The Grand Beauty of the Copper Door Restaurant

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Bastille Metal Works

Bastille Metal Works crafted a unique zinc bar to fit the high quality and upscale comfort foods of the Copper Door Restaurant in Bedford, New Hampshire. The love of fresh seafood, top notch produce, blended with accents of carefully chosen spices are just a few of the reasons why New Hampshire Magazine and Hippo Press have named the Copper Door “Best New Restaurant” and “Best New Eatery.” The restaurant has also been praised for their diverse menu of bar items which reflect the local New England cuisine with a twist.

To accomplish this job we used our on-site, mobile casting method to locally build and cast the pieces in the metal of the customer’s choice. We fully assembled it on location, making sure all client needs were met throughout the process. For this particular bar, a drop was needed to fully accommodate all disabilities and make the bar wheel chair accessible. We carefully built and cast this piece to perfectly fit the aesthetic of the rest of the bar design.

The warmth of the zinc and bustling charm of the Copper Door interior, featuring exposed wood beams, spacious dining areas, and locally created art make this concept a perfect selection for an exquisite and expansive fine food venue. We were thrilled to have the opportunity to work in such an inviting environment and hope to work with the Copper Door team again in the near future.

The Elm Restaurant’s Understated Sophistication

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Bastille Metal Works

Elm’s inventive menu items are inspired by the changing seasons, and the decor is a reflection of their simple, yet colorful culinary creations. We were so excited that they selected our team at Bastille Metal Works to complete their interior concept with a handcrafted pewter bar.

Elm Restaurant’s dishes are created with ingredients directly from a network of artisans and are the highest quality, just like the luxurious pewter that we used to create their modern bar top. If you are ever in New Canaan, Connecticut stop by to try some of their delicious flavor combinations, or grab an Elm cocktail and check out the bar! You will certainly be inspired in this elegant eatery rooted in tradition with a contemporary twist.

The Inventive Artistry of the L’Olivier Restaurant and Bar

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Bastille Metal Works

In Houston, one restaurant stands out as a culinary gem for European cuisine. Chef Olivier brings his French roots, as wells as experience as a sous chef at Michelin three-star, Bernard Loiseau, and in the kitchens of France’s leading pastry chef Yves Thuries to his new landmark restaurant, L’Olivier Restaurant & Bar. We were happy to help him create an interior concept as impressive as his background in fine dining.

Just like the blended fusion of taste inspirations on the menu, the restaurant environment combines both modern aesthetics with a more traditional French flair. The geometric windows provide great natural lighting against the metallic reflective surface of the zinc table tops, while a darker patina and sectional appearance of the sheet zinc creates a perfect balance between old world and contemporary. The beautifully decorative quality of the pewter bar top we designed is an eye-catching focal point for visitors, with overhead lighting emphasizing the luxurious quality.

We are currently working with Chef Olivier and the L’Olivier team to provide a new custom constructed wood hostess stand, complete with the L’Olivier’s distinctive floral logo in cast zinc.