CLIENT: THE GLORIETTE LOCATION: COVINGTON, LA
Lisa Condrey Ward
Hotelier
Southern Hotel, The Gloriette
“I want to thank the people who helped make this such a beautiful and special space. Kudos to Greenleaf Architects, McMath Construction, Southern Interior Solutions (our lovely booths), Union Studios (trellis and domed booth construction), Spruce Wallpaper & Design (our fabulous Scalamandre wallpaper panels) and last but not least - the uber talented Grahame Ménage, our muralist! It was a pleasure working with all of these talented and professional people who helped us create this dream of a restaurant!”
A boutique hotel with a history dating back to 1905, The Southern Hotel is regarded as a prime location for a wedding venue, lavish stay, and upscale dining on the Northshore. With an opportunity given to the hotel for a unique dining experience, owner Lisa Condrey Ward took her distinct vision to Greenleaf to execute. Envisioning the world as a garden this alluring transformation would need to take place in less than six months for demolition, design, and construction.
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Led by Chef Steven Marsella, The Gloriette features local and French-inspired cuisine. With intentions for celebrating the beauty and texture of nature, international muralist and decorative artist, Grahame Menage, was commissioned to adorn the space (in particular, two massive domed booths) with intricate floral arrangements to envoke being engulfed within a garden scape. Truly transporting its occupants with its vivid tones. With carefully selected interior finishes, furniture, and lighting, the setting inspires the entire experience. Conjuring the art of great conversation, and the celebration of food and drink, all while being transported into the warm, vibrant environment of this newly designed dining experience.
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