National Restaurant Design

What are some of your projects?

We have designed restaurants in nearly every state including Hawaii and Alaska. We have also designed many restaurants outside the United States, in Mexico and the Caribbean.

Most Recent Projects:

• Bar George – Florida – Disney Springs – Owner and world renowned Sommelier, George Milotes
• Spoon and Stable – Minneapolis, MN – The privilege of collaborating on design with world famous chef Gavin Kaysen was pure pleasure. This restaurant has won several awards. A James Beard design nomination was also given to Shea Architects, a partner for many years.
• Buddy Guys Blues Bar – Chicago, IL – Worked hand and hand with renowned Blues guitarist Buddy Buy. Collaborated with Burns and Barrow Architects out of Chicago.
• Macy’s – Houston, Dallas, New York, Minnesota, Utah – Developed a design for Macy’s Lakeshore; a Macy’s full service restaurant.
• Michael Smith Restaurants – Kansas City, Missouri – James Beard award winner Michael Smith and NRD collaborated on two unique restaurant designs. Extra Virgin and Coco Bolos.
• Shades of Green Resort – Orlando, Florida – A Disney resort for military and their families.

• Corvino’s Super Club – Renowned KC Chef – Kansas City  - An exciting new project from a great local Chef. Worked with great chefs like Gavin Kaysen. This particular design brings the client to the kitchen. There are viewing rooms and chefs counters.

• The Wedge Co-op – two locations in Minneapolis – NRD was the Food Service Consultant chosen to design a space that is very interactive. We collaborated with Cuningham Architects on this particular project. Today’s Grocery Stores offer such variety. This store was set up with many action stations.

• Vines Winery – Minnesota  - Minnesota is now becoming a popular place to put a winery. This is one of many we have designed. Along with the wine tasting bars, we have created a production, catering and banquet kitchen.

• Piccolo’s Italian Restaurant – Chicago – NRD was engaged as a Food Service Consultant Designer for this popular white table cloth Italian restaurant. This project was a collaboration with Aria Architects.

• Masu Sushi – Locations in St. Paul and Minneapolis – NRD helped develop prototypes for this award wing Sushi and Robata Grill Restaurant. Shea Architects took the lead on this. there are now several Masu’s with a great future.

• 123 Sushi – Locations in Minnesota and Illinois – This is a Masu company. These small venues are found in high-end grocery stores and business malls.

• The District – Florida – Great restaurant just north of Fort Lauderdale. This is a great chef-driven concept. NRD was hired as the food service design firm that can best design a kitchen that is completely open to the public. The kitchen is center stage and will create a ton of energy for client and staff.
• Carlos O’Kelly’s – Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota – Carlos O’Kelly's is a Mexican restaurant concept that was rebranded by Shea Architects. We were hired as the food service consultant/ design firm. We have now done several of their locations.

Projects (the location and our role)

• Goodfella’s – Award Winning Pizza – New York, New Jersey, Texas, Puerto Rico, Wyoming and other locations – Goodfella’s has won several pizza awards through the years. They are owned by a great innovator, Scot Cosentino. Along with Goodfella's, Scot now owns Old World Pizza Oven Company. In my opinion, one of the best pizza ovens on the market. We do all of Scot’s designs.
• It’s About Thyme – Virginia – High-end restaurant specialty store.
• Embassy Suites – Denver, CO – Food Service Consultant and Designer.
• Hyatt – Denver, CO – Food Service Consultant and Designer.
• Black Sheep Pizza – St. Paul and Minneapolis, MN
• Murray’s – Minneapolis, MN
• Holiday Inn – Bismarck, ND – Food Service Consultant and Designer.
• Shula Burger – Miami, FL
• Board Walk Burgers and Fries – Boca Raton, FL
• Hampton Inn – Denver, CO – Food Service Consultant and Designer.
• Yoshinoya – Several locations in Los Angeles – In collaboration with Shea, we helped develop their new prototype kitchens to enhance flow and speed. Yoshinoya is a large company headquartered in Japan with several locations in California.
• Caribou Coffee – Minnesota – Food Service Consultant and Designer.
• Los Verdes Golf Course – Southern California – New golf resort in LA. Food service designer. Designed banquet hall, kitchen, bar and concession stands.
• Camilla Café – Louisiana – Great chef-driven boutique restaurant. Design complete facility.
• Jack Links Cafeteria – Wisconsin – Designed the kitchen, service areas and dining for this large corporate cafeteria.
• Peak Nine Ski Resort – Colorado – Redesigned the entire resort facility in collaboration with chef and architect.
• Broadway Grill and Tavern – Bismarck, ND – Designer, consultant and trainer on this beautiful new addition to Bismarck.
• Patrick’s French Bakery – Minnesota – Designer on this French bakery Bistro. Patrick is one of the finest pastry chefs in the work. It was an honor to collaborate with him.
• Old Log – Minnesota – Re-design of the kitchen and bar in collaboration with Shea Architects.
• Black River Falls High School – Wisconsin – Food Service Consultant and Designer.
• Eagle Brook Church – Minnesota, several locations – Food Service Consultant and Designer.
• Olaf Anderson Designed Nursing Facilities – Several Locations – Food Service Consultant and Designer.
• Sand Company Designed Assisted Living Facilities – Several Locations – Food Service Consultant and Designer.
• Choctaw Casinos – Several Locations in Oklahoma – Food Service Consultant and Designer.
• Don Julio’s – Minnesota – Designed several kitchens and bars for this local chain of Mexican restaurants.
• Acapulco – Minnesota – Food Service Consultant and Designer.

Past Projects: 

• Goodfella’s – Award Winning Pizza – New York, New Jersey, Texas, Porto Rico, Wyoming and other locations
• It’s About Thyme – Virginia
• Embassy Suites – Denver, CO
• Hyatt – Denver, CO
• Black Sheep Pizza – St. Paul and Minneapolis, MN
• Murray’s – Minneapolis, MN
• Holiday Inn – Bismarck, ND
• Shula Burger – Miami, FL
• Board Walk Burgers and Fries – Boca Raton, FL
• Hampton Inn – Denver, CO
• Yoshinoya – Several locations in Los Angeles, CA
• Caribou Coffee – Minnesota
• Los Verdes Golf Course – Southern California
• Camilla Café – Louisiana
• Jack Links Cafeteria – Wisconsin
• Peak Nine Ski Resort – Colorado
• Broadway Grill and Tavern – Bismarck, ND
• Patrick’s French Bakery – Minnesota
• Old Log – Minnesota
• Black River Falls High School – Wisconsin
• Eagle Brook Church – Several Locations in Minnesota
• Olaf Anderson Designed Nursing Facilities – Several Locations in Minnesota and North Dakota
• Sand Company Designed Assisted Living Facilities – Several Locations in Minnesota and North Dakota
• Choctaw Casinos – Several Locations in Oklahoma
• Don Julio’s – Minnesota
• Acapulco - Minnesota