San Diego, CA (May 12, 2016)—Delawie has been retained by Spoleto “My Italian Kitchen.” Spoleto, a Brazilian fast casual concept with over 400 locations is partnering with Delawie to design the first of 6 new locations in California, located in Irvine, California. Delawie Principal, Mike Asaro, and Senior Associate, Greg McClure, anticipate the restaurant’s completion at the beginning of October 2016.
The project, led by John Velasquez, President of Spoleto USA, LLC., and Chef Joshua Korn, CEO of Culimetrics, LLC, a restaurant and hospitality consulting group, developed this new prototype to combine the speed of fast casual service with a unique preparation experience creating fresh Italian food.
Focused on spreading Spoleto’s vision of “Culinary Freedom,” Delawie designed a modern 3,200-square-foot interior restaurant concept that allows each guest to engage in creative culinary experiences. An open dining room with visibility to fresh ingredients allows the Spoleto chefs to provide fast, fun and entertaining dining. At the heart of Irvine’s Spoleto location—styled in warm woods with logo art and accents of color throughout—is the exhibition counter, inviting patrons to watch as chefs cook their meals. Spoleto is lauded by the Orange County Register as the ‘Italian Chipotle’ and is known for its giant six-ounce “Polpette Grande.”
This modern design allows Spoleto, who is known for their fast pasta preparations and interactive dining platforms, to explode with excitement in this one-of-a-kind dining experience for all guests. The environment reflects the authentic character of the brand with colors and materials inspired by Italian venues with the addition of signature elements like the sauté pan chandelier to celebrate the Spoleto lifestyle. The brand’s commitment to the arts, inspired by Italy’s largest arts festival in their namesake city, is evident in the design of the environment through materials, seating, and artful merchandising areas. A 600-square-foot exterior dining patio enables dining guests to enjoy Southern California comfort with Spoleto’s lively spirit.
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