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Appellation and Pastoral Andersonville are Open: Visit the Bistro and Artisanal Market

01 • 28 • 2016 Uncategorized

Appellation And Pastoral Andersonville Fi

Pastoral’s newest addition is open; Appellation is a taste sensation, and a great space to boot!

Moss in Detail: a retail oriented Wine Rack

01 • 26 • 2016 How We Operate, Moss Projects

Pastoral Wine Rack Retail

Today, a sneak peek at the custom wine rack design for Pastoral’s new restaurant and shop. Look behinds the scenes at how Moss does a detail!

Bang Chop is Open: Fresh Modern Thai Restaurant Comes to West Loop, Chicago

12 • 15 • 2015 Chicago, Moss Projects

Bang Chop Is Open Fresh Modern Fi

Our most recent restaurant project is now open; Bang Chop Thai Kitchen is a fresh, modern addition to West Loop’s great dining choices!

Coming Soon: Pastoral’s New Restaurant and Artisanal Market

09 • 10 • 2015 Chicago, Moss Projects, Restaurants

Wine Bar

Our latest restaurant design is already under construction in Andersonville; Appellation will be the fifth location for Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread and Wine.

Spencer’s Jolly Posh Complete and Open for Brunch, Tea, and Dinner in Quirky British Style

07 • 22 • 2014 Moss Projects, Restaurants, See Us Here, Chicago, Materials

Jolly Posh Sidwalk Cafe

We’re thrilled to share with you the snappy snaps of our latest completed project: the newly relocated Spencer’s Jolly Posh Foods on Southport.

Food Truck to Restaurant Part III: Making the Move to Brick and Mortar and Restaurant Design

03 • 11 • 2014 Opinion, Chicago, Moss Projects

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(This is the third installment of a series we’re writing on the ins and outs of restaurant and food design, where we’ll be exploring topics like food trucks, building conversions and energy efficient kitchens. In this installment, two of Chicago’s finest food trucks weigh in on what you need to know before you start a restaurant […]

Coming Soon: Jolly Posh Foods is Moving to moss Designed Expanded Shop and Restaurant on Southport Avenue

03 • 06 • 2014 Chicago, Food, Moss Projects

Jolly Posh New Location

We’re excited to introduce you to our next project under construction: the new location, expanded shop, and restaurant design for Jolly Posh Foods. Jolly Posh Foods has been a feature of the Lakeview neighborhood for two years; bringing the taste of classic British food to America.  An anglophile’s dream come true, the shop currently serves […]

Food Truck to Restaurant Part I: Advice, tips and tricks from some of Chicago’s best.

02 • 18 • 2014 Chicago, Food, Restaurants

Food truck drawing

(This is the first installment of a column we’re writing on the ins and outs of restaurant and food design, where we’ll be exploring topics like food trucks, building conversions and energy efficient kitchens. In this installment, two of Chicago’s finest food trucks weigh in on what you need to know before you start a restaurant […]

Moss Renews New Orleans flair for Southport Corridor Restaurant

03 • 07 • 2013 Restaurants, Moss Projects, Opinion

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Our latest restaurant venture is a refresh of Blue Bayou, a Cajun themed eatery with live music and a menu based on regional favorites on Southport.

Heath Department Loosens Reins: How To Prepare For The New Inspections and Reviews

03 • 06 • 2012 Food, Moss Projects

Filter coffee front entrance

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 Brings Flirty Cupcakes In From the Streets

02 • 21 • 2012 Food, Materials, Moss Projects

Flirty Header Image

After spending the past few years on the streets, Flirty Cupcakes has a new dessert garage to call home.

2 Sparrows in Eater Chicago

07 • 10 • 2011 Food, Materials, Moss Projects, Opinion, See Us Here

2 Sparrows In Eater Chicago poster

Publicity machine: Activate!  Our 2 Sparrows project was featured in Eater Chicago. Check out the progress here.

moss Expands North to Brew in Traverse City

05 • 22 • 2011 Food, Moss Projects

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Permits are days away from being issued for our cafe project in Traverse City, Michigan. After finding our work at Filter in Wicker Park, the brewers asked us to design their similarly infrastructured space in cherry country. We have uncovered the original structure through about seventy years of dirt, grime, and hideous remodels to find […]

Curried

12 • 17 • 2010 Food, Materials, Moss Projects

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Our new Downtown restaurant has just entered the permitting process at City Hall.  The existing structure has been incorporated into the interior design with exposed masonry wall, sloped concreted ceiling, and sealed concrete floor.  That will be contrasted with reclaimed wood, exposed ductwork, and lighting placement.  Construction is expected to begin in early February. More […]

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