by Katiana Chapman | Jul 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Story Behind “Le Zinc” — and Why Pewter Is Having Its Modern Moment Walk into an old Parisian brasserie, rest your elbows on the bar, and you are touching something that has stood in that same spot for a century or more. The surface is cool to the...
by Katiana Chapman | Jul 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
Zinc countertops occupy a rare position in the world of architectural materials — beautiful enough for a Parisian brasserie, durable enough for a commercial kitchen, and distinctive enough to anchor the entire aesthetic of a luxury interior. Whether you’re a...
by Amanda Andreucci | Jul 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
Bar Chimera has received plenty of press, and for good reason. Eater New York named it one of the city’s best new bars, Surface described it as “a lair worth getting lost in,” and Observer called it “a well-oiled machine.” But the attention is not only about the food...
by Katiana Chapman | Jul 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
A Practical Guide to Metal Bar Top Maintenance for High-Volume Hospitality Spaces A handcrafted metal bar top is one of the most enduring investments a restaurant or bar can make — but only if the team behind the counter knows how to care for it. Zinc, pewter, brass,...
by Katiana Chapman | Jul 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
Choosing between brass and bronze for a luxury countertop, bar top, or architectural surface is one of those decisions that looks simple on the surface — and reveals remarkable depth the closer you look. Both are copper-based alloys. Both carry centuries of design...
by Katiana Chapman | Jul 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
Bronze vs. Brass Bar Tops: A Side-by-Side Guide for Commercial Hospitality Projects Choosing between a bronze bar top and a brass bar top is one of the most consequential material decisions you’ll make in a high-end hospitality project. Both are copper-based...
