Storming the Bastille

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The Elm Restaurant’s Understated Sophistication

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 [...]

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The Inventive Artistry of the L’Olivier Restaurant and Bar

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 [...]

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Our work with Le Rêve Patisserie & Cafe

Around a year ago the Parisian bistro inspired Le Rêve Patisserie & Cafe contacted us to invoke an old world charm in their new establishment in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Along with the Le Rêve team’s guidance we crafted a custom pewter bar top, complete with a rope with pearls edge profile and integrated drink rail. The [...]

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6th by Oriental Hotel Bar

Our pewter bar top is now installed in the luxurious 6th by Oriental Hotel in Japan. We can tell by beauty and elegance of this new establishment, located in a trendy neighborhood in Tokyo, that this will be a popular leisure spot for the bustling city.  

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The Design Differences Between Zinc and Pewter

Cast zinc and cast pewter countertops were once a design staple in Parisian bistros hundreds of years ago. While very similar, it’s important to recognize the subtle differences between the two metals. Sometimes people confuse cast zinc and pewter because they share many qualities. Both metals are living alloys, are often associated with having antiquated [...]

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