Nutrition facts and ingredient lists are ways of amending the sticker price of an items: that margarine/other product may be cheap monetarily, but it may also cost your health down the road. We depend on nutrition labels to inform us of more complex costs, which are framed in contexts of both long-term and short, health […]
Food
Begyle Brewing Co.: Welcome to Community Supported Beer
Begyle Brewing models itself after the increasingly popular CSA and is Chicago’s first “CSB” (Community Supported Brewery).
Exposed brick dessert garage Flirty Cupcakes in Design Sponge!
Our Flirty Cupcakes Dessert Garage was featured in Time Out Chicago.
Heath Department Loosens Reins: How To Prepare For The New Inspections and Reviews
As reported by the Chicago Sun-Times, the Chicago Department of Health will allow some “low-risk” food sellers to self-certify their inspections. This would include businesses that sell pre-packaged food and beverages with minimal food preparation. Even if this revision seems to be most relevant to 7-11s and gas stations, small food businesses will benefit from […]
moss' 2 Sparrows Restaurant in CS Interiors
Our work at 2 Sparrows Restaurant is featured in the 2012 Winter issue of CS Interiors Magazine. Article inside.
moss Brings Flirty Cupcakes In From the Streets
After spending the past few years on the streets, Flirty Cupcakes has a new dessert garage to call home.
Our Work at Brew in Traverse City Featured in Inhabitat!
Check out the Inhabitat article here. Original project post here.
moss Transforms Old Opera House into Brew Pub and Cafe
The historic Traverse City opera house is now Brew, a coffeehouse and gastropub that uses repurposed elements to connect the city with its roots.
Industrial Farmhouse Aesthetic Comes to Lincoln Park Brunch Spot: 2 Sparrows Restaurant
Like a sparrow building its nest from elements collected nearby, we wanted the design for 2 Sparrows Restaurant to speak to the industrial and traditional roots of the Chicago food industry.
UPDATEx2: 2 Sparrows Passed Final Building Inspection!
Only a couple of weeks until official opening. Some progress photos inside. Check us out in Eater Chicago and Urban Daddy, too. UPDATE (10/03): Passed health inspection today! UPDATE (09/30): Opening date is Monday, October 10th!
Visit moss Studio During Ravenswood ArtWalk, Drink Beer, Eat Food, See Art
For the third year, we will convert our architectural studio (a former City-owned transformer station – 1754 West Byron Street) to a public art gallery for the 10th Annual Ravenswood ArtWalk on Saturday, October 1st [11a-7p] and Sunday, October 2nd, [11a-6p]. In addition to some fabulous art, you will be sure to enjoy our keg […]
PARK(ing) Day 2011 is Friday, September 16th in Lakeview
We are reclaiming urban public space for people on PARK(ing) Day, Friday, September 16, 2011 from 9am to 5pm. The designed “PARK(ing) spaces”, metered parking spaces converted into temporary green parks, will be located in front of Southport Grocery, 3552 North Southport Avenue. The ‘park’ will feature a bicycle repair station, live music, and a […]
Water Hazard: Out On The Fringe
Water Hazard is an ongoing architectural research project by moss. We are studying water related issues to become better stewards of this most precious resource. Below is the latest dispatch. If you have been airborne over our country’s midsection, or just looked at a Google aerial you probably noticed the green circles that dot the […]
2 Sparrows in Eater Chicago
Publicity machine: Activate! Our 2 Sparrows project was featured in Eater Chicago. Check out the progress here.
2 Sparrows Restaurant Underway
Check out this sweet panoramic of 2 Sparrows in Lincoln Park. Wall framing is complete, mechanicals are installed, and bench seating is under construction. Wood is stained and ready for installation. We even picked paint colors. More photos inside