine store, offering you the chance to enjoy a glass with snacks, then head next door to its shop to bring
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Restaurant Wine Cellar of the Month (July): Indulge Bistro in Golden

Indulge Wine Bar Golden
Say the name of the town Golden, Colorado, and two things come to mind: Mountains and Coors. It’s a mining town at the foot of the Rockies that is famous for the mega beer company. But there’s so much more to this bedroom community 20 minutes outside of Denver than beer (although there are plenty
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Restaurant Wine Cellar of the Month (June): Rustic, Country Design at French 75 in Denver

Rustic French75
Imagine being in the French countryside enjoying a glass of rosé in a quaint local gathering spot. If you are in Denver, you can experience that in the heart of the city at the Frank Bonnano concept, French 75. The farmhouse inspiration throughout the upstairs wine lounge — perfect for semi-private events — is marked
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Restaurant Wine Cellar of the Month (May): Sleek Transitional Cellar at Eddie Merlot’s in Bloomfield Hills, MI

A common flaw in glass wine cellar design — for those of us who love minimalist design, anyway — is the common habit of adding so much wine racking that the amount of light passing through the structure is limited. That’s why we love the Eddie Merlot’s (Bloomfield Hills, Mi.) wine cellar soooooo much. The
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Taste of Monterey: A wine bar at the ocean’s edge near Big Sur, California

taste of monterey wine bar
Being able to look out over the pristine blue waters of the Pacific with a glass of amazing local wine in hand seems like a dream scenario for most of us. Unless you live in, or are visiting, Monterey, the heart of one of California’s hidden wine region gems and the northern tip of the epically
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Winery Tasting Room Design of the Month (April): Simplicity at the Spire Collection

Spire Collection Calistoga Ca
Less is more. The ultimate cliche in minimalism. But it’s so true. The Spire Collection by Jackson Family Wines tasting room uses this approach in its jaw-dropping design. Just a dozen Vino Series Pins elevate the premium wines in individually carved out nooks on a wine wall fit for Napa royalty. It feels exclusive. And
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Restaurant Wine Cellar of the Month (April): Coastal contemporary vibes at Sea Salt in St. Petersburg, FL

sea salt st. petersburg
Comfortable, welcoming, and airy are just a few descriptors for contemporary design. They are also the elements that epitomize the atmosphere at Sea Salt in St. Petersburg, Fl. The light color palette of the restaurant combines neutrals such as those of the chairs and booths, with accents of blues and greens. At the center of it
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A restaurant with an interior and menu fit for being on top of LA: 71Above

Located 950 feet above the ground, 71Above  is the highest restaurant west of the Mississippi. That’s far from the most appealing aspect of the haute American restaurant in downtown LA. Created by native Angelino and owner Emil Eyvazoff, this towering restaurant has dazzled locals and tourists alike with its insane views from the 71st floor of
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