Commercial Construction & Renovation

JUL-AUG 2016

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FROM CHEF, WITH LOVE COMMERCIAL KITCHENS But the neighboring buildings on the street served as a huge resource for inspiration. When putting together plans for The Dabney's outdoor garden, the architect met with the Historical Society of Washington, D.C., which presented numerous images of historic exteriors to ensure that this al fresco dining area honored the neighborhood's past. In the end, they were able to find a photograph from early 1900s showing a carriage house in the alley. The architect was inspired by the image and replicated elements of the carriage house's design for The Dabney's two-story, multi-functional outdoor space. The ground floor doubles as a patio and a storage area for the restaurant's hearth, while the roof hosts a 300-square-foot herb garden. The hunt for the perfect idea Hospitality Construction Services and Edit Lab at Streetsense spent a lot of time with Langhorne before construction, visiting restaurants such as Parts and Labor, which is owned by his close friend and fellow, chef Spike Gjerde. Built in a former automotive garage, Parts and Labor has white and natural wood throughout, which inspired the color palette of The Dabney. The restaurant also has an incredible 12-foot-long custom hearth, which influenced the kitchen design. The teams traveled all around Baltimore, reviewing old buildings to source inspiration from. They also visited separate areas in Westminster, Maryland and reclaimed lumber facilities to review old woods and antique materials that they Staying true to the rustic theme, the menu centers around the cornerstone of the restaurant, a custom-built hearth that is 10 feet wide x 5 feet tall. 98 COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATION — JULY : AUGUST 2016

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