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...
by Katiana Chapman | Jul 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
Brass has earned its place in the vocabulary of serious hospitality design—not as a trend, but as a material with genuine staying power. From the long mahogany bars of historic London clubs to the sleek counter frontages of modern boutique hotels in Nashville and New...
by Katiana Chapman | Jul 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Case for Metal That Shows Its Age There is a particular moment in the life of a well-designed bar when the surface begins to tell its own story. A zinc bar top catches the light differently than it did on opening night. A brass rail softens from bright gold to...
